**Civil Air Patrol Encampment**

**Basic Cadet**

**Operating Instruction**

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Cadet Programs, National Headquarters

United States Air Force Auxiliary

Civil Air Patrol

CAP NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 4 MAR 98

United States Air Force Auxiliary

**ENCAMPMENT OPERATING INSTRUCTION (OI)**

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  **Chapter**      **Subject**                            **Page**

                                                          

  **1**            **General**                            2

  **2**            **Safety**                             4

  **3**            **Attendance**                         6

  **4**            **Organization**                       7

  **5**            **Uniform & Appearance**               8

  **6**            **Training**                           10

  **7**            **Awards**                             11

  **8**            **Barracks Procedures**                12

  **9**            **Dining Hall**                        14

  **10**           **Customs and Courtesies**             16

  **11**           **Restrictions**                       17

  **12**           **General Knowledge**                  19

  **13**           **Dining Etiquette**                   22
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**Chapter 13 22**

**DINING ETIQUETTE**

1.  This chapter is to help you with proper dining etiquette during
    formal dinners. This knowledge will be applicable for your whole
    life. In general, good manners and proper decorum is the rule. This
    list is not all-inclusive- these are rules to get you started.

2.  Keep your hand in your lap if unused. Keep your elbows off of the
    table. Place the napkin on your lap as soon as you sit. Sit erect,
    with your feet under your chair, and all four chair legs grounded.
    Do not talk when you have food in your mouth.

3.  Toasting is usually done with water or tea. Raise the glass and say
    "hear, hear" unless it is a silent toast. Keep your glass charged
    (not empty) when toasting.

4.  Each silverware piece is arranged for use outside in. If food A is
    served first, naturally, the outermost silverware pieces are for
    food A. Hold silverware like you would a pencil, not a shovel. When
    you're finished with a silverware piece, lay it on top of the dish
    or plate- don't prop it.

5.  If you must serve yourself food from a serving bowl, do not dig
    around for food- take your portion and pass it along.

6.  Use common sense- act as though one of your parents were there. Your
    Flt/CC can help you with any other questions you may have about
    protocol or manners.

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*Additional chain of command knowledge:*

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12.7 PROPER REPORTING PROCEDURE

1.  Knock twice at the door and await instructions to enter.

2.  Position yourself two paces from the officer or their desk.

3.  Salute and report: "Cadet (your grade- Basic, Airman, Airman First
    Class, etc., and your name) reporting as ordered, sir/ma'am,
    sergeant." Ex: "Cadet Airman First Class Jones reporting as ordered,
    ma'am."

4.  Drop your salute after it has been returned by the person you are
    reporting to. Sit at seats if asked to sit; relax only if told so.

5.  Converse professionally, using the proper courtesies.

6.  When your business is completed, ask "Will that be all (Sir, Ma'am,
    Sergeant)?"

7.  Stand up (if seated), take one step backwards, salute and say
    "Request permission to be dismissed." When permission is given, wait
    to have your salute returned.

8.  Execute a facing movement toward the exit and depart.

**Chapter 1** **2**

**GENERAL**

1.  You will be familiar with the contents of this OI immediately upon
    your arrival at encampment.

2.  Introduction. By nature, the CAP encampment is a rigorous training
    exercise. It is designed to challenge the cadet physically and
    mentally. It is the most important single challenge that you must
    meet before attaining the coveted General Billy Mitchell award
    (entitling you to cadet officer status.) Credit for successful
    completion of a CAP encampment must be earned; it is not
    automatically given for simply attending the encampment.

3.  Government Equipment. Some encampments have government owned
    equipment in the rooms or common areas. No one will use this
    equipment unless authorized by the Encampment Commander. Examples
    include: floor buffers, computers, dry erase boards, office
    supplies, filing cabinets, etc.

4.  Transportation. You are responsible for your own transportation. If
    you do not have a ride home, inform a staff member for help in
    arranging transportation.

5.  In- and Outprocessing. Proper encampment credit may not be granted
    if you do not properly in- and out-process. You receive your
    Certificate of Accomplishment at outprocessing. You will arrive and
    depart the host facility in uniform. Follow instructions given by
    staff.

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6.  Contraband Items. You will have your personal belongings inspected
    by the staff for unauthorized items, to include: knives, flame
    producing devices, drugs (aspirin), tobacco, alcohol, pornography,
    food and personal radios/CDs. These will be stored in a safe place.
    All items will be returned at outprocessing, unless the item is
    illegal (tobacco, alcohol and pornography). Money over \$10 will be
    collected and stored during the encampment, and can be accessed
    anytime from the TAC.

