Award, and officership.

In addition, Encampment unlocks

many other awesome experi-
ences and activities in the CAP
Cadet Program, such as Encamp-
ment staffing opportunities in
Arizona and other Wings. You
will also be eligible to attend
National Cadet Special Activities,
which include the National Blue
Beret (NBB), National Flight
Academies, and the Pararescue
Jumper Orientation Course
(PJOC).
With such an outstanding turn-
out this year, the cadet staff is
working hard to make sure that
you succeed, and ultimately,
graduate next Saturday morning
with Leadership skills you can
take home to your squadron.
Good luck, and Semper Vigilans!
Welcome, Candidates, to the 7th
Arizona Cadet Training Group!
By now, youve been assigned to
a flight, and are getting to know
your fellow cadets. While En-
campment might seem over-
whelming, the staff can promise
that it will only get better!
This encampment is the culmina-
tion of months of hard work on
the part of both Cadet and Sen-
ior Member staff, numbering
almost 40, all of whom are look-
ing forward to presenting a
unique encampment experience
to you, one of the 96 candidates
who checked through in-
processing today.
In even applying for Encampment,
you have demonstrated initiative,
seeking to become a better ca-
det.
Encampment truly is the first
step towards unlocking future
potential in the Civil Air Patrol,
serving as a prerequisite for the
Mitchell Achievement. Whether
you are looking forward that far
in your future or not, even as a
cadet Airman, you can begin
working towards your Mitchell
The 7th ACTG is the brainchild
of Major Marilee Taylor, the
Senior Member and also the
Encampment Commander behind
the scenes who made it all possi-
ble. Currently serving as the
Arizona Wing Director of Cadet
Programs, Major Taylor has been
planning Encampment since early
December, when she decided to
once again lead an Arizona
Summer Encampment.
I feel excellent about Encamp-
ment, we have a great staff, and
have had an extraordinary turn-
out, with over 90 registered
cadets, many of whom hail from
Arizona, and some from other
Wings. Im really looking forward
to all of the future leaders com-
ing out of Encampment.
A word to Parents: Theyll
come home in one piece. En-
campment is a great training
experience. See you all in one
week at Graduation!
Charlie Flight Commander
C/2d Lt Humphries inspect-
ing candidates in barracks
Welcome to Encampment, Candidates!
I NSI DE
THI S
I SSUE:
Advice from
the Staff
2
Cadet Staffer
of the day
2
Honor Cadet
of the Day
2
The Senior Member Behind it All...
7 T H A C T G S U M M E R
E N C A M P M E N T
GOING COMMANDO
D - D A Y ( J U N E 1 1 , 2 0 1 1 ) V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1
SPECI AL
POI NTS OF
I NTEREST:
Cadet and
Staff Mem-
bers of the
Day!
Hints from
the Staff!
PUBLI C
AF FAI RS
S TAF F :
C/1st Lt Burton
(Officer-in-
Charge)
C/SSgt VanSant
(Assistant)
C/SSgt. Bautista
(Assistant)
P A G E 2
Dont worry, Ive
done this
(Encampment) before.
Your kids are in good
hands.
- Cadet Lt. Colonel
Simpson, 7th ACTG
Cadet Commander
Foxtrot Flight in
opening formation
First Impressions: The Cadet Commander
Staff Offers Valuable Advice!
So, now that youre a part of
the 7th ACTG, what next? To
help you succeed, the cadet
staff wants to offer some help-
ful advice to Basic Cadets.
Stress is a large part of En-
campment experience, present
in anyone, and coping with it
can be a challenge. Cadet Cap-
tain Kyle Corales, the Standard
Evaluation Team Commander,
has some unique advice re-
garding stress.
Keep a level head during spe-
cial situations. Freaking out
does not help you make the
best decisions. If you feel really
stressed out about something,,
talk to your flight staff, they
really work hard to help you
succeed.
Captain Mead, the Deputy
Cadet Commander, also offers
some great advice about atti-
tude to basic cadets.
Think of every day as an ac-
complishment, and hold your
head high. Encampment only
lasts a week, and when you
graduate, will hopefully leave
you a better person and cadet,
if the staff succeeds.
Monday is almost over thats
one day down, and six to go!
Keep up the hard work, and
lets make this Summer En-
campment the best of the
ACTG yet!

ham, Delta Flight, who started
off his day in the early hours of
the morning in order to arrive
to encampment on time. Sur-
prisingly enough, he discovered
he was the first cadet to ar-
rive! Larkham aspires to one
day become the Cadet Com-
mander of his squadron, Glen-
dale Composite 308. Candi-
Midmorning, at
0900 hrs. sharp,
Encampment in-
processing be-
gan, through
which over 90
candidates regis-
tered. The first
of whom was
Candidate Lark-
date Larkham joined the the
CAP program a little over a
year ago, and while he is a little
nervous, is ready to be chal-
lenged by this years staff.
