MEMBER TRAINING GUIDE 

CAMP RULES AND GUIDELINES

As a cadet of the Civil Air Patrol, I do hereby agree to follow and abide by the rules and regulations
 as set out by the Encampment Commander and his staff. I understand that
 if I violate any of these rules and the trust of the Commanding Officer, that
 I may be prevented from attending any future such activity, until
 such time that I can prove my actions will be honorable.
      *Safety first in everything, ask first if it’s dangerous
      *Buddy Rule - no one goes out of campsite alone. Must notify a senior cadet or command staff of destination.
      *Weapons or contraband of any type will not be allowed. If found it will be confiscated.
      *No smoking
      *No alcohol
      *Fire pit is always monitored, designated fire guard is responsible
      *No one out of camp after lights out
      *Remember the Cadet Honor Code
      *No horseplay
      *Disrespect to others will not be allowed
      *No promiscuity or fraternization
      *Use common sense and think first 
By placing your name on the sign-up sheet, you indicate your acceptance of these rules. 


General Information 

   -Introduction:
      By nature, the Squadron Training Weekend is a short, intense training exercise. It is designed to challenge the cadet physically and mentally. Credit for successful completion of a STW must be earned; it is not automatically granted for simply attending the encampment. 
   -Reporting Procedures/In-processing:
      You are to report in Battle Dress Uniform to the Encampment Commander at the Squadron office building. All cadets will arrive and depart the host facility in uniform. Cadets may begin arrival at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 28. 
      Reporting procedures are as follows: Get into a single file line and come to the position of parade rest. When it is time for you to move forward in line, come to attention, move forward until you stop, then again assume the position of parade rest. You will continue this process until you reach the officer’s desk. Position yourself 2 paces in front of the officers’ desk, come to attention, salute, and report: “Sir/Mam, cadet (your name) reporting for training.” Drop your salute only after the person you are reporting to has returned it. When your business is completed, salute, wait to have your salute returned, execute a facing movement, and proceed to the contraband check.

    -In Processing:
       Every cadet must go through in-processing in order to participate in the STW. Proper credit may not be granted if you are not properly in-processed. 
    -Absence from Duty
       Only the STW commander, Commandant of Cadets, or the cadets’ Tac Officer may excuse cadets from duty or formations. Any cadet excused from duty or formations must notify his/her Flight Commander. At all formations, the Flight Commander will report all absences as directed. When a cadet misses a part of a training session, he/she will attend as much of the remaining portion as possible. 

      Organization 
    -Structure:
       The Squadron Training Weekend will be organized as a Cadet Training Squadron with subordinate flights and elements. The element is the basic training unit of the encampment.    
    -Cadet Staff:
      The key cadet staff (CC, XO, 1Sgt) are selected by the STW Commander and Commandant of Cadets with input from the Squadron Commander. The staff will be made up of advanced cadets who have applied to the STW. All cadet staff members will have attended at least one previous encampment. 
    -Tactical Officer:
      The Tactical Officer is a CAP Senior Member assigned to observe and ensure the health and welfare of flight members. Cadets should always follow the chain of command in resolving problems, but may go directly to the Tactical Officer in the event of an issue involving the safety and welfare of cadets. 
     -Chain of Command:
      A cadet desiring to report to a higher level of command will do so through all intermediate echelons of command. If a cadet desires to talk to his/her Tac Officer, he/she may do so, at any time, by making a request to his/her Flight Sergeant or Flight Commander. The Encampment Commander and the Commandant of Cadets have an open door policy for issues of hazing or fraternization. All other problems should be handled within the Cadet Chain of Command or with the Tac Officer. 
     -Customs and Courtesies: 
        Cadets will briskly and silently remove headgear with right hand when entering a building. 
       Cadets will salute all officers, senior or cadet, as defined in CAP regulations. 
       Cadets will stand at attention when addressing or being addressed by a staff member unless the staff member directs otherwise. 
       When asked a direct question, the answer will be clear brief and concise 
       Basic cadets will not be seated in training or in vehicles until directed to do so. 
       Cadets will use established reporting procedures when reporting to the Encampment Commander or Commandant of Cadets at the Squadron or Command tent.
 

SQUADRON TRAINING WEEKEND


ITINERARY 

 

   Saturday 

9am - 11am : sign in/equipment check

11am - 1pm : camp set up/lunch

1pm - 5pm : Ground Team Training

5pm - 6pm : Dinner/ Cleanup

6pm - 8pm : Ground team training

8pm - 10pm : Free time 

 

   Sunday 

6:30am - 7am : Wakeup/personal hygiene

7am - 8am : Breakfast/ Cleanup

8am - 10am : Ground Team Training

10am - 11am : Break Camp/Depart 
 
This schedule is tentative and is subject to change based on availability and weather.
 Lights out will be no later than 10pm each night.
  

CIVIL AIR PATROL

SUMTER COMPOSITE SQUADRON

CADET EQUIPMENT LIST

SQUADRON TRAINING WEEKEND

FEBRUARY 28-29TH, 2004

This list is a recommended equipment list that you may use as a guide in helping determine what you need
 to bring with you to camp. Feel free to add any other items that you may desire
 for the trip. The items that are listed with “*” are items that are mandatory
 to bring to the training exercise. See the last page for description of
 24 and 72 hour packs.
 


