Desert Fox

Desert Fox FTX 2019!

When: (Departure: 1700hrs on 12APR19 ; Return: 1500hrs on 14APR19)

Where: Owl Canyon Campground, Rainbow Basin (approx. 8 miles north of Barstow, CA)

Who: Squadron 153 Seniors and Cadets. The event is open to Squadron 56 and 68 as well.

Training is centered around familiarizing cadets with the field and desert survival.

Minimum Requirements: ALL: CAP Safety Program Current CAP 101 Card, Seniors:

Level 1. Recommended: E-Services Safety modules: Knives and Survival, NESA

ppt, IS-100 & 700, First Aid/CPR, ICUT ROA, GES (CAPT116), CAPT 117 Pt 1

Cost: $45.00 per person (meals are provided & included in cost – 3 meals on Saturday, 1 meal on Sunday)

Activities to include: Field Equipment Deployment, Desert Survival, Hiking, Leadership

Labs, team building exercises, and Fun, Fun, Fun.

How to Apply: Notify the Cadet Logistics NCO no later than 27MAR19 (We MUST

have this in order to properly plan for food & space). Late applications will NOT be

accepted. Hand-carry a signed: CAPF-60, CAPF-31, CAPF-160 & money (45.00 CASH

ONLY) to the squadron meeting on 03APR19 . Bring gear to the Fox Hunt on 06APR19 .

Contact information:

Project Officer – 1Lt Brian Cole, BrianArthurCole@gmail.com or (562) 396-6257

Safety Officer – Lt Col. Mike Skullr, mskullr@aol.com

Cadet Commander – C/SMSgt Joseph Pellerin, j oseph.pellerin@cawgcap.org

Logistics NCO – C/SrA Matthew Gil

What to Bring: All items in issued LC-II ALICE field pack (except sleeping bag and tent)

1. Complete uniform: BDU's or ABU’s uniform, extra uniform items (socks, t-shirts, undergarments, etc.), CAP ID card,

watch (not cell phone), hat (patrol cap for travel, boonie hat for field)

2. Layering system: Jacket or fleece or thermals, appropriate beanie or fleece watch cap, gloves

3. Tent or arrangements to share with someone

4. Sleeping bag and pad

5. Personal hygiene toiletries, First aid kit, foot care kit

6. Hydration system is mandatory (Canteens and covers or Camelbak type),

7. Flashlight (headlamp or small LED type, NO maglites), , 2 Glow stick,

8. Whistle, fire starting kit (machetes, lighter, fire rod, and tinder materials), bandana, 550 paracord, 100 mph (duct) tape,

compass, signal mirror,

9. Pocket knife or multi-tool (NO “Rambo” knives, k-bars, machetes, tomahawks)

10. Pen/pencil and note pad

11. 24-hour pack (LBE, LBV, or day pack) and survival kit are welcome but not mandatory

12. 1 case of water, 1 bundle of fire wood, bring $20 for travel money in wallet

3 h 6 min (153 miles)

via I-15 N

Fastest route now due to traffic conditions

• • • This route has restricted usage or private roads.

3976 Constitution Ave

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Get on I-605 N from Lexington Dr and Katella Ave

10 min (2.7 mi)

Continue on I-605 N. Take CA-210 and I-15 N to Hinkley Rd in San Bernardino County. Exit from CA-58 W

1 h 56 min (125 mi)

Continue on Hinkley Rd. Take Fossil Bed Rd to Owl Canyon Rd

1 h 4 min (25.0 mi)

Owl Canyon Campground

Barstow, CA 92311