2008 Wisconsin Wing Summer Encampment

Program Overview

        The summer encampment is an annual cadet activity sponsored by the Wisconsin Wing, Civil Air Patrol. It is a required part
of the CAP Cadet Program and must be completed by all cadets before they can receive the Mitchell Award and progress into the
cadet officer ranks.. The encampment provides CAP members – both cadet and senior – with an opportunity to learn new skills and
to apply their existing knowledge and skills in a practical environment.

Wisconsin Basic School (WBS)

        This is the entry-level program designed for cadets who have not attended a CAP encampment before. These cadets are
organized into flights of approximately ten to fifteen other cadets; each flight occupies a different dormitory for the entire week.
Cadets are required to maintain their dormitories for the entire week as the cadet staff inspects each on a daily basis. Cadets are
supervised by qualified and experienced cadets under the guidance of CAP senior member officers.

        The entire week is designed to provide cadets the opportunity to not only learn in a military environment, but to also build
their social and leadership skills. Each day is structured to allow the maximum training without overtaxing the cadets. In addition
to briefings on the various commands and missions of the US Air Force, as well as classes covering topics like the special
activities available to cadets and the history of the Civil Air Patrol, the encampment offers a number of other scheduled activities.
Included are sports activities (including a volleyball tournament between the flights), orientation flights in CAP or military aircraft,
and other military demonstrations. Additionally, all cadets participate in regular drill classes and daily PT sessions as well as both a
final drill competition and an academic bowl (think Jeopardy!).

        Cadets who excel are daily recognized as honor cadets. The week will conclude with a military pass in review (parade) and
an awards dinner. Awards will be given to the flights recognized as best in inspection, drill, academic bowl, and PT.
The outstanding basic cadet of the week will be awarded the Commander’s Commendation.

You will need to download and fill out an Encampment Application, available from the DOWNLOADS page.

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