2011 Georgia Wing Encampment.

[exFlight Officer]

The 2011 Georgia Wing Encampment details have been announced.

When: 26 June - 2 July.

The 2011 Encampment will be held at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA.

http://www.gaencampment2011.org/  << This is the Encampment website. More information will be added to it soon.


I will be attending the 2011 GAWG Encampment. Anyone else planning to attend ?

[DakRadz]

Unless college throws me an early study come for the summer curveball, then I plan to be!

[exFlight Officer]

DakRadz, will you be applying for Cadet Staff ?

[DakRadz]

Definitely. I'll be something like a C/Capt- don't think I want to go as a basic... 

[DBlair]

Nothing like promoting an event over 8 months early... lol

[nicktavegia]

Count me in!

[Top Dawg]

I plan on being there, I should be either a 1st Lt. or a 2nd Lt.

[SarDragon]

I plan on being there, I should be either a 1st Lt. or a 2nd Lt.

You're becoming a Senior Member soon?

[DakRadz]

I plan on being there, I should be either a 1st Lt. or a 2nd Lt.

You're becoming a Senior Member soon?

Oops... Oh Hillman.

He didn't mean it, I swear!

[Top Dawg]

... excuse me... C/1 t or C/2Lt

[DakRadz]

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=1030.0

Not quite there... Check out the cadet abbreviations listed here.

[Top Dawg]

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=1030.0

Not quite there... Check out the cadet abbreviations listed here.

I will be a either a (Cadet) First Lieutenant or a (Cadet) Second Lieutenant.

There we go. Now all is right in the world.

[HGjunkie]

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=1030.0

Not quite there... Check out the cadet abbreviations listed here.

I will be a either a (Cadet) First Lieutenant or a (Cadet) Second Lieutenant.

There we go. Now all is right in the world.

Sorry, this is driving me nuts:

Cadet Second Lieutenant: C/2d Lt
Cadet First Lieutenant: C/1st Lt

[exFlight Officer]

Please try to keep to the topic. Wouldn't want this thread to get locked.

Thanks.

I am looking forward to this Encampment!

[airtrekker5]

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=1030.0

Not quite there... Check out the cadet abbreviations listed here.

I will be a either a (Cadet) First Lieutenant or a (Cadet) Second Lieutenant.

There we go. Now all is right in the world.

Hillman how are you able to be a Cadet officer so quickly? It was only in May of 2010 that you were a C/SrA. I don't know if you remember me, but I'm Cadet Lee. I was at the 2010 GAWG encampment and in your flight at one of those BCTs hosted by Peachtree Composite in April/May.

I'm going to the 2011 encampment (for the topic).

[CAPC/officer125]

I would love to go. I may have to make a decision on CAP activities I do this summer. Is it advisable to apply for staff and then make a decision later?

C/Lt Col Temaat
KSWG

[exFlight Officer]

I would love to go. I may have to make a decision on CAP activities I do this summer. Is it advisable to apply for staff and then make a decision later?

C/Lt Col Temaat
KSWG

In my opinion; I would first make a decision on what activities to go to. If deciding to go to this encampment, apply for cadet staff. Cadet Staff positions are now on the website. Cadet Staff Applications will be online on 10 January 2011.

Travel instructions are on the website as well.

If you do choose to apply for cadet staff, please let us know. Best of luck!

[Rotorhead]

Nothing like promoting an event over 8 months early... lol

Hey, the COWG Encampment will fill early. And besides, Cadet Commander is chosen in January with Staff Selection shortly thereafter.

[Sleepwalker]

 

In fact, the GAWGE 2011 is using the COWGE template.  The Georgia Wing  Encampment Commander and Commandant of Cadets have both worked at Colorado Encampments, and if that Encampment works so, then why reinvent the wheel?         

[CAPC/officer125]

In fact, the GAWGE 2011 is using the COWGE template.  The Georgia Wing  Encampment Commander and Commandant of Cadets have both worked at Colorado Encampments, and if that Encampment works so, then why reinvent the wheel?       

So has KSWG Winter Encampments for the last 2 years. We just finished our second year following the COWG model.

[DakRadz]

In fact, the GAWGE 2011 is using the COWGE template.  The Georgia Wing  Encampment Commander and Commandant of Cadets have both worked at Colorado Encampments, and if that Encampment works so, then why reinvent the wheel?

I like this, in that he promotes his wing for inventing the wheel () and at the same time says that other wings are smart to use the model if they don't have one, since it does work.

