About the Course

CSS is an activity like no other. Last year's attendees were privileged to participate in a week-long course that stretched both their mental and physical limits. Classes were taught on such subjects as disaster preparation, basic aspects of fieldcraft, water confidence, and the "survivor mentality." Students spent a significant amount of time living in the field, and were able to practice rappelling and shooting during the course of the week.

CSS is NOT for the faint of heart. Participants are expected to behave like adults, as self-sufficiency and responsibility are two aspects that the course strives to impart to students. Students make real choices about how they will keep themselves and their team in good condition while surmounting real-world challenges put before them by instructors.

The instructor cadre at CSS is top-flight. Last year, students had the opportunity to learn from individuals with a wide variety of experience in both military and civilian sectors to include: several officers and enlisted members of the USAF (including two pilots and an aircrew member), a civilian government contractor with experience in nuclear force protection, and military and civilian medics.

CSS welcomes students from out of state, as long as all necessary paperwork is taken care of. CSS is looking for motivated, creative cadets to serve as cadet staff next year. All cadet staff members are also first-time attendees; CSS operates differently from encampment. Any cadet interested in serving as staff for CSS in August or attending as a basic should contact any of the following people:


Paul McNiel
C/Maj, CAP
Cadet Commander 2007
paul_mcniel@yahoo.com

Laura Reichardt
C/Capt, CAP
Team Leader 2007
lauramreichardt@gmail.com

Cadet staff resumes are due February 1st.

Senior Members interested in serving on staff should email their resumes to JNaugle@aol.com by February 1st.

Details

WHEN: Aug 1st-9th, report and checkout before noon
WHERE: Camp San Luis Obispo, CA
WHO: Cadets aged 14 and over who have obtained, at a minimum, the grade of C/SSgt. Dynamic Senior Members with field craft, medical, and/or military experience who enjoy working with young adults.





Notes: Staff reports July 30th.



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