Good luck from the Cadet
Staff!
Background: As the 7th
ACTGs Cadet Commander,
Colonel Simpson has attended
seven full-length Encampments,
making him a real veteran of
the Encampment process. Also
an Eaker Cadet, Colonel Simp-
son has virtually completed the
Cadet Program.
In addition, he has attended
multiple National Cadet Special
Activities, such as Cadet Offi-
cer School. He is very optimis-
tic about this years Encamp-
ment, and sees the potential
to make this encampment
something to be remembered.
In the Arizona Wing.
Semper Vigilans!
A Word to Parents from the
Cadet Commander, Cadet
Lieutenant Colonel Brian Simp-
son.:
Dont worry, Ive done this
(Encampment) before. Your
kids are in good hands. I prom-
ise that when they come back,
they will be much better or-
ganized and will have no ex-
cuse for not making their
beds...
Candidate
Larkham
during In-
processing
G O I N G C O M M A N D O
The Early Bird
Well, not really! But close
enough!
Earlier today, the 7th ACTG had
the exclusive privilege of meeting
and interacting with the an elite
Federal law enforcement team.
Due to the sensitive nature of
their work, were not allowed to
divulge the agencys name or give
specific information.
Some of the different demonstra-
tions included a flashbang presen-
tation, tactical fire control by one
of the officers, and an equipment
showcase, and a display of an
impressive array of firearms and
night vision equipment.
These elite team must go
through a five-week selection
process with a 70% washout
rate. Candidates are tested on
firearms, land navigation, man-
tracking, and survival skills by
military Special Forces.
This impressive team of highly-
trained individuals can be de-
ployed anywhere in the United
States, and can spend between 2-
3 weeks in the field gathering
intelligence and tracking before
actually engaging in any conflict.
They may also be deployed inter-
nationally to train and supple-
ment the police and security
forces of other nations, and en-
gage in anti-terrorist and anti-
smuggling operations around the
globe.
Through enormous sacrifice,
these individuals provide the first
line of defense for America and
her citizens.
The position of Deputy Cadet
Commander is an essential com-
mand role. Managing the flight
staff, he ensures they are meeting
the standards for professionalism
and training. Basically, he serves
as the right hand of the Cadet
Commander. Cadet Captain
Mead has aptly filled this role,
and has high hopes for this years
staff and basics.
Captain Mead first attended En-
campment in 2004, and has since
then staffed another three.
Proudly competing on the
AZWG Sun-Gods Drill Team,
Captain Mead has two National
Cadet Competition Champion-
ships under his belt. Other activi-
ties include an NCO Academy in
2009 and the National Flight
Academy in 2008. He is an ar-
dent believer in the cadet pro-
gram, and offers this advice to
parents: Never take your child
out of the program. Support
them!
Cadets Get Flashbanged!
I NSI DE
THI S
I SSUE:
Honors of the
Day
2
Meet the
Commandant
2
The Oasis
2
First Impressions: The Deputy Cadet Commander
7 T H A C T G S U M M E R
E N C A M P M E N T
GOING COMMANDO
T D - 1 ( J U N E 1 2 , 2 0 1 1 ) V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 2
SAFETY
SUGGESTI ON
OF THE DAY:
B E TTE R A
THOUS AND
TI ME S CAR E F UL
THAN ONCE
DE AD
- AUTHOR UN-
NOWN

PUBLI C
AF FAI RS
S TAF F :
C/1st Lt Burton
(Officer-in-
Charge)
C/SSgt VanSant
(Assistant)
C/SSgt. Bautista
(Assistant)
P A G E 2
Relax. The cadets
are in good hands
-Captain Cochran
Commandant of
Cadets, 7th ACTG
Foxtrot Flight gath-
ered for a motiva-
tional meeting
The Right-Hand Man: Commandant of Cadets
The Oasis
Congratulations, Foxtrot and Charlie Flights!
Due to the outstanding leader-
ship of C/2d. Lt Holmes and C/
CMSgt Zaro, and the hard
work of the cadets of Foxtrot
Flight, they have earned the
privilege of Honor Flight!
Flight Commander Lt. Holmes
has reason to be proud of his
cadets, and thinks that:
Probably the thing that
pushed them over was their
inspection-ready uniforms and
motivation. They are learning
how to work as a team, even
on the first day!
That sentiment is reflected by
flight members too!
Our leaders are great! They
can be strict, but still compas-
sionate. It is an honor being a
part of this flight. (Candidate
Kepczyk).
