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Washington Training Academy - West Side Campus

The Washington Training Academy - West Side Campus (WTA) is one of the Wing training academies offering Emergency Services, Aircrew, Communication, Professional Development Training, Aerospace Education and Cadet development as an effective program to ensure positive growth. Training opportunities are nearly endless with a cooperative and friendly staff that will push you to your limits to allow you to learn new material and concepts.

Tentative Schedule for Fall WTA 2009 - 2010


Based at Camp Murray, WTA has meetings every 3rd weekend of the month.

Scheduled Classes


Reminder!!: You must have your commanders approval to attend WTA or any Wing event. They must sign your WWF23 or you will not be allowed to participate.

November 20-22  
Ground Team 2/1 – Lt Col’s Ralph
Cadet NCO Academy – Lt Col Sayler, Maj Fison
Training Leaders of Cadets – Lt Col Maxwell
Cadet Commander’s Course – C/Lt Col Peterson
First Aid/CPR – Capt Pietras
DFAC Basic and Intermediate– 2Lt Basile

GT Training - This advanced class requires Instructor approval to attend.   Members will be spending Saturday night in the field.  Weekend cost is $10

NCO Academy -
Minimum grade required: C/SrA; Max grade: C/CMSgt
Cost is $20.

Obtain “real world” training by top notch veterans of Civil Air Patrol & the US/WA Military.  This will be nothing like you have EVER experienced so far in your cadet careers!  If you think you know it all – come prepared to learn it the right way and compare!  By the end of the course you will have an understanding of: Customs & Courtesies – Depth & History, How to effectively train subordinates, Motivation skills, Physical Training – Effectively conduct PT/teach it/use a motivational tool, 101 Tools for Leaders – you will have an in depth understanding of  Leadership styles/traits and Followership styles/traits, Cornerstones of Drill & Ceremonies – the “correct” way, Methods, voice inflection, efficient inspection techniques, and Proper use of commands/history/how & when to use.  You will also be provided with further resources to verify all those things learned and how to answer questions that arise in your cadet career in the future.  If time allows – Goal Setting 101 – How to motivate yourself and others to “make it happen”!

Training Leaders of Cadets – The course is for senior members who conduct our cadet programs in units.  Anyone who works with cadets will benefit.  This 1.5 day course will cover topics such as Leading Indirectly, Partnering with Parents, The Cadet/Senior Team, The Weekly Squadron Meeting, Wing and National Activities, Fund Raising, Cadet Program Awards, Mentoring, and Military Skills.  This course will do more for your Cadet Program than any other course.  If you are enrolled in the Cadet Program Specialty Track (or should be), you need this course. 
Course times are from 0800-1730 on Sat and 0800-1200 on Sunday. 
Cost is $10.  (Lodging and meals other than Sat lunch will be extra.)  

Cadet Commander’s Course – This course is for current cadet commanders and soon to be commanders.  Learn from others how to work with new cadets, cadet staff, and senior members.  Sharpen your counseling, communication, and planning skills.  Learn how to present your ideas and increase your chance of them being implemented. 
This is a one day course on Sat from 0800-1730. 
Cost is $10. (Lodging and meals other than Sat lunch will be extra.) 

First Aid/CPR – This Saturday only course is required for GT3 and many more ES specialties.  Everyone should have this knowledge.  Check your current card for the expiration date and see if you need to sign up for this class. 
Class hours are from 0800- 1730 on Saturday ONLY. 
The cost for the books, cards and Saturday meals is $20.
(Lodging and meals other than Sat lunch will be extra.) 

DFAC Beginners – If you have ever wanted to learn the basics of cooking for a small crowd of 50, sign up for this class.  This class teaches the basics of food safety, equipment usage, and the leadership skills of communication and teamwork. 
Cost is $20.

DFAC Intermediate – This class focuses on supervisory skills and small team management in addition to cooking skills.
Cost is $20.

Reminder!!: You must have your commanders approval to attend WTA or any Wing event. They must sign your WWF23 or you will not be allowed to participate.


WTA Packing List

Please note the new pre-registration requirements. You will need to use the link at the top to register for WTA.

If you have any special dietary restrictions please include them in the comments section of the registration form so that the DFAC staff can plan meals accordingly.

Cadets will need to bring:
Forms filled out and signed by their Commander:
WWF23
WWF24

CAPF60

Packing List for Lodging:
WTA Packing List

Seniors need the following:
WWF27
WWF24
CAPF60

Sign in is at Bldg 101 on Camp Murray on Saturday morning from 0700-0745 (7:00-7:45am).  Briefing starts at 0745 and all classes start at 0800.  Sign out for the First Aid Course and the Cadet Commanders’ Course is at 1700 on Saturday.  Sign out for NCO Academy, GT, and DFAC is on Sunday at Bldg 101 at 1500 (3pm) but parents are invited to arrive early to attend the closing formation at 2:30.   

Payment is DUE at the time of registering.

Please email questions to: WTA Registrar. We welcome your feedback on the registration process as we strive to improve it.