Easily could have turned into a mudslinging contest about other wings too lazy to work it out themselves. (And I'm GAWG, so I agree that it's smart).

[exFlight Officer]

Senior Staff Applications are still being accepted. Senior Staff Assignments are listed in the link below   http://www.gaencampment2011.org/sr_staff.html

Cadet Commander Applications are now being accepted.

Senior Member and Cadet applications are available on this link http://www.gaencampment2011.org/staff_app.html

[alpha06]

I will not be attending. I am going to NESA

[jkimb0422]

As the commander of the 2011 GAWG Summer Encampment, I invite all of you to come join us.  This is a totally new type of encampment for GAWG, and is modeled after the COWG Encampment at the USAFA.  After a delay of 20 years, we are being welcomed back to an Air Force Base, and we will absolutely make the best of this opportunity.  We are still taking applications for the cadet commander, and Cadet Staff Members.  We have a few open Sr. Staff positions, including TACO's and a Stand/Eval Officer.  I encourage you to visit  www.gaencampment2011.org for all the information

[Rowan]

I noticed on the GAWG Encampment website that all cadets must have achieved the Curry before even applying for the encampment.  Why is that?

Also, is there a packing list available yet? 

Thanks.

[davidsinn]

I noticed on the GAWG Encampment website that all cadets must have achieved the Curry before even applying for the encampment.  Why is that?

Because that's what 52-16 says.

[Rowan]

I meant, why must they be C/Amn seven or eight weeks before the encampment? 

[SarDragon]

That ensures that they have the necessary uniform bits, and know how to wear them properly, for one thing.

Sending a cadet to encampment too early isn't fair to the cadet, or the encampment staff. There are certain things that need to be learned before attending encampment, and seven or eight weeks is long enough to accomplish that.

[davidsinn]

I meant, why must they be C/Amn seven or eight weeks before the encampment?

Because in my experience a lot of CCs miss that bit about wearing the uniform properly before promoting a cadet to C/Amn and said cadet is missing a tape or other patch. Two months is enough time for that to be shaken out before they hit encampment. Eclipse will tell you that it still doesn't solve all the problems with uniform wear at encampment.

[Rowan]

Does anyone know when the packing list will be available?  I know it varies from year to year.

[jkimb0422]

All,

The Deadline for Cadet Staff, Senior Staff and Cadet Commander closes NEXT Saturday 12 March.  We have some very good candidates, but we welcome more applications.   Also, the application procedure for First Time, and ATF cadets is now posted.  This is going to be an awesome encampment, unlike any GAWG encampment prior.  The complete packing list for this encampment will be posted by 12 March, so visit www.gaencampment2011.org.

[chickenjoe]

Im in the NC Wing sooo can I attend the GA Wing?

[DC]

Im in the NC Wing sooo can I attend the GA Wing?

I cannot answer for GAWG specifically, but most encampments welcome cadets from different wings to attend, space permitting.

[Top Dawg]

http://captalk.net/index.php?topic=1030.0

Not quite there... Check out the cadet abbreviations listed here.

I will be a either a (Cadet) First Lieutenant or a (Cadet) Second Lieutenant.

There we go. Now all is right in the world.

Hillman how are you able to be a Cadet officer so quickly? It was only in May of 2010 that you were a C/SrA. I don't know if you remember me, but I'm Cadet Lee. I was at the 2010 GAWG encampment and in your flight at one of those BCTs hosted by Peachtree Composite in April/May.

I'm going to the 2011 encampment (for the topic).

Sorry it took me so long to respond, I've been quite busy. I have promoted every 2 months since my joining. I was a C/SSgt at encampment and was promoted to C/TSgt the week thereafter. I will receive my promotion to C/2d Lt (there you go HGJunkie) in April. It all checks out!

[HGjunkie]

I will receive my promotion to C/2d Lt (there you go HGJunkie) in April. It all checks out!

I'm gonna catch up with you (Someday)! 

[CAPC/officer125]

All,

The Deadline for Cadet Staff, Senior Staff and Cadet Commander closes NEXT Saturday 12 March.  We have some very good candidates, but we welcome more applications.   Also, the application procedure for First Time, and ATF cadets is now posted.  This is going to be an awesome encampment, unlike any GAWG encampment prior.  The complete packing list for this encampment will be posted by 12 March, so visit www.gaencampment2011.org.

As far as signatures on the CAPF 31, what is your policy? At other encampment that I have applied for, I have ended up having to submit 2 "uploads" of my CAPF31. One with the information, and one of just the signature page that had been faxed around and sent back to me.

