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From the wing commanderWelcome to Indiana Wings summer en-campment! I am pleased youre here withus at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver

Training Center (CAJMTC). As you start

the weeks activities, remember that we

are guests of the Indiana National Guard.Customs and courtesies are expected and

required, especially when interacting with

CAJMTC staff and personnel.

The upcoming activities are designed to

teach you leadership and teamwork skills.Accomplishments you achieve this week

will take you far during your career as a

CAP cadet and beyond.

Matthew R. Creed, Col., CAPCommander, INWG

afetyThe heat is the biggest safety obstacle we face this

week. Flight commanders and sergeants will beenforcing mandatory hydration. Cadets will comply.

Newsletter Prepared by INWG Encampment Public Affairs Staff

Col Creedtakes a knee forgraduationphotos during hisencampment in1987

First day,

First impressionFirst time at Encampment? Dontworry! No one knows everything

the first day of any new adven-ture. Keep the following in mind:

everyone makes mistakes. Learn

from them and keep going. Dontbe afraid to ask questions ofyour flight commander. Cadet

executive staff is here to answer

questions and teach you whatswhat. Be patient and stay posi-tiveall this makes for a great

week!

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From the

cadet

commanderWelcome to Indiana

Wings summer encamp-ment! I am pleased yourehere with us at Camp Atterbury Joint Ma-

neuver Training Center (CAJMTC). As you

start the weeks activities, remember thatwe are guests of the Indiana National

Guard. Customs and courtesies are ex-

pected and required, especially wheninteracting with CAJMTC staff and per-

sonnel.

We are pleased and excited to announcethat the 2013 Indiana Wing Encampmentis represented by 8 different Wings, in-

cluding Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michi-gan, Minnesota, New York, Kentucky and

Ohio.

The upcoming activities are designed to

teach you leadership and teamwork skills.

Accomplishments you achieve this week

will take you far during your career as aCAP cadet and beyond.. I am looking

forward to meeting each and every one

of you. I have no doubt that your awe-

some experiences this week will ensure aSummer to remember!

Jennifer Derr, Maj., CAP

Commander, INWG Encampment

SafetyHydration continues to be En-campments highest priority.

First Lt. Elizabeth Harris contin-

ues to monitor weather andheat index to best protect ca-dets from the Southern Indiana

summer.

second day,

Second round of activitiesToday cadets took part in Emergency

Services curriculum taught by C/CMSgt

Nick Danto; C/2nd Lt Nathaniel Raab;C/1st Lt David Fairbairn; and C/1st LtTyler

Crowl. Cadets learned rudimentary

search and rescue skills including searchline techniques to enhance searches formissing persons.

Cadets also learned basic radio communi-cations skills in order to smoothly facilitate

emergency services functions.

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Public Affairs Officer; Capt. Natalie Turner Asst. Public Affairs Officer;C/CMSgt Nick Danto Officer in Charge

CUSTOMS & courtesiesRemember these tips when traveling around post atCamp Atterbury, or at any Civil Air Patrol event.

Salute cadet officers and senior members while out-side only. All cadet officers and senior members should be ad-

dressed as maam or sir. Other cadets should be

addressed by rank such as Airman, Sergeant and

Chief.

When you hear the phrase, HIT THE WALL, you are

to move close to the wall and make room for passing

cadet or senior member.

No covers indoors or on the flight line.

When in doubt check with your Flight Commander.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

14 July 2013 Alpha FlightC/SSgt Kelley

15 July 2013 Bravo Flight

C/SrA Kogin

READY TO FLYLearning from history is important. Maj Merrill reviewed

history of rocketry to present day and took the cadets

through the step by step building of a rocket. The rocketswill be launched later in the week. Additionally, Indiana

Wing Commander, Col. Matt Creed spoke to cadets abouthis experiences as a commercial airline pilot.

WRITE A LETTERDid you know that there is a proper way to address an

invitation to a General? Did you know that there is a prop-

er color of ink? Did you know all USAF Memoranda mustfollow certain procedures? The cadets attending Region

Cadet Leadership School (RCLS) took a course where they

learned public speaking and how to construct formalUSAF correspondence. The class was taught by

Lt Col Lindsay Shipps, former INWG Public Affairs

Officer and current National Legislative Officer.

Learning to Lead

The ATS (Advanced Training Squadron

went above and beyond today. Leadingproper drill instruction, boot shining

BDUs and blues inspection, in addition tolearning how to conduct barracks in

spections are key fundamentals working

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From the

cadet

Commander

Cadets have been

enjoying a taste of

military life on thecampus of Camp

Atterbury Joint Ma-

neuver Training

Center. While mem-bers of the Civil Air Patrol perform non

combat missions for the United States Air

Force, being "on post" at an active installa-tion is an educational and impressionable

experience. We learn more each day

about the capabilities of our nation's mili-tary and intergovernmental operationswithin the State of Indiana and beyond.

