How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Main Points
• Group/Wing
• The staff
• Your boss
• The LO
• Working together

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Overview
• This segment is designed to not only let you
  understand what group and wings do, but also your
  relationships with your boss, and his or her
  staff.

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Participants will
• explain the function of groups and wings
• describe group and wing staff functions
• describe the functions and authority of the group
  and wing commander
• Describe the unit commanders relationship with
  the LO
• explain the importance of and different
  techniques for working together with group and
  wing

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• While you are the commander of your squadron, you
  cant work alone. You are part of a larger
  organization, and your first link is the group or
  wing.

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Groups
• Function is to oversee operations of squadrons
  assigned to it, and is subordinate to the wing
• Used when there are too many squadrons, or when
  squadrons are dispersed over a wider area than
  the wing can manage by itself

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Wings
• Function is to oversee the operations of the
  groups and squadrons assigned to it.
• First level on the corporate ladder
• Oversee all aspects of operations, training, and
  support for the state, and is responsible to its
  CAP region

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• The Staff
• Purpose is to assist the group/wing commander in
  operating the unit.
• Obligated by CAP directives to be responsible for
  certain wing operations.
• Cannot order you to do anything, but can pass on
  orders concerning their functional area from
  their commander to you.

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• The Staff
• Group/wing commanders will tell you how much
  authority they have delegated to their staff
• Your obligation is to keep the group or wing
  staff advised about the fitness of your unit in
  their areas, in accordance with CAP directives
• They should keep you informed about changes in
  their areas and make sure you get the information
  you need about their areas.

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Your Commander
• (Your Boss)
• Your commander is your immediate superior
• Wing commander is particularly important to you

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Your Commander
• Wing responsibility
• Has authority over all the units within the wing
• Responsible for successfully accomplishing the
  missions within the state
• Responsible to the Region Commander

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Your Commander
• Corporate Responsibility
• Wing Commander is a CAP corporate officer
• Number one CAP representative in the state
• Can negotiate agreements within the state
• Is primarily responsible for corporate assets

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Your Commander
• Your Relationship
• You assist the wing commander to carry out the
  wings mission through your command
• You must
• Carry out lawful orders
• Provide reliable resources

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Wing Air Force Liaison Office
• Advice, liaison, and oversight
• Events and activities in which the LO plays a
  role
• Tours and orientation rides.
• Spaatz exams.
• Clarifying procedures.
• When LOs should be informed
• Whenever participating in activities w/the USAF.
• When requesting Air Force assistance.
• LO visits, and the Civil Air Patrol-Reserve
  Assistance Program

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Working Together
• Understand the functions of the group or wing
• Remember the importance of effective
  communication
• Provide and ask for feedback from your commander
• Encourage interface between your staff and group
  and wing staffs

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How to Work with Group, Wing, and the LO

• Questions
• Answers