Cadet Programs Announcements & Updates

Program News

• Aircrew Careers Week needs activity leaders - Application closes December 10, 2023

• Hawk Mountain Search & Rescue School & AF Pararecue & Survival Orientation Course (PJOC) paused for 2024

• National Cadet Competition: Dayton event eliminated in favor of 8 region winners celebrated nationally

Training & Tools

• Cadet Great Start - Quick Program Guide CAPP 60-21 available, for cadets and adults leading Great Start

• Cadet Protection Enhancements Webinars - 25 & 28 January

• Activities Drop-in Office Hours: 15 Dec (7:00-9:00 PM CT) & 16 Dec (9:00-11:00 PM CT)

Other Important Information

• Jacob McIntosh, Joins the National Cadet Team Cadet as the Aviation Career Exploration Program Assistant

• National Cadet Team Employment Positions Available

  • Deputy Director of Cadet Programs

  • Program Manager, Cadet Protection

  • Program Manager, Encampments

• Registration Zone payment integration delay - Feb 2024

• Squadrons, update your mailing address in eServices > Personnel > Membership System > Org Maintenance

Summer NCSA Application open

1 Dec

Aircrew Careers Week Activity Leaders Application closes

10 Dec

Activities Office Hours Drop In

15 & 16 Dec

Youth Development Conference

12-14 Jan

CadetInvest Closes (Scholarships, Lift/Top, etc)

15 January

Cadet Protection Enhancements Webinars

25 & 28 January

Program News

• Guidance for 2FA for cadets

• Cadet Protection look-up available nationwide in Operations Qualifications > 101 Card> click yellow 

• Underrepresented Cadet Aero Networking (UCAN) - Sending cadets to career-focused conference - Application closes 12 November

• CadetInvest Drop-in Office Hours: 15 & 16 Nov

Training & Tools

• Registration Zone in eServices now live (for  activities without payment).

• Fall mailing (to units & DCPs) shipping on November 20 - Pamphlets/Visual Aids/Brochures

Other Important Information

• National Cadet Team Volunteer Positions Available - Anyone can apply for these ADY positions!

  • Digital Course Designer

  • Video Content Creator

  • Podcast Creator

Winter CEAP Application

Opens 1 Nov, Closes 26 Nov

Viewing of the Framework for Resilience Recording ends

8 Nov

Underrepresented Cadet Aero Networking (UCAN) Deadline

12 Nov

National Cadet Team Volunteer Positions - Applications close

12 Nov

CadetInvest Office Hours Drop In

15 & 16 Nov

Winter NCSA Applications close

20 November

Summer NCSA Application open

1 December

CadetInvest Closes (Scholarships, Lift/Top, etc)

15 January

Program News

• If you have a Winter Encampment, send cadets@capnhq.gov lodging contracts for CEAP. 

Training & Tools

• 2023 Encampment After Action Review recording now available (including results of the encampment survey).

• CadetInvest (LIFT/TOP, Scholarship) Drop In Office Hours -Register:  Wednesday, Nov 15 @ 6-8PM CT & Thursday, Nov 16 @ 9-11PM CT

• Wreaths Across America Training Day Webinar - Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. CDT Register here.

Other Important Information

• National Cadet Team Employment Position: Cadet Aviation Career Exploration Program Assistant (Fully Remote)

• Cadet Programs has 3 new National Volunteer positions, Applications close 12 November 2023

  • Digital Course Designer

  • Video Content Creator

  • Podcast Creator

• CAPF 60-84 Updated  - ACT, SAT and recommendation letters are now optional

Winter NCSA Applications

Closes 14 Oct

CadetInvest Application Opens

1 Oct - 15 Jan

Wreaths Across America Training Day Webinar

18 October

Program News

• Winter NCSA Application Period opens 15 September 

  • Civic Leadership Academy, National Cadet Leadership Symposium, SER Powered NFA

• Nominate your wing or region activity to be a Cadet Special Activity or National Flight Academy. 

• QCUA 2023: Appeals end 11 September, final list posted 18 September, streamers ship mid-November

• Quality Cadet Unit Award Criteria for 2024

  • New addition to the Outside Activities category: CAP Solar Eclipse Mission

• Cadet Packets - Mailing Shift: Beginning 1 October only Aerospace Dimensions Modules 1 & 2 will be included in the initial mailing

Training & Tools

• Recording available Framework for Building Resilience, with Dr. Ben Houltberg

• Register for 2023 Encampment After Action Review - 28 Sept 7:30 pm - all staff (cadet & senior) invited

Other Important Information

• Six new National Cadet Programs Volunteer Positions Available - Apply until 5 October

  • TLC Coordinators (2 Positions)- to organize regularly scheduled virtual TLC Courses (Basic & Advanced)

  • TLC eLearn Content Developers - 2 Instructional Designer & 2 Media Producers (video/audio)

• New National Cadet Team Employee - AJ Flateau, Rated Diversity Improvement Program Manager

Cadet Wings Application Closes

30 Sept

Winter NCSA Applications Open

15 September

QCUA Final List

Week of 18 Sept

YDC Extension - Framework for Resilience

13 Sept

TLC - Advanced

30 Sept/Oct 1

Program News

• None at this time 

Training & Tools

• Don't miss the Cadet Programs events happening at National Conference

Other Important Information

• None at this time

QCUA Data Date

31 August

Program News

• Cadet Wings Application Period - Applications cannot be changed once submitted (new this year).

