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Activities: California Wing Cadet Summer Encampment 2000
 
5-13 AUGUST 2ooo

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, California --- The Cadet Training Group has once again requested Camp San Luis Obispo as its summer home in 2000. Plans are being made to hold the largest cadet encampment in the nation at this Army National Guard facility. In 1999, over 350 basic cadets and Advanced Training cadets graduated from this rigorous experience. Major Kathriner, the encampment commander, said "Because of some exciting innovations, this year's encampment promises to be "the best ever" in California Wing".

He also pointed out that cadets in Civil Air Patrol cadets are required to attend an encampment as a prerequisite for attaining the coveted General Billy Mitchell Award and attaining cadet officer status.

This year’s challenging encampment will include:
  • Orientation Flights in CAP and Military Aircraft
  • M-16 Orientation Firing Range
  • Military Obstacle Course
  • Cadet Physical Fitness Test
  • Drill and Volleyball competitions
  • Barracks Training
  • Military Career Fair

 

Important Dates
21 June 2000 Cadet Staff applications must be post marked by this date!  Send a CAPF 31, Cover Letter/Resume, payment of $20.00 for Staff Selection, and payment of $200.00 for Encampment to the address listed below.
28 June 2000 Basic Cadet applications must be post marked by this date! Send a completed Form 31 and payment of $180.00 to the address listed below.
21-23 July 2000 Camp San Luis Obispo - Staff Selection Exercise
5 August 2000 Encampment Starts - Basic Cadets arrive
13 August 2000 Encampment Graduation - PARENTS DAY - Graduation Parade
 
Costs
Cost for Basic Cadets $180.00
Cost for Cadet Staff (Staff Selection only) $20.00
Cost for Cadet Staff (encampment) $200.00
 

Basic Cadets should reserve their slots for this outstanding activity early. Applications should be made by fully completing a CAPF 31 (Nov96) (without photograph). Payment must be attached in the form of a check, money order, or credit card authorization (CAWG Form 14). Mail to:

California Wing, CAP/CP
Attn: Encampment
P.O. Box 280
Los Alamitos, CA 90720-0280

 

Due to space limitations, they will be NO Advanced Training Flight at this year’s encampment. Basic Cadet applications must be postmarked by 28 June 2000 to be considered for attendance. Applications that arrive after this date will be returned unprocessed. Information packets will be mailed to all cadets accepted.

Cancellations are subject to administrative fees.

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Photos from Encampment '99
cadetreadingsop.jpg (19252 bytes) From the moment you arrive, you'll start learning your memory work.
airport2.jpg (14946 bytes) Encampment includes Orientation Flights.
2ltrospillow.jpg (17751 bytes) Your Flight Commander will check to make sure that you do everything properly.
drawer.jpg (15222 bytes) And there is a proper way to do everything...  Even a proper way to place your socks in a drawer.
gradclose.jpg (17120 bytes) When all the cadets assemble at Perlee theatre, it's an impressive sight.
gradcolorguard.jpg (24613 bytes) The First Sergeants and Sergeant Major have the honor of serving as the color guard at closing ceremonies.
halfofgpform.jpg (29679 bytes) California Wing Encampment gives you an opportunity to participate in large formations.
morallead.jpg (20364 bytes) Moral leadership is conducted at Perlee Theatre.
pt.jpg (34690 bytes) Every morning, rain or shine, cadets perform PT.
rangepractice.jpg (34152 bytes) Cadets learn firearm safety.  These cadets are in the photo opportunity area practicing their grips on M-16 rifles prior to going to the actual range.
sitreach1.jpg (22397 bytes) The Cadet Physical Fitness test is conducted for every cadet.  These young men are having their flexibility measured during the "sit and reach."
sweep.jpg (20112 bytes) Some final tidying up is always a good idea prior to inspection.
targets.jpg (33237 bytes) Cadets proudly display their targets after their trip to the M-16 range.
teachinginspectionstuff.jpg (30119 bytes) T Shirts must be rolled into tight little tubes.  Here the flight staff demonstrates how it is done.
wall3.jpg (15077 bytes) Running the obstacle course is always popular.

Here's something fun for those of you who have already been to encampment:
Click Here to view these photos with alternate captions!