Implementing A DDR Program - New Hampshire Wing, Civil Air Patrol
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Civil Air Patrol
Drug Demand Reduction
Major Lynn Stuart, CAP
Rocky Mountain Region
Drug Demand Reduction Coordinator
“Simple enough for a child” stated the
instructions with great audacity.
Why don’t they give me a break once in a
while and reduce them to my capacity.
Maxine Brewer
Implementing and Maintaining
Drug Demand Reduction Program
CAP DDR Program Overview
Implementing and Maintaining a
Successful DDR Program
Overview of the DDR Program
Began in 1994 to support “The Air
Force Family” within 30 miles of an
Air Force Facility.
Expanded to include entire CAP
organization with emphasis on the
Cadet Program.
Overview of the DDR Program
VISION
To be a leading force in America’s drug demand reduction strategy
through education and development of tomorrow’s leaders in
volunteer community service for a drug-free world.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction Program assists squadrons,
groups, wings, and regions to instill an aggressive, positive, drug free
attitude in CAP members, AF families, DoD civilians, and school age
children through a comprehensive program that:
• Promotes CAP as a positive community service lifestyle.
• Encourages youth to remain in school.
• Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention, and awareness.
• Provides positive activities as an alternative to drugs and gang
violence.
Overview of the DDR Program
DDR FOCUS
Education and Training
School Programs
Community Outreach Activities
Implementing the DDR
Program
CAPR 51-1
Obtain Support
Goals and Objectives
Resources to support DDR Program
DDR Budgets
Reporting Tools
Continuity Books
CAPR 51-1
Section 1. General information
Section 2 Goals and Objectives
Section 3 National Program
Attachments
Obtain Support
Set up meeting with unit commander
Explain the program and the
benefits
“Close the sale”
Don’t stop there – sell it to the staff
and members
Goals and Objectives
Developed jointly with the
commander
Supports the Wing/Region/National
DDR goals where possible
National Goals and Objectives
1. Establish and Maintain an active and productive DDR
Program
2. Establish and maintain DDR personnel throughout CAP
3. Increase awareness of substance abuse issues and its
impact on the community, and the Mission.
4. Establish and/or maintain the CAP School Program in
participating Schools
5. Develop a financial plan consistent with DDR goals and
objectives
6. Measure program Effectiveness
Assist in Selecting DDR
Personnel
DDR Administrator (Wing Level)
C/DDR Administrator (Wing Level)
DDR Officer (Squadron or Group
Level)
C/DDR Officer (Squadron or Group
Level)
Develop list of Contacts
CAP Resources
DDRC/DDRA
Chaplain Services
Members with drug enforcement backgrounds
External Resources
Military DDR personnel
Local/State/National Drug Coalitions
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions
Educational Institutions
Youth Organizations
Develop/Select DDR Materials
CAP DDR NHQ Website
http://level2.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=5344
National/State/Local Anti-Drug Coalitions
Educational Institutions
Youth Organizations
Schedule Activities
Unit meetings
Air shows
Wing Staff Meetings
Open Houses
CAC Meetings
Recruitment Drives
Encampments/FTX
SARex
Base and Community Events
Wing/Region Conferences or
Schools
School/ Home School Group
Presentations
Unit Newsletters and
websites
DDR weekend
Develop a Budget
All units should have a DDR budget
In some cases, funding available
from AF Surgeon General’s Office
Grants (grants.gov)
Local fundraisers
Activity Reports
Report should include details of the activity including:
Activity
Date
Location
Number of CAP Cadets/Senior Members and others attending the
event
Number of military families attending the event
Type of DDR information disseminated
Public Affairs and Unit Newsletters
Continuity Books
End of Year Reports
Continuity Books
Great tracking tool to ensure your
program is on track
Used in Unit Inspections
Contains documentation of DDR
Program
Provides historical information
Checklist
Obtain Copy of 51-1
Obtain Unit Support
Establish Goals and Objectives
Recruit DDR Personnel
Develop List of Contacts
Develop/select DDR materials
Schedule Activities
Develop Budget
Create a Continuity Book
Submit reports by Wing, Region or
National as required
DDR Initiatives…..
• Automate/revamp budget submission
process
• Automate/revamp End-of-Year Report
• Increase 30 mile radius
• DDR Specialty Track/Training Guide
• DDR Lesson Plans and Activities
There is a war on drugs!
In CAP, we have over
55,000 troops.
We just need to get them armed!