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The USS New YorkArticle and Photo by Sr. Officer Brad Blomquist

DCC, London Bridge Composite Squadron 501

Built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World TradeCenter, it is the fifth in a new class of warship - de-signed for missions that include special operationsagainst terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore byhelicopters and assault craft.

Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down ina foundry in Amite , LA to cast the ship's bow section.When it was poured into the molds on Sept. 9, 2003,"those big rough steelworkers treated it with total rever-

ence," recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing , who wasthere. "It was a spiritual moment for everybody there."

Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said thatwhen the trade center steel first arrived, he touched itwith his hand and the "hair on my neck stood up." "Ithad a big meaning to it for all of us," he said. "Theyknocked us down. They can't keep us down.We're going to be back.."

The ship's motto?...Never ForgetInside this issue:

Commanders Desk page 2

Chaplains Corner page 3

First Sergeant Notes page 4

IG Tips page 5

Safety Advisory page 6

Group IV Change of Command page 7

Willie Squadron Eggstravaganza page 8/9

Willie Squadron Eggstravanza page 8/9

Cadet News page 10-13

Desert FTX page 14/15

Spotlight: Ch (Lt Col) Steve Rountree page 16

Flying Minute Men Motorcycle Ride page 17

Upcoming Events page 18

Ar izona WingC iv i l A i r Pat ro lProg r e s s th rough Leade r sh ipMay 2007

Volume 5, Issue 5

Memorial Day, May 28th


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I would like to take a moment to address something fascinating that has been happening in our alllives that we often forget to take time to reflect on. It is one simple verb that empowers us to strive tobe the best at what we do.

That word is Change.

It is something that is a constant force in our lives with our families, our careers and the way that weserve the community as members of Civil Air Patrol. One definition of this word is:

To make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or fromwhat it would be if left alone

Over the last six months, we have had more activities and members taking on new roles than we havein the past couple of years. This is not by accident, but rather by design. As technology and oursociety become more modernized, we have to work together to ensure that we are prepared to adaptto these changes and work to improve the future of our organization. Our core missions still remainthe same, but the manner in which we carry them out must change in order for us to thrive and be

successful. The key to making these changes positive and beneficial is to keep three (3) key factors inperspective at all times.

Safety If you cant take the time to ensure that you and your fellow members are properlytrained, prepared and safe, you should not participate in any activity. (note we have hadreportable incidents each month for every month in February, March and April 2007.)

Professionalism always treat each other with the utmost respect, especially when you havedifferencing opinions. Always remember the 4 Ps

PRAISE PUBLIC PUNISH PRIVATE

Chain of Command If you arent communicating and following the chain of commandproperly, the system breaks down, the above factors become discarded and people canget hurt both physically and emotionally.

We need to continually embrace change, and try to have a positive and willing attitude to try thingsthat are different. I am counting on each and every one of you to do your part in making us safe, pro-fessional and accountable.

Thank youCol. William LynchCommander, Arizona Wing

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A retired Army Chaplain Colonel John South sent me this and I immediately knew I had to share it withall of you.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Church of God Army Chaplain (CPT) Barron K. Wester was wounded this week in Baghdad by a sniper.

Chaplain Wester gives this account of the situation which led to his being wounded:

"Our unit has been in the process of setting up new forward outposts in the heart of Baghdad. In this newmilitary endeavor, we have already taken casualties. We knew this is a dangerous but important mission.In this latest crisis, my chaplain's assistant and I accompanied our battalion commander to the scene of aforward unit which had been hit, taking several causalities. The Army Chaplaincy Corps motto is, Nurturethe Living, Care for the Wounded and Honor the Dead. I did precisely that. I knelt close to one of our deadsoldiers; praying for his family and all his comrades who were observing the scene. I knew his death woulddeeply cut to the heart and soul of those back home who loved him. He was a Catholic soldier; but thatmade no difference. He was my brother; and I was his chaplain. I moved among the other soldiers, pray-ing with them; laying hands on the wounded, asking for God's mercy and healing. Suddenly, I felt the bul-let that went through my arm, exiting and wounding another soldier sitting near me. My chaplain'sassistant, to whom I will always be indebted, in the process of taking care of his chaplain, pushed me un-der the vehicle and literally laid near me so that I would be protected from further sniper fire. He was will-ing to take the bullets on my behalf! A short time later, I was evacuated to a Field Hospital and then trans-ported to Germany. My battalion and brigade commanders came by with the comforting words, Chaplain,we need you; get well quickly; you were doing exactly what a chaplain is supposed to be doing."

