Cadet Basic Training
Session 1
- Dates
- Jun 13 – Jun 26
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jun 26
- Tuition
- $2,650
2027 DATES & TUITION
Plan Your Summer.
Choose Your Challenge.
Compare course dates and tuition, then check the live enrollment system for current availability.
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| Course | Duration | Start | End | Graduation | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet Basic TrainingSession 1 | 2 weeks | Jun 13 | Jun 26 | Jun 26 | $2,650 |
| Cadet Basic TrainingSession 2 | 2 weeks | Jun 27 | Jul 10 | Jul 10 | $2,650 |
| Cadet Fitness Challenge | 1 week | Jun 6 | Jun 12 | No separate graduation | Package only |
| Cadet Field Leader CourseSession 1 | 2 weeks | Jun 27 | Jul 10 | Jul 10 | $2,650 |
| Cadet Field Leader CourseSession 2 | 2 weeks | Jul 11 | Jul 24 | Jul 24 | $2,650 |
| Advanced Cadet Field Leader CourseSession 1 | 2 weeks | Jun 27 | Jul 10 | Jul 10 | $2,550 |
| Advanced Cadet Field Leader CourseSession 2 | 2 weeks | Jul 11 | Jul 24 | Jul 24 | $2,550 |
| Cadet Engineer Course | 3 weeks | Jun 6 | Jun 26 | Jun 26 | $3,650 |
| Cadet Medic School | 3 weeks | Jun 6 | Jun 26 | Jun 26 | $3,750 |
| Cadet Military Police Academy | 2 weeks | Jul 11 | Jul 24 | Jul 24 | $2,650 |
| Cadet Search and Rescue Academy | 2 weeks | Jul 11 | Jul 24 | Jul 24 | $2,650 |
| Cadet Ranger SchoolSession 1 | 2 weeks | Jun 27 | Jul 10 | Jul 10 | $2,800 |
| Cadet Ranger SchoolSession 2 | 2 weeks | Jul 11 | Jul 24 | Jul 24 | $2,750 |
| Cadet Ranger Leadership CourseSession 1 | 2 weeks | Jun 27 | Jul 10 | Jul 10 | $2,400 |
| Cadet Ranger Leadership CourseSession 2 | 2 weeks | Jul 11 | Jul 24 | Jul 24 | $2,400 |
| Cadet Service SupportSession 1 | 2+ weeks · approved assignment | Jun 6 | Jun 26 | No separate graduation | $2,200 |
| Cadet Service SupportSession 2 | 2+ weeks · approved assignment | Jun 27 | Jul 10 | No separate graduation | $1,850 |
Cadet Basic Training
Session 2
- Dates
- Jun 27 – Jul 10
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 10
- Tuition
- $2,650
Cadet Fitness Challenge
- Dates
- Jun 6 – Jun 12
- Duration
- 1 week
- Graduation
- No separate graduation
- Tuition
- Package only
Cadet Field Leader Course
Session 1
- Dates
- Jun 27 – Jul 10
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 10
- Tuition
- $2,650
Cadet Field Leader Course
Session 2
- Dates
- Jul 11 – Jul 24
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 24
- Tuition
- $2,650
Advanced Cadet Field Leader Course
Session 1
- Dates
- Jun 27 – Jul 10
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 10
- Tuition
- $2,550
Advanced Cadet Field Leader Course
Session 2
- Dates
- Jul 11 – Jul 24
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 24
- Tuition
- $2,550
Cadet Engineer Course
- Dates
- Jun 6 – Jun 26
- Duration
- 3 weeks
- Graduation
- Jun 26
- Tuition
- $3,650
Cadet Medic School
- Dates
- Jun 6 – Jun 26
- Duration
- 3 weeks
- Graduation
- Jun 26
- Tuition
- $3,750
Cadet Military Police Academy
- Dates
- Jul 11 – Jul 24
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 24
- Tuition
- $2,650
Cadet Search and Rescue Academy
- Dates
- Jul 11 – Jul 24
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 24
- Tuition
- $2,650
Cadet Ranger School
Session 1
- Dates
- Jun 27 – Jul 10
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 10
- Tuition
- $2,800
Cadet Ranger School
Session 2
- Dates
- Jul 11 – Jul 24
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 24
- Tuition
- $2,750
Cadet Ranger Leadership Course
Session 1
- Dates
- Jun 27 – Jul 10
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 10
- Tuition
- $2,400
Cadet Ranger Leadership Course
Session 2
- Dates
- Jul 11 – Jul 24
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Graduation
- Jul 24
- Tuition
- $2,400
Cadet Service Support
Session 1
- Dates
- Jun 6 – Jun 26
- Duration
- 2+ weeks · approved assignment
- Graduation
- No separate graduation
- Tuition
- $2,200
Cadet Service Support
Session 2
- Dates
- Jun 27 – Jul 10
- Duration
- 2+ weeks · approved assignment
- Graduation
- No separate graduation
- Tuition
- $1,850
What Tuition Covers and Additional Costs ↗
Planning to attend? Friends and Family Night is Friday evening at Camp Liberty. Graduation Review is Saturday at 10 a.m. at West Point High School in West Point, Alabama. CTSTC uses its separate Final Formation; no Friends and Family Night applies. Plan Your Graduation Weekend ↗
Tuition follows CampMinder. Check the selected session’s live availability and final charges before enrolling. Cadet Ranger Leadership Course is limited to three accepted Cadets per session. Service Support tuition is shown by approved session.
