Apply for Cadet Executive Staff

Cadet executive staff are selected earlier on in the Encampment season.  Executive staff are responsible for managing large sections of the Encampment program.  Executive staff positions include:

• CTG Commander

• CTG Deputy Commander for Basic Learning (1st year students)

• CTG Deputy Commander for Advanced Leadership (2nd year students)

• CTG Executive Officer

• CTG Squadron Commanders

• CTG Leadership Officer

• CTG Head of Dining

CTG Commander

The commander of the CTG (C/CC) is responsible for the implementation and conduct of the encampment program as conducted by the Minnesota Wing.  He/She is responsible to the Director of Cadet Programs or his/her designated representative for the overall encampment program. The Commandant of Cadets is the senior member advisor to the C/CC.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide focus and direction to the officers of the CTG, to ensure proper implementation of the encampment program

• Assist in the selection of qualified cadets for service at the group staff level

• Ensure the maintenance and consistency of training standards throughout the wing encampment program.

• Serves as the role model and be the example for all the members of the Cadet Training Group

• Provide an appropriate forum for feedback and criticism of the encampment program

• Foster cohesiveness, teamwork and unity of purpose within the unit thereby creating the Cadet Training Group

• Create performance benchmarks for staff to meet during week

• Commitment to working with the senior executive team as we transform MNWG Encampment in 2023

Requirements

Ideal candidates possess the following characteristics:

• Phase IV cadet at the time of application

• Promoted at least once since the end of last Encampment

  • *Not applicable to Eaker or Spaatz cadets

• At least 1 year of Encampment cadre (cadet staff) experience

• Exceptional communications skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Be familiar with all applicable Minnesota Wing Pamphlets relating to the position they are applying for.

  • Currently published Pamphlets

    • These are currently being updated and more will be posted as they are approved.

All applicants should be aware of and available for the Encampment season dates listed/linked at the top of this page.

Other Cadet Executive Staff

To apply, send an email to the Commandant of Cadets (see above) with the following information, before the executive cadre application deadline (see above).

1. A list, in order of preference, of the positions you are applying for.

2. Your CAP Resume

3. A memorandum style cover letter (per CAPP 1-2) (see templates) describing three goals you have for the top position you are applying for, and how those goals would enhance the Encampment as a whole.

To APPLY for CTG Commander, you must be a C/Capt by the date you apply.  

All applicants must be able to obtain C/Capt by the start of Encampment, and some positions require it to even apply.  All applicants must have promoted at least once between the end of last Encampment and the selection interviews.  Be familiar with all currently published encampment pamphlets (listed above under Requirements section).  Email the Commandant of Cadets with any questions.