Is anyone going to the Wisconsin Wing Encampment?

[Raja1020]

Im sorry!

[Майор Хаткевич]

Im sorry!

No problem, you're new, you make mistakes, you learn. We all have been there.

[Krapenhoeffer]

Okay, here goes.

I am too from the mystical, magical world of Wisconsin. Allow me to impart my strange wisdom upon you:

1. Expect an O-ride, possibly in a military aircraft. We're back at Volk Field CRTC this year, so who knows what Lt. Col. Trossen is cooking up.

2. In previous years, Encampment was held at Camp Ripley in Minnesota. And they had tank simulators. Don't know if we'll have those this year, but I hope that they can dig up some simulators from the 115th FW. Not to mention, the purpose of Volk Field is to train ANG personnel prior to deployment, so they have plenty of fun things on base.

3. From where I sit, the purpose of the Cadet Encampment is to create camaraderie among the entire Wing, and to inspire confidence in Cadets.

4. Remember, untold generations of cadets have survived the WIWG encampment, only to sign up for the next year at their first chance.

5. Oh, and remember your haircut. If your hair isn't within 39-1 standards, you will be sent home. From personal experience, I recommend a high and tight for encampment, as it's one less thing to have to worry about.

6. Read up on your chain of command all the way to Maj. Gen. Courter. Remember that the Wisconsin Wing Commander just changed. Read up on the 52 series regulations, specifically CAPR 52-16. You can find that here: http://capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/indexes_regulations_and_manuals.cfm

7. Have fun. If you aren't having fun, you're doing it wrong.

[Eclipse]

5. Oh, and remember your haircut. If your hair isn't within 39-1 standards, you will be sent home. From personal experience, I recommend a high and tight for encampment, as it's one less thing to have to worry about.

Don't get a hockey puck on your head unless you want to look ridiculous.  Just make sure your hair is in regs.

[Krapenhoeffer]

The problem with hair and cadets is the subjective opinion of parents regarding hair. They always err on the side of too long, in my experience.

Besides, July is right after encampment, and that is the crazy time for WIWG. First, there is Operation Patriot, a week off, than AirVenture.

Contrary to the opinions of most Blue Berries I've met, WIWG is in charge of all CAP personnel during AirVenture, and WIWG personnel man all the airports, with the exception of Whitman Field, which is manned by Beret. I know of few cadets with GES who don't jump on the "Precautionary SAR."