***SQUADRON SIGN UP****

ICUT Class, Saturday, 1 March 0745
Cost: Your own transportation, and lunch.
Uniform: BDU
You must be safety current.

Message from C/Lt Haskins via Maj Fernandez:

Next weekend, there will be a Wing ICUT Course held at 0800 hrs at the Wing Building in the conference room. Anyone is welcome to come. Anyone coming is responsible for their transportation and a lunch. There is no cost for this course. Please be early. The course must start on time. Make sure all of your cadets are safety current upon arrival. Please arrive in BDUs and bring note taking material. Lets get as many people here as possible. Let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Calvin D. Haskins, C/1st Lt, CAP
Cadet ES Officer
Phoenix Cadet Squadron
801-368-9425
hornetvending@gmail.com

Next Meeting: Thursday, 27 Feb 2014

Meetings are from 1900 to 2100 hrs

Cadets should arrive between 1845 and 1855 hrs.
Senior Staff, Admin and testing available from 1830-1855.

Prospective members and parent/guardians welcome
to arrive between 1830 and 1900.
Parents are welcome to remain during the meeting.

No appointment is needed, first time visitors may contact:
Deputy Squadron Commander
Maj. Nicolas Cook
ncookrmrut@gmail.com

Location: West Jordan Utah Army National Guard Armory
(The building behind the green Huey, Viet Nam era helicopter on display on the west side of the roadway)

7563 South Airport Road
West Jordan, Utah

Meeting Topic: Physical Training / CFPT

Uniform of the Day: PT gear
                                                          

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Item 1:  DESERT HAWK XII UPDATE: Letter from the Encampment Cadet Commander:

 Dear Cadets, 

The deadline for cadet staff applications for Desert Hawk XII Encampment are FAST approaching. The deadline to be considered for any staff position (Support or Line) is 28 FEB 2014. 

For staff applications please email a letter of intent (why you, what position(s), etc) to myself at brettclmn11@gmail.com and please cc capdpp@msn.com, andaiden.norris@gmail.com. All other forms (F31, F160, payment, etc) are all due NLTMay 17, 2014. If you find that including a resume will boost your application feel free to include one with your letter of intent. 

The first staff training will be held on 08 Mar 2014 at the Utah Wing Building at 0800L. At the meeting we will discuss our objectives, staff selections, and other topics. Please note that If you are an out of state cadet who is applying please email me directly for updates.

I look forward to serving with you and having a great encampment this June. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach me anytime at 435-671-6307 orbrettclmn11@gmail.com

Below you will find a list of the needed positions for cadet staff this year. Please note that this is projected, and positions may be added or removed depending on the needs of the DHXII Encampment Staff:

-Squadron Commander (2)

-1st Sergeant (2)

-Flight Commander (6)

-Flight Sergeant (6)

-C/Admin Officer/NCO

-C/Safety Officer/NCO

-C/Logistics Officer/NCO

-C/Pubic Affairs Officer/NCO (2)

-General Support Staff (note that the structure and amount of general support staff is TBD)

V/R,

--

BRETT G. COLEMAN, C/Capt. CAP

Cadet Commander

Desert Hawk XII

435-671-6307

Scroll down to check out the last few weeks blogs for further info on encampment. If you have not been to an encampment, get your applications in now. You can not become a cadet officer, and there are some national activities you can not attend if you have not first had an encampment credit.

Item 2: Squadron Banquet
The Squadron year end banquet will be Saturday, 1 March. It will again be held at the Friends of Eagles reception hall. Stay tuned for more details as they are posted. You need your best blues uniform. Any cadet may wear a tie, and service coat if you have one for the banquet. Cost is $15 per person, at the door.

Item 3: UTWG Awards

The 2014 UTWG Cadet of the Year has been awarded to C/Capt. Wilkins, of the Cache Valley Composite Squadron.

The 2014 Squadron of Merritt, has been awarded to Weber Minuteman Composite Squadron.

