SPRING 2017 DCIS/NCOA

Virginia Wing Cadet Programs Presents...

a Drill and Ceremonies Instructor School and a Non-Commissioned Officer Academy:

The Drill and Ceremonies Instructor School and a Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (DCIS & NCOA) will be held at Raptor Town, Langley Air Force Base on 21-23 APR 2017.

The intention of Drill and Ceremonies Instructor School is to bring the perfection, discipline, and FUN of drill to cadets. In CAP today it is easy to forget the experience and value that drill and ceremony should bring to the Cadet Program. At DCIS students will learn proper technique, terminology, common mistakes to avoid, the fun of a well-called jody, the art of innovative drill, as well as a love and appreciation for drill. They will be trained on the mastery of the skill and method of instruction of these techniques in order to return to their squadrons to be Drill and Ceremonies Instructor assets. In this manner the Wing becomes standardized in Drill and Ceremonies per CAPP 60-20.

The intention of the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy is to teach cadet NCOs the critical skills they need for developing their mentoring, teamwork, and leadership skills. NCOA students will get real world chances to interact with serving NCOs from the U.S. Armed Forces, team up with others on practical and theoretical leadership challenges, and develop partnerships to begin lifelong leadership excellence.

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Drill and Ceremonies Instructor School (DCIS):

- Focus on giving commands, properly drilling a flight, and teaching drill

- Learn to be a better staffer at your home squadron or prepare to be on staff at encampment and other activities

- Hurry, space is limited to 25 students

- Must be C/SrA or higher - officers may apply!

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Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA):

- Focus on leadership, both in theory and practical application in realistic, every day methods

- Develop your own skills and learn from serving NCOs from various branches of the military

- Space is limited to 50 students

- Must be between C/SrA and up to (including) C/CMSgt

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PARTICIPATION RESTRICTIONS

NCOA cadets must have completed the Feik achievement.

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FOOD AND BILLETING

Lodging will be provided in open-bay barracks, divided by gender and membership category (cadets/seniors). These barracks are equiped with a cot for each member. All participants must bring their own bedding (sheets/blankets or sleeping bag, pillowcase) and towels. It is suggested that you bring a chair and lockable foot locker to store your personal items in. A detailed equipment list will be sent out in your acceptance package.

Food will be provided. Please indicate any dietary restrictions and allergies when you register as well as on your CAPF 160.

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SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

A successful applicant is one who has registered online, emailed all completed paperwork into dn-da@vawg.cap.gov and has made payment or has made indication of payment by check.

Once your application has been accepted, you will receive an acceptance package including details on location, check-in, equipment needed, directions, graduation, and any further instructions.

Questions can be directed to dn-da@vawg.cap.gov.

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NOTICE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER 08 APR 2017.

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CADETS WHO APPLY AFTER 1800 on 07 APR 2017 WILL NOT RECEIVE A T-SHIRT.

** You are still welcome to attend this school without receiving a t-shirt **

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SCHOLARSHIPS

If you attend to apply for a full or partial scholarship, select the "Pay by Check" option and apply for a scholarship: Here.

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PAYMENTS

If you are unable to make payments online please indicate "PAY BY CHECK" on the registration page and please send your check postmarked no later than 14 APR 2017 to:

Virginia Wing CAP, 7401 Airfield Drive, Richmond, VA 23237-2250, ATTN: DCIS/NCOA

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CADRE

Those cadets planning on applying for cadre should have attended a DCS/ADCS/NCOA prior to 12/2016 to be eligible to staff for the Spring session.

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DETAILS - SUMMARY

Activity Name: VAWG Spring DCIS/NCOA

Activity Location: Raptor Town, Langley Air Force Base

Activity Date and Time: 21 APR 2017, 1800 - 23 APR 2017, 1600

Activity: Classroom, tour, light (outside marching)

Participation Fee: $34.00 through EventBrite

Payment Due: 07 APR 2017

Transportation: As with all CAP activities, parent/guardians are responsible for transportation. However, units may send a van to the event. Please check with your local unit for availability. You are encouraged to check with other members of your unit for the possibility of carpooling.