7.  Dismissal or Withdrawal. Each cadet in attendance is responsible for
    conducting themselves in a manner reflecting credit upon themselves
    and CAP. Misconduct may subject you to dismissal from the encampment
    without credit (see CAPM 50-16). Dismissal will be based on an
    impartial investigation by the Honor Board, whose recommendation
    will be reviewed by the Encampment Commander, or their designated
    representative. You will be permitted to withdraw from encampment
    without prejudice for reasons of sickness or hardship. Encampment
    credit cannot be granted if you withdraw, unless you satisfactorily
    complete at least 80 % of the scheduled training.

8.  Motor Vehicles. Any cadet who brought a motor vehicle to the
    encampment must be aware that they cannot use the vehicle during the
    activity. It will be parked, locked and the keys turned into the
    Encampment Commander.

9.  Protocol. During the encampment, you will carry with you at all
    times your CAP ID card (or equivalent letter from home squadron
    commander) and this OI, except when showering.

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Chief of Staff, USAF

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Commander, Air Education & Training Command

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Commander, Air University

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Commander, USAF-CAP

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National Commander, CAP

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Encampment Commander

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Commandant of Cadets

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Cadet Commander

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Cadet Deputy Commander

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Squadron Commander

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Squadron First Sergeant

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Flight Commander

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Tactical Officer

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    represents each state, plus the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and
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4.  CAP is comprised of three missions:
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5.  There are four phases to the CAP Cadet Program:

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CAP Motto:
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5.  DEFINITION OF LEADERSHIP

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6.  CHAIN OF COMMAND

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Commander in Chief

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Secretary of Defense

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Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Secretary of the Air Force

**Chapter 2 4**

**SAFETY**

1.  It is the responsibility of every cadet and senior member at
    encampment to promote and observe all safety precautions.

2.  Safety violations may be reported through normal channels or you may
    go directly to your Tactical Officer.

3.  Barracks - the following is a general list of general safety rules
    for use while in the barracks. Local rules will be posted.

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1.  Running is not permitted inside buildings.

2.  Electrical appliances will be unplugged when not used.

3.  All personnel will be aware of the evacuation procedures in their
    area at all times, i.e. evacuation routes, fire telephone number,
    extinguisher location and type, etc.

4.  All fires (or possible fires) will be reported to the fire
    department and then to your immediate superior.

5.  While sleeping, you will have your gym shoes (unlaced) placed next
    to your rack. This allows you to quickly put on your shoes in case
    there is an evacuation.

2.4 Road Guards.

1.  Road Guards will wear a reflective vest while marching.

2.  In hours of darkness, element leaders and road guards will carry a
    flashlight and will have it turned on while traveling on any street.

3.  The flight staff will assign two road guards. Only one road guard is
    necessary for each direction of traffic.

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4.  Each road guard will stand at parade rest and hold his/her right arm
    forward with fingers together and palm facing out. If dark, the
    flashlight will be held in the right hand, and will be tilted back
    and forth while standing in the roadway.

5.  Road guards will *safely* double-time to and from their positions.

2.5 Charge of Quarters (CQ)

1.  The purpose of CQ duty is to maintain fire watch and also
    interrogate any person entering the barracks at nighttime.

2.  Cadets assigned to CQ duty will report in the duty uniform of the
    day.

3.  Each CQ will carry a flashlight with a red filter. During rounds,
    the CQ will check for signs of fire, cadets or staff in restricted
    areas (i.e. male in female area or vice versa), and the ID of anyone
    entering the barracks from outside.

4.  Each CQ will maintain the CQ log, reporting all shift changes and
    unusual occurrences. The completed log will be turned in to the
    Squadron 1st Sergeant each day.

5.  CQ shifts are one hour. After 45 minutes into each shift, the
    previous CQ will awaken the next CQ. They will double check with 5
    minutes to go to the shift change to ensure the cadet is awake.
    Males will not wake females; females will not wake males, under
    [any]{.underline} circumstance

6.  Schedule of CQ duty will be posted in the squad bay. Each cadet will
    be assigned CQ duty at least once during encampment.

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1.  Encampment-specific rules will be posted by the Squadron First
    Sergeant. The 12 general orders will be posted in a visible location
    for the CQ's to reference.

