Question regarding NCSA Application

[AirForceBlue117]

(My apologies for asking so many questions) Ok, I passed my Wright Brothers and became a Staff Sergeant not long ago, I also get the promotion time reduced because of JROTC. And I'm looking to get my Mitchell in February and I figured when it comes NCSA Slotting. Let's say if I put in the application for NCSA at a Chief Master Sergeant, and after I put in my application for NCSA I become a 2nd Lieutenant, does it affect slotting or what's on the application is what counts?

[USAFAHopeful]

According to the points system, earning your Mitchell Award adds extra points towards being accepted to your NCSA of choice. So, yes, it does affect slotting.

[AirForceBlue117]

I know but I was asking if the application is due 15 of January, and I turn 17 on January 19 and receive my Mitchell in February...and by June, I should have my Earhart. But does the information change, even after the submittion of application?

[USAFAHopeful]

I believe they only take info up to the 15th, and don't change it from there. Then again, I could be wrong.

[USAFAHopeful]

Sorry! Just looked it up! They stop accepting info after February 18th. So I think you're in the clear.

[AirForceBlue117]

Thanks, I do hope so. That is kind of weird submitting application for NCSA as a C/CMSgt, and you get there as a C/Cpt, though.

[USAFAHopeful]

If they ask, just give them a truthful explanation.

If I may, what NCSA are you interested in?

[USAFAHopeful]

I might add, just because you can promote every month doesn't mean that you will. Things can and will happen that will change your promotion. Food for thought.

[NC Hokie]

I might add, just because you can promote every month doesn't mean that you will. Things can and will happen that will change your promotion. Food for thought.

Yep. For example, if a cadet is sick and misses the monthly character development session in my unit, he has to wait until the next monthly session to complete that requirement.

[USAFAHopeful]

I might add, just because you can promote every month doesn't mean that you will. Things can and will happen that will change your promotion. Food for thought.

Yep. For example, if a cadet is sick and misses the monthly character development session in my unit, he has to wait until the next monthly session to complete that requirement.

Exactly my point.

[AirForceBlue117]

I understand, but in this household. My Parents and I consider CAP to be one of the most important things on the agenda. I make it a point not to miss important meetings (Promotion Requirements). But I have been on a consistent track record as promotion wise. And the NCSA I'm going for is National Blue Beret.

[Garibaldi]

Hold on a minute...did I see this right? A cadet helping a cadet?

*looks outside*

Yep, there are some weird looking guys out there, pale, hollow, sunken eyes, mumbling something about brains...

[USAFAHopeful]

Ah. I wish I could go to NBB.

Garibaldi, is there something I'm missing? I see no problem in a cadet helping another cadet, even if he is only a C/Amn.

[LSThiker]

Ah. I wish I could go to NBB.

It has moments of fun, but a lot of moments of standing.  Go as a senior, then it is a lot more fun.

Garibaldi, is there something I'm missing? I see no problem in a cadet helping another cadet, even if he is only a C/Amn.

He is being sarcastic.

[USAFAHopeful]

Ah. I wish I could go to NBB.

It has moments of fun, but a lot of moments of standing.  Go as a senior, then it is a lot more fun.

Garibaldi, is there something I'm missing? I see no problem in a cadet helping another cadet, even if he is only a C/Amn.

He is being sarcastic.

I'm going into the Air Force, so are you allowed to be in CAP as an active duty service member?

As for the sarcasm, I didn't catch it. Thanks.

[Garibaldi]

Ah. I wish I could go to NBB.

Garibaldi, is there something I'm missing? I see no problem in a cadet helping another cadet, even if he is only a C/Amn.

Nothing at all, it's just that we get fly-bys of cadets asking things they could easily ask their chain of command, and it was weird because this has happened a handful of times that I've ever seen, that a cadet helps another cadet on this board.

[Eclipse]

I'm going into the Air Force, so are you allowed to be in CAP as an active duty service member?

Not as a cadet.

[USAFAHopeful]

Well, I help when I can. Thanks for the explanation.

[USAFAHopeful]

I'm going into the Air Force, so are you allowed to be in CAP as an active duty service member?

Not as a cadet.

I mean as a senior member.

[Garibaldi]

I'm going into the Air Force, so are you allowed to be in CAP as an active duty service member?

Not as a cadet.

I mean as a senior member.

Yes, but you won't have much time for a while, what with BMT and such.