Phoenix wishes a sincere congratulations to both!

Item 4: Spring / Summer Phoenix FTX

Phoenix is planning to host an FTX this coming season. We will be parking the vehicles at a drop off point, and hiking in to a bivouac site. We will be carrying in everything we need, and we will be in tents / shelters for a Friday through Sunday Field Training. More information to be published. A sign up will be posted when exact dates are determined.

Item 5: Huck A Puck Fund Raising:

This years' fund raising continues. All cadets are encouraged to obtain a permission slip to be signed by your parent or guardian. You will then be issued vouchers to sell. UNDERSTAND, you / your family will be responsible for those vouchers, if lost, you are responsible to pay for them. If you don't sell them all, you can turn them in at no cost to you.

This has been a good fund raiser for our unit every year, so see Lt Nielsen for slips and vouchers and support our squadron.

STANDING ORDERS / INFORMATION

1. PROMOTION:

If you are ready for a drill test, a milestone written test, a speech or a review board, you must log in right here PRIOR to Wednesday at 1700 hours and let us know what you need. There will not be time to schedule these on Thursday when you arrive for the meeting.On line testing (Leadership and Aerospace Tests) must be completed before a drill test will be given.

The PT test for your next promotion can be taken on any PT meeting.

On line tests, PT and drill tests (as applicable), speeches or SDAs must be completed prior to requesting a promotion board. The board is the LAST step before completing any achievement.

2. SUPPLY

If you need anything from supply, to place an order, need uniform parts, you should arrive at 1830. All such requests should be made before the meeting. 

3.  BDU UNIFORMS! 

Boots, pant, blouse and BDU flat top cover, are available through the Wing. Utah Wing has purchased a number of various sizes, and are making those uniforms available to the membership. 

You can get a full set for $20 total. If you need a full uniform, or if you need one or two of those four parts, let the command staff know what you need ASAP. 

Individual uniform parts are $6.00 a piece (which is anything less than all four parts). We will need to notify the Wing staff what we need. This is not a retail situation, where you can show up at the Wing building anytime, and buy stuff, so we need to do some arranging, but this will not be difficult, nor will it have to take a long time, so figure out what you need, and put a list together now.

Sizes are not guaranteed, but chances are we can get you outfitted. If you already have a uniform, you can still buy a new set, and then you will have a set for squadron, and a set you can wear for FTXs. There is no rule that says you can't take advantage of this opportunity just because you already have a set. There is no rule which limits 1 set per member either.

These uniforms are new or used but good condition. JUMP ON THIS NOW. If this program works well, the Wing may continue, and buy more next year. If no one needs uniforms, and the Wing is stuck with all those uniforms, they will likely not do this again. Its not free, but you will not see a full set of uniforms in this good condition for this little money again.

4: FTX PROCEDURE

Before Phoenix cadets will attend any FTX, there will be an equipment check on the Thursday meeting just before that FTX. Anyone planning on attending will be required to bring all of their equipment to that meeting for inspection. That equipment will then be secured by the squadron until arrival at the FTX.

All FTX form 31s' and monies will be collected by the squadron at the Thursday meeting as well.

Phoenix is Second To None!

Next Meeting: Thursday 20 Feb 2014

Meetings are from 1900 to 2100 hrs

Cadets should arrive between 1845 and 1855 hrs.
Senior Staff and admin and testing available from 1830-1855.

Prospective members and parent/guardians welcome
to arrive between 1830 and 1900.
Parents are welcome to remain during the meeting.

No appointment is needed, first time visitors may contact:
Deputy Squadron Commander
Maj. Nicolas Cook
ncookrmrut@gmail.com

Location: West Jordan Utah Army National Guard Armory
(The building behind the green Huey, Viet Nam era helicopter on display on the west side of the roadway)

7563 South Airport Road
West Jordan, Utah

Meeting Topic: LEADERSHIP / CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Uniform of the Day: BLUES. Flight Members: Short Sleeve no tie.
                                                          

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Item 1:  Sign ups.

