Encampment Staff Complete Final Training for 2026

The cadet cadre of the 2026 Massachusetts Encampment underwent training to prepare for this year’s Encampment last weekend. Throughout both days, cadets planned and practiced activities for the upcoming Encampment, including “by the book” drill, formations and ceremonies, communications protocols, and classes.

In the morning, flight commanders and sergeants went through formations under the watchful eye of adult members with regulations in hand. Under their guidance, the cadets were able to correct any maneuvers that might’ve been practiced by their squadron but were not up to regulation.

Next, flight staff separated into the 191st Vipers and 192nd Eagles Cadet Training Groups, while the remainder formed the 194th Encampment Flight Leadership Academy (EFLA) and the 195th Possums Sustainment Group. While the CTGs practiced drill and leadership tactics, the 194th went over plans for excursions into the wilderness of Joint Base Cape Cod amidst Search and Rescue (SAR) training, as the 195th made plans for how to best support the Encampment through operations, logistics, communication, education, and safe practices.

At the end of the first day and the beginning of the second, cadets conducted physical training games to enjoy competition with their fellow staff and bond over common desires to win. 

This was the final training event for Encampment staff before the event. Encampment begins Saturday, July 25, and ends Friday, July 31.

For More Information:

Cadet Master Sgt. Gavin Marsella
2026 Encampment Cadet Public Affairs Staff
gavin.marsella@mawg.cap.gov