GAWG 2010 HONOR ENCAMPMENT

Encampment Guide
26 & 27 June 2010
With Captain Raquel Ayala Encampment Training Officer

Cadet Commander C/Col Brian C. Mauldin Cadet Deputy Commander C/Maj Casey Alvord

Captain Ayala has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol since December 1999, and has never let her membership expire. Currently, Captain Ayala is in the United States Air Force serving as a C-130 Structure Engineer at Warner Robins Air Force Base. Before her accomplishments as a Senior Member, Captain Ayala was a former Earhart Cadet in New York Wing, a graduate in the Honor Flight at Cadet Officer School, and a Drill Team Commander for South East Group NYWG. Captain Ayala has been instrumental in creating a power-packed week of training for both Basic Cadets and Staff. She is an integral part of the GAWG Summer Honor Encampment. Her goals for Cadet Staff are to surpass their current leadership abilities and to demonstrate to the Basic Cadets what it means to be an outstanding CAP Cadet. Her goals for Basic Cadets are to be a sponge and to absorb all the information taught, and work toward mirroring the outstanding leadership performance demonstrated by Cadet and Senior Staff Her vision is to achieve these goals is through teamwork. Quoting TSgt Adam Pope, USAF Pararescueman: TEAMWORK IS A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE A COMMON GOAL WHILE SETTING ASIDE ALL PERSONAL GOALS AND DESIRES FOR THAT TEAM.

Encampment Commander Lt Col Wayne Roshaven Executive Officer Lt Col Jim Card Commandant Of Cadets Major Jim Flaviani

Inside this issue:

Heat Stress Conditions Map of Ft Gordon

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SET UP

Plans for Tomorrow

Safe Tips Medical Advice In the Spotlight Meet the Staff

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The CAP Natl website is http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/ The GAWG website is http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

GEORGIA WING 2010 SUMMER ENCAMPMENT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WITH PROLONGED EXPOSURE AND/OR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CautionFatigue Possible Extreme CautionSunstroke, muscle cramps, heat exhaustion possible DangerSunstroke, muscle cramps, heat exhaustion likely Extreme DangerHeat stroke or sunstroke highly likely As temperatures rise, the exposure to the Summer elements may result in related mishaps. It is imperative that we increase awareness of heat related injuries and their cause. We must keep our members safe and alert as they participate in all CAP activities. Operations involving high ambient temperatures and high humidity, direct physical contact with hot objects (i.e. aircraft or vehicles), or strenuous physical activities have a high potential for inducing heat stress and heat related injuries in people engaged in such operations. CAUSAL FACTORS Age, weight, degree of physical fitness, degree of acclimatization, metabolism, medications, medical conditions, type of clothing worn, and prior heat injuries. HEAT STROKE When the bodys system of temperature regulation fails and the body temperature rises to critical levels. This is a MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Primary signs are confusion, irrational behavior, loss of consciousness, convulsions, lack of sweating, hot and dry skin, and an abnormally high body temperature. OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY. HEAT EXHAUSTION Primary signs are sweating, headache, nausea, vertigo, weakness, thirst, and giddiness. REMOVE PERSON FROM HOT ENVIRONMENT, GIVE FLUID REPLACEMENT, AND ENCOURAGE REST. SINCE SIGNS ARE SIMILAR TO HEAT STROKE, HAVE TRAINED MEDICAL PERSON CHECK THE PERSON SUFFERING FROM HEAT EXHAUSTION. HEAT CRAMPS Heat cramps, which have been attributed to an electrolyte imbalance, are usually caused by performing hard physical labor in a hot environment. Cramps can be caused by both too much and too little salt. Do not rely on thirst alone. WATER MUST BE TAKEN EVERY 15 TO 20 MINUTES IN HOT ENVIRONMENTS. HEAT COLLAPSE (Fainting) To prevent heat collapse, a person should gradually become acclimated to the hot environment. It is caused when the brain does not receive enough oxygen because blood pools in the extremities. HEAT RASHES Usually appears in areas where the clothing is restrictive. Occurs in areas which are persistently wetted by unevaporated sweat. Normally disappears when affected individual returns to a cool environment. HEAT FATIGUE The signs and symptoms are impaired performance of skilled sensorimotor, mental, or vigilance jobs. There is no treatment other than removal of the heat stress before a more serious heat-related condition develops. ADJUSTING ACTIVITY SCHEDULES IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO HEAT.
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NOTE: #1 FORT GORDON BASE THEATER 25TH STREET AND BARNES AVENUE BARTON FIELD FOR GRADUATION PARADE

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Captain Ayala, Training Officer, giving advice to the Cadet Staff before the Doolies arrive.