From now on, ALL SIGN UPS (Orientation flights, FTX, any activity outside the squadron) will be posted here on the blog. This is where we will get the names of all participants, so don't wait till the last minute.

 Item 2: The Squadron year end banquet has BEEN MOVED to 1 March. It will again be held at the Friends of Eagles reception hall. Stay tuned for more details as they are posted. You need your best blues uniform. Any cadet may wear a tie, and service coat if you have one for the banquet. Cost is expected to be approximately $15 per person.

Item 3: DESERT HAWK X11 SUMMER ENCAMPMENT  UPDATE

Update from the Wing Cadet Programs Staff:

The 2014 Utah Wing Summer Encampment is proud to announce the selection of this year’s Encampment Sr Cadet staff: 

C/Deputy Commander:  C/2Lt Aiden Norris

C/Executive Officer:  C/2Lt Justin Wilden

C/Command Chief: C/SMSgt Teven Christensen

Please join us in congratulating them!

Note:  C/Sqdn, C/Flight, and C/Support Staff will be selected at a later date.

Scroll down to check out the last few weeks blogs for further info on encampment. If you have not been to an encampment, get your applications in now. You can not become a cadet officer, and there are some national activities you can not attend if you have not first had an encampment credit.

Item 4: Spring / Summer Phoenix FTX

Phoenix is planning to host an FTX this coming season. We will be parking the vehicles at a drop off point, and hiking in to a bivouac site. We will be carrying in everything we need, and we will be in tents / shelters for a Friday through Sunday Field Training. More information to be published. A sign up will be posted when exact dates are determined.

Item 5: Hockey Fund Raiser

The next Huck A Puck Grizzley game, will be Friday, 21 Feb. All unit members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Uniform is BDU, admission is free for you. Any non-CAP members will have to buy a ticket. 

Come help sell hockey pucks, and out squadron gets half of the proceeds.

Item 6: Huck A Puck Fund Raising:

This years' fund raising has begun. All cadets are encouraged to obtain a permission slip to be signed by your parent or guardian. You will then be issued vouchers to sell. UNDERSTAND, you / your family will be responsible for those vouchers, if lost, you are responsible to pay for them. If you don't sell them all, you can turn them in at no cost to you.

This has been a good fund raiser for our unit every year, so see Lt Nielsen for slips and vouchers and support our squadron.

STANDING ORDERS / INFORMATION

1. If you are ready for a drill test, a milestone written test, a speech or a review board, you must log in right here PRIOR to Wednesday at 1700 hours and let us know what you need. There will not be time to schedule these on Thursday when you arrive for the meeting.On line testing (Leadership and Aerospace Tests) must be completed before a drill test will be given.

The PT test for your next promotion can be taken on any PT meeting.

On line tests, PT and drill tests (as applicable), speeches or SDAs must be completed prior to requesting a promotion board. The board is the LAST step before completing any achievement.

2. If you need anything from supply, to place an order, need uniform parts, you should arrive at 1830. All such requests should be made before the meeting. 

3.  BDU UNIFORMS! Boots, pant, blouse and BDU flat top cover, are available through the Wing. Utah Wing has purchased a number of various sizes, and are making those uniforms available to the membership. 

You can get a full set for $20 total. If you need a full uniform, or if you need one or two of those four parts, let the command staff know what you need ASAP. 

Individual uniform parts are $6.00 a piece (which is anything less than all four parts). We will need to notify the Wing staff what we need. This is not a retail situation, where you can show up at the Wing building anytime, and buy stuff, so we need to do some arranging, but this will not be difficult, nor will it have to take a long time, so figure out what you need, and put a list together now.

