Great Start for New Cadets

DRAFT SCHEDULE--Please check back on this website (https://lakehood.cap.gov/events/gs) the morning of the event (last updated 8/26/22)

Preparation.  Students, please...

• Bring healthy sack lunch, healthy snack, and water bottle (no caffeine)
• Have your hair in regulation (Male hair not touching ears or collar, <2" bulk on top.  Female hair off face, not touching collar *or* in ponytail or bun)
• Wear PT gear (tasteful t-shirt, running pants, running shoes) & outdoor gear (raingear, coat, hat, gloves depending on weather)
• Parents come in for first part of the day to get cadets registered (bring SSN & credit card for $28 membership)
• Bring backpack or duffel bag with your name on it for handouts and possible uniform parts
• Bring laptop computer if you can, ideally with headphones
• Bring phone if you use one
• This is not required, but if you want to get a head start on  your Great Start, please consider doing the following
  • Memorize the 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."
  • Read through these slides: https://lakehood.cap.gov/media/cms/OPSEC_Presentation_D582AC9F5E3DF.pdf
  • Show your parents this website: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/parents
  • Familiarize yourself with these websites
    • Lake Hood Squadron Events & Resources Tabs: https://lakehood.cap.gov/
    • Promotion Requirements: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds
    • Alaska Wing Cadet Program: https://akwg.cap.gov/programs/cp
    • National Cadet Program: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets

Prospective students:

• Asher Engeberg
• Ezra Engeberg
• Aidan Gonka
• Sydnie Humphries
• Orion Jensen
• Olivia Lewis
• Caleb Lindblom
• Caeden Thibault
• Afa Utic
• Liam Wood

Time (Staff): 10:00am - 5:40pm
Time (Students): 10:30am - 5:30pm
Date: Saturday, Sept 17th, 2022
UOD: ABU’s
Cadet POC: C/CMSgt Logan Sabo
SM POC: Captain Karen Padgett

Cadet Staff:
C/CMSgt McArthur--LTL 1 & Drill 1
C/LtCol Ziesmer--Wingman Course & Encampment Presentation
C/SMSgt Halliburton--Cadet Oath & Logistics
C/CMSgt Sabo--Support & Logistics
C/Capt Vincent--TLP & Support 
SM Staff
2nd Lt Halliburton
Dr Sanders

Supplies for staff:
Clipboard + pens
Tape
Extra PT gear
Extra Water bottles
Snacks

Schedule:
10:00 - Staff arrives and prepares for the day
10:30 - Students arrive and in-process, new cadet yellow folder/checklist
10:45 - Membership application + Eservices registration + OPSEC
11:30 - Drill 1
12:30 - Cadet Welcome Course module in AXIS
1:15 - snack break + Memorize Cadet Oath
1:30 - Wingman Course (TLP, Wingman Concept, Safety, Cadet Protection, Core Values)
2:45 - Learn to Learn Module 1 in AXIS
3:30 - PT test (PACER, curlups, pushups, Sit & reach)
4:00 - Encampment & Future options for cadets
4:30 - Uniforms (some USAF surplus items may be provided, directions to acquire other uniform parts will be provided)
 - Staff AAR + students dismissed
 - Staff dismissed