NCO School Overview

Texas Wing will host a Noncommissioned Officer School (NCO School) 1 August - 5 August 2026 at Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas (tentatively).  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 a 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, learning to teach drill and ceremony/customs and courtesies, and fostering teamwork.

Staff Training Days: 30-31 July 2026 at FORT WOLTERS (mandatory)
Student Dates:  1 August - 5 August 2026
Location:  Fort Wolters, Mineral Wells, Texas

Operations Plan and Packing List are posted on the right of this page

Cadet Cadre and Senior Member applications: 

NCO School 007 Cadet Cadre Application

NCO School 007 Senior Member Mentor Application

Cadet Commandant application due 9 February 2026
All remaining cadre applications due 16 February 2026 

Senior Member Applications: Training Officers, preferably Senior Member NCO's, Support: due 25 February 2026

 

Student Registration, CAP Health, Payment via Registration Zone: will open after spring break

 

Students $175.00
Cadet Cadre: $100.00
Senior Members: $75.00

Requirements to attend NCO School as a student are:

1. C/SSgt-C/CMSgt
2. C/SrA with ALS or Encampment credit and unit Commander's approval
3. Successful completion of the CPFT (with one mile run)

Senior Staff

Duty Position	Rank / Name
Commander	1st Lt Alexis Gonzalez
Advisor to the Commander	Lt Col Lana Holub
Senior Enlisted Leader	SMSgt Jack Koby
Deputy Commander	SSgt Johnathan DeBord
Chaplain
Chief Training Officer
Force Support Officer
Commandant for Cadets	1st Lt Emelia McLaughlin
Safety Officer
Health Service Officer
Alpha Flight Training Officer
Bravo Flight Training Officer
Charlie Flight Training Officer
Delta Flight Training Officer
Echo Flight Training Officer
Reservist Training Officer	Maj Mark Holub
Public Affairs Officer
Admin/Logistics Officer
Mess Officer
Curriculum and Planning Officer	1st Lt Emelia McLaughlin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cadet Cadre

Duty Position	Rank / Name
Cadet Commandant
Cadet Training Group Officer
Cadet Force Support OIC
Curriculum and Planning Officer
Lead Instructor Instructors
Cadet Chief Training Instructors
Alpha Cadet Training Instructor
Bravo Cadet Training Instructor
Charlie Cadet Training Instructor
Delta Cadet Training Instructor
Echo Cadet Training Instructor
Safety and Health Services Officer
Safety and Health Services team
Admin and Logistics OIC
Admin and Logistics Team
Public Affairs OIC
Public Affairs Team
Mess OIC
Mess Team