Sizes are not guaranteed, but chances are we can get you outfitted. If you already have a uniform, you can still buy a new set, and then you will have a set for squadron, and a set you can wear for FTXs. There is no rule that says you can't take advantage of this opportunity just because you already have a set. There is no rule which limits 1 set per member either.

These uniforms are new or used but good condition. JUMP ON THIS NOW. If this program works well, the Wing may continue, and buy more next year. If no one needs uniforms, and the Wing is stuck with all those uniforms, they will likely not do this again. Its not free, but you will not see a full set of uniforms in this good condition for this little money again.

4: Before Phoenix cadets will attend any FTX, there will be an equipment check on the Thursday meeting just before that FTX. Anyone planning on attending will be required to bring all of their equipment to that meeting for inspection. That equipment will then be secured by the squadron until arrival at the FTX.

All FTX form 31s' and monies will be collected by the squadron at the Thursday meeting as well.

Phoenix is Second To None!

Next Meeting: Thursday 13 Feb 2014

Meetings are from 1900 to 2100 hrs

Cadets should arrive between 1845 and 1855 hrs.
Senior Staff and admin and testing available from 1830-1855.

Prospective members and parent/guardians welcome
to arrive between 1830 and 1900.
Parents are welcome to remain during the meeting.

No appointment is needed, first time visitors may contact:
Deputy Squadron Commander
Maj. Nicolas Cook
ncookrmrut@gmail.com

Location: West Jordan Utah Army National Guard Armory
(The building behind the green Huey, Viet Nam era helicopter on display on the west side of the roadway)

7563 South Airport Road
West Jordan, Utah

Meeting Topic: EMERGENCY SERVICES / FIELD SURVIVAL

Uniform of the Day: BDU

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Item 1: Bring your 48 hour gear this week!

We will have our ES meeting this week in preparation for the Cache FTX on 15 and 16 Feb. Bring your gear this week, we will review, and give you tips on what to have, and training on how to use that equipment.

Item 2: Cache Valley Winter FTX.

The Cache Valley FTX will be 15, 16 February.  The sign up has been posted immediately prior to this post. If you want to go, SIGN UP ON THE BLOG. Cost, equipment and meeting times are in the sign up. 

More information will be posted there, and will be updated as we get closer, so be sure to check back over the next few weeks.

 Item 3: The Squadron year end banquet has BEEN MOVED to 1 March. It will again be held at the Friends of Eagles reception hall. Stay tuned for more details as they are posted. You need your best blues uniform. Any cadet may wear a tie, and service coat if you have one for the banquet. Cost is expected to be approximately $15 per person.

Item 4: DESERT HAWK X11 SUMMER ENCAMPMENT NEWS UPDATE

This is the latest e mail from the Encampment Command- This is different from the message posted last week concerning the Cadet Staff Applications:  

 To those interest in serving on Cadet Staff for Desert Hawk XII,

For staff applications please email a letter of intent (why you, what position(s), etc) to myself at brettclmn11@gmail.com and please cc capdpp@gmail.com. All other forms (F31, F160, payment, etc) are all due NLT May 17, 2014. If you find that including a resume will boost your application feel free to include one with your letter of intent. 

A reminder that the deadline to be considered for Cadet Command Staff positions (Deputy Cadet Commander, Executive Officer, and Command Chief) is Saturday, 8 Feb 14. All other Cadet Staff positions (Line Staff and Support Staff) are due 28 Feb 14. 

I look forward to serving with you and having a great encampment this June. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach me anytime at 435-671-6307or brettclmn11@gmail.com. 

Below you will find a list of the needed positions for cadet staff this year. Please note that this is projected, and positions may be added or removed depending on the needs of the DHXII Encampment Staff:

-Deputy Cadet Commander

-Executive Officer

-Cadet Command Chief

-Squadron Commander (2)

-1st Sergeant (2)

-Flight Commander (6)

-Flight Sergeant (6)

-C/Admin Officer/NCO

-C/Safety Officer/NCO

-C/Logistics Officer/NCO

-C/Pubic Affairs Officer/NCO (2)

-General Support Staff (note that the structure and amount of general support staff is TBD)

V/R,

--

BRETT G. COLEMAN, C/Capt. CAP

Cadet Commander

Desert Hawk XII

 

See also last weeks blog for encampment info.

