Drill and Ceremonies School 2023
September 8, 2023 - September 10, 2023
In-processing: 1800-1900 on Friday, 8 September 2023
Dismissal: 1600 on Sunday, 10 September 2023
Registration deadline: 2359 on Saturday, 26 August 2023
Please read all information prior to registering.
YOU WILL NEED FORMS SIGNED BY YOUR UNIT COMMANDER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS REGISTRATION
STUDENT PREREQUISITES:
- DCS students must have a complete ABU uniform. There is no grade prerequisite for DCS.
- ADCS students must be at least a C/SSgt and must have previously attended encampment.
CADETS APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:
If you are in need of financial assistance, scholarships may be available for you to attend DCS/ADCS. Please visit cawgcadets.org/scholarships for more information on scholarships and application procedures. Awards from the Lt Col Tony Upton Scholarship or the Cadet Character and Leadership Foundation (CCLF) Scholarship may be applied toward a DCS/ADCS. If you are registering for DCS/ADCS with a scholarship, please apply for the scholarship first. Then email the DCS/ADCS Commandant (James.Hockel@cawgcap.org) with your name and the scholarship you have applied for.
REQUIRED FORMS:
All students must complete CAPF 60-81 (click here to download), CAPF 160 (click here to download), and CAPF 161 (click here to download). Cadets under 18 must also complete CAPF 163 (click here to download). All members must sign the Camp SLO Liability Waiver (click here to download). Civil Air Patrol forms can also be found at gocivilairpatrol.com/members/publications/forms.
REFUNDS:
No refunds will be granted after the registration deadline unless exceptional circumstances are demonstrated. Any refunds after the registration deadline will be limited to the amount not yet spent. All requests for refunds must be made in writing to the DCS/ADCS Commandant (James.Hockel@cawgcap.org). All refunds will be processed following the end of the activity.
PACKING LIST:
After your registration is processed, you will receive an acceptance packet via email. That packet will include the DCS/ADCS packing list. Failure to bring all required items from that list will limit your ability to participate fully in the DCS/ADCS activities.
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are expected to arrive with a haircut that complies with CAPR 39-1. Please consult your unit commander if you are unsure whether your haircut is compliant with CAPR 39-1.
