Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction Presented By National Headquarters CAP

CAP – DDR and USAF TEAMWORK FOR THE FUTURE

DDR Program Overview  What is DDRP?  Why should you do it?  How can you help?  What is DDRP?  Why should you do it?  How can you help?

The President has Declared War!  President Bush has declared war on Drugs  He has also declared war on Terrorism  What does this have to do with CAP and DDR?  President Bush has declared war on Drugs  He has also declared war on Terrorism  What does this have to do with CAP and DDR?

What is DDRP?  A Program that promotes and supports drug education, community involvement, and respect for individuals  In CAP that means a drug free environment  Governed by CAP Regulation 51-1  A Program that promotes and supports drug education, community involvement, and respect for individuals  In CAP that means a drug free environment  Governed by CAP Regulation 51-1

DDRP VISION STATEMENT Civil Air Patrol will be a leading force in America’s drug demand reduction strategy through the education and development of tomorrow’s leaders in voluntary community service for a drug- free world

What is the Structure of DDRP?  The DDR Program is comprised of three areas:  Education and Training  School Program  Community Outreach  The DDR Program is comprised of three areas:  Education and Training  School Program  Community Outreach

Education and Training  Provide substance abuse information and classes  Support eligible units with training materials  Biennial Regional Conferences  Portable displays to share the message  Provide substance abuse information and classes  Support eligible units with training materials  Biennial Regional Conferences  Portable displays to share the message

Community Outreach Activities  Be involved with base and local activities  Assist in selected community projects  Recommendations:  Red Ribbon Week Campaign  Drug Education for Youth (DEFY)  Family Community Centers  Community Health Fairs  Chaplain groups  Parent groups  Base-sponsored community activities  Be involved with base and local activities  Assist in selected community projects  Recommendations:  Red Ribbon Week Campaign  Drug Education for Youth (DEFY)  Family Community Centers  Community Health Fairs  Chaplain groups  Parent groups  Base-sponsored community activities

CAP School Program  Fills the void after elementary school (DARE)  Start in 6 th grade or age 12  Can continue in the program thru 12 th grade  participating schools in:  DC, FL, GA, MO, NC, NM, OK, SC, TX  Conducted during or after school  Allows CAP participation in both school and local (host) squadrons  Fills the void after elementary school (DARE)  Start in 6 th grade or age 12  Can continue in the program thru 12 th grade  participating schools in:  DC, FL, GA, MO, NC, NM, OK, SC, TX  Conducted during or after school  Allows CAP participation in both school and local (host) squadrons

DDR Goals  Goal 1: Establish and maintain an active and productive DDR Program  Goal 2: Establish and maintain drug demand reduction personnel throughout CAP  Goal 3: Increase awareness of substance abuse issues and its impact on the individual, community and the mission  Goal 1: Establish and maintain an active and productive DDR Program  Goal 2: Establish and maintain drug demand reduction personnel throughout CAP  Goal 3: Increase awareness of substance abuse issues and its impact on the individual, community and the mission

DDR Goals (cont.)  Goal 4: Establish and/or maintain the CAP School Program in participating schools and those around AF Installations  Goal 5: Develop a financial plan consistent with the DDR goals and objectives  Goal 6: Measure program effectiveness  Goal 4: Establish and/or maintain the CAP School Program in participating schools and those around AF Installations  Goal 5: Develop a financial plan consistent with the DDR goals and objectives  Goal 6: Measure program effectiveness

DDRP Cost Share  Wing will invest a portion of their funds in DDR activities/initiatives  For non - DDR catalogue items:  On a DDR 1B Calculate the total cost of the DDR event/ activity/initiative Multiply by 80% and that is what DDR pays Multiply by 20% and that is Wing cost share  Flexibility in calculation  Considered on a case by case basis by NHQ  After Activity report sent to DDRA to be forwarded to NHQ  Wing will invest a portion of their funds in DDR activities/initiatives  For non - DDR catalogue items:  On a DDR 1B Calculate the total cost of the DDR event/ activity/initiative Multiply by 80% and that is what DDR pays Multiply by 20% and that is Wing cost share  Flexibility in calculation  Considered on a case by case basis by NHQ  After Activity report sent to DDRA to be forwarded to NHQ

DDR Budget Process  Using DDR catalogue  Unit DDRO submits completed DDR1A to DDRA  DDRA submits DDR1C to wing commander and NER DDRC for signature  DDRA sends DDR 1c and current wing demographic to NHQ  s DDR 1A to NHQ  When authorized, DDRA purchases item from vendor  After activity is finished, unit DDRO sends after-activity report to DDRA who forwards it to NHQ  Using DDR catalogue  Unit DDRO submits completed DDR1A to DDRA  DDRA submits DDR1C to wing commander and NER DDRC for signature  DDRA sends DDR 1c and current wing demographic to NHQ  s DDR 1A to NHQ  When authorized, DDRA purchases item from vendor  After activity is finished, unit DDRO sends after-activity report to DDRA who forwards it to NHQ

DDR Budget Submission  Allows eligible units to request AF SG funding support  Should be oriented in outreach type activities  May be used for education in squadron/wing  Funding can support DDRA and DDRC administrative cost  Signed by Wing/Region and DDRA/C  Requires End of Year Report Submission  Allows eligible units to request AF SG funding support  Should be oriented in outreach type activities  May be used for education in squadron/wing  Funding can support DDRA and DDRC administrative cost  Signed by Wing/Region and DDRA/C  Requires End of Year Report Submission

