PRICE FTX Information and SIGN UP

The Price, Weber Minuteman Winter FTX will be Friday, 10 Jan through Sunday 12 Jan.

THIS POST IS THE SIGN UP, leave a comment to sign up for this FTX. 
Check back here, THIS POST will be updated as we get closer.

DO NOT sign up for this if you won't be able to go. CHECK WITH YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS BEFORE you put your name down. 

If your family is already planning on your going, you may sign up now.

Before arriving on the 10th, you must be safety current, and bring a CAPF-31, filled out completely.

Phoenix Squadron will be meeting at the West Jordan Armory between 1600 to 1630 on Friday, 10 Jan. We expect to return to the armory on Sunday, 12 Jan by or about 1400. Everyone should plan on calling their rides when we leave to confirm. (LET YOUR RIDE IN ON THIS INFORMATION NOW!) 

INFORMATION POINTS:

1. The FTX will be held in Price, Utah. This will be winter / cold weather survival training, as well as CAP Emergency Services qualifications. This will be at the Price airport, at the Price squadron HQ, which is an aircraft hanger. There is heat and proper facilities available at the hanger. 

2. As in past years, the first night will be spent inside. You may bring a cot if you would like. 

On the second night, volunteers only will sleep outside for the "Iron Man" portion. No one who does not wish to participate in the outside overnight will be required to do so. 

Those that do, will only be allowed to do so if their sleeping bag is cold weather rated, and they have proper equipment as listed on the packing list. There is usually some extra bags and other equipment, and we will outfit as far as we are able. No one with inadequate equipment will be allowed to sleep outside. Cadets will be partnered at least 2 of the same gender per tent, Cadets will not use a tent by themselves. 

3. Phoenix Squadron will provide transportation to and from for our members. 

4. There will be a small cost per person for food of $30.00. Plan for this cost NOW. BRING EXACT CASH AMOUNT WITH YOU. Do not show up with a $50 or a $100 and want change. While you will get change, it may take time, and it slows the in process.

5. This will be a multiple Squadron activity. Uniform is BDUs, you will need an Air Force BDU flat top cover (hat). NO BLACK SQUADRON HATS WILL BE WORN. Appx $6 at General Army Navy on Redwood road, or from the Vanguard web site. Also $6 from the Wing supply.

6. A full packing / equipment list is at the bottom of this post.

7. You will need thermal undergarments, color and style of the bottoms do not matter. Tops should be black, or any military solid color (brown, olive green). If the top is any other color, then plan on wearing an extra black crew next T-shirt over your thermals.  

8. You will need a coat. CAP regulations allow for either the old 4 pocket BDU field Jacket, or the BDU Goretex jacket. If you do not have, and or family can not afford either of these right now, then you may wear any cold weather coat you have. Hoodies ARE NOT coats. We will be spending significant time outside, you must have an actual coat.

9. Water resistant warm gloves, and extra thermal or warm socks.

10.   You will need a COLD WEATHER RATED sleeping bag. If you are not sure if your bag is RATED, bring it to the next meeting on the 9th, and have your staff check it. Along with a RATED sleeping bag, you should have a ground mat, to put it on.

Any questions between now and then, may be relayed to your Cadet Staff. 

If your parent or guardian has a question or concern, they may call or e mail Maj Cook at any time.
ncookrmrut@gmail.com
801-577-9563



For current squadron announcements, scroll down to the last post.

PACKING LIST:

BDU blouse
BDU Pants
3 black t-shirts
3 pair boot socks
1 extra pair warm socks for sleeping in
BDU belt
Black Knit hat
Long Underwear
Long sleeved shirt
2-3 hand warmers
Warm Coat (does not need to match your BDU’s)
Gloves
Black Boots
Sneakers
Warm Pajamas
Pillow
Sleeping bag rated for 0 degrees or below
Pad to sleep on
Lensatic compass (a compass that you can aim)
Sunscreen
Canteen
101 card (if you want to be signed off on ES qualifications)
Notebook and pen
Pocket sized notebook and pencil
24 hour gear in a small backpack  ( ask your squadron commander for the list of items needed in this)
Flash light
One roll TP
Hygiene items- toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant, brush

IF YOU ARE GOING TO SLEEP OUTSIDE FOR IRON MAN:
Sleeping bag must be rated for 0 degrees or below.  Two low degree bags put together can qualify
A small tarp
Sleeping pad
More hand warmers

24 Hour Gear

This is the gear that is traditionally in your LBE or WEBB gear. You may use whatever system works for you, the old shoulder straps and belt, or the newer vest like systems, black, OD green or digital pattern. “24 hour gear” does not include a back pack system. The inclusion of back packs or duffel bags is “48 hour gear”.

Your 24 hour gear should include but not limited to:

Flashlight (with batteries)
Compass
Pocket Size Notebook and Pencil
Hand Warmers
Canteen (full, water only)
Food (such as: high calorie nutrition bars, MRE)
Sunscreen
Whistle
Mirrored Signaling Device
Basic First Aid Kit