The Military Cadets of Selfridge are always looking for good people interested in join our staff. The ACA Officer core is made up of non-paid, dedicated professionals who want to give back too, and help, the American youth. Although Military experience is not mandatory to join the ACA Officer Corps, is it preferred; but just having some knowledge of the Armed Forces will make it easier for you. We will work with you as long as you are willing to learn, and learn the Marine way. Those without a military background will be required to go through training and a mentoring program. Those with a military background will need minimal training or just sometime to adjust to how Marines do things. Either way, understand that Cadetting is a little different from regular Military service and everyone will need some training. Understand that all branches of the service are welcome but this is a Marine Company.
There are a few different options you have when joining the staff. You can join as an Instructor, Adult Non-Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, or apply to become a Commissioned Officer. We need individuals in all four levels of service and in all different job descriptions. While some of the categories of service are open to those without Military experience, others are only available to those with Military experience. We have many job positions open and/or need assistants for them. We are looking for people interested in Administration, Personnel, Supply, Recruiting, Public Affairs, and all different aspects of training.
All applicants must be Interviewed by the Commanding Officer and then if accepted those individuals desiring a commission or appointment in the Officers' Corps must go through a 6 to 12 month review period. The screening period is designed to give the Applicant or Officer Candidate (O/C) sufficient time to acquire program specific and military knowledge and attend training provided by the ACA Leadership Development Institute (LDI). During the screening period, the applicants can be dismissed from the ACA by the unit Commanding officer based on unsuitability for continued service.
Every member of the officer corps including instructors assumes responsibility for instruction and supervision of the Cadets. Each officer is inherently charged with the health and welfare of every young adult enrolled in the ACA.
* Active duty and reserve personnel are required to complete a six-month screening period. All others must complete up to a year or more depending on how fast they learn.
Intructor: Open to all individuals with or without military experience.
Appointment as an instructor may be granted to individuals who wish to participate in ACA activities in a non-military capacity. Instructors do not wear a Military uniform but are required to dress in appropriate ACA attire. This category of membership is extremely flexible and its requirements are not as high as a uniformed staff member; but a high level of professionalism and moral integrity is always required.
Instructors have no military authority over other members of the Officers' Corps yet are eligible to fill any support billet with in the unit. Militarily an instructor is subordinate to all uniformed members of the officer's Corps and senior to all Cadets.
Photograph - Full Length front view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Photograph - Full Length side view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Adult Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO): Open only to U.S. Marines retired or still serving.
An appointment as an Adult Non-Commissioned Officer it open to those individuals who have served in the U.S. Marine Corps in grades E-4 through E-9 who prefer to maintain their status as non-commissioned officers rather than to apply for a commission in the ACA Officers' Corps. Those individuals choosing to remain as Non-Commissioned Officers, will be appointed to a grade comparable to the highest enlisted grade held while in the U.S. Marines Corps. Adult NCO are assigned a position within the unit, comparable with their rank and billet while on active duty or in the reserves. Adult NCO are always needed in a training capacity to work directly with the Cadets.
Forms for NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER applicants - Honorable Discharged Veterans and Retirees:
ACA Form 11 - Application for Appointment
ACA Form 11/1 - Liability Release Form (Must be Notarized)
ACA Form 11/3 - Privacy Act Statement
SF Form 86 - Questionnaire for National Security Positions
DD Form 2280 - Armed Forces Fingerprint Card
DD Form 369 - Police Record Check (Modified, including SCIC, NCIC, and Criminal History)
SF From 88 - Report of Medical Examination (Must be conducted by a State Licensed Physician)
SF Form 93 - Report of Medical History
Birth Certificate - Photocopy
Social Security Card - Photocopy
Drivers License - Photocopy (front and back)
Photograph - Full Length front view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Photograph - Full Length side view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
DD From 214 - Certificate of Release of Discharge form active Duty (if applicable)
DD Form 215 - Correction to DD From 214 (if applicable)
NGB From 22 - Report of Separation & Record of Service - National Guard (if applicable)
Letters of Commendation and Citations of Awards Earned (if applicable)
DD Form 2 (Retired) - Armed Forces Identification Card (front and back)(Retiree)
Forms for NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER applicants - Active Duty, Reserve, or Nationnal Guard:
ACA Form 11 - Application for Appointment
ACA Form 11/1 - Liability Release Form (Must be Notarized)
ACA Form 11/3 - Privacy Act Statement
DD Form 2(_) - Armed Forces Identification Card (front and back) (if applicable)
DD Form 370 - Request for Reference (Must be completed by your CO or OIC)
SF From 88 - Report of Medical Examination (Must be conducted by a State Licensed Physician)
SF Form 93 - Report of Medical History
DD From 214 - Certificate of Release of Discharge form active Duty (if applicable)
DD Form 215 - Correction to DD From 214 (if applicable)
NGB From 22 - Report of Separation & Record of Service - National Guard (if applicable)
Letters of Commendation and Citations of Awards Earned (if applicable)
Birth Certificate - Photocopy
Social Security Card - Photocopy
Drivers License - Photocopy (front and back)
Photograph - Full Length front view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Photograph - Full Length side view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
If Law Enforcement Officer:
(delete SF From 86, DD From 2280, and DD Form 369
Police/Law Enforcement Identification Card - Photocopy (Front and Back)
If a Licensed Professional (Physician, Attorney, Clergy, Educators, etc.):
Professional License - Photocopy (front and back)
(Certified copy of license validation eligibility to currently perform the task for which licensed with the state of residency.)