Item 5: Hockey Fund Raiser

The next Huck A Puck Grizzley game, will be Friday, 21 Feb. All unit members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Uniform is BDU, admission is free for you. any non-CAP members will have to buy a ticket. 

Come help sell hockey pucks, and out squadron gets half of the proceeds.

Item 6: Huck A Puck Fund Raising:

This years' fund raising has begun. All cadets are encouraged to obtain a permission slip to be signed by your parent or guardian. You will then be issued vouchers to sell. UNDERSTAND, you / your family will be responsible for those vouchers, if lost, you are responsible to pay for them. If you don't sell them all, you can turn them in at no cost to you.

This has been a good fund raiser for our unit every year, so see Lt Nielsen for slips and vouchers and support our squadron.

STANDING ORDERS / INFORMATION

1. If you are ready for a drill test, a milestone written test, a speech or a review board, you must log in right here PRIOR to Wednesday at 1700 hours and let us know what you need. There will not be time to schedule these on Thursday when you arrive for the meeting.On line testing (Leadership and Aerospace Tests) must be completed before a drill test will be given.

The PT test for your next promotion can be taken on any PT meeting.

On line tests, PT and drill tests (as applicable), speeches or SDAs must be completed prior to requesting a promotion board. The board is the LAST step before completing any achievement.

2. If you need anything from supply, to place an order, need uniform parts, you should arrive at 1830. All such requests should be made before the meeting. 

3.  BDU UNIFORMS! Boots, pant, blouse and BDU flat top cover, are available through the Wing. Utah Wing has purchased a number of various sizes, and are making those uniforms available to the membership. 

You can get a full set for $20 total. If you need a full uniform, or if you need one or two of those four parts, let the command staff know what you need ASAP. 

Individual uniform parts are $6.00 a piece (which is anything less than all four parts). We will need to notify the Wing staff what we need. This is not a retail situation, where you can show up at the Wing building anytime, and buy stuff, so we need to do some arranging, but this will not be difficult, nor will it have to take a long time, so figure out what you need, and put a list together now.

Sizes are not guaranteed, but chances are we can get you outfitted. If you already have a uniform, you can still buy a new set, and then you will have a set for squadron, and a set you can wear for FTXs. There is no rule that says you can't take advantage of this opportunity just because you already have a set. There is no rule which limits 1 set per member either.

These uniforms are new or used but good condition. JUMP ON THIS NOW. If this program works well, the Wing may continue, and buy more next year. If no one needs uniforms, and the Wing is stuck with all those uniforms, they will likely not do this again. Its not free, but you will not see a full set of uniforms in this good condition for this little money again.

Phoenix is Second To None!

Next Meeting: Thursday 06 Feb 2014

Meetings are from 1900 to 2100 hrs

Cadets should arrive between 1845 and 1855 hrs.
Senior Staff and admin and testing available from 1830-1855.

Prospective members and parent/guardians welcome
to arrive between 1830 and 1900.
Parents are welcome to remain during the meeting.

No appointment is needed, first time visitors may contact:
Deputy Squadron Commander
Maj. Nicolas Cook
ncookrmrut@gmail.com

Location: West Jordan Utah Army National Guard Armory
(The building behind the green Huey, Viet Nam era helicopter on display on the west side of the roadway)

7563 South Airport Road
West Jordan, Utah

Meeting Topic: AEROSPACE EDUCATION

Uniform of the Day: BDU

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Item 1: COLOR GUARD TRY OUTS

Try outs for the Squadron Color Guard will be this Thursday, at 1800, at the armory, before the regular meeting. Arrange your rides, and bring your "A" game.

