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Emergency Services Training Academy
Camp Robert L. Boucher
Ephrata Airport
Ephrata, Washington

 

 

 

 

Welcome Officers and Cadets,

The Emergency Services Training Academy is a Washington Wing Civil Air Patrol training facility, located in Ephrata, WA.
            There are many missions that the ESTA training accomplishes, all of them ranging from the start of Emergency Services to Aerospace Education that cadets and seniors may not have available to them at their squadrons.
The first mission of the ESTA facility is to train officers and cadets to professionally serve as mission base or field personnel in the event of a Search and Rescue or National Incident.
Another mission for this facility is to guide and instruct cadets to prepare them to serve their community, state, and nation. Cadets are the future leaders of the Civil Air Patrol and this nation. It is our responsibility at ESTA to give them the knowledge and training required to become a leader in their chosen fields.

The third mission for the ESTA facility is to educate our officers, cadets and the general public in Aerospace.

The current months training available will be posted on the Forum. This will include other classes available for Officers, including: Specialty Track, SLS, CLC, TLC and more.
It is expected that cadets and officers that attend ESTA are there for a couple of reasons: to learn and have fun doing so. This is not just some place to go for a weekend once a month. Proper conduct is expected, as it should be at all times.
ESTA is in session every 3rd Saturday and Sunday of the month, with no sessions being ran in July and August due to Flight Encampment and Basic Encampment. Cadets and Officers check in on Friday evening and begin work immediately honing their skills with intense classroom and field work.

Unfortunately, classroom size is limited so if you are attending for only a single class, please be flexible and have a second picked out.

ESTA Executive Officer – 1Lt Scott Dehlbom will need to know by Wednesday the week of ESTA the total number of people from each squadron that will be in attendance. This will ensure that all attendees have ample food, lodging and instructors. Squadrons should appoint a representative to call or e-mail Lt Holbrook and give her the required information.

I will be dedicated to the idea that all attending ESTA will have a comfortable learning environment, with skilled instructors and excellent food. Having fun, while still using Customs and Courtesies, and learning will be a requirement of all attendees.

Jerome Bonneville, 1LT, CAP
Director, Emergency Services Training Academy - PCR-WA-001
wawgestad@wawg.cap.gov

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

Check-in Time: Friday 2000 or Saturday 0800
Check-out Time: Sunday 1600

Payment is DUE at the time of registering.

To Apply:

• Cadets-
WWF23 (Cadets need both forms signed by Commanders and Parents every time.)
WWF24
Up-to-date CAPF60
Current CAP membership card.

• Seniors-  

WWF27 (WAWG Form 27 first time only, unless your info changes.)
WWF2
Up-to-date CAPF60
Current CAP membership card.

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

Pack list for ESTA…

You should bring:
• BDU’s w/ patches.
• BDU cap.
• BDU coat or warm "civilian attire" coat.
• OD web belt w/ canteen and canteen cover.
• Seniors who are teaching: Blues or Corporate uniform. (Gray slacks / Blue Polo Shirt)
• Black T-shirts (2) w/ no “logos” on the shirts.
• Combat boots / socks.
• PT clothes / shoes. (This is not BDU mix and match, you need a full PT outfit.)
• Raincoat or poncho.
• Shoeshine kit.
• Towel, washcloth & toiletries.
• Sleeping bag and pillow, sleepwear. (Clothing of an appropriate nature / NO SLEEPING IN YOUR UNIFORM!) Please no short shorts or spaghetti strap tops.
• Casual clothing for Saturday night free time. (Clothing of an appropriate nature.) No short shorts or spaghetti strap tops.
• Flashlight and batteries.
• Clipboard and paper.
• Pen and Pencil.
• Prescription drugs. (Allergy, asthma, etc... Please let the Medical Officer know if you have special health requirements!)

PROHIBITED ITEMS:

• Tobacco products (cadets). Senior members, the building is a Non Smoking area.
• Alcoholic beverages of any kind.
• AM/FM radios, DVD players, video games of all types, pagers (cadets), cell phones (cadets) during class time. Cadets will be allowed to use these items on Saturday evening during free time.
• Large knifes
• Firearms
• Non-prescription drugs
• More than $30 dollars spending money.
• If you are a cadet and you drive / fly yourself to the event, expect to turn in your keys during the weekend.
• If you have food with you, Do not keep it in the sleeping quarters. You may store it in the Kitchen with your name on the package.
• Matches, lighters, fire starters, fireworks, etc...