**Civil Air Patrol**

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**"*work Hard, Achieve More"***

**Cadet Handbook**

**Chapter 1 - General**

***1.1 Introduction***

By nature, the Cadet Training Weekend (CTW) is a short, intense training
exercise. It is designed to challenge the cadet physically and mentally.
Credit for successful completion of a CTW must be earned; it is not
automatically granted for simply attending the encampment.

***1.2 Reporting Procedures/In-Processing***

All squadron Deputy Commander for Cadets will be notified about
in-processing times and date and the information will be on the Wing web
page at scwg.cap.gov. If you are unable to report at this time, contact
the Encampment Commander at once. You are to report in Battle Dress
Uniform (BDU). All cadets will arrive and depart the host facility in
uniform.

**[Reporting procedure is as follows]{.underline}**: get into a single
file line, **without your luggage**, and come to the position of parade
rest. When it is time for you to move forward in the line, come to
attention, move forward until you stop, then again assume the position
of parade rest. You will continue this process until you reach the
officer\'s desk. Position yourself 2 paces in front of the officers
desk, come to attention, salute, and report: \"Sir/Ma\'am, cadet (your
name) reporting for encampment\". Drop your salute only after it has
been returned by the person you are reporting to. When your business is
completed, salute, wait to have your salute returned, execute a facing
movement toward the nearest exit and depart.

**[In-Processing]{.underline}**: Every cadet must go through
in-processing in order to participate in the CTWt. Proper credit may not
be granted if you are not properly in-processed.

***1.3 Dismissal or Withdrawal***

Each cadet in attendance is responsible for conducting themselves in a
manner reflecting credit upon themselves and CAP. Misconduct may subject
a cadet to dismissal from the CTW without credit under provisions of
CAPR 52-16. Dismissal will be based on a thorough and impartial
investigation by the Commandant of Cadets or his/her designated
representative. A cadet will be permitted to withdraw from CTW without
prejudice for reasons of sickness or hardship. Credit cannot be granted
to a cadet who withdraws unless he/she has completed at least 80% of the
scheduled training in a satisfactory manner.

4.  ***Absence from Duty***

Only the CTW Commander, Commandant of Cadets, or the cadets' Tac Officer
may excuse cadets from duty or formations. Any cadet excused from duty
or formations must notify his/her Flight Commander. At all formations,
the Flight Commander will report all absences as directed. When a cadet
misses a part of a training session, he/she will attend as much of the
remaining portion as possible.

**Chapter 2 - Organization**

***2.1 Structure***

The Cadet Training Weekend will be organized as a Cadet Training Group
with subordinate squadrons and flights. The flight is the basic training
unit of the encampment.

***2.2 Cadet Staff***

The key cadet staff (CC, DC, XO, and 1SGT) are selected by the CTW
Commander and Commandant of Cadets with input from the Director of Cadet
Programs. The staff will be made up of advanced cadets who have applied
to the CTW. All cadet staff members will have attended at least one
previous encampment.

***2.3 Tactical Officer***

The Tactical Officer is a CAP senior member assigned to observe and
ensure the health and welfare of flight members. Cadets should always
follow the chain of command in resolving problems but may go directly to
the Tactical Officer in the event of an issue involving the safety and
welfare of cadets.

***2.4 Chain of Command***

A cadet desiring to report to a higher level of command will do so
through all intermediate echelons of command. If a cadet desires to talk
to his/her Tac Officer, he/she may do so, at any time, by making a
request to his/her Flight Sergeant or Flight Commander. The Encampment
Commander and the Commandant of Cadets have an open door policy for
issues of hazing or fraternization. All other problems should be handled
within the Cadet Chain of Command or with the Tac Officer.

# Chapter 3 - Encampment Guidelines

***3.1 Contraband and Shakedown Inspection***

Contraband will include:

1\. All types of weapons, defensive or offensive in nature.

2\. Tobacco products.

3\. Alcohol products.

4\. Drugs - illegal, and over or under the counter (w/o waiver).

5\. Electronic items - radios, CD players, games, etc.

6\. Food or soft drinks.

7\. Items used for gambling - cards, dice, etc.

8\. Inappropriate magazines, shirts, etc.