Item 2: Cache Valley Winter FTX.

The Cache Valley FTX will be 14, 15, 16 February.  The sign up has been posted immediately prior to this post. If you want to go, SIGN UP ON THE BLOG. More information will be posted there, and will be updated as we get closer, so be sure to check back over the next few weeks.

 Item 3: The Squadron year end banquet has BEEN MOVED to 1 March. It will again be held at the Friends of Eagles reception hall. Stay tuned for more details as they are posted. You need your best blues uniform. Any cadet may wear a tie, and service coat if you have one for the banquet. Cost is expected to be approximately $15 per person.

Item 4: DESERT HAWK X11 SUMMER ENCAMPMENT NEWS UPDATE

This is the latest e mail from the Encampment Command- This is different from the message posted last week concerning the Cadet Staff Applications:  

The 2014 Utah Wing Summer Encampment is proud to announce the selection of this year’s Cadet Encampment Commander, C/Capt Brett Coleman.  C/Capt Coleman bring several years of encampment command experience and please join us in congratulating him on his selection.

C/Capt Coleman is now accepting applications for this year’s Cadet Staff positions. Applications/letters of interest can be sent via email directly to C/Coleman at brettclmn11@gmail.com and a copy cc'd to capdpp@msn.com.

Cut off for command cadet staff applications will be 8 Feb 14 and for all other staff positions 28 Feb 14.

If you have questions – please ask.

-Maj Fernandez

See also last weeks blog for encampment info.

Item 5: Huck A Puck Fund Raising:

This years' fund raising has begun. All cadets are encouraged to obtain a permission slip to be signed by your parent or guardian. You will then be issued vouchers to sell. UNDERSTAND, you / your family will be responsible for those vouchers, if lost, you are responsible to pay for them. If you don't sell them all, you can turn them in at no cost to you.

This has been a good fund raiser for our unit every year, so see Lt Nielsen for slips and vouchers and support our squadron.

STANDING ORDERS / INFORMATION

1. If you are ready for a drill test, a milestone written test, a speech or a review board, you must log in right here PRIOR to Wednesday at 1700 hours and let us know what you need. There will not be time to schedule these on Thursday when you arrive for the meeting.On line testing (Leadership and Aerospace Tests) must be completed before a drill test will be given.

The PT test for your next promotion can be taken on any PT meeting.

On line tests, PT and drill tests (as applicable), speeches or SDAs must be completed prior to requesting a promotion board. The board is the LAST step before completing any achievement.

2. If you need anything from supply, to place an order, need uniform parts, you should arrive at 1830. All such requests should be made before the meeting. 

3.  BDU UNIFORMS! Boots, pant, blouse and BDU flat top cover, are available through the Wing. Utah Wing has purchased a number of various sizes, and are making those uniforms available to the membership. 

You can get a full set for $20 total. If you need a full uniform, or if you need one or two of those four parts, let the command staff know what you need ASAP. 

Individual uniform parts are $6.00 a piece (which is anything less than all four parts). We will need to notify the Wing staff what we need. This is not a retail situation, where you can show up at the Wing building anytime, and buy stuff, so we need to do some arranging, but this will not be difficult, nor will it have to take a long time, so figure out what you need, and put a list together now.

Sizes are not guaranteed, but chances are we can get you outfitted. If you already have a uniform, you can still buy a new set, and then you will have a set for squadron, and a set you can wear for FTXs. There is no rule that says you can't take advantage of this opportunity just because you already have a set. There is no rule which limits 1 set per member either.

These uniforms are new or used but good condition. JUMP ON THIS NOW. If this program works well, the Wing may continue, and buy more next year. If no one needs uniforms, and the Wing is stuck with all those uniforms, they will likely not do this again. Its not free, but you will not see a full set of uniforms in this good condition for this little money again.

Phoenix is Second To None!

