Information for Cadet Cadre
Applications for Cadet Cadre are now being accepted. Please review the information below, and submit applications to https://forms.gle/jZNHDDrNswEZUKE27 no later than 31 MAR 23
2023 ILWG SUMMER ENCAMPMENT STAFF APPLICATION INVITATION
The 2023 Illinois Wing Summer Encampment is accepting applications for staff positions for the upcoming encampment, to be held from July 22-29 at the Marseilles National Guard Training Area. Cadet staff must arrive by 0900 on July 21st for staff training.
cadet executive staff will be expected to arrive by 1300 on July 20th for preparation and setup
The preferred qualifications for each staff position are listed below, but these are only preferences, not requirements. All applicants for staff positions will be considered.
If you would like to apply for the 2023 ILWGSE Staff, do the following:
1. Submit your CAP resume. Include at least two senior members for character reference.
2. Submit a brief (one page or less) letter outlining why you would be a good choice for the position(s) you are applying for.
You can apply for multiple positions, but if you do, state the order of preference for your choices. Email the above-requested information to Lt Col John Wenzel at jwenzel@ilwg.cap.gov by February 28th, 2023.
CADET COMMANDER
Has attended at least four encampments (three of which are ILWG summer encampments)
Has completed ILWGSE ATS/CLASS
Has achieved the Eaker Award
Has completed an extended CAP leadership academy/activity of any kind (as listed on the NCSA site or a similar non-NCSA activity)
CADET DEPUTY COMMANDERS (OPERATIONS, SUPPORT)
Has attended at least three ILWG summer encampments
Has completed ILWGSE ATS/CLASS
Has achieved the Eaker Award
Has completed a CAP leadership academy/activity of any kind (as listed on the NCSA site or a similar non-NCSA activity)
Be willing to accept the role of Cadet Commander if needed
CADET SQUADRON COMMANDERS
Has attended at least three encampments (two of which are ILWG summer encampments)
Has completed ILWGSE ATS/CLASS
Has achieved the Earhart Award
Be willing to accept the role of Cadet Deputy Commander if needed
CADET FLIGHT COMMANDERS
Has attended at least two ILWG summer encampments
Has completed ILWGSE ATS/CLASS
Has achieved the Mitchell Award
Be willing to accept the role of Cadet Squadron Commander if needed
CADET FIRST SERGEANT
Has attended at least two ILWG summer encampments
Has completed ILWGSE ATS/CLASS
Has completed achievement 5 (Lindbergh – C/MSgt)
CADET FLIGHT SERGEANT
Has completed at least two ILWG summer encampments
Has completed ILWG ATS/CLASS
Has achieved the Wright Brothers Award
Be willing to accept the role of Cadet First Sergeant if needed
SUPPORT STAFF
Has completed at least two ILWG summer encampments
Has completed ILWG ATS/CLASS
Has achieved the Wright Brothers Award
Be willing to accept the role of Cadet Flight Sergeant if needed.
CADET PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS or NCOS