[Top Dawg]

I will receive my promotion to C/2d Lt (there you go HGJunkie) in April. It all checks out!

I'm gonna catch up with you (Someday)! 

More luck to you!

[HGjunkie]

I will receive my promotion to C/2d Lt (there you go HGJunkie) in April. It all checks out!

I'm gonna catch up with you (Someday)! 

More luck to you!

Thanks! Here's an early congrats to you getting your Mitchell!

[Top Dawg]

I will receive my promotion to C/2d Lt (there you go HGJunkie) in April. It all checks out!

I'm gonna catch up with you (Someday)! 

More luck to you!

Thanks! Here's an early congrats to you getting your Mitchell!

Thanks! And here's an early congrats on getting yours!

[elipod]

Who all has applied? I hope to spend an awesome week with you all who applied, this summer

C/Maj. Bendele, E.
PAWG

[tatumrd]

I applied for cadet commander. In fact i have a phone interview tonight

[elipod]

I would say good luck to you if my brother didn't apply for Cadet Commander also

[tatumrd]

It's cool I suppose.

[elipod]

Yeah it is.
How did the interview go?

[tatumrd]

It went great. 

[elipod]

Awesome. lol!

good luck

[Eclipse]

That ensures that they have the necessary uniform bits, and know how to wear them properly, for one thing.

Sending a cadet to encampment too early isn't fair to the cadet, or the encampment staff. There are certain things that need to be learned before attending encampment, and seven or eight weeks is long enough to accomplish that.

I just noticed this and I have to say I disagree, though it is certainly within the encampment commander's authority to place such a restriction, as long as the Wing CC concurs.

Everything a basic cadet needs to be successful should have been accomplished with the Curry achievement, anything else is gravy, but is not likely to have much of an influence on the cadet's experience if they have done their Curry work properly.

My major concern with this is that a lot of whether and when a cadet attends an encampment is a matter of timing, and studies have shown that cadets who attend an encampment within their first year stay in CAP longer than those who don't.  Artificially limiting a cadet's participation so that his encampment may be a year or more delayed doesn't seem like a good idea.

Year 1 - 2 weeks short of the minimum, friends attend, he doesn't.

Year 2 - Sister's Graduation, funeral, or other "life" precludes attending.

Etc.

This is one of the reasons we all too often have Chiefs in the basic ranks.

Cadets who meet the minimums of 52-16 should be allowed to participate.  If NHQ felt more time was necessary, they would have included it in the minimums.

[elipod]

I attended basic ENC as a C/CMSgt.

It put me back somewhat in the program.

[Top Dawg]

Who all has applied? I hope to spend an awesome week with you all who applied, this summer

C/Maj. Bendele, E.
PAWG

I applied for Squadron Commander. lol, I'll probably be a Flight Commander

[elipod]

It depends how many cadets applied... You may just get it

[tatumrd]

Who all has applied? I hope to spend an awesome week with you all who applied, this summer

C/Maj. Bendele, E.
PAWG

I applied for Squadron Commander. lol, I'll probably be a Flight Commander

As a c/cmsgt?

[elipod]

It depends how much encampment experience he has.

[Top Dawg]

Who all has applied? I hope to spend an awesome week with you all who applied, this summer

C/Maj. Bendele, E.
PAWG

I applied for Squadron Commander. lol, I'll probably be a Flight Commander

As a c/cmsgt?

Actually I've passed everything for my Mitchell and will be promoted to said grade in April.

[JArvey]

I applied for cadet commander. In fact i have a phone interview tonight

I applied to, one of my interviews is tonight. Glad to hear yours went good

[elipod]

I applied for cadet commander. In fact i have a phone interview tonight

I applied to, one of my interviews is tonight. Glad to hear yours went good

good luck with that!

[exFlight Officer]

--PING--

CADET STAFF APPLICATION DEADLINE - 31 MARCH! There is still time if any cadet would like to apply.

BASIC CADET APPLICATIONS ARE ON-GOING!

The Cadet Commander has been announced, as of this evening!

If you have any questions, feel free to PM me!

James Hall
Public Affairs Officer
2011 GAWG Encampment.
http://www.gaencampment2011.org/

[elipod]

Alright. So who IS the Cadet Commander?

[exFlight Officer]

The Cadet Commander for the 2011 GAWG Encampment is C/COL  Joshua Hester.
http://www.gaencampment2011.org/cadet_staff.html

[exFlight Officer]

Anyone apply for Public Affairs or Public Affairs as a secondary option ? 

