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Virginia Wing Winter Encampment 

2023 Winter Encampment Dates: 26 Dec 2023 - 01 Jan 2024

This webpage will be updated as more details become available, keep checking back! Changes are highlighted.

Applications

Applications for cadet cadre and senior members just opened up! Click on the applicable link below to indicate interest in serving at Virginia Wing's Winter Encampment 2023!

 

Cadet Students

Cadet students applications are open! Apply here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=SKCcygTBpEupSRgMkhNe_Q4ogUbnTYRArFhbC6zZzNZUMkJVQzZGQ1JaREMxRkhDSlRLWFdDNE1VWiQlQCN0PWcu

In order to be a student at the Virginia Wing Winter Encampment 2023, you must accomplish the following:

  1. Be a Cadet Airman. If you do not currently hold the grade of Cadet Airman, you may still apply. However, you must have obtained this grade prior to 26 Dec 2023.

  2. Not have completed encampment previously.

  3. Attend the entire Encampment.

  4. Uphold Civil Air Patrol's core values (Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, Respect).

  5. Submit the cadet application. Once you submit, the system will generate a CAPF 60-81 for you and email it to you. You will need to sign andget a parental/guardian signature. You will also be given a link to generate your medical forms. 

  6. Your completed and signed CAPF 60-81 must be received by encampment staff

    1. For VAWG cadets, this means bring your completed CAPF 60-81 to your squadron commander. Once they approve and sign, they will upload it into our system for you, giving their permission for your attendance.

    2. For Out of Wing cadets, please also bring your completed CAPF 60-81 to your squadron commander. Once they have approved and signed, please ask them to email it on your behalf (must come from your squadron leadership) to winter-enc-da@vawg.cap.gov

  7. Your completed and signed medical forms (CAPF 160, 161, and if you are under by 26 DEC 23 - CAPF 163) must be received at enc-hso@vawg.cap.gov. PLEASE remember, on the front page of the CAPF 160, in the "YES/NO" section, all of those questions must be answered with either a YES or a NO. Any questions answered with a YES, must have an explanation for each YES in the REMARKS Section.

  8. Once your completed forms have been received and accepted, you will receive an email with a payment link for you to complete your registration.

  9. Once your payment/scholarship confirmation is received, you will receive either a confirmation email that you have been accepted as a student or that we are already full and you have been placed on a waiting list

 
Cadet Cadre

AT THIS TIME, WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CADRE.

Administration Communications Curriculum & Plans Curriculum & Plans Chief Dining Services
Dining Services Chief First Aid Support Team First Aid Support Team Chief Flight Commander Flight Sergeant
Leadership Leadership Chief Logistics Logistics Chief Public Affairs - Media
Public Affairs - Photographer Public Affairs Chief Safety Squadron Commander Squadron First Sergeant

 

In order to serve as cadet cadre at the Virginia Wing Winter Encampment 2023, you must have:

  • Successfully completed at least one (1) encampment as a student

  • Familiarity with CAPP 60-70 (v. MAR23), Cadet Encampment Guide, CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies, and CAPR 60-1, Cadet Program Management

  • Attend both encampment required staff training (RST) sessions

  • Attend the entire encampment

  • Successfully completed Introductory Communications User Training (ICUT), Basic Risk Management Course, and Intermediate Risk Management Course

  • Apply here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=SKCcygTBpEupSRgMkhNe_Q4ogUbnTYRArFhbC6zZzNZUMkJVQzZGQ1JaREMxRkhDSlRLWFdDNE1VWiQlQCN0PWcu

  • Submit the cadet application. Once you submit, the system will generate a CAPF 60-81 for you and email it to you. You will need to sign andget a parental/guardian signature. You will also be given a link to generate your medical forms. 

  • Your completed and signed CAPF 60-81 must be received by encampment staff

    1. For VAWG cadets, this means bring your completed CAPF 60-81 to your squadron commander. Once they approve and sign, they will upload it into our system for you, giving their permission for your attendance.

