# National Cadet Special Activities

# Application Instructions

Applications for summer 2009 NCSAs will be accepted from **1 December
2008 to 11:59:59 pm Central Time 15 January 2009**.

Visit the websites for [Hawk Mountain Search and Rescue
School,](http://www.cap.gov/index.cfm?nodeID=6535&audienceID=4)
[Aviation
Challenge](http://www.spacecamp.com/category.php?cat=Aviation), [Space
Camp](http://www.spacecamp.com/), and [EAA Air
Academy](http://www.youngeagles.org/programs/airacademy/classoverview.asp)
for information about those programs.  **NHQ does not manage these
activities**

**NESA uses a separate** [registration
process](https://ntc.cap.af.mil/ops/nesa/)**.**   Please use [their
website](http://ngsar.homestead.com/home.html) to contact members of the
NESA staff.

To apply for activities managed by HQ CAP you must be able to log into
"e-Services" to access and complete the on-line Special Activities
application.  This means you must have a CAPID and a password.  Do not
wait until the last minute to establish a password and confirm that you
can log into "e-Services".  

**Check your personal contact information:** The computer process takes
member data and puts it in the forms where appropriate so it\'s
important that your data is accurate.  **Pay special attention to your
emergency contact information.**  The process will not work if that
information is not provided.\
\
**Locate the Special Activities Application:**  Go
to [E-Services](https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx) and click the "NCSA
Main Menu" link on the left hand side of the screen.  As you follow the
instructions for entering your request, you will also get to check (and
correct if necessary) your address, contact information, and personal
characteristics that National Headquarters (NHQ) has on file.\
*Note:*  You need Explorer 6.0 and Adobe 6.0 to complete the
application.  Both are available as downloads from the e-Services web
page.\
\
When you have completed the application, you will be asked to perform
several functions. \
**\
First,** electronically submit your application to NHQ on-line through
[E-Services](https://www.capnhq.gov/default.aspx).  (When you have
**completed, reviewed and printed** your CAP form 31, it will
automatically be transmitted to NHQ electronically) \
**\
Second,** sign the "Release Agreement" and have your parent or guardian
(if applicable) sign the "Release by Parent or Guardian" block (page 4
of the application).\
\
New** Third,**Activity Directors will contact the members who are
slotted for an NCSA.  Mail the signed "Release Agreement/Release by
Parent or Guardian" to the activity director at the address provided. 
If you are slotted to attend more than one activity, you will need to
send a copy of the release to each event.

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  **Air Force Careers**                                                                                                                                  **Location**      **Date**     **Fee**

  [SUPT Familiarization Course 09-01 (formerly AETCFC)](http://suptfc.com/)                                                                              Columbus AFB, MS  **11-18       
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [SUPT Familiarization Course 09-01 Staff Applications](http://suptfc.com/)                                                                             Columbus AFB, MS  **9-25 Jul**  

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [SUPT Familiarization Course 09-02 (formerly AETCFC)](http://suptfc.com/)                                                                              Columbus AFB, MS  **18-25       
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [SUPT Familiarization Course 09-02 Staff Applications](http://suptfc.com/)                                                                             Columbus AFB, MS  **9-25 Jul**  

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [SUPT Familiarization Course (formerly AETCFC)](http://sites.google.com/site/capsuptfc/ )                                                              Laughlin AFB, TX  **21-27       
                                                                                                                                                                           Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [SUPT Familiarization Course Staff Applications](http://sites.google.com/site/capsuptfc/ )                                                             Laughlin AFB, TX  **21-27       
                                                                                                                                                                           Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Pararescue Orientation                                                                                                                             Kirtland AFB, NM  **17-24      \$180
  Course](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/af_pararescue_orientation.cfm)                                         Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Pararescue Orientation Course Staff                                                                                                                Kirtland AFB, NM  **16-24       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/af_pararescue_orientation.cfm)                                   Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Advanced Pararescue Orientation Course](http://www.apjoc.org/)                                                                                     Davis-Monthan     TBA           
                                                                                                                                                         AFB, AZ                        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Advanced Pararescue Orientation Staff Applications](http://www.apjoc.org/)                                                                         Davis-Monthan     TBA           
                                                                                                                                                         AFB, AZ                        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Space Command Familiarization Course](http://www.afspc.org/)                                                                                       Patrick AFB, FL   **1-9 Aug**   

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Space Command Familiarization Staff Applications](http://www.afspc.org/)                                                                           Patrick AFB, FL   **1-9 Aug**   

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Space Command Familiarization                                                                                                                      Peterson AFB, CO  **18-25      \$250
  Course](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/air_force_space_command_familiarization.cfm)                           Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Space Command Familiarization Staff                                                                                                                Peterson AFB, CO  **17-26       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/air_force_space_command_familiarization.cfm)                     Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Civil Enginnering                                                                                                                                  Tyndall AFB, FL   TBA          \$195
  Orientation](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/af_civil_engineering_academy.cfm)                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [AF Civil Enginnering Orientation Staff                                                                                                                Tyndall AFB, FL   TBA           
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/af_civil_engineering_academy.cfm)                                             

