RECENT APPOINTMENTS/PROMOTIONS/AWARDS:
Congratulations to LtC. Howard Bronson, Capt. Bruce Joyner, 1st Lt. Donald
Zweifel, and 2nd Lt. Hugh Taylor. They recently received their official
appointments to the position of MLO. Welcome aboard.
Congratulations to Chaplain Narstadt (and myself) upon the promotion to the
rank of Major.
Congratulations to Chaplain Frank Johnson for receiving the Commander’s
Commendation Award for his outstanding service given to his squadron.
And we are proud of Chaplain Tim Spiller for being named Group 3 Chaplain of
the Year and of PACR Chaplain Dan Dyer for being named CAP’s Senior Chaplain
of the Year.
UPDATE ON LLOYD HATCHETT:
Had a nice visit with Lloyd this afternoon at the hospital. He is
progressing well from his hip surgery and conveys his appreciation for your
continued prayers.
FORM 34 – SEMI-ANNUAL REPORTS:
Thank you for submitting your form 34. 22 of the 43 Chaplains & MLOs
submitted their semi-annual report (barely 50%). This is the first time
Wing Chaplains used the new 34a. From the reports submitted the following
information about the CAWG Chaplaincy Service was gathered:
69.14% of Squadrons are covered with either a Chaplain or MLO
Chaplains and MLOs participated in 684 activities; spent 7816 hours,
traveled 22,464 miles; spent $7,78.56
In regards to the training Levels completed by members of the Chaplaincy
Service:
Level of Training
Chaplains MLOs
Level I - Orientation
27
4
Level II – Certificate of Proficiency
4
1
Level III – Grover Loening
3
1
Level IV – Paul E. Garber
2
1
Level V – Gill Robb Wilson
In the area of training, I would like to share with you portion of an article
from the May 2001 issue of CAP news written by Chaplain (Col.) Jim Moore, Chief
of Chaplain Services: “With the advent of Federal Law Title 10 U.S. Code
Section 9446, Chapter 909, "The Secretary of the Air Force may use
the services of CAP chaplains in support of the Air Force active duty and
reserve component forces to the extent and under conditions that the Secretary
determines appropriate." In consideration of this tasking the CAP Chaplain
Service will select and appoint chaplains who meet similar certification
standards as Air Force chaplains for noncombat ministry. This is not
intended to conscript CAP chaplains who may be unable to serve due to health,
weight and grooming standards, church or ministry contracts or other reasons.
The CAP Chaplain Service now is in a greater symbiotic role with
their counterpart, the U.S. Air Force, than ever before. We have the same
education and experience standards for entry into the CAP Chaplain Service that
the Air Force has for their chaplain program. And now, Title 10 places the
opportunity for those CAP chaplains desiring to be of greater service to
our organization and the Air Force, as well as their church and community, to
seek out the highest level of proficiency training offered.”
In 1998 the CAPR50-17 was revised. Chapter 9 deals with Special
Recognition Programs for chaplains and legal officers. This regulation
makes provision for chaplains who are unable or do not elect to participate in
the regular awards program for Senior Members.
Chaplains have the option to follow either one of these two tracks. I
would strongly encourage Chaplains to follow the 2nd track for both the added
experience and exposure to the CAP program. In order to serve as a Group
or Wing Chaplain, one must have completed Level 2.
Fast-track:
Level 2 - Certificate of Proficiency: completion of 221 "The CAP
Chaplain"; completion of ECI-13 "The CAP Senior Officer's
Course"
Level 3 - Grover Loening Award: completion of 221 "The CAP
Chaplain"; completion of ECI-13 "The CAP Senior Officer's
Course"; serve CAP for 1 year; letter requesting the award.
Level 4 - Paul E. Garber Award: complete Level 3; attend one Region
Chaplain Staff College or regular Regional Staff College; complete
221a "Chaplains Helping Chaplains"; serve CAP for 3 years; letter
requesting the award
Level 5 - Gill Robb Wilson Award: complete Level 4; serve 3 years on staff ;
complete National Staff College; serve as a staff member of a Regional
Staff College/National Staff College; conduct a Level I orientation course.
Regular Sr. Member Training Track:
Level 2 - Certificate of Proficiency: completion of 221 "The CAP
Chaplain"; completion of ECI-13 "The CAP Senior Officer's
Course" Level 3 - Grover Loening Award: complete COP; completion of 221a
"Chaplains Helping Chaplains" serve on staff for 1 year;
attend 2 National, Wing,
Region Conferences.
Level 4 - Paul E. Garber Award: complete Level 3; attend 2 Region Chaplain
Staff Colleges within 5 years ; serve on staff of Squadron Leadership
School/Corporate Learning Course or Wing, Regional, National Conference;
complete 221a "Chaplains Helping Chaplains"; serve 2 years on staff;
make a
CAP presentation to a non-CAP group or prepare aerospace manuscript for
publication.
Level 5 - Gill Robb Wilson Award: complete Level 4; serve 3 years on staff ;
complete National Staff College; serve as a staff member of a Regional
Staff College/National Staff College; conduct a Level I orientation course
Chaplain Jack Nahrstadt, Professional Development Officer, is working on a
step-by-step, self-check, guide to assist in following and completing the
requirements for each level of training as well as a form letter you can use for
requesting the awards.. He is available to assist you in assessing what
is needed and the application process for each level. He can be reached at
909.674.1377 or Frjackssc@earthlink.net
CONFERENCES
Please don't wait until the last minute to register for both the CAWG Conference
and the Chaplains Conference that is coming up in September.
Registration forms can be found on the web-site (www.cawg-chaplain.org).
CONCLUSION
Once again, thank you for your continued prayers and support as I continue to
grow in my understanding and responsibilities of serving as the CAWG HC.
In Service Together,
Paul
Chaplain (Maj) Paul Ward
CAWG HC