NCR Cadet Competition

The Cadet Competition is a traditional display of precision, excellence, and discipline.  Color guards from around NCR travel to compete for the title of North Central Region Color Guard.  From practical indoor presentations to highly standardized outdoor ceremonies, the cadet competition is designed to select the only the best of the best.  Each year, the top two teams at the North Central Region competition advance to the National Cadet Competition.

Skip to the Info You Need Here Activity Information Team Requirements Included Events Note added elective events Activity Logistics Cost, Travel, Lodging, What to bring

 

Activity Information

The Cadet Competition is a traditional display of precision, excellence, and discipline.  Color guards from around the North Central Region travel to compete for the title of NCR Color Guard.  From practical indoor presentations to highly standardized outdoor ceremonies, the cadet competition is designed to select only the best of the best.  Each year, the wings should send their top two teams to compete at the North Central Region Cadet Competition.  

 

Activity Director: Capt Jennifer Kluzak

Deputy Director for Operations: 1st Lt Cally Jacobson

Deputy Director for Support: Capt Nik Vivier

 

Team Requirements

Wings may send more than one team, but each team must provide the following:

• 6-member team (see the manual for details on smaller teams)

• 2 senior escorts

• Permission slips for each cadet 

• Health History form for each cadet

• CAPF 161(I) for each cadet

 

Included Events

The following events will be evaluated at the North Central Region Cadet Competition:

• Indoor Posting of the Colors

• Outdoor Posting of the Colors (we'll provide the flag)

• Standard Drill 

  • Color Guard Standard Drill

  • Element Standard Drill

• Team Leadership Problem

• Uniform Inspection

  • Uniform Preparation

  • Uniform Spot Inspection

• Cadet Physical Fitness Test performed on Site

• ELECTIVES

  • Pre-Competition Service Project

  • Possible UDF/STEM Event

  • Panel Quiz (Added)

*The Cadet Physical Fitness Test will be done AT THE COMPETITION  The Cadet Competition does NOT use the CPFT from CAPP 60-50, but retains events from the previous CAP fitness test, as laid out in CAPP 60-75, section 2-7 (linked above).  It consists of push-ups, curl-ups, the sit-and-reach, and a one-mile run.  Two cadets from each team must complete each of the exercise-based events, and all cadets (unless medically excused) must complete the run. The exercises are performed as laid out in CAPP 60-75, section 2-7c (linked above).  Push-ups are performed at 3-second cadence until failure.  Curl-ups are performed elbow-to-thigh, max within 60 seconds.  Sit-and-reach is measured in centimeters, but otherwise according to CAPP 60-50.  

RCC Logistics

Activity Cost: 

There will be no registration fee to attend the competition. However, the competition will only be covering the cost of the 6 team members and their 2 escorts. Any additional alternates or spectators will not be covered and will need to arrange their lodging and meals. 

Activity Travel: 

Teams  

Teams can request reimbursement for fuel up to $500. All travel must be done in a CAP corporate vehicle to qualify for reimbursement. The activity will not reimburse teams for traveling in a POV.  

Staff 

Staff are encouraged to travel via corporate vehicle or with a competing team when possible. If those options are not possible travel via POV is authorized.  

Activity Lodging: 

Staff and Teams will be lodged on base. All cadets and Escorts will be housed in the barracks. Team escorts will be required to billet in the barracks with their teams. This change is due to problems from past competitions with senior escorts not following Cadet Protection Policies and leaving their teams unattended.  Seniors will have a separate bay and bathroom from the Cadets; however, bedding is not provided, and each member will need to bring their own bedding. 

What to bring 

Competitors will wear both ABU and Class B Blues in accordance with CAPR 39-1. Senior Escorts are authorized to wear any uniform combination listed in CAPR 39-1 (Exception: No Flight Suits).  

Teams should bring the following equipment as the competition staff will not provide it. 

• Web belts 

• Flag Holsters 

• Gloves 

Teams may bring their rifles and flags for practicing and warm-up purposes. Flags, Stands, and Rifles will be provided for all competitors to use during competitive events.   

Teams should bring their home wings flag and stand to post at the awards presentation 

 

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