FOCUS ON THE MISSION CONCENTRATE  Technical and Administrative Communications  Meaning and Understanding in Communications  Turn Key Procurement means: If equipment does not work, do not deliver it to the Wings.”  Continue Paperwork Reduction Program

FOCUS ON THE MISSION Presented By: George Mills Boyd Colonel, Civil Air Patrol Candidate for National Vice Commander

FOCUS ON THE MISSION  Accomplishments of the Kansas Wing Members:  National Safety Award, 2001  National Safety Award, 2003  Kansas Legislative Squadron (100%), 2002

FOCUS ON THE MISSION  Accomplishments of the Kansas Wing Members:  Graded SAR, Excellent, 2003  IG Compliance Inspection, Excellent, 2003  Sights on Safety, $5,000.00, 2003  National Moral Leadership Officer, 2002  National Communications Officer, 2003

FOCUS ON THE MISSION  F =Focus on a Balanced Civil Air Patrol Mission  O =Observe the Mission Activities of the Membership  C =Concentrate on “Meaning” in Communications  U =United States Air Force, our Parent Organization  S =Support Wing Essential Mission Requirements

FOCUS ON THE MISSION OBSERVE  Observe Accomplishments of Region, Wing and Unit Commanders  Visit Civil Air Patrol Units in the Field  Share Innovative Ideas among Regions and Wings  Continue, Proactive Equitable Personnel Policies  Chaplain’s Cooperative Program

FOCUS ON THE MISSION USAF  Official Auxiliary of USAF  Review Applicable USAF Policies  Impact of CAP-USAF Policies on Region and Wing Commanders  Enhance Wing and Unit level Capability  Emulate USAF Policy and Procedure

FOCUS ON THE MISSION SUPPORT  Support Command Line and Mission Commanders  Empower Wing Commanders  Enhance Wing and Unit Mission Effectiveness  Universal Memorandum of Understanding

FOCUS ON THE MISSION SAFETY  Safety Concerns Every Member of Civil Air Patrol  Vigorous Air and Ground Safety Program  Operational Risk Management  Prevention is “Watchword”

FOCUS ON THE MISSION HOMELAND SECURITY  Our Nation is at War!  Terrorists are: Courageous, Intelligent, Resourceful, Stealthy and Treacherous  Civil Air Patrol Members Operate in “Harms Way”  Be Prepared to Accomplish the Mission, 24/7  Emergency Service Operations, Mission Ready with the Personnel and Equipment “On Hand”

FOCUS ON THE MISSION FOCUS  Work under; Direction, Leadership, and Guidance of the National Commander and National Board  Focus on Balanced Mission Objectives (ACE): A= Aerospace Education C= Cadet Programs E= Emergency Service  Other Selected Missions, Tasks and Projects.

FOCUS ON THE MISSION SENIOR TRAINING AN RECRUITING  Aging Personnel and Equipment  Recruiting Programs  Training and Upgrading  Core Values: Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence and Respect

FOCUS ON THE MISSION YOUTH  Cadets of Today are Leaders of Tomorrow  Fervent Support of Cadet Programs  Aerospace Education Program  Interface with National Education Programs

FOCUS ON THE MISSION BOARD OF GOVERNORS  Broad Policy  Future Vision  How High Level Policy Impacts Wing Commanders

FOCUS ON THE MISSION Thank you for the Privilege of addressing this Body. Support the Civil Air Patrol Mission Support my Platform “Focus on the Mission” Elect George M. Boyd as National Vice Commander

FOCUS ON THE MISSION A vote for George M. Boyd is a vote for the Essential Mission Support! Boyd for National Vice Commander of the Civil Air Patrol