FOR PARENTS, CADRE & CHALLENGERS
Camp Liberty Shirt Colors
A quick guide to the people you will see at camp, the roles they serve and who can help.
Shirt Colors & Roles
Challenger is the collective term for both Recruits and Cadets. Participants are Recruits until they successfully complete Cadet Basic Training and earn the title of Cadet.
- Black — Leadership Cadre
- Leadership Cadre with direct command and responsibility for Challengers, including Command Staff, Platoon Leaders, Drill Instructors and Course Directors.
- Gray — Support Cadre
- Military Cadre in support roles, including administration, supply, maintenance, food service and other support assignments.
- Red — Medical
- Licensed medical professionals assigned to the Medical Aid Station.
- Blue — Civilian Staff
- Civilian staff assigned to maintenance, facilities, food service, housekeeping, administration and other support duties.
- Green — Cadet Cadre
- Cadets specifically assigned a leadership or service support role. Green is not worn by Cadets attending a course as students. Cadet Cadre are Cadets, distinct from adult Cadre.
- Tan — Challengers
- Challengers attending training, including both Recruits and Cadets.
- Yellow — Disciplinary Status
- Challengers being discharged for disciplinary reasons.


Find the Right Help
For immediate assistance at camp, approach a Cadre member wearing a black Command shirt or a red Medical shirt.
Meet the Cadre ↗ · Cadre Standards & Reporting ↗ · Parent Portal ↗

