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Encampment

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[[File:Encampment Ribbon Picture.png|thumb|'''Encampment Ribbon''' - Earned upon graduation at an encampment.]]
Encampments are programs hosted by Wings that provide cadets an introduction to military life with extensive training. The goals of encampment are as follows:

* Develop leadership skills
* Educate about aviation, space, and technology
* Commit cadets to a habit of regular exercise
* Motivate and educate about the Core Values

== Duration of Encampments ==

=== Type A and B Encampments ===
Type A Encampments span over a 6-7 day period. Meanwhile, Type B encampments (typically organized for Tri-Wing Encampments) span across multiple weekends over a 60 day period. Type A Encampments are more common than Type B.

== Encampment Operational Standards ==

=== Coed Interactions ===
Depending on encampment size, student age, gender, cadet grade, and home unit, flights will be distributed accordingly. All activities but cadet sleeping, showering, and personal time are segregated by gender.

=== Meals, Sleep and Personal Time ===

* 3 well balanced meals per day with at least 15 minutes to eat.
* Sodas and energy drinks are to be prohibited except for special events (graduation cookout).
* All students will have at least 8.5 hours of uninterrupted sleep while cadre will have at least 8.
* 30 minutes preceding lights out is personal time. Horseplay is to be prevented by cadre during this time.
* Showers and hygiene will be segregated from Senior members and students. Showers are provided by the facilities hosting the encampment.
* Daily blister checks will be conducted by the Training Officer(s) assisted by flight staff. Treatment will be given at this time as needed.

=== Reception ===
Reception is essentially a student's start of encampment. The goal of reception is to build a sense of trust to bond between the cadet's adults and the senior staff and allow the student to meet their peers. This is typically how reception works:

* Parents ensure emergency contact info is correct and engage in a Q&A session. Parents are also provided with the encampment website and any similar social medias.
* Students are greeted by cadet cadre, go through a contraband check, and make their final phone call/good bye.

== Attending an Encampment ==
Costs vary based on Wing, facility, and needs. However, it is required there be a minimum cost of at least $225. This is not only to cover base costs, but also provide additional activities. For cadets who might struggle to find the money to attend an encampment, the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP) provides special funding from the United States Air Force. Encampments are also further encouraged to provide scholarships for additional assistance.

'''There are 3-4 groups of participants within an encampment:'''

=== Students ===
To participate, cadets must have at least earned Achievement One. They should also have received permission to participate from their parents and unit commander.

Depending on the facility hosting the encampment, there may be additional requirements or documents.

Encampments should allow cadets from other wings to participate.

=== Advanced Students ===
Encampments are not required, but advised, to provide programs for advanced students. Typically, encampments decide upon an Advanced Training Squadron (ATS), based on encampment size.

Advanced students are second year cadets and beyond. This group of students do not serve with the cadet cadre, but also don't receive the same intense training as first time students. Advanced students normally receive more in-depth leadership and character lessons in their training. This training aims to prepare advanced students for a spot as a cadet cadre (see below).

=== Cadet Cadre ===
Cadets who have already completed their "Basic" year of encampment, may attend again as cadre. Cadre serve the students and make encampments possible. There are lots of positions available for cadet cadre across three main groups:

''Position need can vary based on the Wings and facilities hosting an encampment. Names, descriptions, and responsibilities of said positions can vary by encampment needs.''

=== 1 - Line Cadre ===
Line cadre are the "hands on" staff who are always with the advanced/basic students. Their primary responsibility is providing the encampment experience by serving the students. Positions and responsibilities of Line Cadre are below:
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Positions
!Responsibilities
|-
|Flight Sergeant
|Teach classes, maintain unity of their students, work one-on-one with Squadron First Sergeant, mentor students, and execute daily orders.
|-
|Flight Commander
|Create the conditions for the flight sergeant and students to succeed, supervise and mentor the flight sergeant, and set goals and training plans.
|-
|First Sergeant
|Oversee all activity in a squadron, work with and support the squadron commander, be prepared to step in for any position in the squadron, and orchestrate communication.
|-
|Squadron Commander
|Work one-on-one with the first sergeant for planning, provide feedback to cadre, brief and debrief cadre, and be prepared to step in for flight commanders.
|-
|Group Commander
|Oversee all squadron activity under their command. Orchestrates communication between the squadrons and executive cadre.
|-
|Advanced Training Squadron Commander
|Assume the same responsibilities as normal squadron commanders but create the curriculum and plans for Advanced Students.
|-
|Advanced Training Flight Commander
|Assume the same responsibilities as normal flight commanders but train and mentor Advanced Students.
|}

