Monday
19 July, 2021

Day 1: PT, Drill, Classes, and Orientation Flights

The cadets’ day began at 0545 this morning. They were quickly brought out to the PT field for morning calisthenics and sports and from there, they transferred to the campus field for morning formation.

The cadets headed over for breakfast from formation and once again enjoyed the meal presented to them from the Norwich staff.

Following breakfast, the cadets attended several classes taught both by senior and cadet staff members. They listened attentively and participated in classes such as a Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) class, The Leadership Concept, and some classes on the CAP Core Values.

At 1100, cadets were brought back to the chow hall for lunch. Soon after, cadets were given the opportunity to go on orientation flights administered by some of Civil Air Patrol’s best and experienced pilots.

Dinner was provided for them from 1700-1745. Afterwards, cadets were brought to the lower field to play soccer together and to get some more exercise.

​Finally, they headed back to the barracks for personal time, flight time, and bed.​
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NCOLS Day 1: PT, Classes, and Drill

This morning, the NCOs’ day began at 0545. They woke up, got ready, and immediately headed out for their Initial PT Assessment in which they learned about and practiced teaching PT. Once that was finished, they rejoined the rest of the academy for morning formation and breakfast. 

They began classes by 0900 learning things such as The Roles of an NCO, Staffing Encampment, and Teaching Drill. By the time these classes were over, it was time for lunch.

After lunch, they had a quick briefing by Capt. Gurtner on the hip pocket speeches they are preparing for later in the week and they were taught various other classes along with some Team Leadership Projects (TLP).

Next came dinner which was welcomed very warmly by the NCOs who had had a busy day. Subsequently, they had a discussion about the core values and headed off to the parking lot to practice drill and ceremonies.

As the NCOs’ day came to a close, they spent some time with their mentor, C/2d Lt. Pelletier along with having their own personal time. LIghts finally came for the students at 2045.