Another Encampment tradition
is to recognize a cadet who
has distinguished himself an
Honor Cadet. Candidate
McHatton has earned this
honor because of his diligence
and team spirit, setting a great
example for other candidates.
The award was great! I wasnt
even expecting it! We were all
focused on getting honor flight.
That is why it was such a sur-
prise!
Outstanding job, candidates!
religious service. In its place,
Encampment offers two ser-
vices: A Non-Denominational
Service, led by Chaplain Cath-
cart, and a Baptist service, led
by Chaplain Rountree. At both
of these services, a Bible study
and a time of sharing is held.
However, cadets do not need
to belong to a specific religion
to attend All are welcome
In such a busy training environ-
ment, it can be difficult to have
a place to fall back when
youre stressed and tired. For
that reason, cadets have the
option every day of attending a
devotional time with the on-
site Chaplain in the Oasis.
Today, a Sunday, many cadets
would usually have attended a
to come and share. This
oasis, is a place where cadets
can de-stress and reorganize
their thoughts, returning to
their flights recharged mentally
and spiritually.
Captain Cochran is excited
about this years encampment,
hoping to graduate 100 per-
cent of the cadets who applied,
bringing some back as staff
members the next year.
Our Commandant of Cadets
works managing transportation
for Sealy Mattress, and enjoys
many hobbies outside of CAP.
Captain Cochran has absolute
confidence in the beneficial
aspects of Encampment, To
the parents of cadets, he offers
once piece of advice: Relax.
The cadets are in good hands.
This year, we once again have
the honor of having Captain
Cochran as our Commandant
of Cadets. Serving as the right-
hand man of the Encampment
Commander, Major Taylor,
Captain Cochran is the voice
the cadet staff to the Senior
Member staff. The Cadet
Commander reports directly
to Captain Cochran, who then
reports to the Major Taylor.
Chaplains Cathcart and
Rountree during Sunday
Services
G O I N G C O M M A N D O
in winning Honor Flight. Its not
just one cadet that decides
whether we are worthy or not,
we are a team. WE did it. WE
stepped up our game, stated
Candidate Payne.
In addition, it would not be fair
not to mention the honor cadet
of the TD-2, Candidate Mulich,
of Delta Flight.
Candidate Mulich has risen above
the rest of the cadet training
corps, and deserves this great
honor.
Im very proud of myself. I was
definitely aiming for this accom-
plishment. For any cadet that
wants to step up their game and
receive this award. I recommend
that you try your best, stay
sharp, and just be proud to be a
candidate.
Today, TD-2, Alpha Flight has
proved itself worthy of Honor
flight, moving from fifth place to
the honor slot! Both staff and
cadets are to be commended for
their hard work and persever-
ance!
Both cadets and staff are ex-
tremely proud of their accom-
plishment, and show no signs of
slowing down!
Its a major accomplishment. I
would like to mention that its
not just me, or the Flight Com-
mander. I just helped motivate
them. In the end, it was the can-
didates, admits C/CMSgt Dailey,
Alpha Flight Sergeant.
The candidates reflect the same
attitude, and realize that only as a
team did they achieve this honor.
I feel honored to have assisted
Today, the entire cadet training
corps had the opportunity to
become certified in basic radio
use through the Basic Communi-
cations User Training (B-CUT).
Some of the concepts covered in
this course included Simplex
(Single frequency, one station at
a time) versus Repeater (Two
frequencies one station at a
time), and the different frequen-
cies authorized for training and
missions. The basics of radio
communication were also cov-
ered, such as call-signs and radio
jargon.
Now certified, cadets can par-
ticipate with radios on Ground
Team, and are also authorized to
use radios during CAP Activities.
Candidate Mulich, Honor
Cadet TD-2
Congratulations, Alpha and Delta Flight!
I NSI DE
THI S
I SSUE:
Air Force
Liaison
2
All I Have
2
First Aid
Training
2
Cadets Certified as Radio Operators
7 T H A C T G S U M M E R
E N C A M P M E N T
GOING COMMANDO
T D - 2 ( J U N E 1 3 , 2 0 1 1 ) V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 3
SAFETY
SUGGESTI ON
OF THE DAY:
WORKI NG
S AF EL Y I S L I KE
BREATHI NG - I F
YOU DON' T ,
YOU DI E.
- AUTHOR UN-
KNOWN
PUBLI C
AF FAI RS
S TAF F :
C/1st Lt Burton
(Officer-in-
Charge)
C/SSgt VanSant
(Assistant)
C/SSgt. Bautista
(Assistant)
P A G E 2
It is not that you
cant, but that you
wont!
-Chaplain
Rountree
Maj. Patterson, the
USAF-CAP Liaison
of Arizona
All I Have...