  


	
BDU Field Jacket/Sweater
	
BDU Uniforms Winter Gear*
	
Toilet Paper*
	
Boots*
	
Toothbrush/toothpaste*


	
GTM handbook
	
Hat (BDU)*
	
Sweatpants/sleepwear 
	
Belt*
	
Deodorant*


	
Undergarments (recommend 2 to 3 pair)*
	
Bath Soap
	
T-Shirts (Brown - recommend 2 to 3)* 
	
Shampoo/Conditioner
	
Sleeping Bag*


	
Feminine Hygiene Products 
	
Ground Roll Pad
	
Sunscreen
	
Backpack (not a suitcase)*
	
Notepad/Pens* 


	
2 Flashlights (extra batteries)*
	
Sewing Kit*
	
Raingear/Poncho*
	
Small Camera/Film
	
Shower Cap 


	
Toothbrush/toothpaste* 
	
Hair Pins/Rubber bands 
	
Socks (recommend 2 to 3 pairs)* 
	
Bug repellant
	
Bottles of water 


	
Tobagan/Watch cap
	
Baby wipes (Unscented)
	
Multipurpose pocketknife*
	
Mess kit/silverware*
	
CAP ID*


	
Canteen w/web belt*
	
Firestarting equipment*
	
First Aid kit*
	
Watch/Wind-up Clock*
	
RaingearComb/brush*


	
24 Hour Pack*
	
Tent (unless you share one)*
	
72 Hour Pack*
	
Towels
	
Washcloths


	
Water Purification tablets
	
Gloves (preferably leather)*
	
Eye protection
	
2 Dinner and 2 Lunch meals/ snacking food*
	
Shoe shine kit 


	
Safety Vest* 
	
Sewing kit 
	
Collapsible/folding chair
	
Signal mirror 
	
Swimming shorts/suit (for outside shower)


	
Whistle
	
	



CIVIL AIR PATROL
SUMTER COMPOSITE SQUADRON
SQUADRON EQUIPMENT LIST
SQUADRON TRAINING WEEKEND
FEBUARY 28-29TH

This is a tentative list of items that we will need the squadron to provide. 
 


	
Van(1)
	
Tent
	
Garbage bags
	
Safety glasses
	
Salt/pepper


	
Cooking utensils, tongs, spatulas
	
Spade shovel
	
Fuel for lanterns
	
Paper Towels
	
Plasticware


	
Paper plates
	
Cooking ware, pots, pans
	
Dish soap/dish rags
	
Basin for washing dishes
	
Coleman stove (optional)


	
Lanterns
	
Splitting wedge
	
Cottonballs/Vaseline
	
Ax
	
Saw


	
Matches
	
Lighter
	
Steel wool
	
Large water jugs
	
Coolers/Ice

 

       

       

       

       

Greetings from your encampment commander: 

Hello, 

I would like to welcome everyone to our winter ‘04 Squadron Training Weekend.
 Our last Encampment that was held in September was a great success,
 and I’d like to build upon that effort in this training exercise.
 This will be the second STW for many of the members of the Sumter 
Composite Squadron, and for those returning I would like to extend my 
appreciation for your continued support in our program. I’d like to extend a
 hearty welcome to the visitors of our training program from the other 
invited squadrons. I would encourage each and everyone of you to take the 
time to introduce yourselves, and become familiar with who each of us are. 
Everybody will bring something different to add to the experience, and we 
can all learn from each other.  



It’s important that everybody maintains that “Positive Mental Attitude” that is 
necessary to accomplish these events. Please feel free to add any 
suggestions that you could see would benefit future training events. I look 
forward to working with everyone involved in future activities, and hope 
everyone leaves with a great sense of accomplishment. Again, welcome to 
Sumter’s Squadron Training Weekend. 



ROBERT P. BRYAN, 1Lt., CAP


Encampment Commander 

24 Hour Pack:
This should be able to fit on your belt, small backpack, load bearing vest or combinations thereof. The first aid kit should contain: Rubber gloves, antiseptic pads, antiseptic ointment, bandaids, roll bandages, safety pins, gauze pads, and tape. You should also have a survival kit, to include: Duct tape, leaf bag, waterproof matches in waterproof container, chem sticks, 50’ 550 cord (paracord), spare flashlight (pen-light will work), toilet paper, work gloves, change for telephones or calling card/cell phone, 2 meals, canteen and a compass.

72 Hour Pack:
These are items that are required for each person to bring if they’re going to be staging out of a mission base for an extended period of time. This items include: Waterproof bag with spare uniform, toothbrush/toothpaste, shaving kit, deodorant, washcloth and soap, towel, sleeping bag/bed roll. The 24 and 72 hour pack will be checked during the ground training course, and these items are required for sign-off on the GTM 101T. If you have problems acquiring these items, please inform you squadron so that they may be able to assist you.