Cadet Officer's Basic Course
December 26, 2021, 8:00 AM - January 3, 2022, 1:00 PM (America/Chicago)
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SAVE THE DATES (26 Dec 21 - 3 Jan 22) at Camp Parks RFTA, Dublin, California
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This invitation is for all qualified cadets in California Wing and Pacific Region (note: This course qualifies as a Region Leadership School).
Dates - We’re planning on Sun, 26 December 2021 to Monday, 3 January 2022 this year to align with the holiday schedule. Planning for staff arrival morning-midday on Sunday, December 26, 2021. The activity is planned to conclude the morning of January 3.
Cost – Cost for the activity is inclusive of billeting, meals, and materials. Cost for cadets for this year’s COBC is $325.00 for the activity, inclusive of lodging, meals, and materials.
Applications – California Wing’s Cadet Officers Basic Course offers an opportunity for cadets to learn in a constructive, professional environment at once challenging and building communication, leadership, and management skills with a focus on responsibility and character. Qualified cadets are encouraged to attend this years Course; COBC is planned as a bi-annual (every other year) activity.
Qualified Student applicants will:
- Be at least 15 years of age,
- Carry a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0 (on a 4-point scale) as a student in high school or college,
- Have earned the General Billy Mitchell Award, and
- If a member of California Wing, have graduated the Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer School (NCOS) successfully.
Additional experience serving in squadron leadership positions, encampment, and Integrated Leadership Program (ILP) Schools will be helpful in your selection.
Applications for cadet student positions for this year’s COBC are now being accepted. To apply, please complete your ONLINE application for this year’s COBC no later than Sunday, December 19, 2021. The link to the registration web site is:
https://ww2.eventrebels.com/er/Registration/StepRegInfo.jsp?ActivityID=39533&StepNumber=1
At COBC this year, we will conform to all of the Health and Safety concerns and protocols published by the Commander of California Wing and in force at the time of the school itself. Evidence of vaccination or a negative COVID test will be necessary to participate at COBC and must be presented upon arrival at the course in December.
