Tri-Wing Policies
Refund, disciplinary, photo release, and heat stress policies
Refund Policy
Cadets who are unable to attend the Tri-Wing Encampment for any reason must submit a withdrawal request in writing to the encampment via twepersonnel@mdwg.cap.gov and cancel their registration via Eservices' Registration Zone.
Full Refund Deadline
This withdrawal request must be submitted a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the start of the Encampment in order to receive a full refund.
Any withdrawals that occur within 2 weeks of the start of Encampment will not receive a refund.
If one believes they are deserving of a refund following withdrawal within 2 weeks of the start of Encampment, an explanation must be submitted in writing to the Encampment Commander, Lt Col Gary Renfrow, within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the Tri-Wing Encampment. The Encampment Commander has final say in determining refunds. Generally, injury or illness will not be considered grounds for refund.
If a cadet pays via Registration Zone or check and subsequently receives CEAP funds, within 2 weeks of the conclusion of Encampment they should expect to be contacted concerning refunding their payment. If not heard from within that time, contact the Encampment Commander, Lt Col Gary Renfrow.
Progressive Disciplinary Policy
There are two classes of offenses, A and B.
Class A Offenses
Major violations that may result in immediate dismissal from encampment.
Class B Offenses include:
- Public displays of affection
- Sleeping on duty (sleeping on fire watch/CQ may be Class A)
- Insubordination or disrespect to cadet or senior NCOs/officers
- Absent from bed during bed check
- Creating a disturbance
- Late to class or formation
- Disrespect to the National Colors (American flag)
- Unauthorized possession of food, candy, gum, sodas, etc.
- Use of obscenity or profanity
- Being in areas off limits to cadets
- Improper/sloppy uniform or personal appearance
- Personal areas not neat or in conformity with Operational Instructions (OI)
- Improper conduct in mess hall or waste of food
- Talking in formation
- Chewing gum
- Violations of OI; conduct unbecoming of a cadet contrary to the prejudice of good order and discipline
Photo Release Policy
As part of CAP's Tri-Wing Encampment (TWE), the staff takes photographs and videos of cadets in action during classes, field trips, meals, and other group activities in order to allow photos to be published. Cadets whose parents do not consent to photo release will be removed from group activities during photography.
This is not a punishment. The vast majority of parents strongly desire to see group and individual photos posted online and we must be fair to those parents.
Participation in Civil Air Patrol's Cadet Program is almost always seen as a major positive factor in relation to future college or employment prospects. Should your cadet remain active in the program, they may have the opportunity to apply for various scholarship opportunities.
Heat Stress Policy
Current weather conditions for our encampment will be posted in the HQ building on a daily basis.
Rest Conditions
The purpose of resting is to dissipate heat. Rest can include performing administrative or other light work in cool areas (or driving in air-conditioned vehicles). Rest should take place in shaded areas with temperatures less than 85°F. Gloves, respirators, coveralls, and other personal protective equipment that could reduce heat exchange with the ambient environment should be removed if safe to do so.