SWR-TX-176 Squadron Goals (2026)

SWR-TX-176 7-6 Air Cavalry Squadron will aim to increase public presence in the Montgomery County area by highlighting the missions of the Civil Air Patrol and its ability to contribute to the area. The squadron will grow the cadet program which will focus on the key tenets of Aerospace, Leadership, and Emergency Services.

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Objectives: 

Aerospace: 

1. Assist cadets into the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) career field planning/preparation. Incorporate lessons in aviation, rocketry, and cyber programs. 

2. Encourage orientation flights in powered aircraft. Target goal of at least one flight per every two quarters and one within the first three months of cadet membership. 

3. Reach out to County library and attempt to build a partnership in STEM and help reach out to students of the county. 

Leadership: 

1. Actively promote character development instruction and activities which highlight Civil Air Patrol Core Values. 

2. Ensure all cadet activities have pathways to promote leadership development.  

3. Encourage civic involvement. Invite local elected officials to participate in unit awards program and character development programs. Participate across the community using the color guard/honor guard as both recruiting and awareness tool.  

4. Encourage Squadron members, both cadet and seniors, to actively participate in community service events throughout the county, especially those that promote the same values as the CAP. 

  Emergency Services: 

1. Search and Rescue is the foundation of the Civil Air Patrol. Both Cadets and Seniors form the backbone of all ground operations. The target goal is a monthly lesson and corresponding training event. 

2. Increase cooperation with area emergency response organizations.  

3. Provide basic medical training and awareness to all members to increase their effectiveness during emergency situations. 

 

The Senior and Cadet staff will establish a yearly training plan that focuses on these goals and objectives. A quarterly review of this document will be conducted to determine the effectiveness of the plan.  

1st Qr review: 16DEC25 COMPLETED   |   2nd Qr review: 10MAR26 COMPLETED  |   3rd QR review: 30JUN26 PENDING  |   4th Qr review: 29SEP26 PENDING

 

Public Goal Tracker: Download Here

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AEROSPACE:  

       1. 80 percent of all Seniors earn the Yeager Award  

       2. Complete the AEX award for the squadron 

       3. Plan and execute a rocketry program with at minimum 50 percent completion 

       4. Complete POA and unit activity report in a timely fashion 

       5. Plan and implement a monthly AE program for cadets 

       6. Obtain a STEM or AFA grant 

       7. Promote further development of new AE officers 

       8. Reach out to County library to partner with for STEM and AEX 

 

IT:  

       1. Submit all required documentation for IT resources in E-services   

 

CADET PROGRAMS:  

       1. Earn QCUA for FY 2026 

       2. Conduct outside weekend activity at least once monthly 

       3. Build and train Color Guard 

       4. Participate in TXWG Cadet Competition 

       5. 65 percent encampment attendance 

       6. 20 percent attendance ALS. 

       7. 40 percent attendance CTEP 

       8. Appoint cadet assistants to senior member duty positions   

       9. Complete at least one overnight activity 

       10. Cadet presentation of Safety, AE, and Emergency Services topics 

       11. Recruit cadets to a minimum of 75 cadets 

       12. 20 percent attendance NCSA 

 

COMMUNICATIONS:  

       1. Continue to grow and firmly establish as ICP for Group IV 

       2. Train 1 senior rated for Communications 

       3. Train 2 Tech rated for Communications 

 

FINANCE:  

       1. Conduct 4 Finance Committee Meetings per year 

       2. Appoint Fundraising Chairman and Train 

       3. Have the unit participate in at least 4 fundraisers   

 

PERSONNEL:  

       1. Train Senior rated for Admin & Personnel 

       2. Establish correct and up to date filing system for squadron 

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:  

1. Ensure all eligible and seniors are promoted timely 

2. Ensure all seniors have completed the next PME level above minimum requirement or at least enrolled in courses and actively pursuing 

3. Ensure all seniors assigned to a role are enrolled in the correlating specialty track and are actively pursuing that rating by following the task guide to the letter 

       4.    Provide staff members for Wing and Group activities (SLS, CLC, Encampments, and UCC) 

       5.    All Senior members obtain CAP driver licenses 

       6.    Encourage Senior members to take Basic TLC with a goal of 8 members and 4 for intermediate  

       7.    Recruit Senior members to a minimum of 50 

 

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT:

1. Recruit and appoint one Chaplain. 

2. Recruit, train, achieve CDI Tech rating for at least 3 members 

 

PUBLIC AFFAIRS:  

1. Train one new PAO Officer and achieve Tech rating 

2. Participate in 4 community service projects. 

 

RECRUITING & RETENTION 

1. Develop and establish Recruiting and retention committee 

2. Acquire mobile Recruiting stand  

3. Conduct at least 6 recruiting events 

4. Conduct at least 2 Open house events 

 

SAFETY:  

1. Train one new Safety Officer and achieve Tech rating 

2. Maintain 95 % safety training currency 

 

EMERGENCY SERVICES:  

1. Train 4 new senior GTL and establish 3 designated Ground Team  

2. Provide participation in every Group and Wing SAREX 

3. Stand-up 4 dedicated aircrews