Cadet Programs is happy to announce that at this year’s encampment, the SC wing will begin flight training of cadets again.  Thanks to the insight of the wing commander, Col. Francis Smith, and the hard work of the wing director of operations, LTC Chris Peterson, two cadets will receive flight instruction during this year’s encampment.  In the future, this will not be the only venue, but sharing the logistics offered by the existing event will enable us to work out any “kinks” in the training scenario.  We are working to secure funding so that any expenses incurred by the cadets will be minimal.  The selection process for this first class will be pretty tough, but it will be adjusted in the future.  The following are the pre-requisites to apply:

• Class 3 FAA Flight Medical (~$100) (2 weeks prior to start of training)
• Copy of Birth Certificate or passport (un-expired) (2 weeks prior to start of training) (must be at least 16 years old at the time of the event)
• Completed Aircraft Ground Handling Course (2 weeks prior to start of training)
• Billy Mitchell Award (grade of Cadet 2nd Lieutenant) (at time of application)

Applicants will be ranked on their cadet careers using the attached criteria.  After evaluating the applicants, the top 5 will appear before a wing review board consisting of SCWG/DO, SCWG/CP, and three other members selected by the wing commander.  This board may be conducted in person or by phone.

Applicants should review the attached scoring criteria document, and submit their CAP cadet resume based on the scored items.  Applications should be made to Capt. Parcell by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by midnight 2 June 2013.  The application should include the cadet’s name and grade, age, home squadron, a color photograph of the cadet in their blue’s uniform, any letters of recommendation and cadet resume to be scored using the attached criteria.

This is an awesome opportunity that many of you have been longing to have.  Get to work now on your applications, and don’t forget the 2 June deadline.

Jeff Parcell, Capt., CAP
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What: Covering General Emergency Services GTM 3, GTM2, and some GTM1 and GTL.   Ranger 3rd Class. will also be trained and evaluated.

When: All cadets will in process through the normal encampment in processing channels on Sunday, 23 June 2013 between 1300 – 1700 hrs.

Where:  McCrady Army National Guard Training Center, Eastover, SC

Why: The number of qualified Ground Teams in the SC Wing has been steadily declining over the last couple of years.  The Wing Commander wants to provide quality training opportunities to Wing personnel by fielding organized training events to meet this requirement.  The 2013 summer encampment provides a perfect opportunity for Cadets to participate in intensive, high quality and realistic emergency services training, taught by experienced instructors, and expose them to new skills, build proficiency, and experience that they can take back and share with the members of their squadrons. Cadets will be exposed to training with members from other units and develop leadership and decision making skills that can be can be applied to future life challenges.

Cost: An additional $10 (cash only) will be required upon arrival, this is in addition to the $125 required for encampment.  This additional money will cover the cost of additional equipment provided to the cadets in the ES Flight.

What to Bring: Completed CAPF-31, CAPF- 60, and CAPF-101(this must indicate GES, GTM3 (T), IS-100, and IS-700. Cadets whose cards do not indicate this will not be able to participate in the ES Flight and will be transferred to a standard encampment flight). All participants must have a current CAP ID card, complete 72 hour packs including: sleeping gear, classroom materials, food, shelters, safety gear,(orange vest, eye protection, & leather gloves. Cadets that fail to bring ANY item will have 24hrs to secure the missing item(s) or be removed from the ES flight and placed in a standard encampment flight.

ES training will include: Types of Searches, Search Lines, Basic Map and Compass, Litter and SKED Tie-in and Carries, Direction Finding, Equipment needed for Search & Rescue, Land Navigation, Basic Health and Medical, Knots, Radio Operations and more.

Prerequisites: In order to facilitate the training and to ensure the maximum amount of time can be devoted to focusing on the hands on skills, several mandatory prerequisites have been established that MUST be accomplished prior to Cadets arriving to Camp McCrady.

The Cadet's Squadron commander must complete this form to verify that the Cadet has all the required equipment and meets all the established prerequisites.  The list of requirements is as follows:

• Curry Award Completed
• Previously Completed a Basic Encampment
• Completed BCUT/ACUT or ICUT Online training (Hands on evaluation not required)
• MUST have all 72hr gear upon arrival
• Must have completed FEMA IS-100 & IS-700
• Must have completed GES 117 online
• Must be capable of walking at least 5 mile per day with full gear
• Have correctly fitting, well broken in boots

RSVP: To secure a position in the ES flight, enroll for summer encampment at www.scadets.org to participate.  If you have questions you can contact the ES OIC Capt. Bill Hargrove at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Asst. OIC  Capt. Bruce Brown at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ​

The 2013 Summer Encampment will be held at McCrady Training Facility in Eastover, SC.  The event will be from 22Jun13-30Jun13 and the cost will be $125.00 for applications turned in by the 16 June deadline, $135 for applications received after 16 June.

In addition to the standard encampment for basic cadets and staff training flight (STF), this year's encampment will also feature an Emergency Services flight.  This flight is available to cadets who have already completed a basic encampment, and desire to gain ground team training.  This flight will be doing most of their training in the field that week.  This is an excellent opportunity to get the training for GTM3, GTM2 and maybe even GTM1.  To apply for the ES flight, please indicate on the bottom of your submitted Form 31.

Staff members should plan to arrive at the base at 0900 22 June.  In-processing for basic cadets, ES flight cadets and STF will run from 1000-1400 23 June.

Parents of cadets attending their first encampment should be sure to read the Letter for Parents linked below.

Below are the required documents for the 2013 SCWG Summer Encampment:

• Required for all cadets
  • Form 31
  • Cadet Behavior Agreement
  • Cadet Medication Form
  • Foot Care
  • Form 60
  • Packing List
  • Letter for Parents
• Senior Members
  • Form 17
  • Form 60
  • TAC Officer's Guide

The deadline for applications is Sunday 16 June.  All documents should be prepared and signed.  If you have a way to scan the signed documents, please email them to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  If you cannot scan the documents, please mail them to:

Thanks to all of the SC Wing personnel that served at this weekend's Cadet Training Weekend.  I have posted some pictures at the following link: SCWG 2012 Fall CTW

SCWG Cadet Programs completed the 2013 Spring Cadet Training Weekend (CTW) on 15-17 March at McCrady.  In addition, Cadet Programs received a "Highly Successful" rating on the compliance inspection that finished over the weekend as well.  Thanks to all of the people that sacrifice to make this program and these cadets a success.  Please click the following link to see pictures from the CTW: 2013 Spring CTW Photos

Thanks to all that attended and supported this encampment.  We accomplished alot of training with out any reportable injuries including heat injuries.  That is amazing considering we had record temperatures including 109^o F.

Click here to view pictures from encampment!