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.

[ol'fido]

I remember many years ago at Summer Encampment we had a squadron commander who was also a cadet at the Citadel. The encampment started on Friday and by Sunday evening he was so hoarse from yelling that he sounded like Froggie off of Our Gang. His nickname among some of the seniors seemed very appropriate, "Semper Pscycho".

If I had had any say in the manner, he would have been gone before his voice got anywhere near that condition.

[Ned]

This is yet another visit to the Land of Internet Imprecision. (tm)

There is no rule that even suggests that is always inappropriate to raise one's voice while participating in our terrific CP.

Indeed, the CP has used a military training model for over 60 years.  And raised voices are often found in military training situations, particularly when addressing groups or in noisy situations.

The problem comes up when we start using subjective terms like "yelling" which tend to mean different things to different people.

For some folks, any use of a raised voice means "yelling."  ("I was in front of the PT formation and I needed to yell to be heard by everyone.")

For others, "yelling" has a more limited and specific definition that depends on the facts and circumstances in each incident. ("The flight sergeant yelled at the cadet who was standing beside her in the barracks.")

This is probably one of those "I know it when I see it" situations where almost all experienced CP officers actually observing a situation will agree whether it is appropriate or not.  But those same officers will likely disagree if all they see is a subjective written description of the same incident.

That is why we require experienced and mature CP leaders to be present at all cadet activities.

Ned Lee
CP Enthusiast
(Watch for some guidance in this area from NHQ soon!)

[hnt456]

wow thats alot of replies i ment the graphic thing like the kill the triangle thingy lol   

[hnt456]

o and my friend wants to know what flight will he be in hes spencer scarber cadet airman

[jeders]

For that answer, I suggest you check the Texas Wing Cadet Programs site here.

[hnt456]

o and can i wear my ribbons and shoulder cord? im on my squadrons colorguard team and is the food crappy or decent? and do i get an SOI there? and also is PT. easy or hard ive been doing pt everday so i think it should be easy thanks!

[Eclipse]

o and can i wear my ribbons and shoulder cord? im on my squadrons colorguard team and is the food crappy or decent? and do i get an SOI there? and also is PT. easy or hard ive been doing pt everday so i think it should be easy thanks!

For that answer, I suggest you check the Texas Wing Cadet Programs site here.

Also, you get extra points here for spelling and grammar, that's the only way to win the new member contest.

[ElectricPenguin]

New member contest? When did this start!? I would have signed up months ago.

[HGjunkie]

New member contest? When did this start!? I would of have signed up months ago.

I've been playing since I signed up. Get with the game man. 

[davidsinn]

New member contest? When did this start!? I would of signed up months ago.

Minus two points. Proper form would be: "would have" or "would've" 

[JROB]

Yes you can wear your ribbons and your shoulder cord. The food prepared by the encampment staff is friggen awesome. I enjoyed every meal. You will get an SOI when you check in and you will be required to study it during every moment you are not encaged in something else. If I were you I'd study the items such as chain of command, the air force song, etc. Tell your friend to check the website to see what flight he's in.

[ElectricPenguin]

New member contest? When did this start!? I would of signed up months ago.

Minus two points. Proper form would be: "would have" or "would've"(.)  

That's OK. I'm sure I have millions by now. 

PS, you didn't have a (.) at the end of your sentence! MINUS TWO POINTS! 

[hnt456]

Yes you can wear your ribbons and your shoulder cord. The food prepared by the encampment staff is friggen awesome. I enjoyed every meal. You will get an SOI when you check in and you will be required to study it during every moment you are not encaged in something else. If I were you I'd study the items such as chain of command, the air force song, etc. Tell your friend to check the website to see what flight he's in.

lt.Robinson? have u had any comments from someone asking for advice on encampment on youtube?and are you one of the TAC officers this year?

[Al Sayre]

Yes you can wear your ribbons and your shoulder cord. The food prepared by the encampment staff is friggen awesome. I enjoyed every meal. You will get an SOI when you check in and you will be required to study it during every moment you are not encaged in something else. If I were you I'd study the items such as chain of command, the air force song, etc. Tell your friend to check the website to see what flight he's in.

Wow, you encage your cadets? That must be one tough encampment!  Might violate CPP though.  What do you encage them in?   

[Eclipse]

Yes you can wear your ribbons and your shoulder cord. The food prepared by the encampment staff is friggen awesome. I enjoyed every meal. You will get an SOI when you check in and you will be required to study it during every moment you are not encaged in something else. If I were you I'd study the items such as chain of command, the air force song, etc. Tell your friend to check the website to see what flight he's in.

lt.Robinson? have u had any comments from someone asking for advice on encampment on youtube?and are you one of the TAC officers this year?

Wow, that really hurt your score...

[SarDragon]

PM sent.

Did you do the same thing before the public fanging?

[davidsinn]

New member contest? When did this start!? I would of signed up months ago.

Minus two points. Proper form would be: "would have" or "would've"(.)  

That's OK. I'm sure I have millions by now. 

PS, you didn't have a (.) at the end of your sentence! MINUS TWO POINTS! 

[SarDragon]

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