Transcript What Is DDR and Why Is It A Part of CAP?

What Is The CAP DDR Program & Why
Is It Important?
This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program
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What Is The CAP DDR Program?
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Chartered to make CAP a drug-free environment
Began in 1994
Focused on Air Force family
Integrated into Air Force DDR mission
Funded by the Air Force Surgeon General
Primary emphasis is on CAP Cadet Program
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DDRP Mission
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Assist squadrons, groups, wings and regions to instill an
aggressive, positive, drug-free attitude in CAP
members, Air Force families, DoD civilians and schoolage 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 3
Why Is DDRP Important?
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DDRP provides:
 Drug education programs
 Drug abuse prevention
 Drug-free attitude
 Increased drug awareness
DDRP is well received
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DDR Program Elements
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Education and Training
School Program
Community Outreach
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Education and Training
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Increases knowledge and awareness of drug abuse/use
Keeps pace with ever-changing drug use patterns
Uses Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard
resources
Uses other local resources
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Education and Training
(Continued)
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Provides substance abuse information/classes
Supports CAP units with student training materials,
videos, classroom and audiovisual equipment and
accessories
Facilitates approved regional DDR conferences with
DDRAs
Provides portable display booths and videos to
advertise and promote CAP DDRP
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School Program
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Now known as School Enrichment Program
Focuses on drug-free lifestyle while developing students
Conducted during or after school
Allows CAP participation in both school and local
(host) squadrons
Maintains same standards as regular CAP Cadet
Program
Starts in 6th grade and can continue through 12th grade
Offers a ready-to-use, structured program that provides
a positive leadership experience
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Community Outreach
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Objective: Be a forefront organization in the
community to communicate with other youngsters on
issues such as illegal drug use
Partner cadets with base and local activities to support
anti-drug activities
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Community Outreach
Activities
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Red Ribbon Week Campaign
Drug Education for Youth (DEFY)
Military youth and teen programs
Family community centers
Community health fairs
Base-sponsored community activities
Chaplain activities
Parent groups
Base open houses and air shows
Joint agency activities
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Summary
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Purpose of DDR Program
Importance of DDR Program
Three DDR Program elements
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Lesson Plan Resources
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AFI 44-159, Demand Reduction Program
Civil Air Patrol Regulation 51-1, Drug Demand Reduction
Program
Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet 51-2 (Draft), Civil Air Patrol
School Program
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Questions For
Discussion
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Describe the CAP DDRP.
Why is DDRP important?
What documents govern DDRP?
What Air Force agency provides primary funding for
DDRP?
Briefly describe the three elements of DDRP and
their functions?
What is Red Ribbon Week?
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