New York Wing Leadership Encampment
Fort Drum 1999
SET Operating Instructions
Chapter 1
Overview and general information
1-1 Overview
A. Compliance with these and supplementary COI’s is mandatory
B. This OI is compiled into six (6) sections
1. Overview
2. Uniform
Sheet: Inspection Scoring
Sheet: General Knowledge
Sheet: General Knowledge Progression
3. Barracks
Sheet: Criteria
4. Drill
Sheet: Drill Scoring Sheet
5. Stando Meetings
6. Survey
Attached: BDU Inspection Card, Blues Inspection Card, and Barracks Inspection Card
C. If you are unsure of any information listed in this or supplementary COI’s, ask your flight staff or (through the proper chain of command) get in contact with the Standards Evaluations Team.
Chapter 2
Uniform Standards
2-1 Inspections.
A. Uniform Inspections
1. Every cadet will have his or her uniform inspected at least once during the encampment.
2. Uniforms will be inspected throughout the encampment and during the stand by inspection
B. Inspections at Meals
1. One cadet from each flight will be inspected at every meal (before, during or after). The Stan/Eval OIC will assign various members of the team to inspect different cadets from different flights before, and during the encampment.
2. At the specified time, the pre-selected cadet will report to the SET
Member.
3. Cadets should report properly. Points will be deducted if the cadet does not report in the following format:
-Salutes
- Says “Sir/Ma’am/Sergeant, cadet [last name], [flight letter] flight number [cadet number], reports for uniform inspection”
- The cadet holds salute until it is returned and then stands at attention unless
told other wise
4. Cadets will not be told how they did; rather the flight staff will receive a report
at the end of the duty day of how all their flight did for all three inspections for that day.
C. Missing Uniform Parts
1. If a cadet is missing a part of the uniform, that cadet will be given two days from the start of the encampment to get the missing part.
2. If the item is missing after two days, a zero will be given on their next inspection.
3. If the item is on order or cannot be acquired, a note from the logistics officer
stating that this is true will be necessary at the next inspection.
4. Flight staff will give SET a written report at the end of Training Day 1 with what items each cadet is missing on each uniform (Blues and BDU’s). If the cadets’ missing item is on the list and they can tell the inspector where it correctly goes on the uniform, that item will be marked as correct. If the cadet either doesn’t have that item on the list, or cannot properly tell the inspector where it goes on the uniform, then the item will be marked wrong.
Uniform Scoring System
1. Haircut- one point will be given if the haircut meets the standards in CAPM 39-1
2. Position of attention- one point will be given if the cadet is standing at the position of attention described in AFR 50-14. The cadet will remain at attention throughout the duration of the inspection.
3. Voice- one point will be given if the cadet’s voice is clear, loud, and confident sounding.
4. Customs and courtesies- If SET member is addressed by the proper title (Sir/Ma’am/ SGT) and they report properly, one point given
5. Cut outs- one point will be given if both cutouts conform to CAPM 39-1.
6. Ironing- one point will be given if the uniform is free of wrinkles, and creased in the appropriate places (according to CAPM 39-1).
7. Wing patch- one point will be given it the patch is correctly placed on the left sleeve.
8. (BDU) Tapes- one point will be given if they are correctly placed on the blouse.
(Blues) Ribbons- one point will be given if the ribbons are correctly placed on the
blouse and in the correct order.
Name plate- one point for correct positioning of name plate.
9. Sleeves- (BDU) one point will be given if the cadet’s sleeves are rolled properly
10. Gig line- one point for having a straight gig line.
11. Shoes- one point will be given if the cadet’s shoes/boots are as shiny or shinier than the SET team member’s is. For the BDU this includes the blousing of the pant legs.
12. Cover- (BDU) one point for proper cover and position on head.
(Blues) one point for proper positioning on head and for having the correct hat device
13. Pockets - one point for having all pockets are buttoned and ironed down.
14. Tee-shirt- (BDU) one point for having the crew neck brown T-shirt.
(Blues) one point for having v-neck white T-shirt with no writing on it.
15. General Knowledge- one point will be given for correctly answering the question. Five questions will be asked (for breakup, see uniform section of SOP).
2-2 Uniform specifications. The following are the specifications for each uniform
A. The Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)
1. All BDU inspections will follow CAPM 39-1 release in 1997
2. Grooming- follows the uniform manual (CAPM 39-1)
3. Cover- placed correctly, no roll or pins attached to it. When not in use, will be
tucked into the right cargo pocket.
