Encampment



2023 Encampment Information:


Encampment Commander: Lt Charity Klinger charity.klinger@mewg.cap.gov 

Cadet Commander: C/Maj Matthew Jaffrey

Location: Bog Brook Training Facility, 27 Military Circle, Gilead, ME

Dates: June 25th to July 2nd

Register: Eventbrite

Required Forms:

 

CAPF 60-81 (Must be signed by Squadron commander, out of state cadets need Wing Commander signature)

CAPF 160, 161 & 163

Hold Harmless form

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Packing List

ABU Uniform Items (minimums)

· 2 ABU blouses and trousers

· 7 ABU undershirt (desert tan)

· 1 ABU belt (If you do not have an ABU belt, then bring any belt)

· 1 ABU cover

· 1 Pair of black boots (broken in and shined)

· 8 Pair of black cotton socks (boot length or higher)

· Insignia

· CAPID Card

 

PT Uniform Preferred: Tan or black t-shirt, black or dark blue shorts, running shoes (sneakers, preferably black) (Cannot contain any inappropriate clothing:  Which includes but not limited too, ripped, torn, frayed or patched clothing, tank tops, extremely short shorts/skirts, undergarments worn as outer garments, bathing suits, and any garments which are revealing, tightly fitted or contain obscene, profane, or lewd words or drawings)

 

Class C Blue Uniform (If you do not have a complete set of blues, bring black dress pants/skirt and a white button up shirt)

  

Male/Female Specific

·        1 Light blue Air Force blouse

·        Ribbon set and rack

·        Rank insignia

·        1 Trousers/skirt, dark blue

·        1 Belt with silver metal buckle 

·        1 Pair black dress shoes/pumps (Must meet CAP Standards)

·        2 T-shirts, white v-neck (no graphics)

·        1 Name plate (These are on backorder from Vanguard, National has given approval for Class C to be worn without)

·        1 CAP Cadet flight cap with correct insignia


Civies

· 8 pair Undergarments

· 3 Bras(females only)

· 3 dark (blue or black) PT shorts 

· 1 pair of Sneakers - Running/PT sneakers

· 1 pair of Shower shoes

· 1 Raincoat or rain poncho

· 1 Sweatshirt/Sweatpants for cold weather (Optional)

Miscellaneous

·        Backpack

·        3 Shirt Hangers

·        Notebook and Pens and pencils, at least 2 each

·        Ruler, 12 inch

·        Binder to hold writing materials (Optional)

·        Hygiene products (appropriate to gender)

·        Laundry bag

·        Bug spray and Sunscreen

·        Flashlight and batteries (MUST)

·        Shoeshine kit

·        Canteen/water bottle

·        Hand Sanitizer

Personal Care

· Moleskin/blister Band-Aids

· Foot powder - put inside your boots to help avoid blisters.

· Medications as necessary



Sleeping Items

 

·        Twin Bed Sheets (Fitted and Top sheet)

·        Sleeping Bag

·        Pillow (with pillow cover) 

Toiletries


·        Shampoo/Conditioner

·        Shower Bag/Shower Caddy (for transporting items to and from the showers and tents)

·        Soap

·        2 Towels (showers and for waterfront activities)

·        Toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss

·        Deodorant 

·        Hairbrush/comb

·        Necessary hair products for females (hair ties, bobby pins, hairspray)




            PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS/DRUGS                                              

All prescription drugs will be assigned to the cadet to whom they are prescribed and will be entrusted to his or her care and control.  All other drugs will be confiscated.  However, all medications will need to be disclosed when arriving and the medication will be recorded in a report.


CONTRABAND ITEMS

Firearms, knives, explosives, matches, lighters, cellphones, electronic devices, sunglasses, jewelry and other similar items, money greater than $25.00.  Tobacco products of any kind, non-religious reading material, lewd or otherwise inappropriate pictures of any kind, energy drinks, or any food or drinks not ordered by a physician.  Other items not listed may be considered contraband and dealt with appropriately.


DISPOSITION OF CONTRABAND

Items found in the possession of cadets that are considered contraband will be surrendered for the duration of the encampment and will be in the care and custody of the Encampment Commander or Commandant of Cadets.  Illegal items of contraband will be confiscated and disposed of; not returned to the cadet.  In some cases, a cadet found in possession of illegal materials may be sent home.




Advanced Flight Prerequisites and Extra Equipment

Must have passed a basic encampment

Must have these Qualifications for GTM3:

GES 116, GES 117, ICS 100, ICS 700, First Aid, ICUT (Online Portion), Commander Approval to Train

Should the prereqs not be fulfilled, the cadet will not receive any sign offs at the end of encampment.

- Rocketry phase one and two must be completed:

https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/aerospace-education/programs/model-rocketry

- In addition to the student cadet packing list, advanced cadets must bring a full 24 hour

pack- put together according to the regulations.

- A sleeping bag is also required