IL Wing Summer Encampment
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During the week-long encampment, cadets will experience an Air Force-like environment. Cadet will attend classes introducing them to the Air Force; aerospace power & heritage; Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, & Cadet Programs; plus aerospace careers & their requirements. Cadets will participate in drill & ceremony and physical fitness activities daily. Orientation flights in gliders and powered aircraft allow cadets to experience flying firsthand.

Cadets will apply their newly-gained knowledge to practical situations. They will develop a greater understanding of the Air Force and Civil Air Patrol, develop leadership skills & interpersonal skills, develop time-management skills & teamwork skills, develop discipline & overcome challenges, and succeed. Teamwork, personal responsibility, sportsmanship, confidence, and respect are taught and encouraged.

Encampment can be the most significant and worthwhile training experience of a CAP cadet’s membership. Training is what encampment is all about. To achieve the overall goals, a positive attitude is essential. Each staff member must learn as much as possible to be able to offer the highest quality training to others. The staff must always remember their first duty is to the members of the basic flight.

Encampment attendance aids in the retention and motivation of attendees. Cadets who attend enhance their local unit’s Cadet Program by applying their knowledge gained at the encampment.

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