Thursday, March 24, 2011

Desert Survival Bivouac Announced

Squadron 144 and Group 7 is proud to announce the upcoming Combines Squadron Desert Survival Bivouac to be held in the remote desert of Southern California!

Where: Middle of nowhere in the Desert – PRIMITIVE – Directions to follow

When: Arrival 17:00 – 20:00 Friday 13 MAY 2011;

Dismissal 12:00 Noon Sunday 15 May 2011


Cost: $40.00 per person

Meals: Friday Night (Dinner is at 18:30) – Sunday Morning Provided – MRE’s

How to sign up: Send your F150 electronically to Maj. Ross Veta atross.vetalaw@gmail.com to reserve your spot NO LATER THAN 3 MAY 2011.

Sign up Deadline: SIGNED 150’s WITH PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10 MAY 2011. Mailing instructions to follow upon receipt of initial reservation.

Staffing: Send Cover Letter and Resume with a copy of your F150 to CMSgt. Jesse O’Keefe at jessed_prod@juno.com

Staff Application Deadline: 30 Apr. 2011

Event classes and activities will include:

Desert Safety

Desert Self Sufficiency

Ground Team Member Training

Desert Basic Survival and First Aid skills

Desert Shelter Building

Desert Navigation

Search Techniques

Leadership skills training

Team building events

Model Rocketry Launches

Search and recovery exercises


Ross E. Veta, Major, CAP

Combined Squadron Training Bivouac Commander