Cadets Take The Offensive On Heat Hazards
The Other Side of the Coin: CAP-USAF Liaison
The United States Air Force,
like any other professional
institution, interacts with other
organizations on a regular
basis. To maintain these im-
portant relationships, special
Air Force officers are assigned
as liaisons to the various
groups. In Arizona, six such
officers exist, one of whom has
been assigned to the CAP
Cadet Program, and is in fact
here at Encampment.
Major Patterson, the USAF-
CAP Liaison, has actually been
on-site at AZWG Encamp-
ments since 2008, and mainly
provides guidance and over-
sight, using her military knowl-
edge and experience to help
guide AZWG and Encampment
policies.
Maj. Patterson has served 13
years active duty as a Military
Police Officer, and been ap-
pointed as Chief of Police.
Serving overseas in Germany
for five years during the Gulf
War, Major Patterson watched
as the Berlin Wall fell and
Communism crumbled.
With regards to the Cadet
Program, Major Patterson is
highly impressed, and has many
great things to say about the
cadets she has encountered.
The program is exceptional! I
wish I knew about it when I
was younger. CAP provides an
opportunity for cadets to grow
in their confidence and matur-
ity while preparing them for a
future career and education.
Our work would be much
more difficult, if not impossi-
ble, if it were not for the ef-
forts of individuals like Major.
Patterson.
veteran nurse and paramedic,
covering hydration and signs of
heat stress, exhaustion, and
stroke. Because of the many
insects and animals abounding
on the grounds of the facility,
various treatments for bites
and stings were also estab-
lished. For instance, the inside
of a banana peel can remove
most of the effects of a bee or
mosquito sting.
In a sometimes
hostile climate at
Marana AZ, Candi-
dates and staff alike
need to be pre-
pared for the many
weather and health
hazards present.
This evening, an
intensive first aid course was
provided by Captain Cassano a
The average candidate spends
most of his day on his feet, so
foot care is one of the primary
health focuses, besides hydra-
tion. The importance of well-
fitted boots and lubricated feet
was repeatedly emphasized.
Only with the proper knowl-
edge can cadets be prepared
tto meet these health hazards
head-on.
sis, blindness, or any other.
The moral of this exercise and
class, was to point out that not
only does everyone have
weaknesses (physical or men-
tal), but that they also have
strength. In order to over-
come those weaknesses, we
supplement them with our
strengths. It is not that you
cant, but that you wont!
Chaplain Rountree was once a
cadet, and even staffed as a
basic cadet! When asked if he
would change any aspect of his
life, in terms of his disability,
he stated that: I would not go
back and change a thing. This
made me who I am.
Late this morning, Cadets at-
tended a Moral Leadership
class held by Chaplain Round-
tree, a paraplegic diagnosed
with Spina Bifida (Open spine).
In his class, Chaplain Rountree
discussed the concepts of car-
ing and individuality with the
cadets, and assigned them each
to a workshop. Each work-
shop, designed by the Chap-
lain, was designed to simulate a
disability, whether it be paraly-
Capt. Cassano,
qualified
Paramedic for
over nine years
G O I N G C O M M A N D O
After his confinement, he was
miraculously transferred into a
48-man room, housing Com-
mander McCain and many other
VIP prisoners. The prisoners suc-
cessfully thwarted the NVA ef-
forts to dehumanize them, holding
church services every Sunday.
When the war ended on January
12, 1973, the prisoners were
released and returned to the
United States, where they shortly
returned to active duty.
This story of bravery and courage
touched all who listened, and
serves as an example for us, Col.
Kirks closing statement reminds
us:
When you get up in the morning,
look in the mirror and ask your-
self how are you? How are you
as a person? If you dont like the
answer Only YOU can change
that answer.
Early this afternoon, we had the
enormous honor of hosting a
former Vietnam Prisoner-of-war,
Colonel Thomas Kirk (USAF-Ret).
This Air Force officer was held for
over five and a half years in the
infamous Hanoi Hilton, as this
prison complex was sarcastically
titled by its inmates, some of
which included Commander John
McCain, and Vice Admiral James
Bond Stockdale.
Col. Kirk, at the time of his cap-
ture, was leading the wars largest
raid, but was shot down by anti-
aircraft fire after destroying his
target.
At the time of his capture, Kirk
was tied up and left bound in a
room for several days before
being interrogated by several
Vietnamese officers. The dehy-
drated and bruised officer was
then tortured and left in his cell
for three days and three nights.
Col. Kirk was then moved into
solitary confinement for 28 days,
then moved to a two-man cell for
14 months. That term concluded
when Col. Kirk, after being
beaten, punched a prison guard in
retaliation. Col Kirk did not see
another human being for two
years in the resulting solitary
confinement.