Cache Valley FTX ******SIGN UP******

More information will be posted here as we get closer.

If you want to go, you must sign in HERE, by posting a comment.

You will need a CAPF- 31, SIGNED BY YOUR PARENT / GUARDIAN AND YOUR SQUADRON COMMANDER.

There is no CAPF- 60 any more. The 60 and 31 have been combined, the only form you need is the CAPF-31. You may go to members.com and fill out the form on line and print it and bring it in, or print it, and fill it out LEGIBLY.

The form is also here: http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/F031_F5D2769A3E174.pdf

CORRECTION ON THE DATES:
FTX WILL BE: Saturday 15 Feb through Sunday 16 Feb 2014.

*Phoenix Squadron members will meet at the West Jordan Armory AT 0530 hours. We will pack up, and THE VAN WILL DRIVE AWAY AT 0600 hrs. All participants will meet in Logan at 0830 that morning.

* COST: $30.00
Bring Cash. $20 goes to the FTX for food and supplies. $10 goes to Phoenix Squadron for fuel costs to get us there and back again. Please do not bring bigger bills needing to be changed. We will if we need to, but you may not get change until we get back.

*If you are planning on attending, be sure you attend this Thursday's ES meeting, and bring your equipment for inspection.

Cache Valley FTX Packing List (Updated 6 Feb 2014):

Cache Valley Winter FTX Suggested Packing List

Please understand that this is a SUGGESTED packing list. This is the essential gear
you must bring. If there are other items you deem necessary, bring them.
• Winter Clothing
o Snow pants
o Snow boots
o Winter jacket
o Fleece
o Thermals
o Wool socks
o Winter gloves and liners (mittens suggested)
o Hat
o Etc.
• Dry clothes to sleep in
• Sleeping bag (rated to at least 10 degrees F)
• Tarp
• 24 hour gear
o Compass
o Paracord
o Orange flagging tape
• Backpack to carry snacks, water, note taking material (24 hour pack will work)
• Note taking material
o Notebook
o Pens and pencils
• Avalanche shovel (or small folding snow shovel to build snow shelter)
o No folding entrenching tools
• Water bottles
• Snacks
• Snowshoes
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Sunglasses
• Hand warmers
• Personal hygiene items
o NO RUNNING WATER IS AVAILABLE! No sinks, showers, etc. Just toilets.
• Personal Medication
• First aid kit
• Small pocket knife
• Matches
• ANSI Class 2/3 reflective vest


Schedule

Friday: (optional) Squadrons choosing to come Friday must arrive no later than 1500
• 1530-1800 Snow caving
• 1800-1900 Dinner (not provided, a campfire will be provided to cook food brought by cadets)
• 1900-2100 Snow caves

Saturday:
• 0830-0900 Arrival and check-in
• 0900-1200 Safety, snow caving
• 1200-1300 Lunch (provided)
• 1300-1700 Utah Avalanche Center
• 1700-1800 Dinner (provided)
• 1800-2100 personal time

Sunday:
• 0700-0800 Breakfast (provided)
• 0800-1300 Ground team exercise
• 1300-1400 Optional Lunch (provided)
• 1400 Departure

Next Meeting: Thursday, 30 Jan 14

Meetings are from 1900 to 2100 hrs

Cadets should arrive between 1845 and 1855 hrs.
Senior Staff and admin and testing available from 1830-1855.

Prospective members and parent/guardians welcome
to arrive between 1830 and 1900.
Parents are welcome to remain during the meeting.

No appointment is needed, first time visitors may contact:
Deputy Squadron Commander
Maj. Nicolas Cook
ncookrmrut@gmail.com

Location: West Jordan Utah Army National Guard Armory
(The building behind the green Huey, Viet Nam era helicopter on display on the west side of the roadway)

7563 South Airport Road
West Jordan, Utah

Meeting Topic: CPFT (Physical Training Testing)

Uniform of the Day: PT Gear

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Item 1: Cache Valley Winter FTX.

