Region Cadet Leadership School - North (MARCLS-N)

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Region Cadet Leadership School (RCLS) is a course in officership, indirect leadership, and other themes consistent with Civil Air Patrol’s leadership expectations for Phase III cadets. These academies make use of local resources to broaden leadership skills in cadet officers and cadet non-commissioned officers.

Winter 2026-27 Info:

Location: TBD

Date: TBD

Eligibility: All cadets in grades Cadet Master Sgt. - Cadet Maj. who have not previously completed an RCLS. Cadets who have completed an RCLS and all interested senior members are encouraged to apply for cadre/staff.

Applications:

Apply through Registration Zone, once opened.

Students

Since the Gen. Ira C. Eaker Award requires either RCLS, Cadet Officer School (COS), or an equivalent program determined by National Headquarters, priority will be given to Phase IV cadets, followed by Phase III cadets, followed by Phase II cadets. Students are required to participate fully in all classes and activities. 

Staff and Cadre

Cadet and Senior Member Staff will be expected to train, develop, and mentor students through the RCLS process with the objective of creating tangibly improved cadet leaders utilizing their own learned experiences in life or as a Cadet. Staff will be teaching leadership philosophy via both discussion and a wide range of practical opportunities meant to expand the view and capability of the next generation of cadet leaders. Cadet staff roles typically include the following:

• Cadet Commander

• Cadet Deputy Commander

• Cadet Seminar Leader

• Cadet Administrative / Curriculum & Plans Officer

• Cadet Public Affairs Officer

Cadet Staff Requirements:

• Graduate of RCLS, COS, or an approved equivalent

• Preferred to be a cadet officer, highly preferred to be a Phase IV cadet

Senior Staff Roles:

• Seminar Leader

• Health Services Officer

• Administrative & Curriculum & Plans Officer

• Public Affairs Officer

Senior Staff Requirements:

• Valid Cadet Protection Program Training standing through the end of the activity.

• Valid CAP Driver’s Permissions through the end of the activity (waiverable)

Activity Leadership

Activity Director - TBD

(updated 3/9/2026)