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WASHINGTON WING
CIVIL AIR PATROL
United States Air Force Auxiliary


124days since
WCA - Feb 2013
Academy Registration is CLOSED and February WCA has been Canceled.
WCA February 16-17 2012
ACTIVITY CANCELED
Check-In:     08:00 - 08:45, Saturday, February 16

Location: 
Armed Forces Reserve Center
13613 40th Ave NE
Marysville, WA 98271
Map

Graduation: 15:00 - 15:15 Sunday February 17

Cost: $35.00

Prerequisites:
ABC: 
  • Must be C/AB. Cadet Cannot be C/Amn or above.
  • CAP Membership Card (or temporary from eServices).
  • Cadets must either bring their eServices Username and Password, or the last 4 digits of their SSN.
  • Cadets without uniforms should wear jeans, a plain, dark t-shirt, and hiking/combat boots or athletic shoes. Cadets may wear complete BDU uniforms with missing patches, for this course, but should not combine uniform parts with civilian attire.
NCOS:
  • C/A1C - C/CMSgt
Uniform: BDU per CAPM 39-1

Items to Bring:
  • Warm Coat (weather appropriate)
  • Note-taking equipment
  • CAP Binder
  • Water source (canteen, waterbottle, camelbak)
  • PT Gear (running shoes)
  • Membership Card
  • Complete Uniform
  • Flashlight
  • Sleeping Bag & Pillow
  • Toiletries
  • Extra Socks & Underwear

Attendee and Parent Information
Packing List
Reserve Center Map and Directions


For full course descriptions, see the Curriculum page.

Vision, Mission, About

WCA Vision Statement:
"Cultivating and Inspiring Future Leaders"

WCA Mission Statement:
"The mission of Western Cadet Academy is unparalleled, innovative instruction in the fundamental and operational components of the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program, leading to improvement of Washington Wing’s knowledgebase and capabilities.”

About WCA:
Western Cadet Academy holds three major training events per year, during the Winter, Spring, and Autumn quarters. Each activity is held at Camp Pigott near Snohomish, WA. During these events there are excellent opportunities for Cadets of every level to learn, grow and lead. Our courses are rigorous and demanding, and the results are tangible even after only one weekend! We are dedicated to creating friendships and a culture of excellence that needs to be seen to be believed!

Beginning in Autumn 2011, the annual schedule will be structured as follows:

Autumn (Oct):
Non-Commissioned Officer's School
Airman Basic Course


Winter (Jan):
Cadet Squadron Officer's Course (non-RCLS years)
Teamwork and Ethics Course (RCLS years)
Airman Basic Course

Spring (Apr):
Non-Commissioned Officer's School
Airman Basic Course
Flight Line Marshaller Training