Cadre Selection Exercise

Encampment is a cadet run activity, and cadet support and line staff positions are the bread and butter.  Encampment cadet staff are selected at a weekend Cadre Selection Exercise (CSE), where they're tested on knowledge from Encampment publications, drill proficiency, situational leadership and uniform, and then interviewed for their top positions.

Prerequisites

All cadet staff members should have completed these prerequisites in order to be eligible to apply for Encampment staff.

• Have Encampment credit - in state or out of state (at the time of CSE application).

• Promote at least once since the last Encampment (by the close of CSE applications). (Additional points for having completed two promotions.)

• Complete the basic Operational Risk Management quiz (before the CSE).  This is found in the new Absorb portal.

• Complete ICUT - Introductory Communications User Training (before CSE).  This is found in the new Absorb portal

• Complete the intermediate Operational Risk Management quiz (before the Cadre Training Weekend).  This is found in the new Absorb portal.

• Be at least a C/SSgt.

Application Process

2027 CSE Information

Cadre Selection Exercise applications are CLOSED!

Cost: $75

1. Registration Form (all cadets)
2. CSE Positions Form  

 

Location: Camp Ripley.  Building: 7-130.  Date: SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2027 to SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2027.  Arrival Uniform: ABUs/OCPs.

Start Time: 1200 Arrival SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 2027  End Time: 1100 SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2027

 

To apply for staff, you'll need to attend this season's CSE (Cadre Selection Exercise).  To apply, follow these steps:

1. Fill out the online application, including a payment of $75.  No refunds will be issued after the close of CSE applications. 

2. Fill out this year's CSE Form to select which positions you'll be applying for.

3. Ensure you've met all eligibility and prerequisite requirements.