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Mid Atlantic Region Cadet Leadership School

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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:

In this course, students will acquire practical experience in leading indirectly, problem-solving, effective writing, speaking, and group dynamics. Cadets who successfully complete this course, become eligible to receive the Eaker Award and gain fundamental officership skills. 

This course is academically rigorous, students should be familiar with effective writing techniques, time management skills, and be prepared for public speaking. MAR-CLS draws a range of guest speakers from MCAS Cherry Point to include MCAS Cherry Point Command Staff and instructors for their NCO leadership course. 

Contact for Activity: jordan.crawford@ncwgcap.org
Website for Activity: https://www.facebook.com/MARCLSCAP

Eligibility Requirements:

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

Participants:

C/MSgt to apply
Completed encampment and recorded in eServices by time of application
 

Staff:

Cadets: N/A

 

Senior Members: Completed at least Level 2 of Professional Levels.

 

 

How to Apply

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

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 February.  In addition, accomplish the following: 

Participants:

No additional application instructions

Staff: 

Cadets: N/A

Senior Members: N/A

 

Important Information:

Please apply for this activity in Registration Zone in eServices.

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.  

 

Graduation Requirements 

  • Complete 80% of the activity requirements 

  • Actively participate in 80% of the contact hours and not dismissed early for behavior

  • Activity Director determines course objectives met

Travel

Activity Staff will provide CAP COV transportation between KRDU and KEWN and the activity location.

Required Staff Training: TBD

 

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