As the days' schedules progress, our Public

Affairs Staff compiles news of encamp-ment activities. We update our social me-

dia outlets throughout the day and deliver

the newsletter to cadets before bedtime.Shortly thereafter we'll send it to parents

and friends, too!

As you read our stories from encampmentthis year keep in touch with your cadet by

sending messages via our Facebook page.You may also send us Tweets or messages

at this email [email protected]. Wewelcome your messages of support during

this exciting week away from home.

As always, we welcome your feedback

and input.

Christopher Weinzapfel, C/Col., CAPCadet Commander, INWG Encampment

Semper VigilansAlways Vigilant

Safety1st Lt. Elizabeth Harris, Safety Officer

Safety is of critical importancethroughout the week at en-

campment. Foot care is a con-

cern because cadets are ontheir feet most of the day. Tomake sure we take specialcare of feet, there are nightly

foot checks for blisters and hotspots to prevent injuries.

Third day, Three ways to excelTips from the Cadet Standards and Evaluation Team SET): Strive for your best

The only way to achieve the highest standard for duties like barracks inspection and kitch-

en patrol (KP) is teamwork.

Use each individuals strengths to better the teams efforts.

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Public Affairs Officer; Capt. Natalie Turner Asst. Public Affairs Officer;C/CMSgt Nick Danto NCO in Charge

Who we are...what we do

As Civil Air Patrol members, we are required to meet a highstandard of excellence set forth by the United States Air Force.

Our core values reflect the principles to which we adhere:Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Volunteer Service In CAP activities, cadets develop leadership ability and

learn about emerging technology. As team members we

share quality time doing work that matters, giving back to

our communities.

Cadets have no obligation to join the military but many

cadets who do choose that path have an advantage by

being CAP members. Those who achieve the grade ofC/2nd Lt also gain the ability to enter the U.S. Army, Air

Force, and Coast Guard at a higher pay grade.

Your time in CAP serves as a springboard for your career as

a young adult. Draw on your leadership skills learned thisweek and you will go far!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

15 July 2013 Bravo Flight

C/SrA Kogin

16 July 2013 RCLS

C/2nd Lt Michael Spaulding

READY TO leadCadets in the ATS (Advanced Training Squadron) and Re-

gion Cadet Leadership School completed Camp Atter-bury's Leadership Reaction Course (LRC). The LRC is a funand challenging exercise that gives cadets the skills need-

ed to overcome obstacles, both physical and mental. Thesechallenges build teamwork skills and test leadership abili-

ties that strengthen cadets individual leadership character-

istics. Each obstacle within the course gives cadets the op-portunity to achieve their personal best, raising the bar forthemselves and their team.

Obstacle course? obstacle achieved!

The Obstacle Course is one of the favor

ite activities for cadets at encampmenteach year. For physical training, building

teamwork and evaluating problem solvin

skills, the Obstacle Course is a fun, yeteffective teaching tool.

Cadets overcome personal doubts to

achieve their best, one challenge at atime.


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Model rocketsLed by Maj. Frank Merrill, cadets

covered the basics of rocket history,rocket science, rocket building, and

the safe launch and recovery of a

model rocket.

Launching and recovery takes only a

few seconds but a large amount ofthe fun of model rocketry is in theconstruction and finishing.

CAP's Model Rocketry program is anachievement program for cadets

interested in the science, technology,and flight of model rockets.

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Newsletter Prepared by INWGEncampment Public Affairs StaffLt. Col. Lindsay Shipps, Public Affairs

Officer; Capt. Natalie Turner, Asst.

Public Affairs Officer; C/Col John-Paul Franks, Cadet Public Affairs

Officer; C/CMSgt Nick Danto,

NCO in Charge.

Let

s go fly!Today cadets headed to Camp Atterburys Himsel Army Air

Field for cadet orientation flights, one of the most anticipat-

ed opportunities within the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program.

The Cadet Orientation Flight program is designed to intro-

duce youth to general aviation through hands-on flights in

single engine aircraft and gliders. In other words, let s go

fly!

Each year, over 6,000 CAP powered orientation flights are

flown. Powered flight operations have been a part of CAPs Ca- det Orientation Flight

Program since its inception. Because of its continued success, the program will provide

for the reimbursement of up to five powered syllabus rides. Cadets may, at the orientation

pilots discretion, operate the controls at any time after the orientation pilot has successfullydemonstrated the procedures.

After flying two sorties of cadets, CAP Pilot 1st Lt. Justin Clevenger said, The 100 plus heat indexwas no match for cadets urge to fly. I can still see the cadets grins of happiness as we climbed out

of Himsels airspace to tackle their next challenge of powered flight.