The next winter FTX will be in February, dates to be confirmed. This one is sponsored by and in Cache Valley, and will include building snow caves and winter survival. The sign up will be posted immediately after this post. If you want to go, SIGN UP ON THE BLOG. More information will be posted there, and will be updated as we get closer, so be sure to check back over the next few weeks.

 Item 2: The Squadron year end banquet will again be held at the Friends of Eagles reception hall, and is being scheduled for February. Stay tuned for more details as they are posted. You need your best blues uniform. Any cadet may wear a tie, and service coat if you have one for the banquet. Cost is expected to be approximately $15 per person.

Item 3: DESERT HAWK X11 SUMMER ENCAMPMENT NEWS UPDATE

This is the latest e mail from the Encampment Command- This is different from the message posted last week concerning the Cadet Staff Applications:  

The 2014 Utah Wing Summer Encampment is proud to announce the selection of this year’s Cadet Encampment Commander, C/Capt Brett Coleman.  C/Capt Coleman bring several years of encampment command experience and please join us in congratulating him on his selection.

C/Capt Coleman is now accepting applications for this year’s Cadet Staff positions. Applications/letters of interest can be sent via email directly to C/Coleman at brettclmn11@gmail.com and a copy cc'd to capdpp@msn.com.

Cut off for command cadet staff applications will be 8 Feb 14 and for all other staff positions 28 Feb 14.

If you have questions – please ask.

-Maj Fernandez

See also last weeks blog for encampment info.

Item 4: Huck A Puck Fund Raising:

This years' fund raising has begun. All cadets are encouraged to obtain a permission slip to be signed by your parent or guardian. You will then be issued vouchers to sell. UNDERSTAND, you / your family will be responsible for those vouchers, if lost, you are responsible to pay for them. If you don't sell them all, you can turn them in at no cost to you.

This has been a good fund raiser for our unit every year, so see Lt Nielsen for slips and vouchers and support our squadron.

STANDING ORDERS / INFORMATION

1. If you are ready for a drill test, a milestone written test, a speech or a review board, you must log in right here PRIOR to Wednesday at 1700 hours and let us know what you need. There will not be time to schedule these on Thursday when you arrive for the meeting.On line testing (Leadership and Aerospace Tests) must be completed before a drill test will be given.

The PT test for your next promotion can be taken on any PT meeting.

On line tests, PT and drill tests (as applicable), speeches or SDAs must be completed prior to requesting a promotion board. The board is the LAST step before completing any achievement.

2. If you need anything from supply, to place an order, need uniform parts, you should arrive at 1830. All such requests should be made before the meeting. 

3.  BDU UNIFORMS! Boots, pant, blouse and BDU flat top cover, are available through the Wing. Utah Wing has purchased a number of various sizes, and are making those uniforms available to the membership. 

You can get a full set for $20 total. If you need a full uniform, or if you need one or two of those four parts, let the command staff know what you need ASAP. 

Individual uniform parts are $6.00 a piece (which is anything less than all four parts). We will need to notify the Wing staff what we need. This is not a retail situation, where you can show up at the Wing building anytime, and buy stuff, so we need to do some arranging, but this will not be difficult, nor will it have to take a long time, so figure out what you need, and put a list together now.

Sizes are not guaranteed, but chances are we can get you outfitted. If you already have a uniform, you can still buy a new set, and then you will have a set for squadron, and a set you can wear for FTXs. There is no rule that says you can't take advantage of this opportunity just because you already have a set. There is no rule which limits 1 set per member either.

These uniforms are new or used but good condition. JUMP ON THIS NOW. If this program works well, the Wing may continue, and buy more next year. If no one needs uniforms, and the Wing is stuck with all those uniforms, they will likely not do this again. Its not free, but you will not see a full set of uniforms in this good condition for this little money again.

Phoenix is Second To None!