2.  **Chapter 12** **18**

**GENERAL KNOWLEDGE**

1.  General. The cadet must memorize the following items word for word.
    This added task (along with academics and leadership training) gives
    the cadet experience at thinking under pressure. It is hoped that
    the cadet will find that all of the material is of some use to
    him/her after encampment, and indeed all items included should be
    familiar to all cadets.

2.  THE CADET HONOR CODE

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3.  THE CADET OATH

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4.  CIVIL AIR PATROL FACTS

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1.  During WWII, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ spotted 173 German
    submarines. \_\_\_\_ depth charges and \_\_\_\_ bombs were dropped,
    sinking \_\_\_\_ submarines.

2.  **Chapter 11** **17**

**RESTRICTIONS**

1.  Cadets will not gamble, smoke, use any drugs, including tobacco
    preparations, or consume alcohol at any time during the encampment.

2.  The use of any non-prescription medications must be cleared by the
    Medical Officer or designated representative before being taken at
    encampment.

3.  You will not leave the barracks area at anytime except when
    authorized. All cadets will march and square corners when in
    formation; two or more cadets constitutes a formation.

4.  Sunglasses will not be worn in formation unless they are authorized
    by the Medical Officer or designated representative.

5.  Personal stereos, alarm clock radios, televisions, Walkman or CD
    players will not be used anytime during the encampment.

6.  Barracks areas of members of the opposite sex are prohibited for all
    personnel aside from staff members conducting inspections. When
    entering barracks areas of the opposite sex during authorized times,
    doing official business [only]{.underline}, shout "Male (or Female)
    in the barracks" so all can hear. Do not enter until cleared-
    someone may be changing. If there is no response after three
    [honest]{.underline} tries, assume no one is in the area and enter.

**Chapter 3** **6**

**ATTENDANCE**

1.  Absence from duty. Only the Encampment Commander, Commandant of
    Cadets, Medical Officer or your Tactical Officer may excuse you from
    duty or formations. If you are excused, you will receive written
    notice confirming your status. You will notify your Flight Commander
    and report to your Tactical Officer. At all formations, the Flight
    Commander will report all absences as directed. When you miss a part
    of a training session, you will attend as much of the remaining
    portion as possible.

2.  Encampment Credit. Credit for completing a CAP encampment is by no
    means automatic and is granted by CAP National Headquarters, upon
    receipt of a report from the Encampment Commander recommending that
    credit be granted. You must satisfactorily complete at least 80 % of
    the scheduled training and instruction, as determined by the
    Commandant, to receive encampment credit.

**Chapter 4** **7**

**ORGANIZATION**

1.  Structure. The encampment is organized as a cadet group, with
    subordinate squadrons and flights. The flight is the basic training
    unit of the encampment.

2.  Cadet Staff. The cadet staff is selected by the Cadet Commander from
    advanced cadets who have applied for a staff position. All cadet
    staff members have attended at least one previous encampment.

3.  Tactical Officer. The Tactical Officer is a CAP Senior Member
    assigned to instruct, observe, and evaluate members of the flight.
    The TAC Officer is also the flight staff's mentor. The health and
    well-being of the cadets within the flight is the responsibility of
    the Tactical Officer. You may look to him or her for guidance with
    any problem.

4.  Chain of Command. A cadet desiring to report to a higher level of
    command will do so through all intermediate echelons of command. If
    you desire to talk to your Tactical Officer or a chaplain, you may
    do so at any time, by making a request to a flight staff member. A
    request to speak to the Tactical Officer or chaplain will never be
    denied and will be granted immediately.

5.  In-flight Positions. You may serve in a responsible role in some
    capacity during the encampment. Element leader, flight
    standardization officer, intelligence officer, knowledge officer and
    guidon bearer are positions available for assignment. Your flight
    commander will brief you on the rules, restrictions, duration and
    details for each job, and make selections.

**Chapter 10** **16**

**CUSTOMS AND COURTESIES**

1.  You will briskly and silently remove your headgear with your right
    hand immediately upon entry into a building or under a canopy or
    cover. Headgear is not worn indoors or on a flight line.

2.  You will salute all officers, senior or cadet, as defined in CAP
    regulations.

3.  All cadets may attend the church of their faith on the appropriate
    day. Report to your flight commander for details.

4.  You will stand at attention when addressing or being addressed by a
    staff member unless the staff member directs otherwise.

5.  When asked a direct question, your answer will be clear, brief and
    concise. Do not repeat the question when asked.

