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P r o g r a m Awards &
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The 1st Lt Thomas
E. Doyle Memorial Fund Award |
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Enlarged Photo of
1st Lt Thomas E. Doyle |
On a grim, cloudy day in the Spring of 1988, in a little town in West
Germany, a young California pilot gave his life to save local children and townspeople. USAF 1st Lt Tom Doyle was returning with his flight from a low-level NATO
mission. While over the center of the city of Forst, his F-16 fighter experienced
catastrophic engine failure. Although he could have bailed out, Lt Doyle elected to
stay with his crippled fighter to guide it away from the shops, schools and congestion
below. He succeeded - and died in the ensuing crash.
After the crash the townspeople of Forst, in
recognition of Lt Doyle's act of heroism, established a small memorial fund for him - a
fund which has grown through contributions of friends and family, and is now known as the
Thomas E. Doyle Memorial Fund. The Fund now makes annual cash awards toward the
continuing education of young Californians who are planning a career in aviation or
aerospace, whether in the air or in a related technical field. Candidates should be
youths whose performance in school or in their community best demonstrates the qualities
of character, leadership and commitment to excellence that characterized the life of Lt
Tom Doyle.
Lt Doyle graduated from Los Plumas High School in
Oroville, California. His love of flying and commitment to excellence were evident
early in his life. At age 14 he soloed in gliders. At 15, he was cadet
commander of his CAP squadron. At 16 he was the California Wing Cadet of the Year.
At 17 he earned his FAA private pilot certificate and won appointment to the US Air
Force Academy. As an AFA cadet he earned his CFI rating in gliders and became a
glider instructor for his academy classmates. Graduating near the top of his class,
he won a coveted Air Force assignment to fly fighter aircraft.
Once, during fighter training, he experienced an
engine failure in formation at low altitude. He successfully landed his F-16
"deadstick," saving both himself and his aircraft, and subsequently received an
"Aircrew of Distinction" citation from the Air Force. During another
incident after his assignment to Germany, he successfully landed his malfunctioning F-16
at night. But besides being an excellent pilot, Lt Doyle's quiet competence,
friendliness and modesty made him numerous friends among the townspeople and children near
his base.
Lt Thomas E. Doyle will not be forgotten, either in
Germany or by his many friends in Civil Air Patrol's California Wing. |
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Order of the Daedalians Flight Scholarships |
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The Order of the Daedalians, the National Fraternity of Military
Pilots, annually sponsors scholarships to distinguished cadets who demonstrate a desire
for a career in military aviation. The over $10,000 in total scholarships are designed for
the purpose of assisting cadets with their ground and flight training leading to the FAA
private pilot’s license. The award is named for Maj Gen Lucas V. Beau, former
national commander of CAP and a signer of the charter for the Order of Daedalians. A board of Air Force and CAP officers nominates cadets for the Order
of Daedalians to consider.
To be eligible the cadet must:
a. Be a citizen of the United States
b. Be an active cadet in CAP
c. Have indicated a desire to attend college and pursue a career related to aerospace
d. Have expressed a desire to pursue a career in military aviation
e. Be 15 ½ years through 18 ½ years of age as of 1 July 2000 and a recipient of the
Billy Mitchell Award
f. Not possess a private pilot certificate
g. Have uncorrected 20/20 vision
h. Use all of the monies prior to the cadet’s 19th birthday, or 31 December 2000,
whichever comes first.
Application procedures are:
a. Complete CAPF 95.
b. Include a copy of your High School transcripts (plus college transcripts, if any)
c. Include a statement of acceptance to an accredited college or university (or a
statement from your guidance counselor stating college potential)
d. Attach a recent photo in your CAP uniform to the CAPF 95
e. Include a statement from your doctor that your uncorrected vision is at least 20/20.
Wing commanders are encouraged to convene a flight
scholarship selection board to determine the wing’s nominee. The wings will submit
their nominee to National Headquarters CAP/CPR to arrive no later than 1 April.
National Headquarters CAP/CPR will notify all of the
nominees and the wing commanders of those selected by the Order of Daedalians to receive a
flight scholarship.