Training & Tools

• Leadership Development: Wing Command seminar - 26/27 Aug, deadline to register 19 Aug

• Register for YDC - Extension Virtual Session - 13 Sept 8pm

• Youth Development Conference - Save the Date - 12-14 January 2024

Other Important Information

• eServices Updates:

  • Time in None Removed from CP Technician Rating

  • Auto enroll active for Deputy Commanders for Cadets

  • Reports are up and running again

• The 2022 Annual Report is now available

Cadet Wings Application Period

1 July-30 September

Program News

• AFA Grants Available to Squadrons for AE and STEM - Deadline June 30

• If you are planning in participating in the ENC visitor program, let your region director know so we can tack numbers. 

• Ensure your NCSA wing approvals are up to date; If you make any changes, please email us so we don't miss it. 

Training & Tools

• Webinar: Cadet Wings Application Preparation - Recording Available 

• CAPP 150-12 Encampment and NCSA Marketing Playbook released

• New easily-searchable supplemental training repository for Adult Leaders

• Encampment Webinar recordings are posted

Other Important Information

• Unit Website Fundraising Module Demonstration - 28 June - Recording & Slides available

• Board of Governors Vacancy - Application closes 30 June

• eServices Updates:

  • Move to Approvals module (New! Serves as a bulk "submit" for the cadet data entry page

  • Bulk Entry Test module in Accomplishments (New! Allows bulk entry of hardcopy tests)

  • HFZ dates corrected in Cadet Promotion Track Report

• Vanguard has a shortage of Air Force blue fabric. Flight caps, particularly, are being delayed. Accommodations at ENC may need to be made. 

• National Cadet Advisory Council Seeking New Leaders - Deadline  30 June 

Encampment Leadership Office Hours

1 June

CEAP Round 2 Application Period

15 June - 1 July

Webinar: Cadet Wings Application Preparation - Recording Available 

24 June

Unit Fundraising Module Webinar - Recording & Slides available

28 June

NCAC Application Deadline

30 June

AFA Grant Deadline

30 June

Board of Governors Vacancy Application Closes

30 June

Program News

• None at this time

Training & Tools

• Encampment handbooks - new more durable cover. Date Error known. 

• CAPP 60-32 Cadet Staff Duty Analysis Guide update: minor clarification to Oral Briefing instructions via CAC

• CAPP 60-70 Cadet Encampment Guide update: minor safety updates on bunk beds and obstacle course

• Aerospace Dimensions soft launched on podcast platforms - Google Podcasts & Amazon Music. More coming soon. 

• Consider hosting Required Staff Training virtually - its been well-received

• The YDC Extension Session recording has been posted: Applying Youth Development Concepts to Encampment Culture

Other Important Information

• None at this time

Summer CEAP Applications Close

1 May

CEAP Fund Distributed

4 May

Summer 2023 Encampment Safety & Leadership Office Hours (Video posted)

4 May

YDC Extension: How to Create Youth Own Youth Development Conference Session or Stand-Alone Session (Video posted)

10 May

Encampment Webinar: Cadet Executive Cadre - Setting the Tone

11 May

Encampment Webinar: Cadet Cadre: Tips for Success

18 May

Encampment Webinar: Training Officers - Supporting Cadet Success

25 May

Program News

• Encampment Visitor program has been updated

• Cadet Wings now has a different application period than the all-inclusive CadetInvest application. Cadet Wings application opens 1 July; (CadetInvest remains 1 October) 

• Those who applied for Cadet Wings but were not accepted will be notified by the end of April, and may re-apply in July. 

Training & Tools

• Scholarship Recipient-Donor Appreciation Webinar

• YDC Extension Spring Sessions Registration Now Open

• New! 2023 Encampment Commander's Checklist

Other Important Information

• Email reminder now available for this page. Sign up!

• eServices Updates

  • Cadet welcome emails now include information about the amount of their Curry Voucher. Includes an email address if the amount is incorrect. The amount can OLNY be changed before the cadets receives their first promotion. 

  • New Report - Comprehensive HFZ report shows a cadet's HFZ history. Found in Reports>Cadet Promotions>Comprehensive HFZ Report 

Scholarship Recipient-Donor Appreciation Webinar

18 April

Scholarship Recipient-Donor Appreciation Webinar

20 April

Scholarships - Deadline to submit all forms for funds to be processed

22 April

LIFT/TOP - Deadline to submit travel requests

22 April

YDC Extension: Applying Youth Development Concepts to Encampment Culture

27 April 

Program News

• CAC Calendar will remain on the fiscal year schedule (no change).