A successful Encampment de-
pends not only on the Flight staff,
but on the people in the back-
ground, like Administration, Lo-
gistics, and Public Affairs. How-
ever, someone must oversee
these key support positions, and
that person is the Executive Offi-
cer, Cadet Major Jacque Taylor.
Major Taylor joined the cadet
program at the first squadron
meeting she attended in 2006
after a brief stint with the Young
Marines. Less than a month after-
wards, she attended encampment
as a Basic. When she returned to
her squadron, she quickly started
promoting, moving up the com-
mand structure, achieving her
Mitchell Award in 2008.
Since then, Maj. Taylor, a four-
time Honor Guard Academy
Alumni, has served as Squadron
Cadet Commander and staffed at
several encampments, now acting
as the Executive Officer of the
7th ACTG.
Maj Taylor offers this advice to
basic cadets: Dont take any-
thing personally. Follow orders,
and youll be fine.
Stories From the Hanoi Hilton
I NSI DE
THI S
I SSUE:
Honors
2
National
Cadet Special
Activities
2
Crash-
Landing
2
First Impressions: Executive Officer
7 T H A C T G S U M M E R
E N C A M P M E N T
GOING COMMANDO
T D - 3 ( J U N E 1 4 , 2 0 1 1 ) V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 3
SAFETY
HI NT OF
THE DAY:
BETTER
DEAD S URE
THAN S URE
DEAD.
- AUTHOR
UNKNOWN
PUBLI C
AF FAI RS
S TAF F :
C/1st Lt Burton
(Officer-in-
Charge)
C/SSgt Bautista
(Assistant)
C/SSgt VanSant
(Assistant)
P A G E 2
Through this
Congress of
cadets
regulations have
been altered and
created CAP
policy has been
changed by
cadets.
Charlie Flight, Honor
Flight TD-3
The Congress of Civil Air Patrol
Cadets Simulate Emergency Water Landing
Congratulations Charlie and Alpha Flight!
Congratulations, Charlie Flight,
for a job well done! Credit is
due to both the candidates and
the outstanding leadership of
its staff, C/2d Lt Humphries,
and C/SMSgt Mieding. Charlie
Flight has demonstrated a
strong team mentality and
motivation that caught the
eyes of the staff Well, their
efforts have paid off! All mem-
bers of the flight are to be
commended for their hard
work.
Alpha Flight should also be
congratulated, for Candidate
Felmlee, one of the members
of that flight, was awarded
Honor Cadet of Training Day
three!
Its a great privilege! Since the
beginning of the week, Ive
been working hard following
my leaders and motivating
others, helping everyone work
as a team. It feels great to be
recognized for my efforts.
Alpha Flight Commander C/2d
Lt. Nero agrees. Candidate
Henley has been an out-
standing cadet, and has really
stood out from the rest of the
flight. Hes a great example for
the rest of the flight, being
loyal, and following directions.
Keep up the good work!
to take a break from the sun
and swim.
Knowledge of, and actual han-
dling of this safety equipment
gives cadets an advantage,
should an actual emergency
arrive.
At the same time, another
class was being held with an-
other group of cadets, a Pre-
paredness workshop where
Members of the
Evergreen Fire
Station, with 1st
Lt Kocksch of
Squadron 104,
hosted a water
safety class today,
si mul ati ng an
emergency water
landing with salt-water acti-
vated life vests. After the exer-
cise, the cadets were allowed
cadets constructed emergency
bracelets out of para-cord
stylish and practical.
Cadets wearing these bracelets
while hiking or on a Ground
Team exercise would have an
emergency supply of para-cord
that would allow them to bet-
ter construct an impromptu
shelter and improvise a num-
ber of other tasks.
Through this Congress of
cadets, Maj. Taylor explained,
regulations have been altered
and created CAP policy has
been changed by cadets.
Some of the benefits of the
CAC, especially for cadets in
leadership positions, is the
ability to exchange information
and ideas with cadets who are
otherwise very separated geo-
graphically. Cadets may also
move up through the CAC
organizational levels, actually
corresponding with National
CAP officers at some of the
higher CAC echelons.
Cadets may also wear a col-
ored shoulder cord (Green,
red, blue, gold, depending on
the CAC echelon) while serv-
ing on the council and are
awarded the white CAC rib-
bon after a one-year term with
the CAC.
One of the less known aspects
of the cadet program would
probably be the Cadet Advi-
sory Council (CAC). C/Maj.
Taylor, who led the explana-
tory class, currently serves as
the Arizona Wing representa-
tive at the Region level.
The CAC council, operating at
Group, Wing, Region,, and
National levels, provides ca-
dets with a voice in an other-
wise Senior-led environment,
Candidate
Miller
activating
his life
vest
G O I N G C O M M A N D O
The Basic CAC
Ribbon
(b) Between 17-22 years of age.