[airtrekker5]

Anyone apply for Public Affairs or Public Affairs as a secondary option ? 

I have applied for Public Affairs NCO, and yesterday, I was told that I was accepted.

I'm a C/SSgt, and plan to be a C/MSgt by the start of encampment.

[elipod]

sweet. did you have an interview beforehand? or did they just decide that..?

[airtrekker5]

sweet. did you have an interview beforehand? or did they just decide that..?

Yes sir, they were just simple questions about my definition of leadership, and I was asked what qualities I could bring to the encampment, and asked if I had a digital camera, in which I answered no.

[elipod]

Alright. Good. Well, wish me luck if you want...

They haven't even contacted me yet for an interview.

[WESSginger]

Alright. Good. Well, wish me luck if you want...

They haven't even contacted me yet for an interview.

The have not contacted me either. What positionss are you applying for?

[WESSginger]

Alright. Good. Well, wish me luck if you want...

They haven't even contacted me yet for an interview.

The have not contacted me either. What positionss are you applying for?

I just checked the email and it said C/Col Hester was would send out the interview stuff about midweek.

[airtrekker5]

Alright. Good. Well, wish me luck if you want...

They haven't even contacted me yet for an interview.

Absolutely, best of luck to you; I as well would like to know which positions you are applying for in case I find you that week.

[elipod]

I applied for Squadron Commander / Stand Eval.

What about you WESSginger?

[WESSginger]

I applied for Squadron Commander / Stand Eval.

What about you WESSginger?

Flight commander and somthing else I don't remeber what. I was filling out the apps for GA and the AL/MS wing encampment so don't remember what all I put down. Are you going to the staff training weekend?

[elipod]

That would probably be a NO. Georgia is a LONG way from Pennsylvania. However, if my brother, Lt Col Bendele, gets the position of Group Commander, then probably yes.

How about you?

[WESSginger]

It depends. On the Web site it says they are having it at some squadron. If it was at Robbinsob AFB I could probable do it. My dad was stationed there and I was going to stay with fam friends the night before. But if it somewhere else in GA it will be a no go from my parents.

[exFlight Officer]

--PING--

ALL Senior and Cadet Staff have now been chosen!

BASIC Cadet and ATF (Advanced Training Flight) Applications are On-Going!

Cadets who have attended one or more encampment are encouraged to apply for the Advanced Training Flight!  More information here:  http://www.gaencampment2011.org/documents/ATF.pdf

UPCOMING EVENTS:

3-5 JUNE -- PIPER (Line Staff Training) in Clayton County, GA.
25  JUNE -- Required Staff Training (ALL Senior and Cadet Staff). Robins Air Force Base.

26 JUNE - 2 JULY  --  2011 Georgia Wing Encampment!


Please see the 2011 Georgia Wing Encampment webpage for more information: http://www.gaencampment2011.org/

[Rowan]

jkimb0422 - Will cadets attending the GAWG encampment be required to have wing patches on their BDUs?  We're waiting for the new GA Wing patch to become available for purchase, but if they're not available in time for encampment, do we have to scramble to find old wing patches?

Thanks.

[tatumrd]

Usually it is a requirement at encampments. But I'll leave that up to you sir

[jkimb0422]

If the patches become available before Encampment, you are welcome to wear them.  However, for this encampment, the Old patch will be acceptable.

There are some exciting announcements about Helicopter O-Flights and a large Dining-Out with parent invitations on the official Encampment Web Site

Also, "Friend" the 2011 GAWG Encampment at our Facebook page.  See the link at the official web site

[Eclipse]

Also, "Friend" the 2011 GAWG Encampment at our Facebook page.  See the link at the official web site

Why?

[jkimb0422]

The absolute deadline for applications is June 18, 2011.  We must give our complete list of cadets and staff to Robins AFB by June 21.  If you are planning to attend the GA Wing Summer Encampment, get your applications in ASAP.  The Advanced Training Flight is already full

[phoenix212]

Anybody know what the training schedule is for the PIPER weekend?

[exFlight Officer]

--PING--

We currently have 41 Basic slots still available!

Please see the 2011 Georgia Wing Encampment webpage for more information: http://www.gaencampment2011.org/

[nicktavegia]

I attended ATF at this years Georgia Wing Encampment.  Awesome! Captain Collins is an excellent teacher, great leader and lots of fun. 

Fix Bayonets!