4. Blouse ironed, patches and tapes on correctly, cut outs correct, sleeves rolled up correctly or pulled down and buttoned, no threads
5. Patches and insignia- positioned correctly, should all be regulation, no First Sergeant diamonds will be allowed. Wing patches will have a crease that extends
down the length of the sleeve
6. Pants- navy blue belt with a black buckle, bloused pant legs, buttoned pockets
7. Boots- clean, shined, laces tucked in
8. Whistle Cord if worn will be a uniform color or chain and will not be white.
9. Watch if worn will be on the left wrist
B. Blues Uniform
1. The Blues uniform will follow CAPM 39-1.
2 Flight cap positioned correctly, insignia on cover is in the correct spot
3 Blouse- pockets ironed and buttoned, cut outs positioned correctly, name plate and ribbons are placed correctly, wing patch is on correctly, creases in sleeves, tucked in, long sleeved blouses with tie for male, females must have a neck tab with the long sleeve blouse, no shoulder chords will be allowed
4. Patches and insignia- placed correctly, should be regulation (no 1sgt. diamonds)
5. Pants (male)- correct type, pressed, back pocket buttoned, a navy blue belt with silver buckle, “brass o on brass”
Skirt and slacks (female)- correct type, pressed, navy blue belt with silver buckle (only if there are belt loops), “brass on brass”
6. Shoes- correct shoes. Polished with black socks
C. Boots and Shoes
1. Footwear will be as polished as the inspecting SET members will; other wise points will be deducted.
2. The toe and heel caps will he highly shined, the rest of the boot will be polished
so that it is black
2-3 General Knowledge. In addition to inspection of uniforms, cadets will be inspected on general knowledge.
A. Five (5) general knowledge questions will be asked during each inspection. .
B. The division will be: 1 of the 12 general orders, 1 encampment staff member, 1 wing
to national chain of command question, 1 CAP fact, 1 current event
C. These will be graded on a 1-0 basis (1-exactly correct, 0-wrong).
D. The general knowledge sheet, as well as a schedule for when cadets should know each
item will be given out on or about the first day. Cadets will have the information at least
24 hours before they are expected to recall the information for inspection purposes
General Knowledge
CADET OATH: “I pledge that I will serve faithfully in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program and that I will attend meetings regularly, participate actively in unit activities, obey my officers, wear my uniform properly, and advance my education and training rapidly to prepare myself to be of service to my Community, State, and Nation.”
THE CADET HONOR CODE: “ I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I tolerate anyone among us who does so.”
CAP MOTTO: “Semper Vigilans - Always Vigilant”
CAP CORE VALUES: Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, Respect
Three Missions of CAP: 1.) The Cadet Program
2.) Emergency Services
3.) Aerospace Education
CIVIL AIR PATROL KNOWLEDGE:
1.) Civil Air Patrol was founded on December 1, 1941
2.) The founder of CAP is the Honorable Gill Rob Wilson
3.) CAP became an auxiliary of the USAAC in 1943
4.) USAF was founded on September 27, 1947
5.) President Truman signed Public Law 476 that incorporated CAP as a nonprofit organization on July 4, 1946
6.) May 26, 1948 Congress passed Public Law 557 which made CAP the official Auxiliary of the USAF
7.) First National Commander was Maj. General John F. Curry, USAAC
8.) CAP consists of a National Headquarters, 8 Regions, and 52 Wings
9.) CAP is an all volunteer organization comprised of civilians, and is governed by the National Board and a Board of Directors known as the National Executive Committee
10.)During WWII CAP sunk 3 German U-boats off the East Coast
THE TWELVE GENERAL ORDERS:
1.) To take charge of this post and all designated property in view.
2.) To walk this post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.
3.) To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.
4.) To repeat all calls from other posts.
5.) To quit my post only when properly relieved.
6.) To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentinel who relieves me, all orders from the Commander, Officer of the Day, and all Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers of the Guard.
7.) To talk to no one except in the line of duty.
8.) To give alarm in case of fire or disorder.
9.) To call the Sergeant of the Guard in any case not covered by my instructions.
10.) To salute all Officers, Colors and Standards not cased.
11.) To be especially watchful at night and during time of challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post.
12.) To use no force or show of force in the executions of my duties.
PHONETIC ALPHABET:
Alpha Echo India Mike Quebec Uniform Yankee
Bravo Fox-trot Juliet November Romeo Victor Zulu
Charlie Golf Kilo Oscar Sierra Whiskey
Delta Hotel Lima Papa Tango X-ray
Fort Drum ’99 Progression Chart for General Knowledge
Note: All days include information learned the previous days
Day 1>
+ CAP Motto
+ Three Missions of CAP
+ CAP Knowledge #’s 1 and 2
+ 1st General Order
Day 2>
+ CAP Core Values
+ Cadet Honor Code
+ CAP Knowledge # 3
+ 2nd and 3rd General Order
Day 3>
+ Cadet Oath
+ “A” through “J” in the phonetic alphabet*
+ 4th and 5th General Order
Day 4>
+ CAP Knowledge #’s 4, 5, and 6
+ 6th and 7th General Order
Day 5>
+ CAP Knowledge #’s 7 and 8
+ 8th General Order
+ “K” through “T” in the phonetic alphabet*
Day 6>
+ CAP Knowledge # 9
+ 9th and 10th General Order
Day 7>
+ CAP Knowledge # 10
+ 11th General Order
+ “U” through “Z” in the phonetic alphabet*
Day 8>
+ 12th General Order
Day 9 - the end of the encampment>
+ Facts from the whole General Knowledge will be asked
NOTE: In addition to the facts the cadets need to learn for each day, they are also required to retain all facts from previous days, including the phonetic alphabet.