(c) Unmarried or without any
domestic attachments
(d) Of good moral character.
Also, a candidate must be aca-
demically competitive, medically
and physically qualified, and have
an official nomination in order to
be eligible to even compete for
an appointment.
Different types of nominations
were discussed, along with the
average grades and extracurricu-
lar resume of incoming freshmen.
In this class, cadets were encour-
aged to look deeper into the
opportunities that the Air Force
Academy has to offer, and take
steps towards an official appoint-
ment.
Cadets of the ACTG spent most
of the afternoon today inside,
listening attentively as different
Air Force Officers elaborated on
the many opportunities and con-
cepts at work in the United
States Air Force.
Lt Eickelmann, a USAF Liaison,
discussed the mission of the Air
Force, explaining the role of the
Air Force, and its mission; Flight.
Fight. Win.
Lt. Eickelmann also briefly cov-
ered some of the Air Forces
responsibilities, such as control-
ling the airspace, defending the
U.S. from aerial attack, maintain-
ing aerospace supremacy, and
ground support.
Afterwards, Captain Schoon of
the United States Air Force gave
an intensive briefing on the ad-
missions process into the Air
Force Academy.
For instance, for admission into
the Air Force Academy, a candi-
date must be:
(a) A United States citizen.
Today, cadets competed in an
Encampment-wide Ultimate Fris-
bee tournament., with each flight
jockeying for the Squadron
Championships. After several
close games, Charlie Flight
(Squadron 13) and Foxtrot Flight
(Squadron 14) emerged as the
squadron victors. After a short
break, both teams gathered for
the Encampment Championship.
The Championship game itself
was a riveting experience, with
many turnovers and close calls
on both sides. Both team put
their best effort in, but in the
end, Charlie Flight dominated.
Congratulations, 7th ACTG Ulti-
mate Frisbee Champions!


Capt. Schoon explaining
different types of nomina-
tions
Cadets Explore Air Force Opportunities
I NSI DE
THI S
I SSUE:
Honors
2
Squadron
Commander
2
Helicopter
Acrobatics
2
Charlie Dominates in Frisbee Tournament
D E L T A F L I G H T V S .
GOING COMMANDO
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S AF E TY
HI NT OF THE
DAY :
I S BET T E R
T O L OS E
ONE MI NUT E
I N L I F E. . .
T HAN T O
L OS E L I F E
I N A MI N-
UT E.
- AUT HOR
UNKNOWN
PUBLI C
AF FAI RS
S TAF F :
C/1st Lt Burton
(Officer-in-
Charge)
C/SSgt VanSant
(Assistant)
C/SSgt. Bautista
(Assistant)
Flight Win Lost
Alpha 1 1
Bravo 0 2
Charlie 2 0
Flight Win Lost
Delta 1 1
Echo 0 2
Foxtrot 2 0
Flight Final Score
Charlie 4
Foxtrot 0
P A G E 2
Strive for
perfection. Anything
less than the best is a
felony.
-Capt Spanier,
Squadron 13
Commander
Bravo Flight, Honor
Flight TD-3
First Impressions: Squadron 13 Commander
5-Foot Helicopters
Congratulations Bravo and Foxtrot Flight!
Early this morning, Bravo Flight
was awarded its first Honor
streamer for its outstanding
performance in the field and as
a team.
The cadets of Bravo Flight
have shown intense dedication
and motivation to their leaders
and each other, and continue
to improve their uniforms and
inspections from day to day,
outshining every other flight..
Bravo has truly proved itself
worthy to be called Honor
Flight of TD-4.
In addition, Candidate Kepczyk
of Foxtrot Flight should be
recognized for his outstanding
attitude and contributions to
his flight.
This candidate has shown a
remarkable work ethic, and
has consistently come along-
side weaker cadets in his flight
and helped them with what-
ever they are struggling with.
His hard work did not go un-
noticed by either his staff or
the Standard Evaluation Team,
and has now paid off.
Candidate Kepczyks actions
are a credit to his leaders,
flight, and squadron.
and-gos, and many other ma-
neuvers.
Basically, these models operate
like the real thing but at a
smaller scale. These helicop-
ters provided a great aero-
space experience for the ca-
dets, but at a cheaper and less
dangerous level.
Today, two gentlemen from
the Phoenix Police Depart-
ment, who also fly gasoline-
powered model helicopters as
a hobby, presented their two
five-foot model aircraft to the
cadet corps in a series of acro-
batic flights. In these demon-
strations, their aircraft pulled
many loops, dives, rolls, touch-

ACTG as First Sergeant
Spanier), serves as Squadron
13 Commander.
Captain Spanier has been ac-
tive in CAP for about two and
a half years, already achieving
the Earhart Award. Some
items on Capt Spaniers re-
sume would probably include
the 2010 Color Guard Cham-
pionship and the Drill Team
National Cadet Competition.
