Region Cadet Leadership School - South (MARCLS-S)

Region cadet leadership school (RCLS) is a course in officership, indirect leadership, and other themes consistent with CAP’s leadership expectations for Phase III cadets. These academies make use of local resources to broaden leadership skills in cadet officers and NCOs. 

In this course, students will acquire practical experience in leading indirectly, problem-solving, effective writing, speaking, and group dynamics. Cadets who successfully complete this course, become eligible to receive the Eaker Award and gain fundamental officership skills. 

This course is academically rigorous, students should be familiar with effective writing techniques, time management skills, and be prepared for public speaking. MAR-CLS draws a range of guest speakers from MCAS Cherry Point to include MCAS Cherry Point Command Staff and instructors for their NCO leadership course. 

Location: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina

Dates: 27 July - 2 August 2025

As an accredited Cadet Special Activity, cadets may apply for financial aid from CAP. Go to the eServices CadetInvest Module and apply for Cadet Lift to be considered for needs-based financial assistance to attend this event.  This program is designed to offset costs associated with attending some NCSAs. They include payment of your activity fees and transportation to and from the activity. Go to the CadetInvest pages for more details. Deadline to apply for financial assistance is 15 January at 12 noon Central Time. Being offered financial assistance is not a guarantee of acceptance into an activity. You must compete for and receive a slot at an activity. You will be notified if you are a recipient of financial aid/scholarship before you are required to accept or decline a slot at an activity.  

Students

Minimum grade of C/MSgt to apply. Since the Ira C. Eaker Award requires either RCLS or Cadet Officer School (COS), priority will be given to Phase IV cadets, followed by Phase III cadets then C/MSgt - C/CMSgt.

Completed encampment and recorded in eServices by time of application.

As a requirement of Cadet Wings (funded flight training program), cadets enrolled in Cadet Wings are not eligible for national activities until they complete the program or are disenrolled.

Registration is open in Registration Zone. Registration Deadline: 15 Jan 2025 12:00 CST.  Cadets must have their Summer activity applications submitted on or before 15 Jan in order to be considered for slotting for Summer NCSAs. To be considered for priority placement status, the completed application including supplemental documents must be submitted by 15 February. 

Applications: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=4054

Staff and Cadre

Cadre (cadet staff): previous completion of an RCLS, Cadet Officer School (COS), or an approved equivalency.

Staff (senior staff): Completed at least Level 2 of the Professional Levels.

All staff & cadre must apply via Registration Zone in eServices, or they will not receive credit for the activity in their records. You will be contacted to let you know whether or not you have not been selected. Applications are now being accepted.  To be considered for priority placement status, the completed application including supplemental documents must be submitted by 15 February. 

Applications: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=4054