CH (LTC) Paul C. KauffmanCasualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Center Chaplain200 Stovall AveAlexandria VA 22332703-325-7872

___________________________________________________________________________________

Pray for ALL the servicemen and women In Iraq, Afghanistan, and through-

out the world that are willing risk their lives in the far corners of the globe topreserve our way of life just as many of us did in our time.

What Chaplains do --------- when needed

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First Sergeant Notes

SMSgt Del RubiAZ Wing Command First Sergeant

Whos Controlling What?

How many times have you had toscramble or burn the midnight oil because youforgot to follow-up on a task or a suspense itemand somebody needed a status or update? AsAir Force Auxiliary members, we have theprofessional responsibility to provide required

information or paperwork after every mission, orreports/information weekly, monthly or annually,i.e., submitting outstanding performers for annualawards for our conference. If we fail toappropriately suspense ourselves we forget moretimes than not. Also, as Wing Activity ProjectOfficers (PROJOs) we have an obligation toprovide our superiors (chain of command)updates on our projects and the most effectiveway to ensure our plan is working is to follow-upwith team members and up-channel informationaccordingly. This could be a challenge in CAPfor some of us since we have a more maturegroup of personnel -- brain cells or memorybanks are not what they use to be, and we havea tendency to forget the short term requirementsregarding what we promised or what is needed inresponding to deadlines or providing updates.

Unfortunately and maybe fortunately forsome of us, we have folks at higher levels thatprovide the necessary reminder regardinginformation that is needed to close out a taskingor to effectively fulfill our duties andresponsibilities. If failing to respond happens toyou once in a blue moon, this is normally

tolerated depending on the importance of theinformation needed. However, if this happensoften and becomes a trend, then this becomesunprofessional and ineffective behavior. Simplyput, there is no excuse for AF Auxiliary membersnot following-up on projects, or in completingrequired taskings; especially after we providedour word that we would get it done! Years agofor many of us, our word was our bond.

Controlling is one of the five functions of

management and following-up is part of thisfunction. Failing to follow-up results in lack ofcontrol or knowledge regarding what has beencompleted or still is required to be accomplished.If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing right from start to finish. Forgetting to providepertinent information to others in a timely mannerresults in other people (superiors) having the

opinion that this is not important or you dont careenough about the job, task or mission to fulfillyour obligation. In most cases, people who workin civilian companies or organizations and whohabitually fail to follow-up end up getting firedfor not fulfilling their obligations in a timelymanner. These people can rest assured thathuman resources will follow-up with their lastpaycheck. Managers and leaders in all walks oflife do not have the time to continually follow-upor complete jobs for employees, subordinates orauxiliary members our responsibility is to beself-disciplined enough to follow-up appropriately

and without having to be told or reminded.If every member of our team would

simply be pro-active and provide necessarystatus brief for projects or activities to thoserequiring them on time, every time, our livesacross the board would be less stressful andmore productive. Not sure about you; however,my best work is produced when I have adequatetime, energy and dedication to complete my jobwithout



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Inspector Generals

TipsBy

Maj John E. Lindsey, AZWG Asst. IG

IS A CAP PILOT IN A DUTY POSITION OR SPECIALITY TRACK?

NO. There is not a separate specialty track for a pilot.