Capt. Spanier originally joined
CAP because he was consider-
ing a career as an Air Force
pilot, but as his plans changed,
he decided to stay in the pro-
gram for the people he met.
Capt Spanier offers this moti-
vating advice to basics:
Strive for perfection. Any-
thing less than the best is a
felony.
This year, we have the privi-
lege of having a very compe-
tent Flight Staff, but it is not
always so. To help enforce
standards and ensure that the
quality of training is never
compromised, all Flight Staff
report to the Squadron Com-
mander, who reports to the
Deputy Cadet Commander.
This year, C/Capt. Adam
Spanier, (known to the last
One of the Remote-
Controlled Helicopters
G O I N G C O M M A N D O
techniques. For many cadets, this
was the first time that they had
ever held a gun, so it was ob-
voiusly a very exciting and
memorable experience
Every cadet was given the oppor-
tunity to take their targets home,
so theyll have a souvenir from
this awesome experience.
Members of the 7th ACTG had
today an experience that many
adults have never had. Sergeants
Martinez and Gamboa of the
Army National Guard hosted a
day at the shooting range, where
every cadet had a chance to
practice their marksmanship,
with the M16A2 Service Rifle.
Each cadet, in groups of nine,
were handed a magazine of ten
5.56mm bullets and assigned a
target at 300 yards.
Lying prone, many cadets hit the
target every time, some even
scoring bulls-eyes!
Before the candidates were ever
able to handle the rifles, they sat
through an hour-long intensive
gun-handling and safety course
taught by elite Army marksmen,
covering T.A.B. (Treat every
firearm as if it is loaded, always
keep your finger off the trigger
until you are ready to shoot, and
be sure of your target, and be-
yond), rules of the range, and
essential marksmanship skills.
Cadets learned how to properly
hold and air the M16 rifle and
specific firing and follow-through
As stated in
the last issue
of this news-
letter, the
S q u a d r o n
Commander
serves the
i mp o r t a n t
role of su-
pervising the Flight Commanders
and standardizing training. Yes-
terday, we introduced the Squad-
ron 13 Commander, but now it
Is time to get to know our other
Squadron Commander, C/Capt.
Petonic.
Captain Petonic has been active
in CAP for over six years, and
recognizes the way CAP has
affected his life. Encampment this
year will actually be his sixth.
Originally, his parents had forced
him to join, but obviously there
has been a change of thought.
Captain Petonic aspires to be an
Infantry officer in the Marine
Corps, and enjoys playing the
electric guitar and airsofting out-
side of CAP.
Captain Petonic sees real value in
the Encampment experience, in
the way that It turns individual-
istic candidates into highly moti-
vated team thinkers. Encamp-
ment is all about competition,
and competition drives excel-
lence.
Cadets Start Day With a Bang
I NSI DE
THI S
I SSUE:
Honors
2
Drug De-
mand Reduc-
tion
2
Rock Wall
2
First Impressions: Squadron 14 Commander
7 T H A C T G S U M M E R
E N C A M P M E N T
GOING COMMANDO
T D - 5 ( J U N E 1 6 , 2 0 1 1 ) V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 6
SAFETY
HI NT OF
THE DAY:
Precaution is
better than
cure
-Edward Coke

PUBLI C
AF FAI RS
S TAF F :
C/1st Lt Burton
(Officer-in-
Charge)
C/SSgt VanSant
(Assistant)
C/SSgt. Bautista
(Assistant)
P A G E 2
...the danger of
addiction is always
present with drugs,
along with the risk
of ruining, or even
ending your life!
-Excerpt from The
Dangers of Drugs
Alpha Flight, Honor
Flight TD-4.
Cadets Learn About the Dangers of Drugs
National Guard Hosts Rock-Climbing Wall
Congratulations, Alpha and Bravo Flight!
Today, Alpha Flight was
awarded its second Honor
Flight, this time for TD-4, mak-
ing them the only flight with a
double award.
C/2d Lt Nero and C/CMSgt
Dailey have clearly put in many
hours of work towards this
award, and their flights
achievement reflects on their
leadership. However, they still
advise caution, as Lt. Nero
states:
This is outstanding! We
broke of curse of not winning
Honor Flight. Im extremely
proud of the cadets. We just
cant let it go to our heads, and
keep up the good work.