=== 2 - Support Cadre ===
Support cadre ensure that Line Cadre (see above), have the necessary resources to complete the overall mission of encampment. They work "behind the scenes"
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Position
!Responsibilities
|-
|Logistics
|Work with the Senior Staff Logistics Officer to ensure all resources and supplies are available for activities, track and issue out supplies, and collect reusable supplies upon completion of encampment.
|-
|Movement Control
|Work with all staff members to coordinate vehicle usage, supervise vehicle loading and unloading, and work on the vehicles if needed. (Logistics provides the vehicles while CAPWATCH tracks them)
|-
|Dining Services
|Learn the fundamentals of preparing, cooking, serving, and cleaning food for an entire encampment.
|-
|Communications
|Work with the Senior Staff Communications Officer to ensure that all cadre and staff have a reliable communication network, track all radio assets, and install and remove portable repeater equipment where applicable.
|-
|CAPWATCH
|Work with the Senior Staff Communications Officer to ensure all encampment cadre are tracked and ensure the safety and accountability of all personnel.
|-
|Public Affairs (Photographer)
|Take photos and videos to document all activities at an encampment, work together to publish photos on social media and the encampment website for public access.
|-
|Public Affairs (Media)
|Create newsletters, press releases, and videos to highlight encampment activities. Oversee newsletters, encampment website updates, work with local and state newspapers in publishing press releases, and create the final encampment video.
|-
|First Aid Support Team (FAST)
|Work with the Health Services Senior Member in aiding students and cadre with basic first aid, safety procedures (blisters care, heat/cold injury, etc.), risk management, and conduct daily inspections to ensure all participants are in good physical condition.
|}

=== 3 - Operations ===
Operations staff cadre creates the standards and plans for Line Cadre to follow.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Position
!Responsibilities
|-
|Leadership
|Be an expert in CAP regulation and procedures, organize Pass and Review at the completion of encampment, work the flight and squadron staff to provide feedback to students, and set standards (and evaluate) each flight with knowledge inspections, uniform inspections, barracks inspections, and drill inspections. Also lead and run Team Leadership Problems.
|-
|Physical Training
|Coordinate all physical activity throughout encampment, familiarize oneself with CAPP60-50, and work with squadron First Sergeants to develop and standardize physical training. Also plan and coordinate the encampment sports competition
|-
|Curriculum and Plans
|Work with the Senior Staff Curriculum and Plans Officer to develop the schedule for each day of encampment, familiarize oneself with CAPP60-70, work with all support cadre staff to ensure every activity and be supported, and ensure qualified instructors can lead each activity and class.
|-
|Safety
|Work with the Senior Staff Safety Officer, handle Operational Risk Management, and go to each activity (before students) to make a safety assessment. They will also be onsite at each activity to make sure all safety concerns are addressed.
|}

=== Senior Staff ===
The last group of participants who may attend an encampment are the Senior Members. They supervise and mentor cadet cadre, and students. They may serve along with Operations and Support Cadre (as listed above), but also line cadre:
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Position
!Responsibilities
|-
|Training Officer
|Support and mentor the Flight Sergeant and Flight Commander. Also motivate students.
|-
|Training Support Officer
|Support and mentor squadron staff and overlooking all squadron activities.
|}

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Encampment

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Encampments are programs hosted by Wings that provide cadets an introduction to military life with extensive training. The goals of encampment are as follows:

* Develop leadership skills
* Educate about aviation, space, and technology
* Commit cadets to a habit of regular exercise
* Motivate and educate about the Core Values

Cadet Programs

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{{About|the CAP program}}
{{See also|Cadet Programs FAQ}}

The Mission of Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs is to ''Transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders'' <ref>https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets</ref>. Cadet Programs activities occur on the squadron, group, region, and national level, and explore all areas of the 3 Missions of the Civil Air Patrol.