WINTER TRAINING
Keep Growing Beyond Summer.
Use the current CTSTC Training Preparation Packet for the winter reporting, equipment and release instructions.
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| Course | Duration | Start | End | Final Formation | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet Tactical Skills Training Course | 1 week · winter | Dec 27, 2026 | Jan 2, 2027 | Jan 2, 2027 | $1,495 |
Cadet Tactical Skills Training Course
- Dates
- Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
- Duration
- 1 week · winter
- Final Formation
- Jan 2, 2027
- Tuition
- $1,495
PLAN THE COMPLETE COST
What Tuition Covers.
What to Plan For.
Tuition is in U.S. dollars. CampMinder shows the current course/session price, selected options and final charges. Payment plans are available; read the enrollment agreement before paying.
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| Included in course tuition | Additional or personal costs to plan for |
|---|---|
| Course instruction, curriculum, lodging and standard camp meals. | Vegan, kosher and other special-meal options are selected in CampMinder. Review any applicable option charge during enrollment; disclose allergies and dietary medical requirements on the Health History. |
| Local transportation to scheduled training facilities. | Travel from home to camp is separate. We provide paid ground transfers between BHM and Camp Liberty in both directions; the transportation option and fee are shown in CampMinder. |
| For new Recruits, the personal-issue uniforms and equipment specified in the current Recruit issue list. The XMC Challenge Coin is earned through successful CBT completion. | Bring the personal items required by the Parents’ Guide. Returning-course and winter equipment requirements differ; do not assume every course includes a new Recruit issue. |
| Training and supervision for the selected course, subject to its published entry and graduation standards. | Medical fees and photographs are separate. The weekly Medical Administration Fee applies to medication administration, including permitted OTC medication dispensed by the Medical Aid Station. Review the fee in CampMinder. |
| The required initial male Recruit haircut during Cadet Basic Training. | Returning Cadets pay for haircuts. Subsequent haircuts after Basic Training, typically every two weeks, are also paid for by the Cadet. |
2026 Parents’ Guide: Packing and Course-specific Preparation ↗ · Recruit Issue List ↗ · Haircut Charges ↗
FIRST-YEAR RECRUITS
Build Your Package.
Combine Basic Training with preparation or follow-on training.
Compare Course Packages ↗SELECTED EXPERIENCES
Plan Beyond Summer.
Spring OJT and the October Staff Ride have separate application or selection requirements.
Explore Selected Programs ↗PAYMENT PLANS
Reserve Your Place.
Plan the Payments.
An initial payment reserves a place. The remaining balance is divided into equal monthly installments from enrollment until camp begins. The balance must be paid in full before arrival. CampMinder shows the payment options, scheduled charges and current enrollment terms for your family.
Review the course tuition, selected options and final charges in CampMinder before paying. Medication administration surcharges, special meal selections and airport transportation options are shown during enrollment when applicable. XMC transportation is available only to enrolled Challengers. Parents may not ride in any XMC corporate vehicle and must arrange their own transportation.Local transportation options in Cullman County are very limited. Uber and Lyft availability is rare. Parents should arrange their own transportation before traveling.
BEFORE YOU PAY
Refunds, Credits
And Transfers.
All enrollment payments are nonrefundable. The Enrollment Deferment Policy sets credit percentages and deadlines for cancellations, unforeseen illness, medical departures and follow-on course changes. Eligible credit may be used for three camp seasons; disciplinary dismissal, refusal to train and Drop on Request during training receive zero credit.
Read the Complete Enrollment Deferment Policy ↗
Discount deadlines: No discounts of any kind after Apr 1. Discounts cannot be combined, specialty-course exclusions apply, and any approved code must be obtained before enrollment. A late fee applies after Jun 1.
RANGER COURSE ELIGIBILITY
Female Ranger Enrollment: Session 2.
Female Cadets may enroll only in Cadet Ranger School Session 2, July 11–24, 2027. At least three qualified female Cadets must be enrolled for a female training element to run. All course prerequisites and standards apply.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Find Your Starting Point.
Enroll For 2027 ↗Questions about the right course or next step? Talk with Admissions.855-XMC-CAMPadmissions@xmccamp.com ↗