CAPR 50-17 states: Except for professionals in LAW or MEDICINE who join specifi-

cally to perform theses functions, members select specialty tracks based on their per-sonal interests and the UNITS need as DETERMINED by the unit commander.

CAP senior members would train in one of the specialties listed in para 4-2 In addi-tion to being a pilot.

For example a pilot can select and if the unit commander concurs in:

210 Flight Operations211 Operations212 Standards & Evaluation

213 Emergency Services214 Communications217 Safety

The unit commander can appoint pilots and aircrew members to fill a unit needand enrollment and the applicable specialty track would follow.

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Safety AdvisoryArticle by Lt Col Mark D. Hardison

AZ Wing Director of Safety

HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, AND HEAT CRAMPS

Summer is time to start thinking about the three kinds of heat related illness. Heatcramps, heat exhaustion and heat strokes are all possible during hot weather. All heatrelated injuries need prompt medical attention.

Heat cramps are muscle cramps. Usually these cramps occur in the arms or legs butmay be in the abdominal or chest muscles as well. These cramps are caused by ex-cessive body fluid loss through sweating. First aid includes moving the victim to a coolplace, resting the cramping muscle and giving the person cool water.

Heat exhaustion signs include heavy sweating, weakness, fast pulse, normal bodytemperature, headache and dizziness, nausea and vomiting. First aid for heat exhaus-tion requires the worker to be moved to a cool place. Keep them lying down with theirlegs straight and elevated 8 to 12 inches. Apply cold packs, wet towels, or just wet theirclothing to cool them. Give the victim cold water only if he or she is conscious. If re-quested by the victim or the victim loses consciousness, or if no improvement is notedwithin 30 minutes, call for the fire department.

Heat stroke is a true emergency! Signs and symptoms include high body temperature,unconsciousness, hot skin, rapid pulse and breathing, weakness, dizziness or head-ache. Immediate first aid is required. Move the victim to a cool place and immediatelycool the worker by any available means (use ice and water from a jobsite cooler for ex-ample). Keep the head and shoulders slightly elevated; monitor the airway, and checkto be sure the victim is breathing. Call for the fire department to respondimmediately.

Prevention of heat illness is very important. The following tips are provided to avoid aheat-related illness:

1. Gradual adaptation to working in hot weather is a start. As the weather heatsup, take a few short breaks during the day; and, if possible, schedule heavywork so that it does not have to be accomplished during the hottest part of theday.

2. Dress sensibly and drink plenty of water.3. Keep a sharp eye out for potential heat injuries in co-workers.4. Try to practice prevention - it's the name of the game - and it will keep you from

becoming a victim of a heat related illness.

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Major Adam Such to command Group IVArticle by Capt Fidelia Newell, Group IV. Photo by C/Capt Justin Macari. Sq 356

On 19 Apr 2007, the Command of Group IV was presented to Maj Adam Such, replacing Lt Col JohnEggen. The Change of Command ceremony was officiated by Arizona Wing Commander, ColWilliam Lynch, with special assistance from Col Andre Davis, Vice Commander for Southwest Region.Other dignitaries that attended were the National Command Chaplain, Col Charles Sharp,; ArizonaWing Vice Commander, Lt Col Arthur Bornstein; and Group III Commander, Maj Jim Nova.

Maj Such was the Group IV Vice Commander prior to accepting Group Commander. Maj Such is a

former cadet, an active Senior for 10 years, and has held many positions in the past including,Leadership Officer, Cadet Programs Officer, DCC, Medical Services Officer. Maj Such is a professionalhelicopter pilot, holding CFII in helicopters, in addition to his airplane pilot ratings. Maj Such is also anEmergency Medical Technician where he also assists with the Pinal County Sheriff SAR teams.

Col Lynch stated, Group IV has already done a tremendous job in Arizona Wing, and I know that MajSuch is the right person to continue on their road to success and I know great things will continue tohappen.

