Blue Beret

[C/ZOOMIE]

Any one going this year? I would be but I had a previous comitment with my LE explorer post. Can any one who's gone enlighten me on what to expect for next year?

[C/CLN]

what is a blue beret?

[Billyd]

what is a blue beret?

Cover, blue in color, usually worn by USAF Security Forces personnel as seen in this photo.

http://www.gruntsmilitary.com/board/picture.php?albumid=101&pictureid=631

In this case, however, C/ZOOMIE, is referring to an annual encampment held in Oshkosh, WI in cunjunction with the annual Experimental Aircraft Fly In. Cadets that attend this encampment receive training in advanced search and rescue along with flight line operations. This two week encampment culminates with them assisting at the fly.

[CAPSmith]

what is a blue beret?

http://www.capmembers.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_blue_beret.cfm
Have you ever been to an air show? Picture an air show where hundreds of thousands of people come to see the many wonders of aviation. In real life, that picture is the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) annual fly-in at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

For cadets age 16 and above, and selected senior members, the National Blue Beret (NBB) offers the chance to work at one of the largest and most prestigious air shows in the world.

NBB participants must have their CAP Form 101 General Emergency Services rating prior to NBB. The CAP Form 101 annotated for Ground Team Member (or supervised trainee), the CAP Form 76, and a current standard first aid card are highly desirable.

CAP and EAA will provide training for you to help support the air show. Each participant will work in several areas including the flight line and exhibits. Training will include techniques of aircraft marshaling and electronic direction finding. Cadets will be encouraged to take advantage of once-in-a-lifetime events that often occur during the air show.

You can probably find some videos from it on Youtube by searching for "National Blue Beret Civil Air Patrol"

[PhoenixCadet]

I don't think there are any CAP members on the forum who've attended it - but if you've got Facebook or Myspace, I know there are alumni groups for all sorts of CAP activities. Find one and ask them your questions - I'm sure they'd be glad to give you answers.

-PC