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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:

The University of Rocky Mountain Region is a collection of activities which serves seniors and cadets on the United States Air Force Academy Campus. The cyber offerings are a collection of cyber security career exploration and training courses. The goal is to increase cyber security knowledge and awareness and to forge a lifelong passion for cyber security. During our summer NCSA, cadets receive daily briefings from various cyber professionals, including USAF cyber units.  They also receive advanced training in cyber security concepts to help hone their skills for CyberPatriot and other cyber defense competitions. Finally, cadets begin work towards cyber security certification.

Contact for Activity: wblatchley@cap.gov
Website for Activity: https://cyber.cap.gov

Eligibility Requirements:

Participants:

Age 14 by activity start date
Completed Encampment and recorded in eServices by time of application

Must have successfully completed one of the following courses: 

1)Cyberspace Familiarization Course,

2)Cyberspace Operations Fundamentals Course,

3)Cyberspace Advanced or Advanced Administration Course, OR

4)Great Lakes Region Cybersecurity Advanced Course

Note: There is pre-work for this course you must complete by 1 June through Cisco Networking Academy: Introduction to CyberSecurity AND Networking Basics.

Staff:

Cadets:

Be prepared for an interview to discuss qualifications.

Senior Members:

Although this is a technical activity, cyber knowledge is not a requirement for all senior staff. Cyber instructors or professionals also are welcome to apply. Be prepared for an interview to discuss qualifications.

How to Apply

Use the "Apply Online" link here or on the ncsas.com homepage to connect you to eServices' Registration and Payment System. Applicants will need to complete the application and upload the following documents in PDF format to the supplemental tab of their eServices application. All staff also must apply via 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 you have been selected. Applications will be accepted from 1 December to the date the activity starts. To be considered for priority placement status, the completed application including supplemental documents must be submitted by 15 January. Applications submitted after 15 January are accepted but are marked "late" and will be considered AFTER all applications submitted before the deadline. Priority timelines do not apply to staff applications. In addition, accomplish the following:

Participants:

No additional application instructions

Staff: 

Cadets:

Staff positions will be selected based on an interview of cyber qualifications. Recommendations by senior cyber staff will be crucial to selecting cadet staff.

 

Senior Members:

No additional instructions 


Important Information:

Use the following course numbers to verify you are selecting the correct activity in the eServices “Preferences” tab of your application.  Activities appear alphabetically, but will have the course number next to them in the tab.  You can download a sortable spreadsheet on the ncsas.com homepage for a complete listing of activity preference numbers. If you can't see the course number on your device, try changing the zoom on the page.

  • eServices Short Name: Cyberspace Advanced 

  • Cadet Participant Course #: 461

  • Staff Participant Course #: 396

  • Activity Full Name: Cyberspace Advanced Administration Course

 

  • eServices Short Name: Cyberspace Networking

  • Cadet Participant Course #: 462

  • Staff Participant Course #: 396

  • Activity Full Name: Cyberspace Networking  Course

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 

  • Must complete GRADEX

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

  • Activity Director determines course objectives met

Travel

Activity Staff will provide transportation to and from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS). Participants may fly into Denver International Airport (KDEN) and then use public shuttle, at their own expense, to get to Colorado Springs.

Required Staff Training on TBD at TBD

 

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