• NCSA summer procedures back to normal (non-refundable deposits due).

• NCSA Slotting, LIFT/TOP & Scholarships announcements were delayed, but have been announced.

Training & Tools

• Cadet Audio for Leadership Chapters 10 & 11 are now available.

Other Important Information

• eServices Updates: 

  • HFZ module update for report/credit uses test date instead of data entry date

  • AEX recently upgraded and now fixed in QCUA report

Summer CEAP Applications Launch

Opens 1 March, Closes 1 May

Scholarship & Lift/TOP Announcements​

Week of 6 March

NCSA/CSA/NFA primary slot announcements begin 

Week of 6 March

Encampment Commander Webinar

9 March

Annual Cadet Survey Webinar

15 March

SOM, SOD & Cadet Programs Mission Award Deadline

15 March

Scholarships & Lift/TOP Virtual Office Hours

21 & 22 March 

Commandant of Cadets Webinar

30 March

NCSA Acceptance Due

31 March

Program News

• NCSA Slotting, LIFT/TOP, & scholarship Announcements delayed

• 2024 CadetInvest Timeline changing - More info coming soon. 

• Squadron of Merit/Squadron of Distinction streamers are delayed

• Looking for NCC staff (Director of Operations, Director of Support, etc.): Contact Tom Miller at ncc@capnhq.gov

Training & Tools

• TLC Advanced (For wing-level Cadet Programs Officers)- Request a space 

• USAF Academy Admissions Event Recording posted

• Spring Encampment Webinar Series registration open

• Cadet Audio for Leadership Chapter 8 & 9 now available

• Cadet Audio for Aerospace Dimensions Module 7 now available

Other Important Information

• YDC Conference photos are now posted

• Interim Change letter (28 Dec) for the CAPR-39-2; Provides guidance on updating member records (name, gender, etc.)

• eServices Updates: 

  • DCPs now can view Spaatz proctors (under Online Learning>LMS>Manage Proctors)

  • DCPs now have member search access for your wing (under Administration)

  • When unit leadership approves a new cadet application, they will be able to see what the family has selected for the Curry Uniform Voucher

• Values for Living 2.0- All lessons posted 

Training & Tools

• Cadet Audio for Leadership Chapter 7 is now available.

Program News

• Nothing for December at the moment 

Training & Tools

• Cadet Audio for Leadership Chapters 5 & 6 are now available.

• Cadet Audio for Aerospace Dimensions Modules 5 & 6 are now available.

Other Important Information

• CadetInvest Drop-In Office Hours - Saturday, December 17, 4:00-6:00 pm CT

• eService Update: HFZ dates corrected in data entry and the cadet promotions track report 

Program News

• Aviation Alumni Panel: Q&A for Cadets & Parent interested in CAP's Aviation Programs - 9 & 10 December.

• Space Force STEM2Space Career Exploration Series - 12-15 December

Training & Tools

• Printable Cadet Financial Aid Trifold Brochure now available

• Cadet Audio for Leadership Chapter 4: The NCO & The Team is now available 

• Cadet Audio for Aerospace Dimensions Module 4: Rockets is now available 

Other Important Information

• eServices Update: Personnel/Attendance Log entries for "Other" now show the description in the Member Search > Local Activities tab

• eServices Update: WSA privileges for DCP & DCS-CPs increased to include Data Entry/Accomplishments & HFZ.  

Program News

• Cadet Programs Adult Training Survey - Voice your opinion! 

• New Cadet Great Start - 2022 Draft Available 

• Cadet Great Start Beta Testing Signups 

• Winter NCSAs Open for Applications

Training & Tools

• Cadet Audio for Leadership Chapter 3: The Art& The Science is now available

• Cadet Audio for Aerospace Module 3: Air Environment is now available

• Encampment After Action Review Recording is now available

Other Important Information

• New DCP Development Coordinator Appointed to the National Cadet Team

• CadetInvest Office Hours - October 18-20  

Program News

• Curry Blues becomes the Curry Uniform Voucher - New Standards

• Quality Cadet Unit Award Criteria for 2023

• Cadet Great Start Beta Testing Signups - Coming Soon

• NCAC Looking for Field Testers for: Essay Rubric, NCOA and/or RCLS contact cadets@capnhq.gov

Training & Tools

• Encampment After Action Review coming up - October 5 & 6 

• Lessons Learned from Summer 2022

• Cadet Wings Student Guide has been updated

• New Cadet Wings instructional videos available 

Other Important Information

• Cadet Programs has 3 positions available:  
  DCP Development Coordinator, National Cadet Fitness Program Coordinator & Assistant Curry Webinar Program Coordinator

• For DCPs: Youth Development Conference Save the Date - January 13-15, 2023 in Orlando