Lt Col Eggen has accepted a National HQ position as Director for Political Affairs. Maj Such as done atruly remarkable job as Vice Commander and I know he will excel even more as Commander, Lt ColEggen stated in his outgoing address. One of Maj Suchs first official actions as Group Commander

was assisting the presentation of a Commanders Commendation Award to Lt Col Eggen for hisoutstanding leadership and success with Group IV.

Maj Such announced the new Group IV Vice Commander, Lt Col Newton Muehleisen, and presentedhim with a Certificate of Appointment. Lt Col Muehleisen is the Arizona Wing Director of GroundOperations and brings a wealth of ES and Cadet Programs experience with him. Best wishes for suc-cess for both Maj Such and Lt Col Muehleisen!

After Maj Such assumed command, Col Lynch presentsCommanders Commendation Award to Lt Col Eggen

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Willie Composite Squadron 304

Springfest EggstravaganzaArticle and Photos by

Senior Officer Robert Haasch, WCS 304 PAO

Members of Civil Air Patrol Squadron 304 attended the Springfest Eggstravaganzawhich was hosted by Arizona State University Williams Campus Housing in Mesa,Arizona.

The day was a fund raising event to benefit Relay for Life: American Cancer Society.Squadron 304 was invited to help participate and volunteer with tasks such asrunning the bouncies for the kids, games, the dunk tank, and other activities.Fourteen members of Squadron 304 were able to attend and assist during the event.

Willie Composite Squadron 304 is located in Mesa, Arizona at Williams GatewayAirport. The squadron has an active cadet and senior program. The purpose of thecadet program is to meet weekly to train members between the age of 12 and 21 inleadership, aerospace education, and emergency services. The senior programinvolves adults 21 years of age and older and meets weekly for aerospace educationtraining, emergency services training, and planning in support of the Arizona Wing ofthe Civil Air Patrol.

The Squadron 304 cadets play tug of war against the firedepartment and housing resident assistants.

C/SSgt Kyle Crossley helpschildren climb the obstaclecourse.



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2nd Lieutenant Jodi Torres guards the GreatAmerican Lockout booth.

C/AB Jacob White watches the bouncy.



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Former AZ C/Lt Col

James Giacoletti receives

2007 Rising Star AwardArticle and Photo by

Penny Giacoletti, NM Wing

South Central Association ofBlood Bank's Awards Committeehas selected James Giacoletti therecipient of the 2007 Rising StarAward. This award is given to honorthe memory of Dr. Matthew Gottenfor his many years of contributionsto SCABB and the blood bankingprofession. Recipients of the RisingStar Award are individuals who havebeen members of SCABB for morethat one but less than five years andhave shown exceptional dedicationand made significant contributionsto the Association in a limited periodof time.

James will be honored at thePresident's Awards Reception at theRio Hotel and Casino on 17 May2007 in Las Vegas, NV with a com-memorative plaque and full registra-tion to the 2008 meeting in Houston,TX. Note: South Central includes:TX, AZ, CO, NM, OK, AR, LA, MS

C/LTC James Giacoletti was amember of the former Clifton/Morenci Composite Squadron 102,in Greenlee County, AZ from June1987 until 1991. James wasawarded the Ira C. Eaker Award 1Jan 1996. He served in Group ICAC from 1987-1989, completedECI Scanner, Emergency Servicesand CAP 13 Officers Training.

Using his training and skillslearned in CAP he mapped out aplan for what to do if a blood drivewas being conducted and a gunmanor other emergency situation arose.

His unit had just been to a Bap-tist Church for a blood drive whenthe following week a man came inand killed several at a service.Later he drew on his CAP skills tomake a plan for his office incase theDallas-Ft. Worth / HEB area wasattacked. Carter Blood Serviceshad been awarded the contract forblood collection for the US militaryonly a day or two before 9/11.

