Attention All CSX Applicants,

In this post you will be given all information needed for successful participation during the Cadet Selection Exercise. It is YOUR responsibility to fully read all of the below instructions and other documents in order to be fully informed of what is required of you.  If you have questions regarding the below, please contact the Encampment Staff (email below).

First: This document tells you how, when, and in what uniform to arrive at Camp San Luis Obispo: CSX Arrival/Dismissal Information.  Additionally, this document provides some guidelines on what to bring with you to be successful at CSX: CSX Packing List (please note this is a list of the minimum required equipment, you are welcome to add items you feel necessary).

Second: Click and read the 2017 CSX Evaluations Cover Memo

Third: Watch the below video (Click here if video doesn’t show below)

Finally: Below are all memorandums and evaluation sheets needed for each station. The memorandum explains each station and what is expected of you as the applicant.  The evaluation sheet is the same sheet that will be used to track your progression through CSX and later be used in the selection process. Click on the title to review each document:

• ABU BDU Inspection Memorandum
  • ABU BDU Inspection Evaluation Sheet

• Barracks Skills Evaluation Memorandum
  • Barracks Skills I Evaluation Sheet
  • Barracks Skills II Evaluation Sheet

• Blues Inspection Memorandum
  • Blues Inspection Evaluation Sheet

• Drill of the Flight Evaluation Memorandum
  • Drill of the Flight Evaluation Sheet

• Extended Rectangular Formation Evaluation Memorandum
  • Extended Rectangular Formation Evaluation Sheet

• Leadership Scenario Evaluation Memorandum
  • Leadership Scenario Evaluation Sheet

• Organizational Aptitude Evaluation Memorandum
  • Organizational Aptitude Evaluation Sheet

• Review Board Evaluation Memorandum
  • Review Board Evaluation Sheet

• Six Step Teaching Method Evaluation Memorandum
  • Six Step Teaching Method Evaluation Sheet

• Written Examination Evaluation Memorandum
  • Written Examination Evaluation Practice Test

For any questions about the above please contact the Encampment Staff at ctg@cawgcadets.org.

Best of Luck,
Encampment Staff

ATTENTION CAWG UNIT COMMANDERS —

In the past, cadets applying as staff for encampment, had to undergo a laborious process which generated considerable (and generally unnecessary) paperwork.  This also created duplicative work for you, as a Sq CC. 

Routinely, a cadet would submit a CAPF 31 for Cadre Selection Exercise (with an accompanying CAPF 160 and 161) as well as a resume and cover letter.  If selected (depending on the position selected for), the cadet would have to generate the same forms (minus the resume and cover letter) for Executive Staff Retreat 1, Executive Staff Retreat 2, Pre encampment, and Encampment — in sum, application forms for five activities, which required parental and Sq CC signatures each time.  Since parents and Sq CCs approved a cadet to attend a selection exercise for a position at encampment, it seems farfetched to think they wouldn’t approve other required activities or encampment itself.

In order to streamline the process of encampment applications, this year Cadet Programs will require cadet staff applicants to submit forms only once for encampment and all associated events.  This will reduce the demand on cadets, parents and Sq CCs, as well as the volume of paperwork requiring processing by CP.

As always, Sq CCs and parents retain the right to withdraw approval to attend any activity (or portion of these separate encampment events).  Submitting such notification to the Encampment Commander (Lt Col Grace Edinboro), the Commandant of Cadets (Lt Col Doug Crawford), or me (after advising the cadet, of course), will suffice.  Additionally, we will request submission of a new application if any important information has changed since the last submission.  (For instance, if a cadet’s medical condition has changed.)

It’s our hope this new process will eliminate time consuming processes that slow down our system and increase workload unnecessarily.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly. 

Lt Col George K. Ishikata, CAP
California Wing Director of Cadet Programs
george.ishikata@cawgcap.org

Applications to serve as a member of the 2017 California Wing Encampment Cadet Cadre are Open! Apply Now! www.cawgcadets.org/csx2017

 Prerequisites:

• Be a current CAP Cadet in good standing.
• Has attended a basic Encampment
• Able to attend CSX activity on 21 – 23 Apr 2017.
• Familiar with the California Wing Encampment Model (The Cadet Training Group)
• Understanding of Encampment related documents such as: CAPR 52-16, CAPP 52-24, CAWGOI 52-16-1 (updated 2014).

(requirements may be waived at the discretion of the Commandant of Cadets*)

Application Website: www.cawgcadets.org/csx2017

Deadline: Sunday, 8th April 2017

Encampment Cadre Positions Incude:
·      Director of Administration
·      Admin and Scheduling Officer/NCO
·      Director of Mess Operations
·      Mess Officer/NCO
·      Director of Logistics
·      Logistics Officer/NCO
·      IT Officer/NCO
·      Communication Officer/NCO
·      Public Affairs OIC
·      Public Affairs Officer/NCO
·      Flight Commander
·      First Sergeant
·      Flight Sergeant
·      ATS Flight Commander  

The deadline for submitted applications is: 2359hrs, Saturday, April 8th 2017.  There will be ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!

Please contact ctg@cawgcadets.org should you have any questions.

Best of luck to all applicants!

C/Maj J. Mitchell Brown, CAP
Commander, The Cadet Training Group
ctg@cawgcadets.org