2008 GLR Encampment - MIWG - Civil Air Patrol - Alpena, MI July 12 - 19

HEADQUARTERS CIVIL AIR PATROL GREAT LAKES REGION (MI) ENCAMPMENT
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILLARY
Alpena CRTC, Michigan

10 February 2008
MEMORANDUM FOR ALL INTERESTED CADETS

FROM: Commandant of Cadets

SUBJECT: Announcement of Cadet Staff Application Process and Cadet Staff Selection

1. The Great Lakes Region (MI) Encampment is now accepting applications for the following staff positions:

Squadron Commander (3)
Squadron Deputy Commander (3)
Squadron Executive Officer (3)
Flight Commander (7) Male, (2) Female
Flight Sgt. (7) Male, (2) Female

All staff positions are open to any CAP cadet in good standing (including cadets outside of the Great Lakes Region) who has attended basic encampment, and any listed prerequisite experience. Squadron Commander applicants must have either past experience on encampment staff in a flight or squadron staff capacity, or attendance at a Region CLS. Applicants must also list three goals you would set for your squadron and write a paragraph or two explaining how you would achieve these goals. Applicants for Squadron Deputy Commander and Executive Officer are strongly encouraged to have past encampment staff or CLS experience.

2. Interested applicants should prepare and submit the following do*****entation to the Commandant of Cadets no later than 8 March 2008. Applications and do*****ents may be emailed or sent via U.S. mail to the listed address.

CAPF 31

All sections completed.
All signatures including "SQUADRON CERTIFICATION."
Include a recent photo. (In CAP uniform if possible)
Page 2/4 is not necessary for this activity.

CAP RESUME

To include activities attended, leadership positions held, and awards presented at all echelons.

LETTER OF INTENT

List your top three choices for staff positions; explain why you want these positions, and why you think you are qualified to serve in these capacities. Please also include any pertinent information not included in your resume.

3. The mandatory staff selection event will be Saturday, 15 March 2008, Genesee County Building, 1101 Beach St, Flint, MI 48502. Transportation to and from this event is the responsibility of the cadet. Activities will start promptly at 0900 and end at approximately 1700. Individuals with extenuating cir*****stances who cannot be present at the staff selection event are asked to submit (in addition to the above-named items) a letter to the Commandant of Cadets requesting absence from the activity. Individuals with an appropriate and compelling reason may be excused from the event at the discretion of the Commander, and alternate interview arrangements will be made on an individual basis.

4. Applicants should be prepared for a written test covering (but not excluded to): drill and ceremonies, customs & courtesies, uniforms, general CAP and USAF knowledge, and leadership principles that may relate to the applied for positions(s).

5. Applicants should prepare to demonstrate their skill in drill and ceremonies; including command presence, voice, and practical application of drill knowledge as it relates to the staff position.

6. Applicants should prepare for an interview with the encampment command staff. No specific preparation is necessary for this component, however please be ready to discuss your CAP experience to date, explain your suitability to the position(s) to which you have applied, and respond to hypothetical scenarios. Please use this opportunity to present yourself in the best possible light.

7. The uniform of the day is short sleeve service dress with ribbons. Applicants should be prepared for an in ranks uniform inspection. Please bring warm outerwear for drilling outside.

8. After the deadline has passed, an email confirmation list, as well as additional info will be distributed.

9. Questions may be directed to C/Lt Col Beth Dumont, Cadet Commander, (flynsunshine@charter.net), or to the undersigned.

REGARDS,

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CHRISTINA WATTS, Major, CAP

Commandant of Cadets

4710 Clearwater Dr.

Metamora, MI 48455

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