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Operations => Emergency Services & Operations => Topic started by: Michael on December 30, 2007, 09:45:29 PM

Title: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Michael on December 30, 2007, 09:45:29 PM
I'm planning to attend the 2008 Winter Survival School on Hawk Mt.  I'd like to know if brown/green shirts are required of students as they are for the summer school.

It's still unclear to me as to whether regular backpacks or LBVs are better for Ranger functions.
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: mikeylikey on December 30, 2007, 10:06:57 PM
http://www.pawingcap.com/hawk/forms/2008%20winter%20school%20letter%20for%20web.pdf (http://www.pawingcap.com/hawk/forms/2008%20winter%20school%20letter%20for%20web.pdf)

Undershirts to my understanding should be brown or black.  Not that it matters, you will be buttoned up as it is freezing on that mountain!

Have fun!
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Stonewall on December 30, 2007, 10:55:24 PM
Don't forget to read:

How I got the 1,000 Yard Stare - Winter Hawk Pt. I and Pt II.

http://www.cadetstuff.org/archives/000086.html#000086

http://www.cadetstuff.org/archives/000087.html#000087
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Michael on January 01, 2008, 10:54:24 PM
Thanks for the help.  I've come to a conclusion regarding the web gear, and I actually know Maj Brodsky.

Semper Paratus
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: JayT on January 01, 2008, 10:55:30 PM
Quote from: 1stsgtboneplayer on December 30, 2007, 09:45:29 PM
I'm planning to attend the 2008 Winter Survival School on Hawk Mt.  I'd like to know if brown/green shirts are required of students as they are for the summer school.

It's still unclear to me as to whether regular backpacks or LBVs are better for Ranger functions.

Green shirts aren't authorized with BDUs, ever.
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: mikeylikey on January 01, 2008, 11:07:37 PM
Quote from: JThemann on January 01, 2008, 10:55:30 PM
Quote from: 1stsgtboneplayer on December 30, 2007, 09:45:29 PM
I'm planning to attend the 2008 Winter Survival School on Hawk Mt.  I'd like to know if brown/green shirts are required of students as they are for the summer school.

It's still unclear to me as to whether regular backpacks or LBVs are better for Ranger functions.

Green shirts aren't authorized with BDUs, ever.

Hawk Mountain and the Rangers (PA and FL) play by a "modified" rule book   >:D
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: sarmed1 on January 02, 2008, 09:46:29 PM
Not even HMRS plays by that rule book......
There are no green shirts.

mk
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Michael on January 02, 2008, 10:07:01 PM
Thought I read it in the Summer School info packet, but ok.  It doesn't matter to me...I have all black shirts.

Thanks again.

Good to hear from you again Themann.
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Michael on January 02, 2008, 10:32:31 PM
Is there any way to RSVP the Hawk staff besides the provided E-mail address?
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: JayT on January 02, 2008, 11:17:40 PM
Quote from: 1stsgtboneplayer on January 02, 2008, 10:07:01 PM
Thought I read it in the Summer School info packet, but ok.  It doesn't matter to me...I have all black shirts.

Thanks again.

Good to hear from you again Themann.

Do I know you?
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: MIKE on January 02, 2008, 11:28:00 PM
^ PM?
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: mikeylikey on January 03, 2008, 01:28:46 AM
^AM?

Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Michael on January 03, 2008, 01:31:45 AM
Quote from: JThemann on January 02, 2008, 11:17:40 PM
Quote from: 1stsgtboneplayer on January 02, 2008, 10:07:01 PM
Thought I read it in the Summer School info packet, but ok.  It doesn't matter to me...I have all black shirts.

Thanks again.

Good to hear from you again Themann.

Do I know you?

If you're the same Themann from Training at the 2006 NYWG Encampment then yes.

Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: mikeylikey on January 03, 2008, 01:36:26 AM
^ Glad we got that straightened out!   ;D   

I have seen all sorts of colored shirts walking around at Hawk MTN to include Green.  However.....if you show up in brown and they want orange you will be able to buy whatever you need the first day.  They make tons of money selling junk to out of state cadets and officers.  They will also try to brainwash you into buying other useless junk that is either not permitted in your wing, or has no real value to ES ops.  Be prepared for sales pitches 24/7.