The Logistic Staff working as a team unloading the Logistics Truck.

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Administration Team signing in members from Florida Wing (FLWG).

Cadet Colonel Mauldin, Cadet Commander, talking to some Cadet Staff on a quick break.
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In the Chow Hall

Setting Up the Repeater

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Major Whitworth Encampment Chaplain

Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect are not just words. In Civil Air Patrol, these words reflect our Way Of Life. We are expected to: Practice basic honesty. Give of ourselves for the betterment of humanity. Deliver top quality services. Treat others fairly. We are expected to exemplify the highest standards of personal and professional conduct

even when no one is looking.

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With 1Lt Salgado Encampment Safety Officer

THE SIX STEPS OF THE ORM PROCESS

1.IDENTIFY THE HAZARDS 2.ASSESS THE RISKS 3.ANALYZE THE RISK CONTROL MEASURES 4.MAKE CONTROL DECISIONS 5.RISK CONTROL IMPLEMENTATION 6.SUPERVISE AND REVIEW

Always bear in mind...Is the action worth the risk?

With 2Lt Marcos Palafox Encampment Medical Officer

Caffeinated drinks dehydratelimit your consumption. Sport drinks can provide supplementary electrolytes, but WATER IS THE KEY! Drink one sport drink for every three to four bottles of water. Dont wait to get thirsty. If youre thirsty, youre a quart low.
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Major Mike Bell

The Public Affairs Staff had the pleasure of interviewing Major Mike Bell, the Georgia Wing Assistant Director of Cadet Programs. Major Bell has been in Civil Air Patrol for twenty five years, and was a former Cadet. He joined the Fulton Composite Squadron when he was fifteen years old. He graduated from Georgia College and State University with a major in Journalism. In his four years of college (19891993), he became a Captain in the Army National Guard, which has become his profession. Major Bell is a pilot in CAP, and is qualified as both a Mission Pilot and Mission Observer. His true love is to fly in airplanes. He talks about the freedom and joy of being in the air and being able to go through the air at tremendous speeds, and not touch the ground at the same time. Major Bell is at the GAWG 2010 Summer Encampment on behalf of the Wing Commander Colonel Tonya Boylan. He is leaving Sunday afternoon after in-processing which will include a Welcoming Ceremony by the Encampment Commander, Colonel Roshaven and the Commandant of Cadets, Major Flaviani, a Safety Briefing by the Safety Officer, 1Lt. Salgado, a Medical Briefing by the Medical Officer, 2Lt. Palafox, and a MLO Briefing by the Chaplain, Major Whitworth. Major Bell has many expectations for the GAWG Honor Encampment. He wants the Basic Cadets (Doolies are what they are affectionately called) to learn about Civil Air Patrol. Major Bell wants Cadets to try their hardest, learn customs and courtesies, and most of all, to make the GAWG 2010 Summer Encampment run smoothly.

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"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 58,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 72 lives in fiscal year 2009. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 23,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 68 years."
The CAP Motto (Semper Vigilans-Always Vigilant) reflects the ever-ready status of Civil Air Patrol. It means every member, Cadet and Senior, must be prepared to respond effectively to any situation.

Core Values
What We Stand For In Civil Air Patrol Integrity Volunteer Service Excellence Respect

ENCAMPMENT PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF

www.