  **Aviation Careers**                                                                                                                                                                   

  [Aircraft Manufacturing & Maintenance                                                                                                                  Independence, KS  TBA           
  Academy](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/aircraft_manufacturing__maintanence.cfm)                                           

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Aircraft Manufacturing & Maintenance Staff                                                                                                            Independence, KS  TBA           
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/aircraft_manufacturing__maintanence.cfm)                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [MKS Aviation Business                                                                                                                                 McMinnville, OR   **20-27       
  Academy](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/mks_aviation_business_academy.cfm)                                    Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [MKS Aviation Business Academy Staff                                                                                                                   McMinnville, OR   **20-27       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/mks_aviation_business_academy.cfm)                               Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Blue Beret](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_blue_beret.cfm)               Oshkosh, WI       **21          
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul-3Aug**   

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Blue Beret Staff                                                                                                                             Oshkosh, WI       **20          
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_blue_beret.cfm)                                         Jul-3Aug**   

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy -                                                                                                                             Augusta, ME       TBA           \$1000
  Northeast](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Northeast Staff                                                                                                             Augusta, ME       TBA           
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Middle                                                                                                                      Ft. Pickett, VA   **11-19       \$1000
  East](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                             Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Middle East Staff                                                                                                           Ft. Pickett, VA   **10-19       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                     Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Great                                                                                                                       Mattoon, IL       **19-27       \$1000
  Lakes](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                            Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Great Lakes Staff                                                                                                           Mattoon, IL       **19-27       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                     Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Great                                                                                                                       Oshkosh, WI       **13-22       \$1000
  Lakes](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                            Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Great Lakes Staff                                                                                                           Oshkosh, WI       **13-22       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                     Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy -                                                                                                                             Rome, GA          TBA           \$1000
  Southeast](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                                     

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Southeast Staff                                                                                                             Rome, GA          TBA           
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - North Central](http://www.nfap-ne-cap.org/)                                                                                 Camp Ashland, NE  **11-25       \$1000
                                                                                                                                                                           Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - North Central Staff Applications](http://www.nfap-ne-cap.org/)                                                              Camp Ashland, NE  **11-25       
                                                                                                                                                                           Jun**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy -                                                                                                                             Shawnee, OK       **18-28       \$1000
  Southwest](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                        Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Southwest Staff                                                                                                             Shawnee, OK       **18-28       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                     Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Rocky Mountain](http://www.cowgglidercap.org/)                                                                              Colorado          **11-26       \$1000
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Rocky Mountain Staff Applications](http://www.cowgglidercap.org/)                                                           Colorado          **11-26       
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy -                                                                                                                             TBA               TBA           \$1000
  Pacific](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Flight Academy - Pacific Staff                                                                                                               TBA               TBA           
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_flight_academy.cfm)                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Aviation Challenge](http://www.spacecamp.com/category.php?cat=Aviation) \*                                                                            Huntsville, AL    varied        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [EAA Air Academy](http://www.youngeagles.org/programs/airacademy/classoverview.asp) \*                                                                 Oshkosh, WI       varied        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Space Camp](http://www.spacecamp.com/) \*                                                                                                             Huntsville, AL    varied        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  **Leadership Careers**                                                                                                                                                                 

  [Cadet Officer School](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/cadet_officer_school.cfm)             Maxwell AFB, AL   **13-23       
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Cadet Officer School Staff                                                                                                                            Maxwell AFB, AL   **10-23       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/cadet_officer_school.cfm)                                        Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  Cadet Officer School Falcon Flight                                                                                                                     Maxwell AFB, AL   **13-23       
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Hawk Mountain Search & Rescue School](http://www.pawingcap.com/hawk/) \*                                                                              Kempton, PA       **11-19       
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Honor Guard Academy Year 1](http://www.caphga.org/)                                                                                                   Westminster, MD   **12-25      \$575
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Honor Guard Academy Year 2](http://www.caphga.org/)                                                                                                   Westminster, MD   **12-25      \$500
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul **       

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Honor Guard Academy Year 3](http://www.caphga.org/)                                                                                                   Westminster, MD   **12-25      \$500
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul **       

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Honor Guard Academy Staff Applications](http://www.caphga.org/)                                                                                       Westminster, MD   **12-25      \$425
                                                                                                                                                                           Jul **       

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [International Air Cadet                                                                                                                               worldwide         **18 Jul-5    
  Exchange](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/international_air_cadet_exchange.cfm)                                Aug**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [International Air Cadet Exchange Staff                                                                                                                worldwide         **18 Jul-5    
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/international_air_cadet_exchange.cfm)                            Aug**        

                                                                                                                                                                                        

  [National Cadet Competition](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/national_cadet_competition.cfm) McMinnville, OR   **9-13 Jul**  

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [National Emergency Services Academy](http://nesa.cap.gov/)                                                                                            Camp Atterbury,                For all
                                                                                                                                                         IN                             courses