Any contraband items confiscated will be destroyed or, in the case of
electronic equipment such as radios, laptops, etc., held until the end
of the activity. If there is any doubt concerning whether or not to
bring an item, check with a staff member. Most likely if there is doubt
about an item, you should probably not bring it. The CTW staff reserves
the right to search personal property without warning when given just
cause, and to confiscate any additional items deemed inappropriate.

***3.2 Honor Code and Personal Conduct***

***\"On my honor as a Civil Air Patrol Cadet of***

> ***the South Carolina Wing, I will not lie, cheat,***
>
> ***steal, or commit any act of intentional dishonesty,***
>
> ***nor tolerate those who do.\"***

The Honor Code is well known and will be strictly enforced by the CTW
staff. The CTW Honor Board, consisting of the CTW Commander, Commandant
of Cadets, and the Cadet Commander, will review all violations of the
Honor Code as well as gross violations of other inappropriate actions
including, but not limited to:

1\. Harassment or hazing.

2\. Disrespectful or improper conduct.

3\. Destruction of property.

4\. Profane or obscene language.

5\. Possession of or use of alcohol or controlled substances.

6\. Possession of weapons.

Personal conduct of cadets will be strictly monitored. Cadets are
expected to act as professionals, and they will be treated as such.
***Mutual Respect*** - act like you want to be treated. You are here to
learn, not to goof off.

***3.3 Customs and Courtesies***

-   Cadets will briskly and silently remove headgear with right hand
    when entering a building.

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-   Cadets will salute all officers, senior or cadet, as defined in CAP
    regulations.

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

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-   When asked a direct question, the answer will be clear, brief, and
    concise.

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-   Basic cadets will not be seated in classrooms or on vehicles until
    directed to do so.

***3.4 Sick Call and Medicines***

While at CTW, a medical officer will be available for sick calls as
necessary and to administer medications cadets may have brought to the
encampment. Any cadet reporting to sick call must first inform his/her
flight sergeant and obtain permission to leave the flight. If a cadet is
ill, he/she should be accompanied to sick call by someone

***3.4 Sick Call and Medicines (continued)***

designated by the Flight Sergeant. Cadets requiring medications should
also notify their Flight Sergeant and again be accompanied by someone
designated by the Flight Sergeant.

Cadets should never wander around alone under any circumstances.
Remember, excessive time missed from training, for any reason, will
jeopardize graduation from CTW.

***All medicines will be turned over to the CTW Medical Officer at
the*** ***beginning of the shakedown inspection***. This is to protect
you from being brought before an honor board and possibly sent home at
your own expense.

The Medical Officer, after documentation, may allow a cadet requiring an
inhaler for asthma to carry it in his/her pocket during the CTW.

***3.5 Restrictions***

-   Cadets will not haze other cadets, nor tolerate hazing under any

circumstances. Cadets should notify their Flight Sergeant, Flight

Commander, or the Tac Officer if they are a victim or witness to

hazing. Cadets guilty of hazing will be removed immediately at

their own expense.

-   Cadets will not gamble, smoke, use any drugs, including tobacco
    products, or consume alcohol at any time during the CTW.

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

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-   Cadets will not leave the flight at any time except when authorized.
    Two or more cadets traveling together will move about in a military
    manner.

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

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-   Male cadets are not authorized to enter female quarters (and vice
    versa) unless they are accompanied by a member of the staff and
    appropriate notice is given before entering.

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-   No guidons will be moved or touched without permission of the guidon
    bearer. Unattended guidons will be brought to the attention of the
    flight sergeant or flight commander.

-   No cadet will use computers, either school, personal, or CAP owned,
    unless supervised by the Senior Administrative Officer or Commandant
    of Cadets.

**Chapter 4 - Uniform Standards**

***4.1 Battle Dress Uniform - BDU***

The BDU will be the uniform of the day for CTW, unless otherwise
instructed by your flight commander/sergeant. The BDU uniform includes:

-   BDU blouse with appropriate insignia

-   BDU pants

-   BDU cover

-   Brown or black tee shirt

-   Black combat boots, well broken in

-   Boot socks

-   BDU belt (blue with black tip) with subdued black buckle (\*may
    substitute the blue belt with silver buckle/tip)

BDU\'s will be clean and pressed, according to CAPM39-1. Boots will be
shined.

