Questions about NCSAs

[KENNEDY.655]

Hello I have a few questions about NCSAs
First off, How many on average can a cadet get in their career?  Next does NCC count as an NCSA.  And lastly is does Johnson Flight academy count as an NCSA?

[a2capt]

UNDERSTANDING THE SLOTTING PROCESS
http://ncsas.com/frequently-asked-questions/?show=entry&blogID=89

..and a premature announcement:
http://www.ncsas.com/important-dates/?ncsa_slotting_announced&show=event&eventID=13

http://www.ncsas.com/?lt_col_raymond_j_johnson_flight_academy&show=career_fair&careerFairID=47

Note: This activity is sponsored by Illinois Wing and is not managed by CAP NHQ (this event is not a National Special Activity). 

[Eclipse]

I believe Johnson is considered one of the "new" Regional Flight Academies which are being run in place of National Flight Academies now.

As such, I think it >might< now qualify as an NCSA.  My guess is that the info on the NCSA page predates that change.

Best to check with them direct.

[Майор Хаткевич]

Had a cadet come back from JFA, he was told they earn the NCSA ribbon.

[johnnyb47]

Had a cadet come back from JFA, he was told they earn the NCSA ribbon.

My son was there this year. I made it to the banquet. VERY cool all around.
He too was told it earned him a NCSA ribbon and he has a Personnel Action indicating the same.

He was also told that it would hit eservices once the bugs were all ironed out. That part hasn't happened yet.

[Alaric]

Had a cadet come back from JFA, he was told they earn the NCSA ribbon.

My son was there this year. I made it to the banquet. VERY cool all around.
He too was told it earned him a NCSA ribbon and he has a Personnel Action indicating the same.

He was also told that it would hit eservices once the bugs were all ironed out. That part hasn't happened yet.

They must have changed their minds or gotten an update from national as this was on their website

Senior members planning to attend Johnson Flight Academy will apply in eServices with utility application Registration and Payment after 1 December 2012. Go to E-Services and click the "Registration and Payment" link on the left hand side of the screen. As you follow the instructions for entering your request, you will also get to check (and correct if necessary) your address, contact information, and personal characteristics that National Headquarters (NHQ) has on file. Johnson Flight Academy is not a NCSA.
Registration will be conducted at Eastern Illinois University's Stevenson Lounge from 1600-1800 on 7 June (week1) and 14 June (week 2).  Dinner will be provided at 1800 and RST begins at 1900. If you miss RST you will be required to attend a makeup session prior to participation at the academy.
Please notify Lt Col Rick Gale dates you will attend if not planning to spend the full week.
Most rooms are single occupancy two-bed dorm rooms. 
Meals will be subsidized.  Adult participant cost is $5.50 for breakfast, $5.75 for lunch and $8.00 for dinner. (Note these are 2012 prices and subject to change)
You need to complete OPSEC, CPPT, ground handling training, ORM Basic, and the CAP Basic Safety Course prior to arrival.
Pilots need to be current prior to arrival at JFA.  All flight data must be entered into and validated in eServices.
You will be issued one T-shirt and pair of Shorts. Let Lt Col Gale know your sizes immediately.  If you wish to purchase additional uniforms, please advise two months prior to the start of the academy..
If you have any questions concerning senior involvement, please email Lt Col Gale at rgale1@aol.com.


http://jfa.ilwg.cap.gov/seniors.htm

[Alaric]

I see the update was made on the national site as of 6 June 2013

The Cadet Special Activities Ribbon is awarded for graduating or successfully supporting (as staff) the following activities.

Current Activities That Earn the CSA Ribbon
•Advanced Pararescue Course
•Advanced Technologies Academy
•Air Force Space Command Familiarization Course
•Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing Activity
•Cadet Officer School (also qualifies cadet to wear silver star on Mitchell ribbon)
•Civic Leadership Academy
•Civil Engineering Academy
•Cyber Patriot (team must participate in the Cyber Patriot Finals to qualify)
•Engineering Technology Academy
•Hawk Mountain
•MKS Business Academy
•Model Aircraft and Remote Control Flight Academy (started in 2012)
•National Blue Beret
•National Character and Leadership Symposium (must be selected by NHQ to represent CAP)
•National Emergency Services Academy
•Cadet Flight Academy – Glider Track (formally National Flight Academy)
•Cadet Flight Academy – Power Track (formally National Flight Academy)
•Pararescue Orientation Course
•Space Camp/Aviation Challenge
•Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course

