National Blue Beret

Using the backdrop of EAA's Airventure airshow, cadets hone their servant leadership skills. Through volunteer service to EAA by marshaling aircraft, finding overdue aircraft, working with exhibitors, and helping manage ultralight flightline operations, cadets experience first-hand one of the world's largest aerial events, gain emergency services experience, and practice teamwork.  In addition, guest speakers stop by to share their experiences as aviators, leaders and trail blazers.  You never know who will show up for dinner and a "fireside" chat!

This activity uses subevents. You need to apply to the primary National Blue Beret activity and then select the subevent that applies to you: 

Participant (First Year)
Cadet Staff
Seniors

Contact for Activity: admin@nbb.cap.gov

Activity Facebook Group for Participants, Parents, and Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15pxU99DBz/

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

Registration Prerequisites

The following are required at the time of application:

• Must be at least age of 16 by first day of the activity

• Must be under 21 years of age at end of activity

• Must have Encampment credit

• Must be Physical Fitness Category 1

• Must have updated CAP Health in prior 30 days

Attendance Prerequisites

Note:  There are quite a few prerequisites to complete prior to attending NBB, if you are selected. If you are interested in attending this year or in future, you can get a head start on these items.  See the nbb.cap.gov website, under "Primary-Slotted/Step 3-Qualifications." 

Apply in Registration Zone

Applications will be accepted from 15 December through 15 January at 12pm Central.  

Parent, Unit and Wing Approval deadlines must be met in order for an application to be considered. 

All participant and staff applications must be submitted via Registration Zone in eServices. 

Lift/Top is a needs-based financial assistance program. If selected as a Lift/Top recipient, your activity tuition will be paid by NHQ and you may have the option to receive a partial travel reimbursement towards round trip transportation to and from the activity. Lift/Top recipients must accept their slot in writing in order to receive this financial support.

CAP Cadet Scholarships: Through the generosity of our supporting donors, some CAP scholarships focus on supporting cadet attendance at NCSAs through a merit-based application process. Please see the Scholarship page to see the full list of available Activity Scholarships.

How to apply:

• Applications for both Lift/Top and CAP Scholarships are located in Registration Zone.

• You must apply for each program for which you wish to be considered.

• Lift/Top and each CAP Cadet Scholarship have their own individual Registration Zone events, separate from activity applications.

Important:

• Applying for these financial support programs does not guarantee financial assistance will be offered.

• 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.

The deadline to apply for these financial support programs is 15 January at 12pm Central. No late applications will be accepted. 

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

• Activity Director determines course objectives met

• Activity Staff will provide transportation between General Mitchell, Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and the activity location.

• Required Staff Training on TBD at 20:00.