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Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR) Honor Guard Academy

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This page lists Civil Air Patrol's upcoming Cadet Special Activities (CSAs). It includes national activities and those wing and region activities approved to receive the CSA ribbon. These activities are designed to explore civilian and military aerospace careers, provide flight training, develop leadership, and enhance emergency services skills.

NCSA Registration Status Updates

EServices Registration & Payment System is closed for ummer activity priority placement.    However, cadets and senior members may still apply for summer activities.  Applications submitted after 15 Jan are marked "late" and considered after all "on-time" applicants. Use the "Apply Online" link to access the application site on eServices.

About the Activity Eligibility Requirements How To Apply Financial Support Graduations Requirements Travel

About the Activity:

Important information for applicants:  The location and dates for this activity are subject to change, but we expect this information to be final by Dec 31. Monitor this event listing for updates. 

The MAR Honor Guard Academy's objective is to provide leadership training to cadets that will enable them to implement the Honor Guard Program within their individual wings and units. The Honor Guard Program contributes to both Civil Air Patrol and Mid-Atlantic Region by providing a highly visible public relations program. It allows cadets, and seniors to become Ambassadors for Civil Air Patrol and assist with both recruiting and retention.

The MAR HGA will provide training in 4 Honor Guard Elements; (1) The Color Guard and Colors Element, (2) The Ceremonial Element, (3) The Funeral Element, and (4) The Flag Element. 

Back by popular demand, there will advanced training flights and staff positions for cadets who have attended more than one year.

There are three application options for this activity: 

Honor Guard Academy - Basic. This is for first year attendees
Honor Guard Academy - Advanced.
Honor Guard Academy - Staff

Each has its own application in Registration Zone. See instructions below.

Required virtual training will take place 7/14-7/16

 

Contact for Activity: hga.admin@mar2.cap.gov

Website for Activity: https://www.facebook.com/MARHonorGuardAcademy/

Eligibility Requirements:

Note: Cadets enrolled in Cadet Wings are not eligible for national activities until they complete the program or are disenrolled.

Participants:

Completed Encampment and credit recorded in eServices at time of application

Advanced course applicants must have completed an honor guard academy 

Staff:

Cadets: MAR HGA graduate, or equivalent experience considered approved by the Activity Director

Senior Members: Level II completed and recorded in eServices

How to Apply

Apply in Registration Zone once the activity application window opens.  Any required documents for your application are listed below and should be uploaded to the Registration Zone application for this activity.

Apply here for MAR Honor Guard Academy Basic (first year applicants)

Apply here for MAR Honor Guard Academy Advanced

Apply here for MAR Honor Guard Academy Staff

All staff must apply via Registration Zone in eServices, or they will not receive credit for the activity in their records. For staff applicants, you will be contacted to let you know whether or not you have not been selected. Applications will be accepted from 1 December onward.  To be considered for priority placement status, the completed application including supplemental documents must be submitted by 15 January.  In addition, accomplish the following: 

Participants:

No additional application instructions

Staff: 

Cadets: 

No additional application instructions. You will be contacted by activity staff for interview or additional documents if you are being considered.

 

Senior Members: 

No additional application instructions. You will be contacted by activity staff for interview or additional documents if you are being considered.

 


Important Information:

Please apply for this activity in Registration Zone.

 

Financial Support:

Go to the eServices CadetInvest Module and apply for Cadet Lift and Take-Off Program Cadet (TOP), to be considered for needs-based financial assistance or NCSA scholarships.  Also apply for flight scholarships. These programs are designed to offset costs associated with attending some NCSAs, as well as flight academies. They include payment of your activity fees and transportation to and from the activity. Go to the CadetInvest pages for more details. Deadline to apply for scholarships and financial assistance is 15 January. Being offered financial assistance is not a guarantee of acceptance into an activity. You must compete for and receive a slot at an activity. You will be notified if you are a recipient of financial aid/scholarship before you are required to accept or decline a slot at an activity.  

 

Course Fees:

Basic course Fee: $475.00
**Fee covers all costs for the week, including the Honor Guard Equipment.**  

Advanced course Fee: $425.00
**Fee covers all costs for the week, including the Honor Guard Equipment.** 

Cadet Cadre/Staff Fee: $325.00

Senior Member Fee: $0   

Graduation Requirements 

  • Complete 80% of the activity requirements 

  • Actively participate in 80% of the contact hours and not dismissed early for behavior (includes online portion)

  • Activity Director determines course objectives met

Travel

  • Activity Staff will provide transportation between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and the activity location.

  • Required staff training will be conducted on TBD

 

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