    2. For Out of Wing cadets, please also bring your completed CAPF 60-81 to your squadron commander. Once they have approved and signed, please ask them to email it on your behalf (must come from your squadron leadership) to winter-enc-da@vawg.cap.gov

  • Your completed and signed medical forms (CAPF 160, 161, and if you are under by 26 DEC 23 - CAPF 163) must be received at enc-hso@vawg.cap.gov. PLEASE remember, on the front page of the CAPF 160, in the "YES/NO" section, all of those questions must be answered with either a YES or a NO. Any questions answered with a YES, must have an explanation for each YES in the REMARKS Section.

  • Once your completed forms have been received and accepted, you will receive an email with a payment link for you to complete your registration.

 

Seniors

Open senior staff positions are as follows:

Administration CAP Watch Chaplain Chaplain Support Communications Curriculum & Plans
Deputy Commander for Operations Dining Services Dining Services Support Driver Health Services Information Technology / Infrastructure Support
Leadership Logistics Movement Control Orientation Flight Support Public Affairs Training Officer
Training Officer (Chief/Lead) Training Officer Support Finance Safety Vice Commander  

 

In order to serve as senior staff at the Virginia Wing Winter Encampment 2023, you must have:

  • Familiarity with CAPP 60-70 (v. MAR23) Cadet Encampment Guide, CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies, and CAPR 60-1, Cadet Program Management

  • Successfully completed Introductory Communications User Training (ICUT), Basic Risk Management Course, and Intermediate Risk Management Course

Senior Staff Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/yKwRUTLGFH

 

 

Application Timeline:

  1. Cadet executive cadre interest emails due - 29 Sep 2023

  2. Interviews for cadet executive cadre will take place the following week

  3. Cadet cadre application due date - 25 Oct 2023 at 2000 hours EST

 

Events timeline:

  1. Cadre Selection Exercise - Virtual - COMPLETED

  2. Encampment Staff Training #1 - 18 Nov 2023 to 19 Nov 2023 (Raptor Town, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Hampton VA) - COMPLETED

  3. Encampment Staff Training #2 - 09 Dec 2023 to 10 Dec 2023 (Raptor Town, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Hampton VA)

  4. Encampment - 26 Dec 2023 to 01 Jan 2024 (Raptor Town, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Hampton VA)

Projected Costs:

Students - $350

Cadet Cadre - $250

Senior Members - $50

 

Tips and Tricks

We asked the encampment cadre to share what they wish they would have known at their student encampment. Here's what they told us:

  • Bring cough drops!

  • Think small. Bring travel sized toiletries instead of full size. 

  • Blister pads are a must! 

  • Ask questions! You're at encampment to learn so take advantage of it. 

  • Major on the minors. It's the little things that matter at encampment. If you do well with the little and seemingly insignificant, you will also do well with the larger and more important.

  • Use common sense when interacting with your Cadre. They're here to help you but they aren't here to babysit you.

  • Bring pre-moistened towelettes to freshen up during the day.

  • Wear your boots before encampment to a) break them in and b) make sure they are the correct fit.

  • Start exercising for a few minutes each morning. 

  • Start hydrating now!  

  • Learn to use your diaphragm in advance. 

  • Make sure you know how to perform some basic tasks before Encampment like wearing the uniform and the basic drill movements. That way when you arrive at Encampment, you can help your fellow students out.

  • Start packing a few days before you leave and double check that you've got everything you need before you leave home. 

  • Remember that the staff isn't tough on you because you are a bad cadet. They want you to be the best that you can be and they expect a high standard. 

  • To save yourself time, learn drill well enough to pass up to the Achievement 3 drill test. 

  • Make sure you're always checking on your wingman. Know how to look out for them, and get them help from a staff member if needed. 

  • Make friends! It's incredibly likely that you will be seeing the cadet in your Encampment squadron again at other wing events. It's great to have old friends to reconnect with. 

 

Questions?

Have a question that you were not able to find an answer to on this site? Contact us! We will continue to update this site as more details become available!

Most administration questions can be answered by emailing winter-enc-da@vawg.cap.gov 

Leadership Contacts:

Encampment Commander, Maj. Charles Beeson - charles.beeson@vawg.cap.gov

Virginia Wing Director of Cadet Programs, 1st Lt. Jeff Spurrier - jeff.spurrier@vawg.cap.gov  

Virginia Wing Address

7401 Airfield Drive
Richmond, VA 23237

804-743-2220 804-743-2220

pa@vawg.cap.gov

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