Civil Air Patrol - New York Wing Encampment
NYWG Encampment
Cadet Staff Information
Important Information
If you are interested in applying for a Command Staff Position, the deadline is 21 March. For all other positions, all paperwork must be postmarked by 15 May. (NO PAPERWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE WORKSHOP)
What to Expect as a Cadet Staff Member?
First of all - expect to have fun. The encampment experience as a staff member is totally different than as a cadet in flight. But there is great satisfaction in figuring out how to accomplish things and in doing a good job. It's fun being part of a team. Check out pictures from last year's encampment (See Photos on menu at left).
Expect to work hard. There will be a lot of preparation prior to the encampment. Two weekend workshops help you to focus on what you need to do. The Cadet Resource Page is an excellent source of material.
If you are a Flight Commander you will have a Senior Member Flight Mentor (formerly known as a TAC officer), if you are an OIC (Officer in Charge) you will have a Senior Mentor. In either case, you have an adult who usually has advanced skills in the particular area and is a significant resource in helping you to define and implement your job.
New York Wing encampments have had the tradition of a large functioning executive staff. There are usually about 10 departments: ADMIN, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, MEDICAL, FLIGHT OPERATIONS, MESS OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS, COMMUNICATIONS, TRAINING, STANDARDS & EVALUATIONS. These departments have the responsibility and the authority to handle all activities defined by that department. The Cadet Staff Member is in charge, there is one Senior Member assigned as a mentor to each department, but he is there as a resource - to help you do the job. The workshops are critical in helping the cadet and senior staff to learn their jobs.
What can you do to better prepare yourself?- As a member of staff, you are a role model. Make sure your uniforms are correct.
- Make sure your boots fit and are broken in. Any medical issue will affect your ability to do your job.
- Learn as much as you can about your assigned position.