Received this info re:
2014 FIELD TRAINING GRADUATION
PURPOSE: Field Training Graduation factors impacting cadets and family members
DISCUSSION:
- Graduation will take place from approximately 0900-1200. The parade starts at 1000.
-- Max 1: 12 Jun
-- Max 2: 26 Jun
-- Max 3: 10 Jul
-- Max 4: 24 Jul
-- Max 5: 7 Aug
- Following the parade, cadets may spend limited time with their guests. They may not leave Camp Shelby during this time
-- During this time, they can get food at the trailers near the (very small) PX. Food options are limited
-- There is also a small lake with picnic tables if their family wanted to bring food from outside
- At 1200, cadets will return to their flights
-- Cadets will bus to MSY the following day to fly home (drivers will be driven back to Maxwell to get their vehicles)
- Graduation will take place at Camp Shelby, MS
-- Army National Guard Post, located outside Hattiesburg, MS
-- Family members must have Government issued Identification to gain access to Post
-- Limited availability of restroom facilities (Porto Johns)
-- Not conforming to handicap or physically disabled persons
-- Parking is extremely limited
-- Parade deck is a grassy field w/ bleachers for visitors to view parade; there is no shade
- Hattiesburg, MS is approximately 20-25 minute drive from Camp Shelby gates
-- Lodging and restaurants are available (cadets must remain at Camp Shelby-NO exceptions)
SUMMARY: Recommended cadets and family consider these factors for planning/attending field training graduation