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 California
Wing Scholarships Available to Cadets |
Jack
Ferman Award Nomination Form
Outstanding Male Cadet
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Florence
Ferman Award Nomination Form
Outstanding Female Cadet
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Former California Wing Commander, Colonel Jack Ferman and his wife Florence, have
thoughtfully donated a check in the amount of $5,000.00 to enable the winner of these
awards to continue their education.
Nominees must have been in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet
Program for a minimum of three (3) years, and have earned their Billy Mitchell
Award. The cadet must have demonstrated their overall involvement within the Civil
Air Patrol Cadet Program. This will be balanced with their responsibilities and
commitments outside of the Civil Air Patrol.
The following items must be submitted:
A Complete Cadet Resume
A Detailed List of Squadron Participation
A List of Emergency Services Ratings
A List of Other CAP Ratings
Participation in Wing Activities (Student and Staff)
Participation in Non-CAP Activities
All recommendations must be made on the forms
provided above.
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 Air
Force Awards Available to Cadets |
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Air Force Association Award to
Outstanding CAP Cadets
An annual award established by the Air Force Association
(AFA) to recognize the outstanding CAP cadet in each squadron. It is strongly
recommended that the award be given to a cadet who has demonstrated outstanding qualities
over an extended period; who has contributed substantially to the advancement of the unit
and the mission of CAP; and who might reasonably be expected to continue in the unit after
the receipt of the award, as an example to other cadets. Unit commanders send their
selection directly to the Air Force Association no later than 15 April annually. |
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Air Force Sergeants Association Award to
Outstanding CAP Cadet NCO of the Year
An annual award established by the Air Force Sergeants
Association (AFSA) to recognize the outstanding CAP cadet NCO in each squadron.
Unit commanders submit their selection, along with a summary of the cadet's
accomplishments, directly to the AFSA no later than 15 April annually. |
See CAPM 39-3
for more information |
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 Civil
Air Patrol Decorations Available to Cadets |
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Silver Medal
of Valor |
Distinguished and conspicuous heroic action, at
the risk of life, above and beyond the call of normal duty. |
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Bronze Medal
of Valor |
Distinguished and conspicuous heroic action where
danger to self is probable and known. (Note: In cases where a member is credited
with saving a human life, but where the act does not meet the criteria for the Silver or
Bronze Medal of Valor, the member should be recommended for a Certificate of Recognition
for Lifesaving. |
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Distinguished
Service Medal |
Conspicuous performance of outstanding service in
a duty of great responsibility where the position held and results obtained reflect upon
the accomplishments and prestige of CAP on a national scale. Recognition should be
for an extremely difficult duty of marked national significance which is performed in a
clearly outstanding manner or service which clearly aided CAP in furthering national
policies. |
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Exceptional
Service Award |
Exceptionally outstanding service to CAP in a
duty of great responsibility while serving in any capacity with CAP. However, the
duty should carry the ultimate responsibility for the successful operation of a region,
wing or major project within the region or wing. The discharge of such duty must
involve the acceptance and fulfillment of the obligation so as to greatly benefit the wing
or region and CAP. |
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Meritorious
Service Award |
Outstanding achievement or meritorious service
rendered specifically on behalf of CAP. Superior performance of normal duties does
not, in itself, constitute automatic justification for the Meritorious Service
Award. Awards should be restricted to the recognition of achievements and services
which are clearly outstanding and unmistakably exceptional when compared to similar
achievements and accomplishments of personnel of like rank and responsibilities. |
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Commander's Commendation |
Outstanding duty performance where achievements
and services are clearly and unmistakably exceptional when compared to similar
achievements and service of members of like rank and responsibility. The Exceptional
and Meritorious Service Awards differ from the Commander's Commendation Award in that they
recognize achievements and services significantly above and beyond normal duty
performance. |
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Certificate
of Recognition
for Lifesaving |
Awarded to members who save a human life, but do
not meet the criteria for the Bronze or Silver Medal of Valor. A silver star will be
added to the ribbon in recognition of lifesaving actions other than blood or organ
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CAP cadets may be nominated by any CAP member having knowledge of an act or
service meriting recognition. Recommendations will be submitted through channels to
National Headquarters in two copies on CAPF120, Recommendation for Decoration.
See CAPM 39-3 for more information. |
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See Also Aerospace Education Awards
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