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!