Encampment Staff Applications
Application Deadline: 2359 hours, Saturday, Oct 10, 2026.
SENIOR STAFF APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Letter of Intent Guidelines
- Select 1 to 3 positions
- Priority Order: Clearly rank your choices by preference, with 1 being your top priority
- Justification: Detail why you desire each role and outline your specific qualifications for them.
Packet Submission Details
- CAP Resume: Include relevant outside CAP roles and qualifications beneficial to your selections.
- Required Format: Complete packet must be assembled and submitted as a single PDF file.
- Submission Email: Forward your final PDF packet to the encampment address at encampment@ser.cap.gov.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS & QUALIFICATIONS
| POSITION TILE | RANK RANGE | SLOTS | PRE-REQUISITES & REQUIREMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Training Officer | Capt - Col | 1 | Must have served as a Senior Training Officer at SER or another encampment |
| Senior Training Officer | Ssgt - Col | 4 | Must have served as a Training Officer at SER or another encampmenent |
| Training Officer | Ssgt - Col | 12 | Open to qualified Senior Members |
| LOG OIC | Ssgt - Col | 1 | Logistics Officer in Charge |
| LOG Assist OIC | Ssgt - Col | 1 | Assistant Logistics Officer in Charge |
| Transportation Officer | Ssgt - Col | 1 | Transportation oversight and management |
| Comm Asst OIC | Ssgt - Col | 1 | Communications Assistant Officer in Charge |
| Health Services Officer (HSO) | Ssgt - Col | 2 | Medical and health support staff |
| Cadet Assurance Team OIC | Ssgt - Col | 1 | Cadet Assurance Team Officer in Charge |
| Cadet Assurance Team Asst OIC | Ssgt - Col | 1 | Cadet Assurance Team Assistant OIC |
| Chaplain / CDI | Ssgt - Col | 3 | Chaplain / Character Development Instructor |
| Safety OIC | Ssgt - Col | 1 | Safety Officer in Charge |
| Assist Safety OIC | Ssgt - Col | 1 | Assistant Safety Officer in Charge |
CADET STAFF APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
📄 Application Packet Checklist
- Letter of Intent: Pick 2 to 4 positions (must include at least 1 Line position and 1 Support position). Rank them from #1 (top choice) to #4.
- Why You? In your letter, explain why you want each role and what makes you a great fit.
- CAP Resume: Include leadership roles, events, or external CAP experience that support your choices.
- Format: Save your entire packet as a single PDF file.
✉️ How & Where to Submit
- Recipient: Send your application packet via email to encampment@ser.cap.gov.
- Subject Line: Keep it clear (e.g., Cadet Staff Application - [Your Rank & Name]).
- Questions? Send any inquiries to encampment@ser.cap.gov before the deadline.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS & QUALIFICATIONS
| POSITION TITLE | TYPE | RANK REQUIREMENTS | MIN / MAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squadron Commander | Line | Cadet Captain to Cadet Colonel | C/Capt – C/Col |
| Flight Commander | Line | Cadet 2nd Lt to Cadet Captain | C/2d Lt – C/Capt |
| Squadron 1st Sergeant | Line | Cadet Master Sgt to Cadet Chief Master Sgt | C/MSgt – C/CMSgt |
| Flight Sergeant | Line | Cadet Tech Sgt to Cadet Master Sgt | C/TSgt – C/MSgt |
| Cadet Rover Team | Staff | Cadet Captain to Cadet Colonel | C/Capt – C/Col |
| Cadet Assurance Team C/OIC & C/DOIC | Staff | Cadet Captain to Cadet Colonel | C/Capt – C/Col |
| Curriculum & Plans Staff | Staff | Cadet 2nd Lt to Cadet Colonel | C/2d Lt – C/Col |
| Department OICs & DOICs (Logistics, Admin, Comm, Public Affairs) |
Staff Leadership | Cadet 2nd Lt to Cadet Colonel | C/2d Lt – C/Col |
| Department Staff Roles (Logistics, Admin, Comm, PA, Med Admin, Cadet Assurance Team) |
Support Staff | Cadet Tech Sgt to Cadet Major / Lt Col |
C/TSgt – C/Maj |
💡 Pro Tip: Double-check that your selected choices align with your current cadet rank before submitting! Email
encampment@ser.cap.gov with any questions.
⚠️ Rank Eligibility & Promotion Rules
- You may apply for a position where the minimum grade is one grade above yours.
- If selected for a role with a minimum grade you do not achieve by encampment, you will be removed from the position and are not
guaranteed a different role.- Similarly, if you promote prior to encampment and exceed the maximum rank for your assigned position, you will be removed from
that role without a guarantee of reassignment.
Questions & Application Submissions:
