CTEP
Texas Wing Cadet Training & Education Program (CTEP)
Updated 27 February 2026 with Registration Zone deadline
The Cadet Training and Education Program (CTEP) is made up of three different leadership schools designed to assist cadets as they progress through the cadet program. These courses give cadets both the knowledge and skills to lead cadets at their level of responsibility. These courses are no longer tied to Region Cadet Leadership School (RCLS) credit but remain core to Texas Wing’s vision for cadet leadership development. The Training Leaders of Cadets courses are the premiere venue for Cadet Programs Officers to learn how to become better mentors to cadets and how to become effective managers of cadet/composite squadrons. The basic and intermediate courses will be offered. TLC students and staff may stay offsite, but must notify activity leadership for accountability. It will be mandatory to be onsite during the training day.
Registration Zone Information
REGISTER FOR ALL CLASSES IN REGISTRATION ZONE HERE. You must choose the correct “sub-event” class from the main CTEP event. Payment will not be collected at the time of registration. Registration closes at 2359 on Sunday, 15 March. Students will be notified once accepted and officially slotted for the course, anticipated date of slotting is 18 March. With that email notification, payment instructions will be sent and payment will be due no later than 1 April.
Event Details
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Dates: Arrival on Friday, 24 April | Departure on Sunday, 26 April
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Location: Texas Wing Headquarters, 3330 Civil Air Patrol Drive, Nacogdoches, TX (same location, but address was previously named 553 Terry Crawford Drive)
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Cadet Student Cost: $75
All Staff & TLC student cost: $50
Courses Offered & Eligibility
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SNCOA – Senior NCO Academy
For cadets C/MSgt to C/CMSgt
Capacity: 24 students
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SLS – Squadron Leadership School
For cadets C/2d Lt to C/Capt
Capacity: 24 students
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CCSC – Cadet Command Staff College
For cadets C/Capt to C/Lt Col
Capacity: 15 students
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TLC – Basic & Intermediate
For senior members working in or preparing for Cadet Programs roles
Capacity: 12 students
CTEP STAFF
| Position | Name |
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| Activity Director | Maj Wendy Cameron |
| Cadet Commandant | C/Lt Col Benjamin Clayton |
| Deputy Activity Director | Lt Col Edward McFadden |
| Deputy Director of Support | 1st Lt Nikki Sliger |
| Cadet Executive Officer | C/Capt Carissa Hanks |
| TLC Director | Maj Sean Minnick |
Activity Director: Applications will close 31 January 2026 (all remaining Senior Member staff applications close 14 February 2026)
Cadet Commandant and Deputy Commander of Support close: 1 February 2026 (Lead Instructors close 8 February 2026, all remaining staff positions close 14 February 2026.)
1200 noon is the deadline for all applications on their respective due dates.
CADET STAFF APPLICATIONS: CLOSED
SENIOR MEMBER APPLICATIONS: CLOSED