6.  You will not be seated in classrooms or vehicles until directed to
    do so. When first seated, you will be in the position of "seats,"
    with hands on knees, elbows unbent, back straight and not resting on
    seat back, and eyes locked straight ahead, as if you were at
    attention until given "at ease."

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9.7 Cadets will sit erect with eyes on the food or straight ahead while
eating. Cadets will be at ease in the dining hall while eating. If a
cadet is addressed by an officer, he/she will come to the position of
seated attention ("seats").

9.8 Conversation is not permitted between basic cadets unless
specifically authorized. Talking between tables is not permitted. Staff
members are allowed to talk because meals are often the only opportunity
they have for discussions.

9.9 When the table is finished eating, cadets will push the chairs in
and depart dining hall, leaving trays as directed.

9.10 You will depart the dining hall without delay, in a military
manner, and will proceed directly to your flight formation outside the
dining hall.

9.11 KP Duty (if required by the needs of the encampment)

1.  Flights will be assigned KP duty per the encampment schedule. The
    entire flight will fully participate when assigned.

2.  The uniform for KP is BDU\'s without the blouse.

3.  The flight staff will report to the Kitchen Ops OIC per the training
    schedule, and will depart when dismissed. If the next scheduled
    event is a tour or classroom instruction, flights will NOT be late
    for these events.

4.  Cadets will come under the supervision of the Mess Operations OIC
    for KP.

5.  KP duty will consist of, but is not limited to, washing dishes,
    serving, restocking condiments & food, emptying garbage cans,
    cleaning the mess hall, policing the area.

**Chapter 5 8**

**UNIFORM & APPEARANCE**

5.1 Grooming Standards. All members of CAP must be well groomed and
assure that their personal appearance at all times reflects proper
credit upon themselves and CAP. Haircuts and hairstyles, along with
other grooming standards, will be in accordance with CAPM 39-1, "Civil
Air Patrol Uniform Manual." You are required to familiarize yourself
with this manual.

5.2 General Appearance. You will be in proper uniform at all times. You
are expected to maintain a high standard of appearance. Uniforms will be
neat and clean at all times. All buttons with the exception of the neck
button will be buttoned. No items will be carried in shirt pockets.
Uniforms will be worn in accordance with CAPM 39-1, "Civil Air Patrol
Uniform Manual."

5.3 Uniforms. The uniform combinations to be worn during the encampment
are outlined on the encampment equipment list. This form should have
arrived with your acceptance packet.

1.  Short Sleeve Blues Uniform (Blues). Consult your CAPM 39-1 and cadet
    workbook for a complete description. Females will wear skirt or
    slacks based on availability and policy.

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1.  Physical Training/Barracks Uniform:

Encampment T-shirt, crew neck, tucked in

Athletic shorts

Gym socks, white

Athletic shoes

Athletic supporter or Bra

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3.  Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). The utility uniform. Consult your CAPM
    39-1 and cadet workbook for a complete description.

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5.4 Personal Hygiene.

1.  You are expected to maintain a high standard of personal hygiene.
    You will take at least one (1) shower per day. Deodorant will be
    used. Underwear will be changed daily. Male cadets will be clean
    shaven (mustache excepted).

2.  Since time is of paramount importance when using the shower
    facilities, speed is required. Although cadets are not accustomed to
    this at first, your shower should be of short duration- two minutes
    or less. It is important that your showers are quick, but also done
    *completely.* There are many people waiting to use the showers, with
    limited time to use them. When using sinks, avoid splashing water
    everywhere. Be sure to check for all of your personal belongings
    before leaving an area- shampoo, soap, soap trays, clothes, etc.
    They will be collected at the end of the night if you forget them.
    Also, keeping the latrine and shower area(s) as neat as possible
    saves time cleaning it later.

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**DINING HALL**

9.1 All cadets will file into the dining hall in a single file column.
When the line halts, you will assume the position of parade rest. Prior
to moving forward, you will come to attention, march forward, and again
assume parade rest when stopped.

9.2 After receiving trays of food, you will proceed to the most distant
vacant chair on the designated area of the dining hall. You will not
start a new table until the current open table is filled. You will sit
with other members of your flight. Cadets will stand at attention behind
their chairs until the table is filled.

9.3 All items other than food (hats, road guard vests, notebooks, etc.)
will be stacked neatly on the floor underneath the chair, or next to if
it is not possible to put it underneath.