Presently, James is in charge ofDonor Notification at Carter BloodServices Corporate Headquarters inBedford, TX and has done extensivework on the West Nile Virus andAsian Bird Flu potential and how itaffects our nations blood supply. Hehas produced a software program tohelp identify travel of potential do-nors and the possibility of defer-ments. He frequently serves as aninstructor for in-house educationand a presenter at various conven-tions around the country.

James graduated from MorenciHigh School, Morenci, AZ in June1989 and has completed some col-lege work at Eastern Arizona Col-lege, Northern Arizona University,and Western New Mexico Univer-sity. He is the son of John andPenny Giacoletti of Hurley, NM andresides in the Ft. Worth, TX area.



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Yuma Composite Squadron 508

Cadets assist in Rocket Launch at

Local SchoolArticle by Capt Marilee TaylorYCS 508, PAO

April 20th, 2007 was not a typical school day for cadets from YumaComposite Squadron 508. At 0730, thirteen cadets and three senior membersmet at Alice Byrne Elementary School in Yuma to assist two fourth gradeclasses with a model rocket launch. The cadets were provided breakfast by theschool cafeteria before loading supplies and heading out to the field.

Students watched as Model RC Planes flew stunts while cadets tiedparachutes to the rockets. The rockets were made by the students and hadbeen entered in the Yuma County Fair earlier in the month.

After the model plane show, provided by the Yuma Aero ModelersAssociation (the field utilized belongs to the association), students were given asafety briefing by the cadets and led to the launch site.

Each student was able launch their rocket twice, with it being repacked bycadets and senior members after the first launch. After the launch the studentswere divided into flights and provided drill instruction while awaiting thepreparation of lunch of barbecued hotdogs, chips, cookies, and sodas/juice.After lunch, cleanup, and more drill the students and cadets ended the activities

at the field with tug-o-war.Upon arrival back at the school they were all treated to popsicles and thecadets were asked by the students to provide autographs. While signing armsand papers the cadets talked to the students about CAP, maintaining goodgrades and staying drug-free. It was hard at times to determine who was havingthe most fun, the students or the cadets, (the seniors had a good time too).



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Valley Verde Composite Sq. 205

C/Lt Col Max Weaver receives

Scholar AwardsArticle and Photo byCapt Marilyn Weaver, VVCS 205 PAO

U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings todayannounced the selection of Maxwell G. Weaver, ofSedona, Ariz., who attends Sedona Red Rock HighSchool in Sedona, as a 2007 Presidential Scholar.

C/Lt Col Weaver is one of 141 outstanding Americanhigh school seniors that have demonstrated exceptionalacademic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership,citizenship, and service at school and in their community.The Presidential Scholars will be honored for theiraccomplishments in Washington, D.C., from June 23 to27. He is also graduating Valedictorian from SedonaRed Rock High School and has received the NationalMerit Scholar and Johns-Hopkins Scholar Awards.

C/Lt Col Weaver is focused on a career in the ArmedServices and is called "an ardent patriot" by his teachers.

He has been involved in Search and Rescue and theCadet Color Guard, and he has served as cadetcommander for the Civil Air Patrol. Weaver is a memberof the student executive board, and varsity soccer, trackand baseball teams. He has held various studentgovernment positions and acts as president for the mathteam. He is active in volunteer and church work.


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AZWG Cadets tour

State House of RepresentativesArticle by: Capt J. Brandon Masangcay, WingTips Editor

Photos by: Lt Clinton Wolverton

On 23 April 2007, cadets from various squadrons were able toattend a session of the State House of Representatives. Thishas become an annual event where the cadets experience thelegislative branch of government. Some of the cadets were ableto sit with the respective Representative on the house floorduring the session.


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20th Annual AZ

Desert FTX held at

Buckeye Hills Regional ParkArticle and Photos by 1Lt Rob DavidsonAZWG Director of Public Affairs

From 30 March to 1 April at Buckeye Hills Regional Park, Cadets and Seniors aliketrained in desert survival techniques at the 20th annual Desert FTX. Members had theopportunity to develop confidence in their emergency survival skills and search tech-niques in a desert environment.