  National Ground Search And Rescue (NGSAR) School (Basic 1)                                                                                             Camp Atterbury,   **28 Jun-4   Prior to 1
                                                                                                                                                         IN                Jul**        Nov =

  NGSAR School (Basic 2)                                                                                                                                 Camp Atterbury,   **5-11 Jul** \$150.00
                                                                                                                                                         IN                             

  NGSAR School (Advanced 1)                                                                                                                              Camp Atterbury,   **28 Jun-4    
                                                                                                                                                         IN                Jul**        

  NGSAR School (Advanced 2)                                                                                                                              Camp Atterbury,   **5-11 Jul**  
                                                                                                                                                         IN                             

  NGSAR Team Leader Course                                                                                                                               Camp Atterbury,   **4-11 Jul** 1 Nov-31
                                                                                                                                                         IN                             Dec =

  NGSAR First Responder Course                                                                                                                           Camp Atterbury,   **28 Jun-4   \$160.00
                                                                                                                                                         IN                Jul**        

  Incident Command System School (Basic)                                                                                                                 Camp Atterbury,   **28 Jun-4   
                                                                                                                                                         IN                Jul**        

  Incident Command System School (Advanced)                                                                                                              Camp Atterbury,   **5-11 Jul** 1 Jan
                                                                                                                                                         IN                             onward =

  Mission Aircrew School (MAS) Basic Course                                                                                                              Camp Atterbury,   **4-11 Jul** \$175.00
                                                                                                                                                         IN                             

  MAS Advanced Course - New - If enrollment justifies                                                                                                    Camp Atterbury,   **4-11 Jul** 
                                                                                                                                                         IN                             

  NESA Staff Session One                                                                                                                                 Camp Atterbury,   **28 Jun-4   \$45.00
                                                                                                                                                         IN                Jul**        

  NESA Staff Session Two                                                                                                                                 Camp Atterbury,   **5-11 Jul** \$45.00
                                                                                                                                                         IN                             

                                                                                                                                                                                        

  **Technology Careers**                                                                                                                                                                

  [Advanced Technologies                                                                                                                                 Peterson AFB, CO  **18-25       
  Academy](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/advanced_technologies_academy.cfm)                                    Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Advanced Technologies Academy Staff                                                                                                                   Peterson AFB, CO  **18-25       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/advanced_technologies_academy.cfm)                               Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Engineering Technologies                                                                                                                              Auburn, AL        **18-25       
  Academy](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/engineering_technologies_academy.cfm)                                 Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Engineering Technologies Academy Staff                                                                                                                Auburn, AL        **18-25       
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/engineering_technologies_academy.cfm)                            Jul**        

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Engineering Technologies - Neutral Buoyancy Lab                                                                                                       Flint, MI         TBA           
  (NBL)](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/engineering_technologies_academy.cfm)                                                

                                                                                                                                                                                         

  [Engineering Technologies - NBL Staff                                                                                                                  Flint, MI         TBA           
  Applications](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/engineering_technologies_academy.cfm)                                         

  [[\                                                                                                                                                                                    
  ]{.underline}](http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/cadet_programs/activities/national_special_activities/engineering_technologies_academy.cfm)                                        
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\* Aviation Challenge, EAA\'s Air Academy, Space Camp and Hawk Mountain
are not directed by HQ CAP. However, cadets who graduate from these
programs are authorized to wear the National Cadet Special Activities
ribbon. Apply directly to the host organization; **do NOT send
applications to HQ CAP.**

items in red have changed since they were originally published

**IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW**

**For cadets applying for more than one NCSA** please clearly indicate
your desired preferences, in order, on the second page of the
application.  *Note: * Because of supplementary procedures used for
International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE),  ***list IACE last on your
preference list***.

**Late applications** (those received after 15 January) will be accepted
if they have been reviewed and approved by the Squadron and Wing. 
However, they will not be forwarded to the activity director until all
those who applied on time have had an opportunity to be slotted and to
respond for payment and confirmation of attendance.\
\
**Encampment Requirement:**  You must have encampment credit when you
apply for an NCSA. \
\
**Age Requirement:** If an activity has an age requirement it must be
met before the activity starts!   \
  \
**Computer Access: ** If you do not have access to a computer, please
notify someone in your squadron as soon as possible so arrangements can
be made to gain access for you.\
**\
Timelines for all activities except Cadet Leadership Academy, Hawk
Mountain, NESA, and IACE:**

Applications must be completed on-line not later than 11:59:59 pm
Central Time **15 January 2009**. 

The review process by the Squadrons and Wings occurs between 15 January
and 15 February 2009.  **Results are due from the Wing to NHQ not later
than 11:59:59 pm Central Time 15 February**.  Please see NESA, CLA and
IACE for their dates.

Activity slots will be announced the first week of March, 2009.

Members slotted for activities will have until 15 April to pay for their
slot and confirm their participation.

Slots that are not paid for by 15 April will be offered to Alternates
that have applied.