Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes DDR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM THE CONCEPT CIVIL AIR PATROL IS ABOUT FLYING. IT’S ABOUT SPACE FLIGHT. IT’S ABOUT AMERICA’S RICH HERITAGE IN AIR POWER. MEMBERS WEAR BLUE, THE COLOR OF THE AIR FORCE AND THE SKY ITSELF. MEMBERS WEAR WINGS. CIVIL AIR PATROL IS A PART OF THE “WORLD” OF AVIATION. WE MUST NEVER FORGET THAT THE WORLD OF AVIATION AND SPACE FLIGHT HAS A ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. THE WORLD OF AVIATION / AEROSPACE DEMANDS EXCELLENCE AT EVERY LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY. ANYTHING LESS IS UNACCEPTABLE. EXCELLENCE IS A PERFORMANCE ETHIC THAT MEETS AMERICA’S HIGHEST STANDARDS.

Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes DDR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM THE RESOURCES THE NEW DDR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM UTILIZES THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES FOR A MANUAL ON ACTIVITIES The DDR Lesson Plans – This is a collection of online brochures that define the various legal and illegal types of drugs. The DDR Lesson Plans – This is a collection of online brochures that define the various legal and illegal types of drugs. Famous Fliers, Famous Flights – These are aerospace legends who achieved greatness by living a drug-free life and whose performance set the highest standards of excellence. Famous Fliers, Famous Flights – These are aerospace legends who achieved greatness by living a drug-free life and whose performance set the highest standards of excellence. Let’s Go Flying – The text is all about the fascination, fun and excitement of aviation with a drug-free message woven into the fabric of its message. Let’s Go Flying – The text is all about the fascination, fun and excitement of aviation with a drug-free message woven into the fabric of its message. Fit For Flying – This publication concentrates on the medical, physiological and health maintenance aspects of aviation and the high standards set by its controlling body, the Federal Aviation Administration. Fit For Flying – This publication concentrates on the medical, physiological and health maintenance aspects of aviation and the high standards set by its controlling body, the Federal Aviation Administration. The Internet – The web is now an integral part of American life and it is used as a valuable resource in the creation of the DDR Excellence Program. The Internet – The web is now an integral part of American life and it is used as a valuable resource in the creation of the DDR Excellence Program. Human Resources – These include aviation medical doctors, flight crews, and other civilian community members who support the DDR mission. Human Resources – These include aviation medical doctors, flight crews, and other civilian community members who support the DDR mission.

Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes DDR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM THE EXCELLENCE PROGRAM The program has a series of activities. These activities are not about all of the bad drugs, their side-effects and what they can do to human performance. The Excellence Program Activities are about the many facets of a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle that will help prepare young Americans for a career in the world of aviation. It is primarily aimed at the Cadets and their ambition to become a great pilot. The Excellence program is about having fun doing activities related to aviation physiology; role models; the flight environment; and how even harmless, over-the-counter substances can become a threat when flying an airplane. It tells young Americans that we do have better things to do than drugs.

Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes DDR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM One activity is titled, “I DON’T THINK I SHOULD FLY AND I’LL TELL YOU WHY.” It’s about a cadet taking a couple of Tylenol PM ® tablets the night before she is scheduled to fly at a glider encampment. The objective is to analyze the facts and determine whether or not she is really safe to fly a glider at high altitude.

Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes DDR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM This activity is called “Capture the Black Bullet.” It is all about reaction times and who can capture a black foam tube launched from a simple foam tray with a rubber band.

Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes DDR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM Another activity is called, “Energy Drinks, Are They Safe?” The Cadet is required to research their contents and their consequences.

Hometown Citizens - Homeland Heroes DDR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM There are two levels of activities. Level One is usually easier than Level Two. In each activity, the Cadet Candidate is given a series of Tasks. The Cadet Candidate is required to work with a senior squadron member called a Mentor. The Excellence Program requires the Cadet Candidate to do ten activities at each level. At the end of each activity, the Mentor must approve and sign the activity book before the Cadet Candidate can continue. The Cadet Candidate has 36 activities to choose from. Once a Cadet Candidate finishes a level, he or she is entitled to be recognized in a ceremony by the Squadron Commander.