CTWG: NESA

This message is being sent as a reminder to all members. Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 National Emergency Services Academy (NESA) to be held at Camp Atterbury in Edinburgh, Indiana from the 27th of June until the 11th of July 2009. There are courses for all members interested in emergency services, and this is a great opportunity for both new members as well as experienced members to come train with hundreds of their peers from across the country.

Apply online at: https://ntc.cap.af.mil/ops/nesa/ or download an offline application form from: http://nesa.cap.gov/Documents/2009_NESA_Offline_Application_Form_-_Fillable.dot. Slots will be filled on a first come first served basis through the 17th of May 2009 or until slots are filled, whichever comes first. Personnel are encouraged to apply soon to get into the course or courses they desire. Some courses fill up faster than others and there are a few that are nearly full already. The following fifteen courses will be offered this year at NESA:

National Ground Search And Rescue School (NGSAR)
NGSAR Basic Course – 28 June to 4 July 2009
NGSAR Basic Course – 5 to 11 July 2009
NGSAR Advanced Course – 28 June to 4 July 2009
NGSAR Advanced Course – 5 to 11 July 2009
NGSAR First Responder Course – 4 to 11 July 2009
NGSAR Ground Team Leader Course – 4 to 11 July 2009

Incident Command System School (ICSS)
ICSS Basic Course – 28 June to 4 July 2009 – Includes ICS-300 Training
ICSS Advanced Course – 5 to 11 July 2009 – Includes ICS-400 Training
ICSS Mission Communications Course – 28 June to 4 July 2009 – New in 2009

Mission Aircrew School
MAS Basic Course (Mission Scanner & Airborne Photographer) – 28 June to 4 July 2009
MAS Intermediate Course (Mission Pilot or Observer Track) – 27 June to 4 July 2009
MAS Intermediate Course (Mission Pilot or Observer Track) – 4 to 11 July 2009
MAS Advanced Course (Mission Pilot or Observer Track) – 4 to 11 July 2009
MAS ARCHER Course – 28 June to 4 July 2009
MAS ARCHER Course – 5 to 11 July 2009

Additional pre-requisites and information about NESA and the above courses can be found at: http://nesa.cap.gov/.

The fee to attend NESA is $175 per course which includes, meals, lodging on site, printed training materials and aircraft and ground vehicle sortie costs on site. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from NESA, though many personnel are able to travel in corporate vehicles and aircraft as they are needed on site for training. We also know in these tough financial times that some people will have difficulty attending activities like this without assistance. The NESA Alumni Association has several scholarships available for members in need of financial assistance. Scholarship applications must be received by the 15th of March 2009 to be considered, and members can download a scholarship application at: http://nesa.cap.gov/Documents/2009_NESAAA_Scholarship_Application_Form_-_Fillable.dot.

Staff members are also still needed. Staff members are typically prior attendees who are qualified in the area they want to support. We also bring on a few junior staff members each year to work under the supervision of other experienced staff. If you've got the experience and are willing to give some of your time to commit to training fellow members, go ahead and apply. Staff members are required to pay a $45 fee to cover the costs of basic supplies on site. Meals, lodging on site, and training materials are included. Staff activity dates vary by assignment.

If you have any additional questions please direct them to the NESA staff at NESA@capnhq.gov or call 1-888-211-1812 extension 323.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2009 NESA!