* Words or a group of letters will be asked from only the letters that are required for that day (Example: Day 3- “Badge”, “Deaf”, or “Cabbage” may be asked). But keep in mind when Day 5 arrives, the cadets must know letters “A” through “T”.
Chapter 3
Barracks Inspection Standards
3-1 Which cadets will be graded.
A. Although all the other cadets may have their bunks checked and inspected. Only cadets that have their uniforms inspected will have their bunks inspected for a grade toward honor flight.
B. Bathrooms and stairways will be used as a score for the common area. (This is discussed in further detail later)
C. Prior to the end of Day 1 (the first full day for cadets), the flight staff will give the SET a list of cadets, which are missing items, and what they are missing. If the cadet that is missing an item can tell the inspecting SET member where the item is supposed to go, then they will receive credit for it on inspections. If not then it will be marked wrong. If the cadet is missing an item and the cadet’s name and item are not on the list, then it will be marked wrong.
Barracks inspection Criteria
Bunks
1. Hospital Corners- if a bunk is made with hospital corners at the feet in the blanket and in the head in the white sheet.
2. Pillow- Place in the gad between head of bed and collar of blanket, Pillow case must have smile to be correct
3. Six inch collar- the measurement of the collar will be 6 inches. There is a ½ inch tolerance for cadets with excessively thick blankets.
4. 18 inches from head to collar- 3 measurements taken. 2 out of 3 must be exactly 18 inches.
5. Blankets wrinkle free- Top blanket will be wrinkle free as well as the visible part of the sheet.
6. Sheets/blanket tucked in- sheets and blankets will be tucked in tightly under mattress
7. Towels/Laundry bag- will be hung in the proper place
8. Shoe alignment- shoes will be positioned according to the COI. With no spaces
9. Luggage- out of sight under the bunk. totally zippered and all snaps and closures done
10. Top shelf neat- is the top shelf neat and orderly
Bottom Shelf
1. In order- is the bottom shelf in the proper order as per the COI
2. Folded correctly- are ALL items folded correctly and in the proper quantities
Clothing Bar
1. Proper order- are ALL items in proper order as per the COI
2. Left Sleeve Out- are all the left sleeves of shirts hanging toward the out side of the locker
3. unauthorized attachments- are all the slingshots, whistle cords and other items other then uniform accouterments removed
4. Hangers spaces evenly- Are all the hangers 4 inches apart
Top of locker
1. Covers in order- are all the covers in order as per the COI
2. Dust Free- is the top of the locker dust free
Overall
1. Common Area- is the common are kept clean and clear (this score will be given to all the flights on that floor.)
2. Window Sills- are the window sills free of dust/dirt and is the sill garbage free
Bathroom (this score will be given to all the flights in the barracks)
1. Sinks and showers clean and dry- if all or almost all of the water is out of the sinks and the showers and there is no soap on the shower floor.
2. toilets and urinals- are they flushed and wiped clean
3. Counters clear- are all the extra washcloths and clothing removed from the counter top and the counter top is wiped clean
4. Mirrors- Free of water marks and clean
3-2 Ready lines. A “duct” tape line running the length of the barracks
A S.E.T. will establish ready lines for each flight. These ready lines will be used for daily assembly. It should be used for accountability of the flight and getting them ready to go to activities, PT, Chow, and during the standby inspection, the cadets will stand on the ready line while waiting to be inspected
B. Flight staff should utilize the ready lines to the best of their ability. The command for calling the flight to the ready line will be “[flight] on the ready line, MOVE” (note: The preparatory command will be the flight name, and the execution will be MOVE)
C. Flights will be responsible to clean two areas for inspections; Flight Area and Common area.
1. Definition of areas:
A. Flight area- area between the outside wall and the ready line will be designated as flight area
B. Common area- the area between the two ready lines, as well as the front steps, the latrine, the steps up stairs and the vestibule as you walk inside the door, will be designated the common area
3-3. BunksEvery cadet is expected to comply with the COI’s to the best of their ability
A. Bed Arrangement
1. The guidon bearer should be bunking closest to the door, so he is the first one out.
2. Each bed will have a blanket, pillow with plain white pillowcase, two white sheets, and mattress cover.
3. At end of the bunk toward the common area, there will be a label. The label will have the following information arranged as in the diagram:
a. cadet name and rank
b. Social security number
c. Flight and flight number
B. The end of the bed will be against the wall. The head of the bottom bunk will be against the wall while the foot of the top bunk will be against the wall.
C. The bed will be made in a military manner:
1. the blankets will be wrinkle free
2. Hospital corners on sheets and blankets
3. 18 inches between head of bed and white collar
4. The pillow in between the head of bed an collar as shown in the diagram
5. White collar formed by folding the sheet over
6. The mattress cover will tie at the foot of the bed
D. Placement of Shoes