Advanced Training Squadron (ATS) Application
This year, GAWG is also offering an Advanced Training Squadron, which will be held concurrently with Encampment, scheduled for July 13 - 19, 2025 at the Land Dominance Center, Fort Stewart, Georgia.
The ATS is for returning students to develop and refine their leadership skills in a high-intensity and challenging environment, with focus on teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and integrity.
Advanced Training Squadron (ATS) Application Instructions:
Click the registration button and follow the prompts.
All cadets—both students and cadre—must complete and submit their registration by 11:59 p.m. on June 7, 2025.
Payment Instructions
Payment must be made via Registration Zone when Registering. The cost is $310 per cadet.
Medical Authorization Form Instructions and Handling of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medicines
If any cadet participating in ATS takes prescription or over-the-counter medications, including the use of an asthma inhaler, you must complete the authorization in the registration link and include every medication that your child will or may take during ATS. This includes all prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Application Approval Process
The ATS staff reviews submitted applications for completeness as they are received and logs in the application. Incomplete applications will be returned for corrections and suspends the approval queue pending receipt of a complete package.
Once an application is approved, the ATS staff will notify the cadet, parent, and squadron that the cadet has tentatively been slotted.
The ATS has a limit of 52 slots for Students.
Advanced Training Squadron (ATS) Questions & Correspondence
If you have questions, first inquire with your home squadron. Be sure to periodically check the Encampment/ATS News for the most up-to-date information.
Please use encampment@gawg.cap.gov to ask questions, submit applications, and for any other correspondence about the encampment.
This year, GAWG is also offering an Advanced Training Squadron, which will be held concurrently with Encampment. The ATS is for returning students to develop and refine their leadership skills in a high-intensity and challenging environment, with focus on teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and integrity.
REGISTRATION AND REFUNDS
To be eligible to attend ATS, you must already have encampment credit to apply for ATS. If you do not, apply using the basic link above.
Any member failing to provide fee payment by the deadline may forfeit their ATS slot. Extensions to the payment deadline may be granted by the encampment commander for extenuating circumstances. These requests must be sent directly to the encampment commander for approval.
PREPARATION
All ATS participants will experience long, demanding and very active days. Cadets can expect to be active about 16 hours a day. To be successful at encampment, prior preparation is critical. Arrive at ATS with the correct equipment, well-rested and hydrated. Proper hydration will help prevent many common encampment injuries and serve to keep you healthy during a demanding week. Cadets should study available materials prior to ATS so that the information is fresh and does not result in cramming.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to and from the activity is not the responsibility of CAP. Details for arrival and check-in will be provided closer to the ATS start date.
Fort Stewart Access:
All visitors MUST complete the Fort Stewart base access request at least 72 hours in advance at:
🔗 https://pass.aie.army.mil/
Visitor Information:
🔗 home.army.mil/stewart/about/Garrison/DES/visitor-information
If you ARE NOT cleared, CAP cannot grant access.
⚠️ All drivers must follow posted speed limits and must use hands-free devices only while driving.
Privately-Owned Vehicles:
Cadets who drive to ATS must turn in their vehicle keys upon arrival.
Carpooling:
Carpooling is encouraged, but the ATS staff cannot assist in this coordination. It's recommended to ask within your squadron.
CHECK-IN
Address: Fort Stewart, Georgia
Arrival and In-Processing will be TBD between the hours of noon and 2 p.m. Eastern; do NOT wait until the last minute to arrive. Make sure you eat lunch BEFORE you arrive. The first meal served will be dinner; no snacks will be available (exception: medical emergencies). ARRIVE IN ABUs!
Upon arrival at the drop-off location (see map below), you will grab all of your belongings and say goodbye to the individual(s) that brought you. You will walk ALONE following all signs and encampment staff directing you to begin the check-in process.
For security purposes, ONLY ATS Staff (Cadet and Senior Member) and Students are allowed inside the ATS area. No family members, friends, or CAP Members not participating in ATS will be allowed inside. NO EXCEPTIONS.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Once you enter the check-in area, you will follow a line of tables clearly marked with arrows and directions. You will sign-in, receive your ATS t-shirt and other items, go through contraband check, and have the opportunity to speak to the Health Services Officer and the Chaplain if needed. Afterwards, you will be escorted to your barrack as a flight to begin unpacking. Finally, you will attend the ATS Orientation class and the fun will begin!
VISITATION
Visitors are not allowed or authorized at ATS without written permission (may be via e-mail) directly from the ATS Commander. The ATS takes place on a private military academy campus for the safety and security of all CAP personnel, unscheduled or uncoordinated visitation is prohibited. This restriction applies to family and friends of ATS participants, as well as CAP members not assigned to the ATS.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
2025 Georgia Wing Encampment Website