Cadet Public Affairs Officer

C/2Lt Monica Hicks

Public Affairs Staff C/1Lt Kirk Fiddis C/MSgt Nicholas Nesbitt

Cadet Public Affairs NCO

C/SMSgt Brittany Jones

Public Affairs Officer

Captain Ilana Mor

Public Affairs Assistant

TFO James Hall

We can be reached at: encamp@gawg.cap.gov

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GAWG 2010 HONOR ENCAMPMENT

Encampment Guide
28 & 29 June 2010
In the Civil Air Patrol, the core values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect, serve as the ethical framework for CAPs service to America. These core values establish a common set of behavioral expectations as well as a set of standards to assess member conduct. During most Encampments, one of the Flights is selected to be the Honor Flight. For the 2010 GAWG Summer Encampment, a new standard has been set. This year, in addition to an Honor Flight, it is the intention of the Encampment Staff to hold an HONOR ENCAMPMENT. Let us all pledge to do it right the first time, done correctly according to CAP Regulations. Lets work together as a team to achieve a high level of training in a safe and healthy environment. Together, lets make the 2010 GAWG Encampment an Honor Encampment. What do we mean as honor? Honor is faithfulness to high moral values. A person who is thought of as honorable is usually one who does not break promises to others. An honorable person is a person of integrity, one who does the right thing even if no one is looking. To bring praise or renown to ones endeavors is the sign of an honorable person. As an example, a caring teacher is a valuable asset, one who brings honor to the teaching profession. Such an individual is often assigned worth and statue based on the harmony of his/her actions, based upon his/her Code of Honor. Public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement is considered an honor. As an example, we honor our soldiers on Veterans Day. The foremost U.S. military decoration in the United States is the Congressional Medal of Honor. It was instituted by Congress in 1861 for the Navy and in 1862 for the Army. It is given to the special few who rise to an occasion above and beyond the call of duty. TOGETHER LETS MAKE A PLEDGE. Let us make the 2010 GAWG Summer Encampment an Encampment for all to remember. Let us make this Encampment an HONOR ENCAMPMENT, and then let us carry these high standards back to our individual Units and Groups. As we perform our missions for America, let each one of us strive to bring honor to ourselves and our organization. Let us train well so that we can work together as a successful and honorable team in our service to America.

Cadet Commander C/Col Brian C. Mauldin Cadet Deputy Commander C/Maj Casey Alvord

Encampment Commander Lt Col Wayne Roshaven Executive Officer Lt Col Jim Card Commandant Of Cadets Major Jim Flaviani

Inside this issue:

The Warrior Spirit
Our Host, Ft Gordon

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TRAINING

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

PHOTO GALLERY
Plans for Tomorrow Customs & Courtesies

The CAP Natl website is http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/ The GAWG website is http://www.GAWG.cap.gov/

GEORGIA WING 2010 SUMMER ENCAMPMENT

In Cadet Programs Learn to Lead, the warrior spirit is described as a condition of the heart. The Air Force describes it as tough-mindedness and tireless motivation. A warrior is someone whose strong character enables them to make sacrifices for the team and achieve their long-term goals. Warriors defend something valuable their personal honor. Having a warrior spirit means that you make a promise to yourself that you will not lie, cheat, or steal, even if everyone else commits those wrongs. Why does the warrior spirit matter? Like a muscle, the warrior spirit grows stronger as you exercise it. By overcoming small challenges in your daily life, you strengthen your character so that when something unnerving happens to you one day, youll be ready for it emotionally and spiritually. Some of the benefits of striving for a warrior spirit: Clear Conscience. Having a warrior spirit means your conscience is clear. Youll enjoy freedom from shame and embarrassment and youll take pride in your actions. Good Reputation. People who display a warrior spirit build good reputations. They earn trust and respect by doing the right thing, and their leaders take note. Environment of Trust and Respect. If you and the people around you display the warrior spirit, you will be creating an environment of trust and respect. This translates into a life that is less stressful and more rewarding. But what is that thing? Which values should we give priority to so that our lives are honorable? Borrowing from the Air Force, Civil Air Patrol has identified four Core Values to guide every cadet and officer. What are Core Values?

