Senior Non-Commissioned Officers School (SNCOS)

february, 2023

03febAll Day05Senior Non-Commissioned Officers School (SNCOS)Cadre Applications Open

Event Details

SNCOS is the fourth school in California Wing’s Integrated Leadership Program (ILP). In the past, the school has had the honor of serving the next generation of up and coming cadet leaders by providing critical instruction on communication, NCO and Officer responsibilities, and leadership techniques. In addition to this, we also seek to prepare our Senior NCOs to take that next big step and pursue their Billy Mitchell Award, earning the honor and responsibility that comes along with Cadet Officership.

Participants will get hands on experience in:

Dynamic Speaking
Squadron-Level Drill and Ceremonies
NCO & Officer Responsibilities
Color Guard & Guidon Protocols
Leadership & Management
Physical Training

Date: 3-5 February 2023

Location: Palmdale (USAF Plant 42)

Cost:

For Students: $75.00
For Cadet Cadre: $75.00
For Senior: $75.00

REGISTRATION LINK: Coming Soon

All Cadet Cadre Position (Applications due 09 Jan 23):

General Support OIC
General Support NCO/Officer
Public Affairs OIC
Public Affairs NCO/Officer
Mess OIC
Mess NCO/Officer
Seminar Leader
Asst Seminar Leader

To apply send a business-style letter formatted cover letter and professional resume to C/Lt Col Abigail Lee at abigail.lee@cawgcap.org and CC Maj Jeffrey Buentgen at jeffrey.buentgen@cawgcap.org. Additionally, if applying for an executive cadre position, the cover letter or a separate supplementary training document should address how you plan to prepare your staff.

Senior Members:

SNCOS depends on senior members for a quality learning environment and for the safety and effectiveness of the school. Please contact me at jeffrey.buentgen@cawgcap.org or Deputy Commandant 1^st Lt Colin Rodriguez at colin.rodriguez@cawgcap.org with your interest. Any help would be appreciated!:

– Seminar Training Officer / Assistant Training Officer

– Admin/Finance

– Public Affairs

– Instructor

Student prerequisites for SNCOS*:

Between the grades of C/MSgt and C/CMSgt (C/TSgt is graduated NCOS)
Graduated NCOS
Graduated Encampment
Minimum age of 14 years old
Only ONE of the above prerequisites can be waived at the discretion of the Commandant. If a waiver is necessary, the applicant must retake and submit an Achievement 4 Drill Test (signed by CDC or Squadron CC) to demonstrate proficiency in drill.

Deadline: TBD

Applicants must bring a hard copy of L2L Volume II and a reference copy of CAPM 39-1 and CAPP 151. Applicants must be familiar with CAPP 60-20 and CAPP 52-15.

Note: If you want to apply, but are waiting for commander signature, you should just register without it and get their commanders approval via email or phone (verified by commandant).

REGISTRATION LINK: Coming Soon

Students must be prepared to submit a cover letter stating why they wish to attend SNCOS (written in accordance with “The Business Style Letter” format in the CAPP 1-2); professional resume; a full-length photo (JPEG format) wearing the short-sleeve blues uniform combination with ribbons, no flight cap (tie or tie tab is preferred), in addition to your CAPF 31, 160, 161, and 163 (163 only required for cadets under the age of 18). The Cover Letter should be addressed to the Commandant. The reason for the photo is to allow the cadre to evaluate your own personal adherence to uniform regulations found in CAPM 39-1.

If you have any questions, please contact Maj Jeff Buentgen (jeffrey.buentgen@cawgcap.org).

Deadline: TBD

Time

february 3 (Friday) - 5 (Sunday)

Location

Air Force Plant 42 - Palmdale

2501 E Avenue P, Palmdale, CA 93550

Organizer

Maj Jeff BuentgenJeffrey.Buentgen@cawgcap.org

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