If a member of a Recognized Cadet Corps:
Letter of commission or Appointment and Promotions
Cadet Corps identification card - Photocopy (front and back)
Assignment and Billet descriptions
Letters of Commendation and Citations of Awards earned
Warrant Officers: Open only to individuals with military experience from any branch.
A commission as a Warrant Officer is open to those individuals who are specialists in a field of endeavor and who desire to instruct in technical skills, or perform a single function with in the unit, causing them to be best suited to apply for commissioning as a Warrant Officer in the ACA Officer's Corps. Warrant Officers applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Military veterans of any branch who achieved the grade of E-5 or above while in the Armed Forces and are at least 32 years of age.
2. Applicants who are age 55 or over with exceptional qualifications, and who have at least four years of military service in any grade of any of the services.
Initial appointment is normally to the grade of WO1 with promotion opportunity to CWO4. Warrant Officers can later chose to become Line or Staff Officers provide they put at least two years in as a Warrant Officer.
Forms needed for WARRANT OFFICER applicants - Honorable Discharged Veterans and Retirees:
ACA Form 11 - Application for Appointment
ACA Form 11/1 - Liability Release Form (Must be Notarized)
ACA Form 11/3 - Privacy Act Statement
SF Form 86 - Questionnaire for National Security Positions
DD Form 2280 - Armed Forces Fingerprint Card
DD Form 369 - Police Record Check (Modified, including SCIC, NCIC, and Criminal History)
SF From 88 - Report of Medical Examination (Must be conducted by a State Licensed Physician)
SF Form 93 - Report of Medical History
Birth Certificate - Photocopy
Social Security Card - Photocopy
Drivers License - Photocopy (front and back)
Photograph - Full Length front view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Photograph - Full Length side view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
DD From 214 - Certificate of Release of Discharge form active Duty (if applicable)
DD Form 215 - Correction to DD From 214 (if applicable)
NGB From 22 - Report of Separation & Record of Service - National Guard (if applicable)
Letters of Commendation and Citations of Awards Earned (if applicable)
DD Form 2 (Retired) - Armed Forces Identification Card (front and back)(Retiree)
Forms needed for WARRANT OFFICER applicants - Active Duty, Reserve, or Nationnal Guard:
ACA Form 11 - Application for Appointment
ACA Form 11/1 - Liability Release Form (Must be Notarized)
ACA Form 11/3 - Privacy Act Statement
DD Form 2(_) - Armed Forces Identification Card (front and back) (if applicable)
DD Form 370 - Request for Reference (Must be completed by your CO or OIC)
SF From 88 - Report of Medical Examination (Must be conducted by a State Licensed Physician)
SF Form 93 - Report of Medical History
DD From 214 - Certificate of Release of Discharge form active Duty (if applicable)
DD Form 215 - Correction to DD From 214 (if applicable)
NGB From 22 - Report of Separation & Record of Service - National Guard (if applicable)
Letters of Commendation and Citations of Awards Earned (if applicable)
Birth Certificate - Photocopy
Social Security Card - Photocopy
Drivers License - Photocopy (front and back)
Photograph - Full Length front view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Photograph - Full Length side view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
If Law Enforcement Officer
(delete SF From 86, DD From 2280, and DD Form 369
Police/Law Enforcement Identification Card - Photocopy (Front and Back)
If a Licensed Professional(Physician, Attorney, Clergy, Educators, etc.)