The Core Values are the four basic qualities CAP expects all members to display at all times: Integrity First, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, and Respect. They are to guide how we live and perform
CAP missions. Our success in everything we do hinges on how well we embrace the Core Values. Simply put, the Core Values are the price of admission to CAP.
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By C/MSgt Nicholas Nesbitt, Public Affairs Staff

Fort Gordon, located in Georgia, is an United States Army Installation, and it is the present home of the U.S. Signal Corps. The main part of the post is the Advanced Individual Training for Signal Corps military occupational specialties. Both Fort Gordon and the Signal Center are commanded by Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Foley. Scheduled and approved for construction in July, 1941, Fort Gordon was first called Camp Gordon in honor of John Brown Gordon who was a Major General in the Confederate Army, a Georgia governor, a United States senator, and a businessman. It wasnt until March 21, 1956 that the post was renamed Fort Gordon. A groundbreaking and flag-raising ceremony took place in October. In response to the Pearl Harbor Attack, on December 9, 1941 Colonel Herbert W. Schmidt, the Camp Commander, moved his staff from his temporary office in the Augusta Post Office Building to the unfinished headquarters building at Camp Gordon. The 4th Infantry Division began to establish operations there. The post was home to three divisions during WWII: the 4th Infantry, the 26th Infantry, and the 10th Armored. From October 1943 to January 1945, Camp Gordon served as an internment camp for foreign prisoners of war. From May 1945 until April 1946, the U.S. Army Personnel and Separation Center processed nearly 86,000 personnel for discharge from the Army. There have been many uses for this facility. From early 1946 to June 1947, the U.S. Army Disciplinary Barracks for Convicted Criminals was located at Camp Gordon. In September 1948, the Army relocated the Military Police School from Carlisle Barracks in Pennsylvania to Camp Gordon. In October 1948, a Signal Corps training center was activated. During the 1950s through the 1970s, Fort Gordon served as a basic-training facility. It also provided advanced individual training for troops. Since June 1985, Fort Gordon has housed the U.S. Signal Corps, the branch of the U.S. Army responsible for providing and maintaining information systems and communication networks. The Signal Corps training center's primary purpose is to conduct specialized instruction for all Signal Corps military and civilian personnel. It is interesting to note that this facility near Augusta, Georgia is not the original Camp Gordon. The original was a World War I basic training facility located in Dekalb County, near the city of Chamblee. That original Camp Gordon was the originating base for the creation of the 82nd Infantry Division which later became the 82nd Airborne Division. That Camp Gordon was the location where Pvt. Alvin York received his basic training, not the present Fort Gordon.

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According to CAPR 52-16, Cadets who attend an Encampment must complete sixteen hours of Leadership and the Cadet Ethic classes during the week. Each Flight receives daily Leadership training. Every morning, Cadets wake up at 5:00 a.m. and get into their PT attire. Beginning at 5:15 a.m., Cadets participate in fitness activities which include team sports, calisthenics, and exercise games with the intention that they will be motivated to develop a lifelong habit of regular exercise. Cadets are instructed to achieve their personal best. Sportsmanship is encouraged, and Safety is emphasized above all.

CAP-USAF RELATIONSHIP with Mayor Ayo The Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. In its Air Force auxiliary role, CAP performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center. During the Summer Encampment, Cadets will interact with Air Force Reservists. The USAF Reservists are tasked to offer advice, provide oversight, and to be liaisons between CAP and the USAF. Aerospace Education is one of the three missions of the Civil Air Patrol. In addition to Orientation Flights, Cadets learn about the history and future of aviation, and get an overview of various Aerospace career opportunities such as engineering, aircraft maintenance, Air Traffic Control, Meteorology, avionics, and computer science.

