texas wing encampment

[hnt456]

Hi im getting ready to go to my first encampment its the Texas wing summer encampment at camp swift army national guard base in bastrop Texas!!!  :clap: But i have no clue whats gonna happen does anyone have any advice and will i be in a squad bay or a dorm?
ThankYou!
 
CADET AIRMAN WHELAN.

[Cool Mace]

Good luck at your first encampment. I remember mine like it was yesterday, but that's a whole other story.
Best thing to do is ask your chain of command on what to expect at that encampment. Every Wing is different in their own right.

[Dad2-4]

Camp Swift is a pretty decent location. You will be in a squad bay type facility with bunk beds.  I remember going there as a TAC for Winter Encampment several years ago.
First encampment?
Pack by the packing list. Take everything that's on the list and little or nothing that's not.
Take an open mind and a thick skin. Listen to what's being said, but don't stress out. If it sounds like someone's chewing you out, correct what it is they're not pleased with and do it even better the next time.
Keep an outstanding attitude at all times.

[hnt456]

Thanks i think that will help!

[Huey Driver]

Also, there are many topics covering every aspect of encampment, so you can check them out for some good tips/ advice.

[ElectricPenguin]

I am going to!!! I will be in Echo flight, you will be in India apparently :clap:. Good luck to us both. 
I'm just wonder how I will survive the heat.

http://www.texascadet.org/Encampment_List.html

[Spaceman3750]

I'm just wonder how I will survive the heat.

By hydrating. Even when you're not thirsty. Frequently.

[davidsinn]

I'm just wonder how I will survive the heat.

By hydrating. Even when you're not thirsty. Frequently.

Start at least a week before.

[sneakers]

Also, do at least a moderate amount of pt every day, especially if you live a rather sedentary lifestyle. Start that a month ahead of time (or ASAP) to get the best results. PT will help you not only with the morning workouts, but will increase your stamina for the whole week.

[JROB]

I would suggest that if you're not a morning person you should try to become one. Reveille blows usually at 0600 and Taps isn't until 2200.

[hnt456]

how to i get the rank insignia thing?

[Майор Хаткевич]

how to i get the rank insignia thing?

What rank insignia thing?

[HGjunkie]

I think he means Signature picture.

[Майор Хаткевич]

I think he means Signature picture.

That's not what he asked. I'm waiting for him to clarify his communication.

[ElectricPenguin]

Know

I think he means Signature picture.

That's not what he asked. I'm waiting for him to clarify his communication.

Is he talking about the grade on our uniforms? Ps, I might know your flight sergent for encampment. Sergent rocha? He doesn't yell much, consider yourself lucky.

[Spaceman3750]

He doesn't yell much, consider yourself lucky.

Why does he need to yell at all? Or any of your other flight sergeants?

[sneakers]

Yelling can be perfectly appropriate at encampment if supervised.

[jeders]

Yelling can be perfectly appropriate at encampment if supervised.

Yes, absolutely, if someone is about to walk in front of a moving vehicle yell as loud as you can. As a leadership tool, it's relatively useless.

[ElectricPenguin]

Yelling can be perfectly appropriate at encampment if supervised.

Watch this with sound all the way up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l9yKLXa-Xc&feature=mh_lolz&list=LLP2TlzxhlN70

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Eclipse]

Yelling can be perfectly appropriate at encampment if supervised.

No, it's not.

The most effective leaders speak with a strong, direct tone that commands authority. 
"Yelling" is only used to announce or intimidate.

The first happens in loud environments and is short-lived, the second is inappropriate for CAP.