National Cyber Academy

The Cadet Cyber National Cadet Special Activities is a collection of cyber security career exploration and training courses. The goal is to Increase cyber security knowledge and awareness and to forge a lifelong passion for cyber security. During our summer NCSA, cadets receive daily briefings from various USAF Cyber Operations units. They also receive advanced training in cyber security concepts to help hone their skills for CyberPatriot and other cyber defense competitions. Finally, cadets begin work towards cyber security certification.

• Date: June 23, 2024 - June 29, 2024
• Location: Hampton Roads, VA
• Min. Age: 14
• Cost: $375.00

Eligibility Requirements

Note: Cadets enrolled in Cadet Wings are not eligible for national activities until they complete the program or are disenrolled.

Participants

Cyber Operations Fundamentals Course:

• Age 14 by activity start date
• United States citizen
• Completed Encampment and recorded in eServices by time of application
• Possess the Wright Brothers when you apply Complete all preparatory assignments after initial selection

Staff

Cadets

Be selected as a student for a CNCA course at same location Identify your desire to serve in a cadet staff role on the cover letter attached to your Eservices application

The cadets chosen will be cadet superintendent of their respective class. They will be in charge of upholding standards in the classroom and throughout the evening and will be expected to work with the Class Leader to develop and implement study sessions each night. The Class Superintendents must arrive in time to attend Required Staff Training.

Senior Members

A technician rating in Cadet Programs is desired. Although this is a technical activity, cyber knowledge is not a requirement for all senior staff. Cyber instructors or professionals also are welcome to apply.

Positions available: CNC Class Leader, COFC Class Leader, Safety Officer, and Admin Officer.

Class Leaders will be expected to supervise and participate in their classes during the academic day, and work with the cadet Superintendents to develop targeted study sessions each night for the rest of the students. Additionally, Class Leaders will be responsible for driving their classes to and from the classroom. Preference will be given to those that have at least the equivalent Cyber/IT experience as is requested of the cadet students.

Safety and Admin Officers do not require any technical background, but should at least have a CAP driver’s license and a technician rating or higher in their respective specialty track.

How to Apply

"Apply Online" or on the ncsas.com homepage to connect you to eServices' Registration and Payment System. Applicants will need to complete the application and upload the following documents in PDF format to the supplemental tab of their eServices application. All staff also must apply via eServices, or they will not receive credit for the activity in their records. For staff applicants, you will be contacted to let you know whether you have been selected. Applications will be accepted from 1 December to the date the activity starts. To be considered for priority placement status, the completed application including supplemental documents must be submitted by 15 January. Applications submitted after 15 January are accepted but are marked "late" and will be considered AFTER all applications submitted before the deadline. Priority timelines do not apply to staff applications.

Important Information

Use the following course numbers to verify you are selecting the correct activity in the eServices “Preferences” tab of your application. Activities appear alphabetically, but will have the course number next to them in the tab. You can download a sortable spreadsheet on the ncsas.com homepage for a complete listing of activity preference numbers. If you can't see the course number on your device, try changing the zoom on the page.

• eServices Short Name: Cyber Course Level 1
• Cadet Participant Course #: 472
• Staff Participant Course #: 398
• Activity Full Name: Cyber Course - Level 1 Basic

Financial Support

Go to the eServices CadetInvest Module and apply for Cadet Lift and Take-Off Program Cadet (TOP), to be considered for needs-based financial assistance or NCSA scholarships. Also apply for flight scholarships. These programs are designed to offset costs associated with attending some NCSAs, as well as flight academies. They include payment of your activity fees and transportation to and from the activity. Go to the CadetInvest pages for more details. Deadline to apply for scholarships and financial assistance is 15 January. Being offered financial assistance is not a guarantee of acceptance into an activity. You must compete for and receive a slot at an activity. You will be notified if you are a recipient of financial aid/scholarship before you are required to accept or decline a slot at an activity.

Graduation Requirements

• Complete 80% of the activity requirements
• Actively participate in 80% of the contact hours and not dismissed early for behavior issues
• Activity Director determines course objectives met

Travel

Activity Staff will provide transportation to and from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport - Patrick Henry Field (KPHF).

Required Staff Training on TBD at TBD