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The Encampment experience accents the traits that distinguish Cadets from their non-Cadet peers. Cadets will learn to develop discipline and teamwork, and to accept personal responsibility. Throughout the Encampment, the Air Force Core Values will be emphasized during the various activities with the intention of developing the moral character of the Cadets. Character Development classes help Cadets achieve these high standards. On Monday afternoon, Major Whitworth, the Encampment Chaplain, led a Character Development session which was taken from FLIGHT TIME: Values for Living. The lesson called When Good Is Not Good Enough deals with a situation of disappointment by a Squadron Commander over the performance by Cadets in his Unit. After hearing the Case Study, the Cadets, led by their Flight Sergeants, deliberated upon and shared their thoughts about such questions as: 1. Can a person, a group or a team win without coming in first? 2. How can you respond when people in authority over you are disappointed in your performance? 3. What are ways that you can prepare and perform so that you can respect yourself when others are disappointed in your performance?

The DDR session led by Encampment Safety Officer, 1Lt Salgado, was an eye-opener. When asked by 1Lt Salgado if any of them knew gang members, many Cadet participants indicated that they knew gang members in their schools. A serious discussion ensued. During the discussion, 1Lt Salgado informed the Cadets that once a person enters a gang, it is almost impossible to leave that gang. She said that gangs are all about drugs, and that drug dealers normally come out of gangs. She explained that new members are often questioned Who do you see as your family? and try to convince newcomers that they are like members of a family which sticks together at all times. There is always tremendous pressure to join a gang. 1Lt. Salgado concluded the session by asking the Cadets to keep this thought in their mind; When asked Whos your family?, the correct answer should be...CAP IS MY FAMILY!

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Safety takes precedence over

all other concerns. There is zero tolerance

for unsafe behavior.

In order to prevent dehydration: Drink at least one glass of water per meal. Hydrate routinely throughout the day.
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CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES

Officer will be defined as any Military, CAP Senior Officer, or Cadet with an Officers grade. All Staff (Cadet and Senior) will be addressed as Sir or Maam accordingly. Additionally, all Staff will be addressed by their title. (i.e. Sergeant Jones or Captain Smith) When in class or on tours, treat instructors with the utmost of courtesy and respect, regardless of their grade or their membership in CAP or the military. They should be addressed as Sir or Maam, and will be addressed by their title and last name. (i.e. Mr. Jones or Mrs. Smith) When you encounter an Officer out-of-doors, salute and offer a verbal greeting appropriate for the time of day. (i.e. Good Morning Maam or Good Afternoon Captain Smith) Briskly and silently remove headgear with the right hand two paces from the door or when you place a foot on the bottom step prior to entering a building. At all times when traveling anywhere, march either in the Flight or by yourself. The exception to this would be when carrying bulky articles or when environmental conditions dictate otherwise as dictated by the Safety Officer. At all times when inside or when not marching, walk with a purpose. Walk swiftly and crisply. When addressing or being addressed by any Staff member or Officer, stand at attention unless directed to do otherwise. Always answer in a clear, brief, and concise manner when asking a question or answering a question. When entering a classroom, stand by your seat at attention until directed to sit. When inside a building, clear the way and come to attention until an Officer passes. Call the room to attention when any Officer of a higher grade than is in the room enters. Exceptions: in class or in areas for Administration, Logistics, Medical, or Communications. When outdoors, if an Officer should pass a group of Cadets, the Cadet with the highest grade will call the group to attention and render a salute.
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"Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 58,000 members nationwide. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs 90 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and was credited by the AFRCC with saving 72 lives in fiscal year 2009. Its volunteers also perform homeland security, disaster relief and counter-drug missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 23,000 young people currently participating in CAP cadet programs. CAP has been performing missions for America for 68 years."
The CAP Motto (Semper Vigilans-Always Vigilant) reflects the ever-ready status of Civil Air Patrol. It means every member, Cadet and Senior, must be prepared to respond effectively to any situation.

Core Values
What We Stand For In Civil Air Patrol Integrity Volunteer Service Excellence Respect

ENCAMPMENT PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF

www.

Cadet Public Affairs Officer

C/2Lt Monica Hicks

Public Affairs Staff C/1Lt Kirk Fiddis C/MSgt Nicholas Nesbitt

Cadet Public Affairs NCO

C/SMSgt Brittany Jones

Public Affairs Officer

Captain Ilana Mor

Public Affairs Assistant

TFO James Hall

We can be reached at: encamp@gawg.cap.gov

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