Cadet Officer School-Just Silver Star, or NCSA Attachment as Well?

[GTCommando]

Hello All,

I'll be attending COS this summer, and I just wanted to clarify something: According to CAPR 39-3, graduates of COS may wear a silver star on their Mitchell ribbon. Since COS is an NCSA, can I also wear a clasp on my NCSA ribbon? (Went to HMRS last year). I talked to a cadet who had graduated COS and they thought it might be an either/or option, however the regs don't explicitly state this. Just wanted to clarify. Any help would be appreciated.

[MIKE]

Yes, it didn't used to be this way though.

d. Cadet Specialty Activity Ribbon. ...
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[Phil Hirons, Jr.]

COS is on the list in CAPR 39-3 para 20d (16) for the Cadet Specialty Activity Ribbon. So attendance would qualify you for  the ribbon or clasp for an additional award.

CAPR 39-3 para 14j authorizes the silver star on the Mitchell for completion of COS. (Or the highest cadet award worn as a senior member)

The "regs" authorize both. Neither section says anything about excluding the other.

As a graduate of COS in 19??, I wear the silver star on my Earhart ribbon and a Cadet Specialty Activity Ribbon.

Most importantly, have a great time at COS. It is a great experience.

[GTCommando]

Gentlemen,

Thank you for the replies! Question answered.  :clap: I'm really pumped about going to COS this year. I'll be attending with another Cadet Officer from my area (Another CAPTalk contributor, BTW), so I'll have my hands full.