Important Information

Senior Staff Deadline is 27 Apr 2024.
If you have any questions, contact the Encampment Registrar.

What to Expect as Senior Staff?

This page is to provide you with information to help you understand what is expected of you and what you can expect at the encampment.

First of all - expect to have fun. There is great enjoyment in working with other people (both cadet and senior) to do a good job. Being on an active base is a different experience for most of us. Working as a 'Mentor' may be a new experience as well. The link on the menu "Role of the Senior Member" has more information on the kinds of roles seniors perform at encampments.

The encampment is a very challenging environment which works best for the mission and the individual if staff are onsite full-time. That being said, sometimes there are days when having extra seniors available might be helpful. If you think you might be interested in participating part-time, enter an application indicating that. Decisions as to possible part-time positions will be made approximately one month before the start of the activity based on the needs of the encampment and the availability of sleeping accommodations. Encampment credit (allowing wear of the encampment ribbon) is defined by National as participating for at least 4 consecutive days.

We also understand that in April you may not know whether you will be able to come in July. If you would like to come, and think there is a reasonable chance that your schedule will allow it, apply. Let us know on the application that there is some uncertainty. But, if you get your application in, you will receive updates and other information. If you can come, you are prepared. If you cannot come, just let us know as soon as possible.

When we are at the encampment, we try to use the corporate vehicles exclusively, especially if we are transporting cadets. If you feel comfortable driving a large van, we need as many registered drivers as possible. How to Get a CAP Drivers License If you already have a New York Wing Van License, check to see that it will not expire prior to the encampment.

As a senior member you are expected to be in uniform every day until after dinner, or the end of your duty day. Senior members have a wide variety of uniforms that they can choose to wear. All are valid, just make sure that you review CAPM 39-1 to make sure you wearing the uniform correctly. The cadets will be wearing the ABU uniform during most of the encampment, and the blue uniform on inspection day and graduation day.

All staff members are expected to attend the virtual training that will be offered during the Spring and to be familiar with the Cadet Encampment Guide. This manual describes how an encampment should be conducted and details the expected curriculum.

Many of the seniors that participate in the encampment have done so for many years. We do it because we think that it is a worthwhile thing to do. We do it because we like working with other dedicated individuals throughout the Wing. We do it because each year we learn and grow. And we welcome the opportunity to add new seniors to the roster.

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.