New Activities Earning the Ribbon for 2013
•Georgia Flight Academy - Glider
•Johnson Flight Academy, IL
•Lone Star Emergency Services Academy (LESA), TX
•NCR Flight Academy - Powered, MN
•NER Glider Academies, Bethel, PA; Fredericksburg, PA; and both Springfield, VT activities

Historic Activities That Earned the CSA Ribbon (no longer offered)
•Aerospace Education Academy at CAP Education and Training Facility, Oshkosh
•Air Force Computer Orientation Program (must have attended prior to 1995)
•Air Force Weather Agency Familiarization Course
•Airline Careers Exploration
•Engineering Technologies - Neutral Buoyancy Lab (offered in 2009 only)
•Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Orientation Course
•Experimental Aircraft Association's Aerospace Education Academies
•Jacksonville University/Comair Academy
•National GSAR School
•National Honor Guard Academy
•National Military Music Academy
•Senator Jennings Randolph Soaring School
•USAF sponsored Chapel Leadership Conference

Activities That DO NOT Earn the CSA Ribbon
•IACE (earns the IACE ribbon)
•NCC (winners earn the NCC or NCGC ribbon)
•Encampment (earns the Encampment ribbon)
•RCLS (Standardized curriculum does not meet the 40 hour standard)

Page last updated 6 June 2013

http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/activities/csa-ribbon-list/

[Eclipse]

Also just confirmed with one of the principal staff that it qualifies for the NCSA ribbon.

[johnnyb47]

Had a cadet come back from JFA, he was told they earn the NCSA ribbon.

My son was there this year. I made it to the banquet. VERY cool all around.
He too was told it earned him a NCSA ribbon and he has a Personnel Action indicating the same.

He was also told that it would hit eservices once the bugs were all ironed out. That part hasn't happened yet.

They must have changed their minds or gotten an update from national as this was on their website

Senior members planning to attend Johnson Flight Academy will apply in eServices with utility application Registration and Payment after 1 December 2012. Go to E-Services and click the "Registration and Payment" link on the left hand side of the screen. As you follow the instructions for entering your request, you will also get to check (and correct if necessary) your address, contact information, and personal characteristics that National Headquarters (NHQ) has on file. Johnson Flight Academy is not a NCSA.
Registration will be conducted at Eastern Illinois University's Stevenson Lounge from 1600-1800 on 7 June (week1) and 14 June (week 2).  Dinner will be provided at 1800 and RST begins at 1900. If you miss RST you will be required to attend a makeup session prior to participation at the academy.
Please notify Lt Col Rick Gale dates you will attend if not planning to spend the full week.
Most rooms are single occupancy two-bed dorm rooms. 
Meals will be subsidized.  Adult participant cost is $5.50 for breakfast, $5.75 for lunch and $8.00 for dinner. (Note these are 2012 prices and subject to change)
You need to complete OPSEC, CPPT, ground handling training, ORM Basic, and the CAP Basic Safety Course prior to arrival.
Pilots need to be current prior to arrival at JFA.  All flight data must be entered into and validated in eServices.
You will be issued one T-shirt and pair of Shorts. Let Lt Col Gale know your sizes immediately.  If you wish to purchase additional uniforms, please advise two months prior to the start of the academy..
If you have any questions concerning senior involvement, please email Lt Col Gale at rgale1@aol.com.


http://jfa.ilwg.cap.gov/seniors.htm

Also from the top of that same page:
"Application Procedures as of 3 January 2013"

The announcement was made at the end of the banquet as they began handing out awards/certificates and they stated the CSA status had only recently been attained.

[Alaric]

Exactly the opposite happened for people only signed up for only a short course at NESA, they were left off the participation letter.  Unless they amend that means no NCSA ribbon, oh well the training was well worth it and GIIEP has 8 new operators at least it affects only a few as most people signed up for more than just the one 3 day course

[Eclipse]

Exactly the opposite happened for people only signed up for only a short course at NESA, they were left off the participation letter.  Unless they amend that means no NCSA ribbon, oh well the training was well worth it and GIIEP has 8 new operators at least it affects only a few as most people signed up for more than just the one 3 day course

Does NESA have a definition of participation?  If not, I would imagine you can get that corrected.

[husker]

Exactly the opposite happened for people only signed up for only a short course at NESA, they were left off the participation letter.  Unless they amend that means no NCSA ribbon, oh well the training was well worth it and GIIEP has 8 new operators at least it affects only a few as most people signed up for more than just the one 3 day course

Please email the details to me at mlong@nesa.cap.gov   We should be able to get this straightened out for you.