17 June 2008
BIG SANDY, Texas – Reveille was sounded at 0530 hours on June 17^th.  Thanks to bad weather, PT was canceled and all personnel were allowed to get another hour of much needed sleep. 51^st Squadron dressed into their BDUs, while 50^th and 52nd  dressed into their PT uniforms. All squadrons marched to the chow hall and ate their delicious cereal, muffins, fruit and hard-boiled eggs. Juice and water were also available.

After breakfast, 51^st Squadron marched out to the CAP vans and left for the rifle range. Here they were able to fire live ammo – one bullet at a time- at a target 50 yards away. The cadets were instructed to lie on the ground in the prone position. They wore safety glasses and ear protection at all times and were supervised by seven line staff. Each cadet had to be patient and wait for just the right moment to fire their weapon.   

Also 52nd Squadron went to the ropes course. At the ropes course the flights had to use team work to complete the challenges that they were given. Their TAC officers supervised to make sure no one got injured. These challenges that they were given are to teach them how to work as a team.

That evening they watched “Star Wars” before their personal time. Every encampment has a theme, at this encampment the Cadet Commander has decided for the theme to be Star Wars.

Evening Format:

Honor Flight - Hotel
Warrior Flight -

Article and photos submitted by The Encampment PAO Staff