Noncommissioned Officer School (NCO School) will be 2-6 August 2023 at Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas. The primary purpose of NCOS is to prepare junior Noncommissioned Officers to be skilled and competent while simultaneously producing leaders that excel in self-discipline, personal development, and a strict adherence to the Civil Air Patrol core values.
This “Leadership Laboratory” is a hands-on learning course designed to practice leadership skills necessary for the NCO. Practicum includes: conducting uniform inspections, leading Physical Fitness, learning to teach drill and ceremony/customs and courtesies, and fostering teamwork.
Requirements to attend NCOS as a student are:
1. C/SSgt-C/CMSgt
2. C/SrA with ALS or Encampment credit and unit Commander's approval
3. Successful completion of the CPFT (with one mile run)
We are currently accepting applications for Cadet Cadre and Senior Member mentors, especially NCO's, to staff this event. Please use the following staff application link:
Cadet Commandant application due 5 February 2023
Executive Cadre Applications due 12 Feb 2023
(Curriculum &Planning, DCO, Force Support OIC)
Chief Cadet Training Instructor, Mess OIC applications due 19 Feb 2023
All remaining applications due 26 Feb 2023
(Cadet Training Instructors, Force Support, Safety, Health Services)
Requirements for staffing: C/SrA and above, see application for details
Cadet Commandant applications due 5 Feb 2023
IMORTANT INFORMATION:
Staff arrival: 1200-1500, Tuesday 1 August 2023
Arrival time for students: 1400-1500, Wednesday 2 August 2023
Graduation for students: 1130 Sunday 6 August 2023 (Dismissal follows graduation)
Cost:
$120.00 for Cadet students
$70.00 for Cadet Cadre
$30.00 for Senior Member Mentors
CADRE AND STUDENTS MUST REGISTER and PAY THROUGH THE EVENTBRITE LINK NO LATER THAN 22 July 2023
All participants must bring to the event:
1. Hard copies of CAPF 60-81, 160, 161, 163 (162 if applicable)
2. CAP ID card
Noncommissioned Officer School
2-6 August 2023