Regardless of the associated dangers of Dehydration, Hyperthermia, Extreme Heat,Sun Burn and even Venomous Creatures the event was a major success. Training wasvery comprehensive and covered: Map & Compass Fire Building & Water, Signalingand Field Equipment, Attitude & Fear / Edible Plants, Moral Leadership, ELT UDF,Search Techniques, Tracking with K-9s and Horses and more. The weekend wascaped off with the Survival Olympics - complete test of all their newly acquired skills.


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Spotlight:

Chaplain (Lt Col) Steve Rountree

Participates in Pat Tillman RunArticle Source: Jim Gintonio, AZ Republic, 4/8/07

Photo by Capt J. Brandon Masangcay

AZWG WingTips Editor

About 13,000 participants at the third annual Pat's Run on Saturday, April 9th , at ASU.Volunteers and spectators swelled the crowd to 15,000.

All 50 states were represented, and the field was so large, almost triple the size of theinaugural run, that dual starting lines had to be used. The masses included current andformer military personnel, some in fatigues, running in boots and carrying flags.

Thousands of others just wanted to mark the moment and remember the sacrificeTillman made when he walked away from a lucrative career in professional football andjoined the Army Rangers before he was killed in Afghanistan.

"You shouldn't ask why it's important to be here," said Steven Rountree, 42, of Mesa, achaplain in the Civil Air Patrol who used a hand cycle to compete. "I think it's quite theopposite. Why would someone not be here?

The 4.2-mile event, which ended on the 42-yard line at Sun Devil Stadium tocommemorate Tillman's jersey number while at ASU, was won by Roger Cahilll in20:43. Cahill, 23, is a recent graduate of ASU and cross-country runner. The top

woman was Jess Petersson of Phoenix, 29, in a time of 23:09.


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Join those who defend our homeland:

The Civil Air Patrol Flying Minutemen

Motorcycle RideArticle by 1Lt Rob Davidson

AZWG Director of Public Affairs

The Arizona Wing of The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and Hacienda Harley-Davidson areproud to announce our upcoming 1st Annual Flying Minutemen Ride on MemorialDay, May 28, 2007.

This inaugural ride will raise funds for The Civil Air Patrols Missions for America.Each year Civil Air Patrol members volunteer countless hours performing homelandsecurity, search and rescue, disaster relief and counter drug missions at the requestof federal, state and local agencies. CAP members also provide aerospace education

and mentor almost 25,000 young people through cadet programs.

This years ride will be held on Memorial Day May 28th. The registration fee is $35.00per person and will include a T-shirt.

T-shirts are available separately for $15 each. Contact Rob Davidson [email protected] for t-shirts. Orders must be received by May 13th.

Registration will be held at Hacienda Harley-Davidson in Scottsdale in the morning ofthe ride from 10-11:00 am. At 11:00 am a brief ceremony dedicated to CAPmembers and all those who serve our country will mark the start of the event. The

ride will stage and depart from Hacienda Harley Scottsdale (15600 N. Hayden Rd.)at 12:00 noon sharp. The ride consists of a 100-mile scenic motorcycle tour led bymembers of the Hacienda Harley HOG group and return to Phoenix later that day.

Proceeds for this years event will go to the Arizona Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. Thisis the premier fund raising event of the year for the Arizona Wing of the Civil Air Pa-trol.

Working & riding together we can make a difference.


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Upcoming Events

May 2007

5 2nd Annual CAP Golf Tournament

Antelope Hills North Golf Course

Prescott

12 Wing Staff - Pan Am

13 Mothers Day

28 Memorial Day

Flying Minutemen Motorcycle Ride

Parade at Pioneer Military Cemetery

Office of Public Affairs

1Lt Rob Davidson Maj James Nova Capt J. Brandon Masangcay

Director Asst. Director Asst. Director

WingTips Editor-in-Chief


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