***4.2 Physical Training/Personal Quarters Uniform***

The PT uniform will be worn for physical training and sports activities.
The PT uniform includes:

-   Brown or black t-shirt

-   Athletic shorts, blue or black

-   Athletic shoes

-   Athletic socks, white (with stripes OK)

-   Athletic supporter/bra

***4.3 Grooming Standards***

Cadets and seniors are expected to adhere to CAP grooming standards for
both uniform and personal appearance, including hair length and style.
Male cadets reporting to encampment without the proper haircut may
receive a haircut. Female cadets should bring and use necessary hair
pins/clips. The established grooming standards are published in CAPM
39-1, \"Civil Air Patrol Uniform Manual\". Both male and female cadets
should be familiar with this standard. Jewelry items, with the exception
of a wrist watch, should not be worn or brought to CTW.

***4.4 Personal Hygiene***

Cadets are expected to maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
Cadets will take at least 1 shower per day. Deodorant will be used.
Underwear will be changed daily. Cadets will be clean shaven (mustache
excepted). Hands should be washed after bathroom use and before every
meal or use hand sanitizer if water is not available.

**Chapter 5 - Dining Hall**

***5.1 General Rules***

All cadets will file into the dining hall in a single file column. When
the line halts, cadets will assume the position of parade rest. Prior to
moving forward, cadets will come to attention, march forward, and again
assume parade rest. After receiving trays of food, cadets will proceed
to the most distant vacant chair in the designated area of the dining
hall. Cadets will not start a new table until the current open table is
filled. All hand carried items such as notebooks, covers, etc., will be
placed on the floor under your chair. No items will be placed on the
dining table.

No cadet will be denied any portion of his/her meal. Cadets should eat
all of the food taken from the serving line.

Cadets are expected to eat and maintain a properly balanced daily diet.
Cadets who are vegetarians or who have special eating restrictions
should notify their Flight Sergeant or Tac Officer as soon as possible.
***Cadets will not consume carbonated beverages unless specifically
authorized. They will consume at least one glass of water per meal.***

Cadets will sit erect with eyes on plate while eating. Cadets will be at
ease in the dining hall while eating. When eating, if a cadet is
addressed by an officer, he/she will come to the position of seated
attention.

Talking will not be permitted between basic cadets unless specifically
authorized. Talking between tables is not authorized.

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

# Chapter 6 - Training

The course content at Cadet Training Weekend may include the following:

-   Beginning Drill and Ceremonies

-   Introduction to Attitude and Discipline

-   Proper Wear of the CAP Uniform/Grooming Standards

-   CAP History, Missions, Organization

-   Physical Training

-   Basic Customs and Courtesies

-   Moral Leadership

-   The Cadet Honor Code

-   The Cadet Oath

-   The CAP Motto

# Chapter 7 -- Memory Work

Cadets will receive designated study times to learn the below listed
memory work. A written test will be administered at the completion of
the training, and the flight with the highest composite score will be
designated the Honor Flight for the Cadet Training Weekend.

## Cadet Honor Code

On my honor as a Civil Air Patrol Cadet of the South Carolina Wing, I
will not lie, cheat, steal, or commit any act of intentional dishonesty,
nor tolerate those who do.

## Definition of Military Discipline

Military discipline is that mental attitude and state of training which
renders obedience instinctive under all conditions. It is founded upon a
respect for, and loyalty to properly constituted authority.

## Definition of Self-Discipline

TO do what needs to be done without being told to do it.

## Cadet Oath

I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet
Program, and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively
in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly, and
advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of
service to my community, state, and nation.

## The Civil Air Patrol Motto

Semper Vigilans; "Always Vigilant"

## CAP Missions

Aerospace Education

Cadet Programs

Emergency Services

## The Value of Drill and Ceremonies

On the drill field the individual learns to participate as a member of a
team, to appreciate the need for discipline: that is to respond to
authority, to follow orders promptly and precisely, and to recognize the
effects of their actions on the group as a whole.

## Definition of Leadership

The art of influencing and directing people in a way that will win their
obedience, confidence, respect, and loyal cooperation in achieving a
common objective.