Civil Air Patrol - New York Wing Encampment
NYWG Encampment
Cadet Staff Information
Important Information
DEADLINE for completed applications - 27 Apr 2024
NY Wing Cadet Staff Selection Criteria
What to Expect as a Cadet Staff Member?
First of all - expect to have fun. The encampment experience as a staff member is totally different than as a cadet in flight. But there is great satisfaction in figuring out how to accomplish things and in doing a good job. It's fun being part of a team.
Expect to work hard. There will be a lot of preparation prior to the encampment. Training will be held in the Spring - some in person, some on Zoom. Check out Pre-Encampment Training.
If you are a Flight Commander you will have a Senior Member TAC officer (formerly known as a Flight Training Officer (FTO)), if you are an OIC (Officer in Charge) you will have a Senior Mentor. In either case, you have an adult who usually has advanced skills in the particular area and is a significant resource in helping you to define and implement your job.
New York Wing encampments have had the tradition of a large functioning executive staff. There are usually about 7 departments: ADMIN, PUBLIC AFFAIRS, HEALTH SERVICES (MEDICAL), FLIGHT OPERATIONS, SERVICES, LOGISTICS, and TRAINING. These departments have the responsibility and the authority to handle all activities defined by that department. The Cadet Staff Member is in charge, there is one Senior Member assigned as a mentor to each department, but they are there as a resource - to help you do the job. The Pre-Encampment training is critical in helping the cadet and senior staff to learn their jobs.
What can you do to better prepare yourself?- As a member of staff, you are a role model. Make sure your uniforms are correct.
- Make sure your boots fit and are broken in. Any medical issue will affect your ability to do your job.
- Learn as much as you can about your assigned position. Actively participate in all training.
How to Use This Website
The first option in the menu on the left is the HOW TO APPLY. This gives you all the information you need to successfully apply as a staff member. Your first step is to apply to the encampment using the eServices Registration process. To apply as a staff member you will then need to enter a Staff Application and Essay on this website using the STAFF LOGIN at the top of this page. Once your eServices application has been processed by New York Wing, the STATUS APPLICATION option (at the top of this page) will give you an updated list of any requirements that have not been met. Your application status needs to be Green or Yellow at the deadline date to be considered.