It would not be fair not to
mention the Honor Cadet of
the day, Candidate Ingram,
who, while injuring his leg early
in the week, has nonetheless
enthusiastically participated in
every activity. Here is what he
has to say after achieving this
award:
I am very proud to the be
Honor Cadet for Bravo. My
injury only made me more
determined. But, I couldnt do
this alone! Teamwork is every-
thing. Help out your flight!
strength, all while having fun
and interacting with members
of the Armed Forces.
In fact, one of the Army per-
sonnel challenged some of the
cadets to a push-up contest!
Overall, every cadet had a
blast cheering each other on
and having a great time!
Today, members of the Ari-
zona Army National Guard
constructed a 20foot rock
wall for the cadets of the 7th
ACTG to scale.
This challenging course, hosted
by PFC Walder, SFC Chris-
man, Sgt. Gardner, PFC
Guevara, PFC Guerena, and
SSG Hawkins was designed to
test each cadets agility and
regarding Drug addiction.
Ms. Grimsley currently serves
as a Judge while working with
CAP on the side. Ms. Grimsley
has been teaching DDR in CAP
for over five years, the 7th
ACTG is the fifth Encamp-
ment she has been involved in.
In her class, Ms. Grimsley first
discussed the danger of addic-
tion, to any substance. Addic-
tion causes death, in short.
Drugs may also cause halluci-
nations and visions, vomiting,
nausea. Students using drugs
cannot think straight and fol-
low logical processes, which is
the reason that they rarely
succeed in school.
Cadets learned that the danger
of addiction is always present
with drugs, along with the risk
of ruining, or even ending your
life!
Today, the Wing Drug-
Demand-Reduction Adminis-
trator (DDR), Donna Grimsley
paid a visit to the 7th ACTG
G O I N G C O M M A N D O
Candidates briefing with
Sergeant First Class Chrisman.
demonstrated many of the
take-down and intimidation
techniques employed by ca-
nine units, educating the ca-
dets about their work and life
in the Air Force Security
Forces.
Cadets then traveled to the
base theater, where Lt. Col.
Inman, an MQ-1 Predator
pilot and member of the 214th
Reconnaissance Group. gave
an intensive briefing on the
Predator drones and their capa-
bilities, along with the future of
unmanned military flight.
Col. Inman was then joined by
Capt. Flex, an A-10 Warthog
pilot and trainer. who explained
the A-10 and its capabilities.
Even though it might have been a
busy day for the cadets, it was
definitely one of the most excit-
ing!
Today, the candidates closed
their training week with proba-
bly the coolest experience of
all!
All day, the cadet corps of the
ACTG toured Davis Monthan
Air Force Base, listening to Air
Force professionals leaders
in their field.
To start the day off, the cadets
first visited the maintenance
workshop, home of the F-4
Drone program. There, the flight
line supervisor gave the cadets a
tour around the facility, and ex-
plained the program.
Because hundreds of Vietnam-
war era F-4 Phantom nets have
sitting in storage, the Air Force
has decided refit them as drones
for Air Force pilots to shoot
down..
The cadets were then led on a
tour of the C-5 Galaxy, the larg-
est transport plane flown by the
Air Force, and toured the main-
tenance shelter, roughly 1000
feet long (equivalent to the
length of an aircraft carrier).
From there, the cadets broke for
lunch and met at the base K-9
training facility, staffed by Amn
Hawkins, SSgt Escalante, TSgt
Valdez, and SSgt Klein. At their
facility, these NCOs and one of
their canine trainees, Bennie,
Congratulations, Delta Flight,
Honor Flight of TD-5, for a job
well done!
It looks like the perseverance of
C1st Lt Karnes and C/TSgt Soaf
has paid off! The candidates of
Delta Flight are finally starting to
come together as a team, as Sgt.
Soaf recalls:
The moment they became a
team is the moment we knew
that we could get Honor Flight
That day was yesterday.
Candidate Deinzer, of Bravo
Flight, has also performed to a
higher standard, and has been
recognized for her efforts as the
Honor Cadet of TD-5.
Candidate Deinzer found that
simply trying her best and work-
ing as a team member was the
best way to get Honor Cadet. It
is impor-
tant to
note that
even
while
injuring
her leg
mid-
week, Deinzer has put 110 per-
cent into all into her work and is
a great example to other candi-
dates.
The Encampment Grand Finale
Congratulations Delta and Bravo Flight!
7 T H A C T G S U M M E R
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GOING COMMANDO
T D - 6 ( J U N E 1 7 , 2 0 1 1 ) V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 7
SAFETY
HI NT OF
THE DAY:
For safety is
not a gadget
but a state of
mind.
-Eleanor
Everet
PUBLI C
AF FAI RS
S TAF F :
C/1st Lt Burton
(Officer-in-
Charge)
C/SSgt VanSant
(Assistant)
C/SSgt. Bautista
(Assistant)
Cadets in the C-5 Galaxys carge
bay