High Adventure: No

Meals Provided: Saturday - breakfast, lunch, and dinner; Sunday - breakfast, lunch. Please eat dinner prior to arriving at activity on Friday.

Equipment needed: equipment list to be provided with welcome letter

Transportation Rally Point: In the parking lot in front of bathhouses.

DCIS POC: Capt Jacob Bixler, jacob.bixler@vawg.cap.gov

NCOA POC: Maj Nick Rushizky, nicholas.rushizky@vawg.cap.gov

Supervising Adult Staff: Male and Female CAP Senior Members

Emergency Phone: 540-664-4376

Estimated Time Departure: 1600, plus travel time to home.

Uniform: ABU/BDU/Corporate

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CADET REQUIRED FORMS - HOW TO FILL THEM OUT

Please be advised all forms can be found in a fillable format at: https://www.capmembers.com/forms_publications__regulations/forms/

You are encouraged to fill out the forms and then save them to your computer. This way you always have the forms filled out and ready to be printed for signatures. Any time you have a change in information (i.e. name and dates of activity on the CAPF-31) you can go, fill in the changes and print it off.

All forms requiring signatures will need to be scanned in or photographed to email back into dn-da@vawg.cap.gov.

Should you not have access to a scanner or computer, please contact your local unit for assistance.

These forms allow us to avoid any unnecessary delays in getting you medical attention should you need it.

CAPF-31:

1. CADET MUST "wet" sign (actual signature in ink) on the front (bottom) of the form.

2. PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST "wet" sign (actual signature in ink) on the back of the form. Only one signature is necessary, but both parents may sign.

3. A WITNESS MUST "wet" sign (actual signature in ink) for each parent/guardian signature on the back of the form. One witness may sign for more than one parent/guardian signature.

4. SQUADRON COMMANDERS (or their Designees) MUST sign on the back of the form. This signature may be "wet" or may be electronic. This is the only signature that we may accept electronically. For the electronic signature, the Squadron Commander (or his/her designee) may send an email directly to DN-da@vawg.cap.gov (PLEASE NOTE THIS AN EMAIL CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS SCHOOLS).

CAPF-160:

1. ALL FIELDS on this form MUST be filled in with either information or "NONE". If a field is left blank, the form will be returned to you to be revised and your registration will not be considered "complete" until the form is returned and deemed "complete".

2. Please note the fields are as follows:

NAME, GRADE, CAPID, CHARTER NUMBER, DATE OF BIRTH, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, HAIR COLOR, EYE COLOR, GENDER, ALLERGIES, DO YOU NOW HAVE OR HAVE YOU EVER HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING, DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATION, PAST SURGICAL HISTORY, 5 IMMUNIZATION fields, MEDICAL INFORMATION, and 3 SOCIAL HISTORY fields.

3. Please note that in the "DO YOU NOW HAVE OR HAVE YOU EVER HAD ANY OF THE FOLLOWING" section that you MUST check either YES or NO to every question. Any YES answers require an explanation for each to be made in the REMARKS section on the back of the form.

4. PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST "wet" sign (actual signature in ink) on the back of the form. Only one signature is necessary.

CAPF-161: This form requires only information. No signatures required.

CAPF-163: This form is only required if the cadet is under the age of 18 by 21 APR 2017.

1. ALL FIELDS on this form MUST be filled in with either information or "NONE". If a field is left blank, the form will be returned to you to be revised and your registration will not be considered "complete" until the form is returned and deemed "complete".

2. PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST "wet" sign (actual signature in ink) on the back of the form. Only one signature is necessary.

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SENIOR MEMBER FORMS

Please submit a CAPF-160 and 161 to dn-da@vawg.cap.gov

These forms allow us to avoid any unnecessary delays in getting you medical attention should you need it.

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ALL FORMS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO DN-DA@VAWG.CAP.GOV BY 14 APR 2017.

Any problems submitting forms electronically should email dn-da@vawg.cap.gov directly.

** If you are registering after 1800, 07 APR 2017, you will not be able to get a t-shirt. But you are still welcome to attend this school! **

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