Have fun anyway!  It is expected to get real real cold!
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Michael on January 03, 2008, 01:40:05 AM
Oh I'll have fun, sir.  I live in upstate NY, so it won't be anything new.  8)
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: mikeylikey on January 03, 2008, 01:42:34 AM
^ then I reccomend packing your shorts and t-shirts as it will feel like summer to you there!   ;D

I was in Watertown for a while, very "arctic"! 
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Pylon on January 03, 2008, 05:18:34 AM
Quote from: mikeylikey on January 03, 2008, 01:42:34 AM
I was in Watertown for a while, very "arctic"! 

Watertown, huh?  We got you beat for snowfall just south of there in Syracuse.   8)

Once you Dig out from under 6 to 12ft of snow in one storm (http://cap.gov/visitors/news/cap_news_online/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&nodeID=6192&newsID=2763&year=2007&month=2) shorts and a t-shirt do seem like acceptable winter camping gear.   :D

Coons, don't forget to bring your bathing suit and beach towel to Winter Hawk!  ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: mikeylikey on January 03, 2008, 05:32:49 AM
Quote from: Pylon on January 03, 2008, 05:18:34 AM
Quote from: mikeylikey on January 03, 2008, 01:42:34 AM
I was in Watertown for a while, very "arctic"! 

Watertown, huh?  We got you beat for snowfall just south of there in Syracuse.   8)

Once you Dig out from under 6 to 12ft of snow in one storm (http://cap.gov/visitors/news/cap_news_online/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&nodeID=6192&newsID=2763&year=2007&month=2) shorts and a t-shirt do seem like acceptable winter camping gear.   :D

Coons, don't forget to bring your bathing suit and beach towel to Winter Hawk!  ;)

One of the reasons I moved "south" to PA was to escape winter.  When I had 4 feet of snow fall on my head as I was walking into the movie theatre, I decided I had too much "northern exposure".  (Great TV show BTW)   ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: fyrfitrmedic on January 03, 2008, 05:36:14 AM
Quote from: Pylon on January 03, 2008, 05:18:34 AM
Quote from: mikeylikey on January 03, 2008, 01:42:34 AM
I was in Watertown for a while, very "arctic"! 

Watertown, huh?  We got you beat for snowfall just south of there in Syracuse.   8)

Once you Dig out from under 6 to 12ft of snow in one storm (http://cap.gov/visitors/news/cap_news_online/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&nodeID=6192&newsID=2763&year=2007&month=2) shorts and a t-shirt do seem like acceptable winter camping gear.   :D

Coons, don't forget to bring your bathing suit and beach towel to Winter Hawk!  ;)

Wasn't too many years ago that I arrived at Winter Hawk to be greeted by one Shawn Stanford, clad in shorts and t-shirt and handing out donuts to s'members  :)
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Pylon on January 03, 2008, 05:37:07 AM
Quote from: fyrfitrmedic on January 03, 2008, 05:36:14 AM
Wasn't too many years ago that I arrived at Winter Hawk to be greeted by one Shawn Stanford, clad in shorts and t-shirt and handing out donutes to s'members  :)

That one Shawn Stanford is a savory character.  Stay away from him.  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: mikeylikey on January 03, 2008, 05:46:28 AM
^ Run away if you have too!
Title: Re: 2008 Winter Hawk
Post by: Stonewall on January 03, 2008, 06:34:37 AM
Quote from: Pylon on January 03, 2008, 05:37:07 AM
Quote from: fyrfitrmedic on January 03, 2008, 05:36:14 AM
Wasn't too many years ago that I arrived at Winter Hawk to be greeted by one Shawn Stanford, clad in shorts and t-shirt and handing out donutes to s'members  :)

That one Shawn Stanford is a savory character.  Stay away from him.  ;)  ;D

Love Shawn.  Funny funny man.