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/

Participants:

Minimum age of 16 by first day of the activity
Completed encampment credit recorded in eServices when you apply
Must be Physical Fitness Category 1

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." 

Staff:

Cadets:

Same as participants and successfully completed National Blue Beret which is recorded in eServices

Senior Members: 

None

Apply in Registration Zone.  National Blue Beret uses subevents. You must apply to the primary Hawk Mountain event. Follow the instructions and then apply to at least one course from the subevent list. You cannot apply to a subevent until you apply to the primary. 

Apply for National Blue Beret

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: 

Senior Staff Applicants apply here

Cadet Staff (Returning) apply here

Important Information:

Please apply for this activity in Registration Zone in eServices.

Lift/Top is a needs-based financial assistance program. These programs are designed to offset costs associated with participating in NCSAs. If selected as a Lift/Top recipient, your activity tuition will be paid by NHQ and you have the option to receive up to a $400 travel reimbursement towards 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. 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 all 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.