== Cadet achievements ==
"Cadet achievement" is a broad term that encompasses cadet promotions, awards, and recognitions.

=== Stripes to Diamonds ===
"Stripes to Diamonds" is a term that refers to the progression from "stripes" or Phase 1 promotions, to "diamonds", referring to the diamond insignia of Cadet Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel. Cadet promotions are typically recognition of completing a set of aerospace, leadership, physical fitness, character development, and drill and ceremonies tests and activities.

Cadets are eligible for promotion every 56 days, with special expedited promotions being given to cadets based on their level of participation in their High Schools Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs or JROTC.<ref>{{Pub|CAPR|60-1}}, ''Cadet Program Management'', 26 October 2021, 27.</ref>

See [[Cadet achievements]] for more details about each achievement.

=== Cadet Interactive and honor credit ===

=== Special cadet programs awards ===

=== Independent study ===

If an overseas unit is not available at the cadet’s location, National Headquarters may allow the cadet to progress through independent study.<ref>https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/INDEPENDENT_STUDY_1684F919D4793.pdf</ref>

'''Requirements'''

* Achievement 1

'''Procedures'''
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Topic
!Aerospace
!Physical Fitness
!Character
!Leadership
|-
|Testing
|Cadets complete all aerospace tests as usual.
|Cadets must complete all CPFT requirements
|N/A
|Cadets complete all leadership tests as usual.
They are exempt from drill tests.
|-
|Other Activities
|Cadets must participate in a “hands-on” mini-project of their choosing. The activity should be roughly 45 minutes in
duration.
|N/A
|Cadets may complete the usual monthly character activities with the help of an adult, or if that is not practical, cadets may propose an alternative method for discussing ethics and character issues.
|Staff Duty Analysis is done in a modified form. The service obligation is waived, and for technical writing cadets may write about topics relating to their school or extracurricular club activities. Cadets deliver their oral presentation to a stateside senior member in their home unit via video conference.
|}

== Cadet staff roles ==

Cadets have the opportunity to serve in many staff roles within their unit. Below you will find some general information on the different roles that you can serve in.

'''Cadet Personnel Airman -'''

== Cadet special activities ==

=== Encampment ===
Encampments are programs hosted by Wings that provides cadets leadership skill development, an introduction the military style of life, and opportunities for physical training and aerospace education. Graduates of encampment get to serve as cadre and be "hands on" with the students and provide said development.

=== National Cadet Special Activities ===

NCSAs are special programs hosted by National Headquarters that enable cadets to explore civilian and military aerospace careers, develop leadership skills, or enhance their emergency services skills.<ref>{{Pub|CAPR|60-1}}, ''Cadet Program Management'', 26 October 2021, 38.</ref>

See [[National Cadet Special Activities]] for details of each activity.

=== CadetInvest ===

CadetInvest is a family of cadet financial assistance programs. Some programs are intended for economically disadvantaged cadets, others are available by merit. Program details are available at https://www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com/CadetInvest. Offerings may vary due to funding availability but typically include:

* ''Curry Blues Voucher''. Assists cadets in obtaining a uniform.
* ''Cadet Encampment Assistance Program''. Provides tuition and/or uniform assistance to cadets attending an encampment.
* ''Cadet Lift''. Provides tuition and/or travel assistance to cadets attending NCSAs.
* ''Take-Off Program''. Provides tuition and/or travel assistance to cadets attending a National Flight Academy. Recipients are known as TOP cadets.
* ''Cadet Wings''. Fully supports cadet flight training leading to a private pilot license.
* ''College Scholarships''. Provides cash awards to students attending a post-secondary school.
* ''Endowed Flight Scholarships''. Supports flight training, per donor instructions.

=== CyberPatriot ===

== Cadet Aerospace Education ==

{{See also|Aerospace#AE for Cadets}}

== External links ==

[[Category:Functional areas]]