Tennessee Wing Encampment 2024
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR GRADUATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Cadet Graduation Ceremony Cancelled due to weather forecast calling for hot and potentially incapacitating weather. (BLACK FLAG CONDITIONS for WBGT)
The release of students and cadre will commence at 1000 hrs Central Time on 13 July 2023 at Camp Hinsch. Guests should park at the Overflow Parking Lot (address on registration form). Please plan your arrival to Camp Hinsch to be no earlier than 0930 hours Central Time. Do not expect cadets to be released before 1200 hrs but should all be released by 1400 hrs.
NOTE: Weapons are not to be brought past the Security Gate, even if you have a permit or some other reason you believe makes it legal; it is not permitted for ANY of our participants or their families for the duration of time spent within the gates of Camp Hinsch. If you have questions on this direct them to cadetprograms@tncap.us All vehicles attempting to enter the gate are subject to full inspection should the Military Police choose to do one. Though there is no entry security gate, the Military Police still have jurisdiction over the site used for Encampment
THERE WILL BE AN AWARDS CEREMONY AND VIDEOTAPED TO BE POSTED LATER FOR PARENTS, FRIENDS, AND FAMILY TO SEE WHAT THEIR CADETS HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. STUDENTS WILL START OUT-PROCESSING SOON AFTER THE EVENT AND BE AVAILABLE TO PARENTS MUCH SOONER THAN SCHEDULED BEFORE.
Student Drop Off Registration (Base Access)
Cadets attending encampment as basic students will arrive between 0900 and 1100 Central Time on 8 July 2023 (this is a MONDAY) and must eat breakfast prior to arrival. Drop Offs are at the Camp Hinsch Flag pole (address on registration form).
NOTE: If you have questions on this direct them to cadetprograms@tncap.us All vehicles attempting to enter the gate are subject to full inspection should the Fort Campbell Military Police choose to do one.
DEADLINES
Tentative Cadet Cadre and Senior Staff Applications are due NLT 2359 CDT 1 March 2024
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to and from the activity is not the responsibility of CAP or Tennessee Wing.
NO AIRPORT SHUTTLE
There will not be an airport shuttle as there are no nearby airports with commercial traffic. Please coordinate transportation issues/situations personally with the Encampment Staff via cadetprograms@tncap.us
Corporate Vehicles
Senior Members are encouraged to bring a CAP van to the encampment, but this needs to be prearranged to ensure we have the budget for fuel reimbursement and other advanced planning . Vans shall be turned into the Encampment Transportation/ Logistics officer upon arrival, and shall arrive with a full tank of fuel. Vans will be returned to the driver on the night prior to departure with a full tank of fuel. Fuel costs for travel to and from encampment will be reimbursed with confirmation from the transportation & logistics officer.
Privately-Owned Vehicles
ALL Cadets (including cadre) who drive to encampment must turn in their vehicle keys to the transportation and logistics officer (no exceptions)
Carpooling
Carpooling is encouraged, but the encampment staff is unable to assist in this coordination. It's recommended to ask within your squadron first.
IN-PROCESSING
8 July, 0900 hours - 1100 hours Central Time
OUT-PROCESSING & GRADUATION
13 July, 1000 hours/10am (Graduation)...Out-processing/Release begins by 1200 hours/12pm.
QUESTIONS?
For general questions regarding encampment registration, payments, logistics, etc not covered in our Frequently Asked Question Section please email cadetprograms@tncap.us. For general questions about the encampment itself or information regarding the encampment requirement please speak to your squadron leadership.
ENCAMPMENT FORMS
ENCAMPMENT HANDBOOKS FOR CADRE AND STAFF
Encampment Academics
To be completed by Students in the 411 CTS, 419 CTS, 420 CTS, and 461 CTS prior to 7 July 2024.