DDR Program Reporting  Quarterly and End of Year Submission and after action reports  Provide NHQ Information on how well the program is working Provides information need to adjust program guidance (if necessary)  Provides data used to defend budget and basis for requesting increased funding of program  Provides data to be used for alternative funding sources  Quarterly and End of Year Submission and after action reports  Provide NHQ Information on how well the program is working Provides information need to adjust program guidance (if necessary)  Provides data used to defend budget and basis for requesting increased funding of program  Provides data to be used for alternative funding sources

What Can You Do?  Find and appoint a DDRO that will actively support you  Realize that this is a program to support both senior members and cadets  Insure the quarterly report and after action reports are submitted in a timely manner and the end of year report is completed and submitted on time  Submit the DDR Budget requests in a timely manner and use the suggested formats and 2 months before the event is scheduled  Find and appoint a DDRO that will actively support you  Realize that this is a program to support both senior members and cadets  Insure the quarterly report and after action reports are submitted in a timely manner and the end of year report is completed and submitted on time  Submit the DDR Budget requests in a timely manner and use the suggested formats and 2 months before the event is scheduled

The Fight  1oz of Cocaine has a street value of $800 - $1,000  1oz of Heroine is $4,200  What does this have to do with CAP and DDR?  Every potential drug head that is redirected to a positive life style keeps $ from Terrorists SOURCE: Drug enforcement Administration, Birmingham, AL  1oz of Cocaine has a street value of $800 - $1,000  1oz of Heroine is $4,200  What does this have to do with CAP and DDR?  Every potential drug head that is redirected to a positive life style keeps $ from Terrorists SOURCE: Drug enforcement Administration, Birmingham, AL

Aircrews  Aircrew, like all of us, are prone to illness, but those who undertake self-medication, not only endanger their lives but also jeopardize the safety of costly aircraft

Self-Medication  Self-medication is one of the curses of modern civilization. The reason for doctoring one's own self can be many

Lack of Education There is lack of knowledge amongst aircrew regarding hazards of self- medication

Fears Amongst Aircrew from AMA Aircrews are conscious of the fact that reporting to AMA for minor illness may result in stoppage of flying. This consciousness may become a phobia or fear complex so that they remain away from AMA for anything concerning their health. They reason to self-medication or report to unauthorized medical attendants or semi doctors/quacks for treatment and often get away with it.

Over the Counter Drugs  Whether medicine is prescribed by a doctor or is an over-the-counter medication that you have selected, as a pilot you must consider the effect it will have on your performance.

Underlying Medical Condition  There may be times, however, when you feel that you must fly and will be tempted to doctor yourself with OTCs. At these times it is good to remember that the OTCs only hide your symptoms for a while. They do not usually "cure" the condition, and you will not be at peak physical performance while you fly.

Possible unexpected side-effects  These can take many forms, including drowsiness, impairment of judgment, upset stomach or bowels, disturbance of vision, or even itching. Any of these could cause an impairment that might lead to incapacitation while flying.

Possible unexpected side-effects cont’d.  Decongestants and caffeine (contained in coffee, tea, cola, chocolate) are both strong stimulants in some individuals. Mixed together, they can make you "hyperactive." Note also that some cough syrups contain a decongestant

Summary Advice  READ and follow label directions for use of medication.  If the label warns of side-effects, do not fly until twice the recommended dosing interval has passed. So, if the label says "take every 4-6 hours," then wait at least 12 hours to fly.  Remember, the condition you are treating may be as disqualifying as the medication.  When in doubt, ask your physician or Aviation Medical Examiner for advice.  READ and follow label directions for use of medication.  If the label warns of side-effects, do not fly until twice the recommended dosing interval has passed. So, if the label says "take every 4-6 hours," then wait at least 12 hours to fly.  Remember, the condition you are treating may be as disqualifying as the medication.  When in doubt, ask your physician or Aviation Medical Examiner for advice.

Summary Advice cont’d  As a pilot, you are responsible for your own personal "pre- flight." Be wary of any illness that requires medicine to make you feel better.  If an illness is serious enough to require medication, it is also serious enough to prevent you from flying.  Do not fly if you have a cold - changes in atmospheric pressures with changes in altitude could cause serious ear and sinus problems.  Avoid mixing decongestants and caffeine.  Beware of medications that use alcohol as a base for the ingredients  As a pilot, you are responsible for your own personal "pre- flight." Be wary of any illness that requires medicine to make you feel better.  If an illness is serious enough to require medication, it is also serious enough to prevent you from flying.  Do not fly if you have a cold - changes in atmospheric pressures with changes in altitude could cause serious ear and sinus problems.  Avoid mixing decongestants and caffeine.  Beware of medications that use alcohol as a base for the ingredients

Safety  Remember the part of the Safety Pledge?  I pledge to promote an uncompromising safety environment for myself and others  Remember the part of the Safety Pledge?  I pledge to promote an uncompromising safety environment for myself and others

Protect Our Members  It is important that we educate our members both senior and cadets.  As a leader: The basis of good leadership is honorable character and selfless service to your organization. In your members eyes, your leadership is everything you do that effects the organization's objectives and their well being.  It is important that we educate our members both senior and cadets.  As a leader: The basis of good leadership is honorable character and selfless service to your organization. In your members eyes, your leadership is everything you do that effects the organization's objectives and their well being.

CAP – DDR and USAF TEAMWORK FOR THE FUTURE