Intro to Encampment

1. Intro to Encampment Presenter’s name here

2. Agenda • Overview of Encampment • What to expect • What to bring • Q&A Session

3. Encampment Overview • Encampment is an 8-day, intensive leadership activity hosted annually by NY Wing. • Since 1994, encampment has been held at Fort Drum outside of Watertown, NY. • This year, it is commanded by Capt Scott G. Ullery, CAP and will take place from 24 July – 01 August.

4. Goals of Encampment • Per CAPR 52-16, “Cadet Program Management”, encampment will provide members the opportunity to: • Apply knowledge gained in the cadet and senior programs to practical situations • Develop a greater understanding of CAP and Air Force missions and capabilities. • Develop their leadership potential. • Enhance interpersonal relationship skills. • Develop Time-Management skills.

5. Goals, cont’d • Instill group cooperation and teamwork. • Inspire a sense of discipline. • Challenge the individual to succeed. • Enhance the local unit’s cadet program. • Aid in retention and motivation. • Present an introduction to the military • Philosophy of Encampment: “Training is what the encampment is all about.”

6. NHQ Required Training • Overview of military organization and opportunities • Moral Leadership Discussion • Physical Training (hooah) • Leadership Laboratory • Aerospace Education • Cadet Program Opportunities

7. Cadet Organization • Cadet Command Staff: • Cadet Commander • Deputy Cadet Commander • Executive Officer • First Sergeant • Squadron Staff • Squadron Commander • Squadron First Sergeant

8. Cadet Organization • Executive Staff • Logistics • Medical • Public Affairs • Communications • Administration/Finance • Operations Staff • Mess Operations • Air Operations • Transportation Operations

9. Cadet Organization • Line Staff • Training • Stan/Eval • Flight Staff • Flight Commander • Flight Sergeant • NCO Academy • Two NCOA Advisors • Training/Eval staff for NCOA

10. What to expect • From the moment you arrive, someone will be telling you what to do. • As soon as you in-process, you will be assigned to your flight, so make sure you’ve got any last-minute shopping done prior to signing in. • Once in-processed, cadets will not be allowed to call home unless an emergency situation arises.

11. What to expect • Long days • 0530-2200 every day • PT in the morning • Daily inspections • Drill, uniform, barracks, general knowledge • Classroom Training • Group Leadership Problems • Two Cadet Physical Fitness Tests

12. What to expect • Orientation Flights • Use of “cool” military facilities • Motivation checks and Jodies • Flight Projects • Fun, and lots of it • When you arrive, you can’t wait to go home…by the end you want to stay.

13. What to bring • A complete equipment list will be provided in your welcoming packet • Major expenditures • Two complete sets of BDUs • One compete set of Blues (short-sleeve) • White sheets, dark, solid-color blanket • Socks, underwear, T-shirts for 8 days • Laundry facility is available, but don’t rely on it

14. What to bring • Other essentials • Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste & toothbrush, deodorant) • Two sets of PT gear • Civilian clothes (nice jeans, Dockers) • Encampment T-shirt will be provided, which cadets will wear to the cadet social • BOOTS, SHOES AND SNEAKERS SHOULD ALREADY BE BROKEN IN!!! • Blisters are nobody’s friend

15. What NOT to bring • Knives, multi-tools, scissors • Exception, a small pair of scissors may be included in a sewing kit if you choose to bring one • Medications, other than Rx • Prescription medications should be listed on cadet’s NYWF 31, and checked-in upon arrival

16. Graduation/Pass in Review • Sunday, 01 August at 10:00am. Location is McGrath Field • Map will be provided • All are encouraged to attend, ceremony lasts approx. one hour • Cadets will out-process immediately following, lunch will not be served on Sunday for in-flight cadets

17. Questions