Texas Wing NCO School

Texas Wing will host a Noncommissioned Officer School (NCO School) 1 – 5 August 2026 at Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells.  The primary purpose of the NCO School is to prepare junior Noncommissioned Officers to be skilled and competent while simultaneously producing leaders that excel in self-discipline, personal development, and strict adherence to the Civil Air Patrol core values.   

This “Leadership Laboratory” is a hands-on learning course designed to practice leadership skills necessary for the NCO. Practicum includes conducting uniform inspections, leading Physical Fitness, support functions, learning to teach drill and ceremony/customs and courtesies, while fostering teamwork.

Staff Training Day:  30 – 31 July 2026 (Mandatory)  
School Dates: 1 August – 5 2026 

We are now accepting Cadet Cadre and Senior Member applications:  

Cadet Commandant 9 February 2026 

All remaining applications due 16 February 2026 

NCO School 007 Cadet Cadre Application 

 Senior Member Applications due 23 February 2026.  

NCO School 007 Senior Member Mentor Application 

Student slots (registration, CAP Health, payment) will open through Registration Zone 1 April 2025 

Students $175.00 

Cadet Cadre: $100.00 

Senior Members: $75.00 

Applications, Ops Plan, Packing list are located on the Texas Wing website>Programs>Cadet Programs>Activities> NCO School.