Just some stuff to know before doing it soon

I was looking through the New Cadet Guide September 2021 version and noticed that there is an image of a Cadet Technical Sargent who has an achievement 5 ribbon.

Would I affix a silver star to a Goddard Achievement Ribbon if I completed both tests and interactive but not the model rocketry badge?

Anyone here an old poster from CadetStuff.org? Miss that site and my misspent cadet youth

Great news for those of us who glue ribbon devices on and who are tired of snipping off the prongs for the service stars and whatnot. Don't believe they have the CAP triangle devices, but they do have service stars without the prongs:

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/no-prong-ribbon-attachment-3-16-bronze-star

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/no-prong-ribbon-attachments-3-16-star-silver

https://www.vanguardmil.com/products/no-prong-ribbon-attachments-star-3-16-inch-gold

And multiples thereof.

Background: Trying not go full Old School NCO on cadets for facial hair. Last night I went to the meeting literally right after having to watch an AD SrA shave.

Issue: There were a lot of cadets that needed shaves or have those nasty ‘stache they like to grow. I have refused to allow those to promote since they are not in adherence to 39-1. However other SM are angry that I want let them promote just cause they have some facial hair.

Question: Am I the jerk for making them shave or calling out those with the nasty facial hair? How do we teach cadets and CPO about the proper facial hair rules. You can drag a horse to water but you can’t make them drink.

If you have please lmk I got some quick questions for ya!

I lost my drill guide and I need to start preparing for the test.

Anyone know where to get the silver honor credit star that go on ribbons?

I can't find MOTS or other activities in the registration zone. I dont know where to go to apply, I keep getting stuck on these screens

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Might be obvious but I am still confused, so I am planning on applying for a difficult NCSA next December which is hard to get into to, I want to calculate how many points I’ll have by then.

By next December I will have 38 points I will be 16, Mitchell, 2 yrs, and no prior activities

My only concern is in the text which has been circled it says “typically during the 2nd or 3rd week of February” does this mean when I apply in December of next year my points will be based off February of this year? If so I’ll only have 32 points, I’ll be 15, Wright Bros., 2yrs, and no Prior.

Chat am I cooked 💀?

I am not okay mentally to the point where I consider suicide and have been diagnosed with depression, and it's reflected to my cadets somehow, I am not sure how. I have hidden it quite well in my opinion, I actively do my work as a staff member, help cadets, etc... but I have had more than one cadet ask me if I was "okay" or "doing okay" and it just surprise me and scared me, I didn't and don't want my cadets to see or know about my own personal problems. The only cadet who knows (and deserves to know) is my own close friend, the cadet commander. I am a line staff member so leading these cadets is what I am always doing things actively with these cadets. How can I lead them away from thinking that I have anything wrong going on? I don't want to scare them nor share this type of personal information with them.

With unruly, disrespectful cadets🙏

I haven't been able to get my boots any shinier. Does anyone have step by step instructions on how to get the best shine (preferably including product links)?

I am packing for Texas winter encampment and do I need to bring everything it says on the list because it says I need 7 to 10 sand T-shirts should I bring the exact number it says or no? And for the PT gear, what exactly should I bring because it says 2 to 3 sets for winter and do I still bring the summer PT gear as well? I’m trying to save money where I can:)

I’ve recently moved states and during the summer finished my first solo in a powered aircraft. I’m just now starting to get into CAP again and would like to wear my solo wings. How do I get authorization to wear them and do I have to file anything online? Thanks

Question for the audience re: registration zone. Under "Event Listing," I can find events but none of them are clickable, meaning that to see the event page I have to find it through event registration instead. Is this expected behavior? It seems like such an obvious oversight that I want to make sure I'm not missing something before sending in feedback.

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Thanks, all.

If a squadron wanted to have an aircraft assigned to them, what sort of physical requirements are there, such as runway length, facilities, etc?

As the title says, is it too late for me to join CAP?

I’m currently a junior in HS and have wanted to join CAP for the military-like experience as a cadet, something to do in substitution of JROTC (my school doesn’t offer it), and to be a part of a community that is generally like minded (joining the military). I attempted to join in 8th grade during early 2022, but unfortunately things didn’t work out since I wasn’t reached out by the SQDN about actually joining. Since then, I’ve been busy with other activities.

I’m just wondering, is it worth it? I will be applying to SAs & ROTC for all 3 branches, but in no ways is joining CAP for a resume builder. Like i stated, I want to join for the experience and camaraderie.

I tried joining the same squadron I visited in 2022, in October, but unfortunately they only recruit 2 times a year. They have a “Cadet Training Flight” System that trains new cadets into earning C/Amn. I can’t join until January 2025, so i’m wondering if it’s even worth it.

How do I format a cover letter and what content should I have on it if for staff applications?

If anyone wants to see for themselves L2L vol 3 chap 11 pg 144

I am applying to be staff at my squadron. What do I need to know for formatting and content of the cover letter?

I’m in a predicament. I have been asking for a promotion sheet for four weeks now and recently received one at last meeting I completely filled it out and it’s ready to be signed and turned in except next meeting is promotion night and I don’t know if they will take it and let me promote the same night can I get some answers?

I was going through eServices today and found that I had a solo pilot rating from 2019 in the system. In 2019, I was still a cadet. I went through CAPR 39-1, which says that CAP aviation badges are mandatory for wear. Cool, if I was still a cadet, I would need to wear those since those count as aviation badges.

But what's the case for seniors? I can't find anything that says seniors can or can't wear solo wings in 39-1, and Attachment 4 of 39-1 lists the solo wings as authorized for predominantly SM uniform combos (i.e. the corporates) or exclusively SM uniforms (mess dress). That leads me to believe that seniors must wear solo wings if they have the rating, right?

We have some seniors in our squadron that have let their Cadet Protection lapse and are unwilling to get current. Some live over 2 hours away from our squadron, and have kept their membership current because they have been members since they were cadets. We have a new Wing Commander and he is making Cadet Protection a priority. We would like to move these seniors to Patron status for the remainder of their current membership cycle.. Is there a way to make this adjustment in eServices? I can't find it anywhere. I don't want to terminate their membership over this, but I may not be given a choice.

I am a new cadet and I in order to log into e services I have to take Opsec training. Is this a proctored exam or can this be done at home?

Hello Everyone! I am about to be a C/A1C and I find myself really interested in Honor Guard. Regrettably I haven't really had the time and answers I need to join. So if anyone could help me out by telling me some of the commitments, costs, experiences, benefits, any of that would be helpful! I just need to make sure that I don't go in over my head and commit to something I'm not yet ready for. Thank you all!

So im a C/SSgt and ik a long way away from there but i can do all the drill test leading up to them but i look at it so confused can someone explain how to do it