Great Start for New/Prospective Cadets

[last update 11/28/23]

Please check back on this website the morning of the event

Students (prospective cadets): 9:30am-6pm

Cadet & SM Staff: 9am-6:30pm

Preparation.  Students, please...

• Parents come in for first part of the day to get cadets registered if we have not met virtually the day before to go through registration process together (bring cadet's SSN & credit card for $33 membership)
• Bring healthy sack lunch, healthy snack, and water bottle (no caffeine)
• Bring your new cadet folder/packet of new cadet info
• If you already set up your eServices (www.capnhq.gov) account, make sure you know your CAPID & Password
• Have your hair & fingernails 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.  See very bottom for fingernail requirement**
• Wear PT gear (tasteful t-shirt, running pants, running shoes) & outdoor gear (raingear, coat, hat, gloves depending on weather). **Wear pants you can try ABU & Dress Blues pants over so you can try on uniform parts**
• Bring big 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
• Memorize the cadet oath:  (This is the item that holds most cadets back at the Great Start.  PLEASE memorize this ahead of time)
  • THIS SONG WILL HELP YOU MEMORIZE IT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSu8FaCUcek
    • "I pledge that I will  (SAPOWAP)
    • 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."
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• 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/
  • Alaska Wing Cadet Program: https://akwg.cap.gov/programs/cp
  • National Cadet Program: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets
  • Promotion Requirements: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/stripes-to-diamonds

Prospective cadets: as of 11/28/23.

• RWag
• Cadet Staff: 9am-6:30pm (C/Ireland Selby,..........)

Senior Member (Adult) Staff

• Capt Karen Padgett
• Maj/Dr 9 Sanders
• 2d Lt Jeremy Engeberg
• 2d Lt Karen Halliburton

Supplies for staff:

• Big digital clock
• Clipboard + pens, Bluetooth/wireless speaker, folders, new member packets/checklists, sharpies, CAP stickers, CAP pens, other office supplies
• Nametags
• Sticks, scarves, written quizzes for Wingman Course
• Laptops, phones, hot spots, mi-fi
• Hardcopies of New Cadet Guide, Learn to Lead, and Aerospace 1
• Super Chart, printed cadet trackers
• Headphones (for cadets to listen to interactive modules)
• Tape, stapler, whiteboard markers
• Extra PT gear
• Extra Water bottles
• Snacks (plus extra to share with students) & lunches for themselves
• Backpack for all your gear/stuff
• Materials/notes for your presentations

**3.2.2. Fingernails. Male members are not authorized to wear nail polish. If worn by females, nail polish will be a single color that does not distract from the uniform, nor can the nail polish be extreme in color. Some examples of extreme colors include, but are not limited to, purple, gold, blue, black, bright (fire engine) red and florescent colors. Do not apply designs to nails or apply two-tone or multi-tone colors; however, white-tip French manicures are authorized. Fingernails must not exceed ¼ inch in length beyond the tip of the finger and must be clean and well groomed. Fingernails must not interfere with the performance of assigned duties. Fingernails must not hinder proper fit of prescribed safety equipment or uniform items.