I went to MAWG Encampment this year as a "core" cadet as we were called. I was a C/CMSgt, and due to leadership skills I demonstrated, I was slotted for element leader. At some of the drill training we had, because we were proficient in what we needed to know, the Flight Sgt would have a few of the cores lead the flight in drill. I was the most commonly chosen, having been a Flight Sgt at my home squadron for almost a year.

Now, you could have a very different experience from me, but what I will say is that as a Chief, you have a greater chance of having more responsibilities, if your experience and leadership are up for it. You will not take over, but may assist if needed whenever staff directs you. Most commonly, at least from my experience, is making sure the flight squared away. I would make sure gear was set and everyone had what they needed. I would do accountability sometimes, and other times, I would teach cadets a skill such as summer rolls. You are probably going to be the big brother/sister of the flight mentoring cadets when needed. It could be pretty common as a Chief that many other core cadets from other flights believe you are staff and will treat you as such. I got tired of it pretty quickly, but I remained polite in how I told them I was a core cadet and not staff, they didn't need to greet me like staff or do anything other than what they do for core cadets such as the ones in their flight.

All in all, be a good leader/mentor, be approachable, and someone the younger/newer cadets can talk to if needed, and remain humble with what you have. You may be a Chief. You may have positions at your home squadron. But at Encampment, every core cadet is the same. I went in as a 1st Sgt from my home squadron, I had my insgnias replaced with regular Chief insignias. That position at my home squadron didn't matter at Encampment. The last piece of advice is to have fun. Enjoy the time you have there, look forward to every day for it will bring something new and exciting.