Professional License - Photocopy (front and back)
(Certified copy of license validation eligibility to currently perform the task for which licensed with the state of residency.)
If a member of a Recognized Cadet Corps
Letter of commission or Appointment and Promotions
Cadet Corps identification card - Photocopy (front and back)
Assignment and Billet descriptions
Letters of Commendation and Citations of Awards earned
Commissioned Officers: Open to individuals with Military experience from all Services and those without Military experience.
A commission as an ACA Marine Officer is open to those individuals who have the Desire, Self-discipline, Self-confidence, critical judgment, and moral integrity to put on the uniform. We take this uniform seriously and we expect you to as well, for it is an honor to put it on. As a Marine Cadet Officer you are always held to a higher standard, and you will be. You will set the example for other officers and your cadets to follow.
Forms for OFFICER CANDIDATE applicants - NO Military Service:
ACA Form 11 - Application for Appointment
ACA Form 11/1 - Liability Release Form (Must be Notarized)
ACA Form 11/3 - Privacy Act Statement
SF Form 86 - Questionnaire for National Security Positions
DD Form 2280 - Armed Forces Fingerprint Card
DD Form 369 - Police Record Check (Modified, including SCIC, NCIC, and Criminal History)
SF From 88 - Report of Medical Examination (Must be conducted by a State Licensed Physician)
SF Form 93 - Report of Medical History
Birth Certificate - Photocopy
Social Security Card - Photocopy
Drivers License - Photocopy (front and back)
Photograph - Full Length front view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Photograph - Full Length side view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Forms for OFFICER CANDIDATE applicants - Honorable Discharged Veterans and Retirees:
ACA Form 11 - Application for Appointment
ACA Form 11/1 - Liability Release Form (Must be Notarized)
ACA Form 11/3 - Privacy Act Statement
SF Form 86 - Questionnaire for National Security Positions
DD Form 2280 - Armed Forces Fingerprint Card
DD Form 369 - Police Record Check (Modified, including SCIC, NCIC, and Criminal History)
SF From 88 - Report of Medical Examination (Must be conducted by a State Licensed Physician)
SF Form 93 - Report of Medical History
Birth Certificate - Photocopy
Social Security Card - Photocopy
Drivers License - Photocopy (front and back)
Photograph - Full Length front view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Photograph - Full Length side view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
DD From 214 - Certificate of Release of Discharge form active Duty (if applicable)
DD Form 215 - Correction to DD From 214 (if applicable)
NGB From 22 - Report of Separation & Record of Service - National Guard (if applicable)
Letters of Commendation and Citations of Awards Earned (if applicable)
DD Form 2 (Retired) - Armed Forces Identification Card (front and back)(Retiree)
Forms needed for OFFICER CANDIDATE applicants - Active Duty, Reserve, or Nationnal Guard:
ACA Form 11 - Application for Appointment
ACA Form 11/1 - Liability Release Form (Must be Notarized)
ACA Form 11/3 - Privacy Act Statement
DD Form 2(_) - Armed Forces Identification Card (front and back) (if applicable)
DD Form 370 - Request for Reference (Must be completed by your CO or OIC)
SF From 88 - Report of Medical Examination (Must be conducted by a State Licensed Physician)
SF Form 93 - Report of Medical History
DD From 214 - Certificate of Release of Discharge form active Duty (if applicable)
DD Form 215 - Correction to DD From 214 (if applicable)
NGB From 22 - Report of Separation & Record of Service - National Guard (if applicable)
Letters of Commendation and Citations of Awards Earned (if applicable)
Birth Certificate - Photocopy
Social Security Card - Photocopy
Drivers License - Photocopy (front and back)
Photograph - Full Length front view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
Photograph - Full Length side view (PT Shorts and PT Shirt)
If Law Enforcement Officer
(delete SF From 86, DD From 2280, and DD Form 369
Police/Law Enforcement Identification Card (Front and Back)
If a Licensed Professional(Physician, Attorney, Clergy, Educators, etc.)
Professional License - Photocopy (front and back)
(Certified copy of license validation eligibility to currently perform the task for which licensed with the state of residency.)
If a member of a Recognized Cadet Corps
Letter of commission or Appointment and Promotions
Cadet Corps identification card - Photocopy (front and back)
Assignment and Billet descriptions
Letters of Commendation and Citations of Awards earned