9.4 Only one hand will be used for eating. The other will be kept in
your lap except when cutting meat, buttering bread, etc.

9.5 You will not be denied any portion of your meal. Take as much food
as what you want, but eat all of what you take. Seconds may be obtained
by asking your flight commander.

9.6 You are expected to eat and maintain a properly balanced daily diet.
You will not consume carbonated beverages unless specifically
authorized.

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12. All uniforms not being worn will be in inspection order.

13. Shirts and shoes will be worn at all times in the barracks,
    including going to and from showers.

14. Barracks telephones will not be used to initiate calls, except in an
    emergency such as fire.

15. Cadets will maintain and police the grounds adjacent to their
    barracks.

16. Spare hangers, luggage, and extra equipment will be neatly stored
    under your bunk.

17. When using a stairway, use every step and the railing(s). Running,
    skipping steps, or jumping is not permitted.

18. Glass on windows will not be touched except for cleaning and
    opening/closing.

19. Articles will not be thrown out of windows at any time.

20. Personal Time. Personal time is a privilege offered in the evening.
    During this time encampment staff will not task you. You may do as
    you wish, as long as you conduct yourself with discipline and
    decorum, within the established encampment rules. Examples of
    appropriate activities: an extra shower, shining shoes, preparing
    personal items for inspection, or quiet conversation with flight
    members. Horseplay will not be tolerated during personal time (or
    any other time.) You may not depart the barracks without explicit
    permission during this time (or any other time).

**Chapter 6 10**

**TRAINING**

6.1 Course Content. The course content at encampment

will include at least the following:

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  USAF Mission & Structure            Attitude and Discipline

  USAF-CAP Relationship               Opportunities in CAP

  Physical Training                   Emergency Services

  Moral Leadership                    CAP Organization & Mission

  Drill and Ceremonies                Functions of an USAF Base

  Customs and Courtesies              Leadership Laboratory

  Wear of the CAP uniform             Encampment Electives
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

Each cadet will read and have a working knowledge of CAPM 50-1
"Introduction to CAP", CAPP 151 "Customs & Courtesies", "Leadership:
2000 and Beyond" Chapter 1, CAPM 39-1 "Uniform Manual" and AFMAN 36-2203
"Drill & Ceremonies", prior to their arrival to encampment.

6.2 Examination. There will be a final examination. This test is used to
measure the effectiveness of the academic training effort as well as the
individual effort put in by the cadet. This test is also the basis for
awards in the academic excellence category.

6.3 Evaluation. Cadets will be evaluated constantly by the Flight staff
and TAC officer from the moment they arrive until you have departed.
Evaluation of your performance will be on leadership, academics,
activities and physical training.

**Chapter 7 11**

**AWARDS**

7.1 Awards. Awards are not designed to be won. An award is formal
recognition of outstanding performance or capability. There are two
kinds of awards, individual and group with many categories. Below are
listed possible awards that may be given out at encampment.

7.2 Daily Awards.

1.  Doolie of the Day

2.  Officer of the Day

3.  NCO of the Day

4.  Flight of the Day

5.  First Place for Barracks

6.  First Place for Uniforms

7.  Squadron of the Day

7.3 Encampment Awards.

1.  Honor Flight

2.  Honor Squadron

3.  Volleyball Champions

4.  Officer of the Encampment

5.  NCO of the Encampment

6.  Doolie of the Encampment

7.  Top Academic Cadet

**Chapter 8 12**

**BARRACKS PROCEDURES**

1.  Cadets will be familiar with all items on the flight bulletin board,
    if available (or equivalent).

2.  Cadets will stand at attention in hallways to allow staff members to
    pass. Cadets will not come to attention on stairways, (for safety
    reasons) but will allow staff members to pass.

3.  No unnecessary noise is permitted in the barracks at any time.

4.  Any items borrowed from another flight (i.e., buffers, mops, etc.)
    will be returned as soon as possible.

5.  Cadets will sleep between sheets, on a mattress, on a rack. Racks
    will be occupied only when so directed.

6.  Broken or defective equipment will be reported immediately to the
    flight commander.

7.  Any personal items left in the latrine will be confiscated.

8.  All latrine facilities and all barracks facilities will be fully
    utilized. None will be reserved "For Inspection Only."

9.  Barracks will be kept neat and clean and will be subject to
    inspection anytime during the duty day.

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1.  Basic cadets will not get up in the morning until "First Call"
    sounds. Wrist watch alarm use is not permitted.