Global leadership courseThe Global Leadership Program is a hands-on leadership lab where cadets take on the role of key diplomats and state leaders in virtual

countries. The scenario-based setting utilizes real world events to give virtual countries an ability to react to these events. Cadets develop

hese key traits: Communication, decision making, strategic thinking and leadership development. Today, Capt. William Henderson led

cadets through the program. He instructed the class to focus on problem solving, using each team members leadership assets. These

dentification skills allow individual cadets to develop skills to facilitate teamwork within personal situations, including the ability to com-

municate with others in the face of conflict.

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C/SrA Benjamin Huber, from Pendleton,Indiana, said, This was my third orienta-tion flight and Im not scared to fly one

bit! C/SrA Huber assisted Illinois Wing

Pilot, Senior Member Chaitanya Joshi,complete the preflight inspection includ-ing checking a sample of fuel for con-

taminants. I want to be a US Army

Airborne Ranger, Huber, a student atAnderson Preparatory Academy, said.


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Medical teamLed by Capt. Rick Zalud(Illinois Winthe Encampment medical staff consiof Capt. Greg Carpenter(AndersonCadet Squadron); C/SrA WestonLusinski(Illinois Wing); C/SrA ParkerHilliardand C/CMSgt Caleb Jarret(Indiana Wing).

The team is on twenty-four hour cal

for emergencies and health issues th

may arise throughout the day.

The medical staff oversees directiveto all cadets, monitors activities in thfield and keeps watch on environ-mental factors that threaten physica

safety. Each cadet medical team

member is part of a teaching enviroment with emergent learning oppor

nities as they arise.

Lt. Col.Lindsay Shipps,

Public Affairs Offi-

cer; Capt. NatalieTurner, Asst. Public

Affairs Officer; C/

Col John-PaulFranks, Cadet

Public Affairs Offi-

cer; C/CMSgt

Nick Danto, NCO

n Charge.

Rappel activity promotes mental Toughness,teamworkCadets traveled to Camp Atterburys rappel tower today for a focused activity under the

direction of the Indiana Army National Guard. At the tower cadets were instructed to ob-

serve safe procedures for a successful rappel. Once safety and operational risk manage-

ment was completed, cadets donned their harnesses and climbed the top of tower to meetadditional instructors. "The rappel tower is designed to grow a cadets confidence level,surgetheydo anything they put their mind to.Like orientation flights, rappelling is an activity that cadets look forward toit sometimesnvolves an intense drive to overcome negative thoughts or the adrenaline rush that comeswith the anxiety of doing something theyve never tried before. Working in a team environ-

ment helps cadets to receive the motivation of fellow flight members. Looking fifty feet

down towards their goal, cadets are understandably a bit uneasy. Alternately, there are

always cadets who exhibit no fear, leading their team members in motivational chants to do

their best.

The rappelling tower builds self esteem and teaches collegial encouragement in an

exciting, adventurous, physically challenging environment.

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C/SrA Catherine LaytonFalcon Composite Squad-ron, said, Because ofCAP orientation flights Iwant to get my PrivatePilots License (PPL).Before CAP, Id nevereven flown in a commer-cial plane

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Happy Birthday

to C/A1C Tyler

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Lt. Col. Lindsay Shipps, Public Affairs Officer; Capt. Na-

talie Turner, Asst. Public Affairs Officer; C/Col John-Paul Franks, Cadet Public Affairs Officer; C/CMSgt Nick Danto,NCO in Charge.

122nd fighter wing wows In aerial displayToday cadets were treated to their very own personal assault aircraft demonstration at Camp Atterbury. The 122nd Fighter Wing,

ndiana Air National Guard, flies the A-10 Thunderbolt II out of the Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base in Fort Wayne, IN.

The 122nd Fighter Wing traces its heritage back to the 358th Fighter Group that was activated in January, 1943, at Richmond ArmAir Base, VA. Flying P-47D "Thunderbolts," the 358th flew interdiction and bomber escort missions from England until D-Day. The122nd FW continued its trajectory as a critical asset of the USAF as an F-4 Phantom wing, then transitioning to the F-16 Fighting Facon airframe before receiving news in 2009 that the Wing would move to the A-10 attack aircraft.

The two-ship formation of Warthogs swooped in over Atterburys impact range, practicing ground attack capabilities. The A-10 wadesigned around the GAU-8 Avenger, a rotary cannon that is the airplane's primary armament and the heaviest such cannon mounon an aircraft. The A-10's airframe was designed for survivability, with protective measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of armoenable the aircraft to continue flying after taking damage.

Cadets exclaimed, Inbound!! and Thats the lowest Ive ever seen a plane fly! for more than two hours as the General Electric TF3GE-100 turbofan engines thrust the A-10s through Camp Atterburys airspace, also known as a Military Operations Area (MOA).What better way to experience the fundamentals of flight than up close and personally?

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