Top Heavy Squadrons

We have a relatively large squadron with a lot of NCOs. A problem we've been having is trying to find places for those NCOs. As it stands right now, many of them are just in "the flight" and are starting to loose interest in CAP. More then two flights isn't practical and there are only so many support staff positions that can be filled.

What have others done in similar situations/any tips for handling it?

Thx

This is a situation that can sometimes come in cycles. Most times a unit can follow to of the following models 1) Lots of Airmen and few NCOs and Cadet Officers, 2) Lots of Cadet Officers and few airman.

What to do then?

The trick is recruiting.

If you will let me explain, sometimes Cadets seem to come in waves. Brownsville has just produced some fine Cadet Officers, a Spaatzen and a few C/Lt Cols and C/Majors. The thing is that when these officers leave for school, the unit is left with Airmen and lower level NCOs.


No on the the matter at hand...
I would say the trick to answering your issue would involve what activities are available. Try assigning these extra NCOs some special projects. Could be your idea, could be theres.

Having nothing to do can cause people to loose interest. Give them a purpose. We can brainstorm such project as the thread develops.

Yes, right now this is the suggestion I gave my squadron C/CC. I suggested that we have all the NCOs that are still "in the flight", get into a group and discuss what type of event we need the most. If it be recreational or training, it would be completely up to them.

Then, under supervision, they must plan and organize the event. When it's all done, they turn the Ops Plan and all of their planning to the squadron staff so they can execute it.