Army Cadet Summer Training

Outline What is Army Cadet Summer Training? What courses are available? Who can attend? Where is summer training conducted? Who conducts & supervises the courses? How do cadets get to and from the centres? How do cadets apply?

What is a Cadet Camp? A Cadet Camp is not a recreational holiday camp. A Cadet Camp is not a vacation Bible study camp. A Cadet Camp is not a day care or child minding program. A Cadet Camp is a Training Establishment. As such, cadets attending camp are not on a holiday, but rather they have competed to occupy a place at a training school. They hope to advance their skills and knowledge and possibly advance in rank upon return to their cadet unit.

Aim of summer training To support and/or enhance cadet corps training by providing corps with cadet leaders (NCO’s and WO’s).

5 categories of training 1. Familiarization - 2 & 3 week courses designed to introduce cadets to summer training. 2. NCO Qualifying - 6 week courses designed to teach the knowledge & skills required of a section commander 3. WO Qualifying - 6 week courses designed to teach the knowledge and skills required of an instructor 4. Academic Advancement - 1 tri-service course: Intro to Aerospace 5. Advanced Training - various courses designed to advance senior cadets’ leadership skills

Familiarization Courses Descriptions Basic Cadet 2 Weeks Vernon Focuses on skills necessary to live and work in a group. Includes a field exercise, green star subjects, physical fitness & recreational activities. Basic Marksman 3 Weeks Vernon Encompasses all the aspects of the Basic Course with additional training on basic marksmanship skills. Basic Pipes & Drums 3 Weeks Vernon Encompasses all the aspects of the Basic Course with additional training on bagpipes or drums.

Familiarization Courses Who can attend? Must have enrolled prior to 1 Jan Cannot be older than 14 yrs Must be physically fit and in good health Preference is given to those who have completed 1 year of training Must be recommended by the corps’ Commanding Officer

Familiarization Courses Course Dates Basic Cadet (2 Weeks) 12 July - 23 July 26 July - 06 Aug 09 Aug - 20 Aug Basic Cadet Mksm, P&D (3 Weeks) 12 July - 30 July 02 Aug - 20 Aug Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.

NCO Qualifying Descriptions Cadet Leader (Vernon & Whitehorse) Focuses on developing leadership skills. Includes a 1 week field exercise, physical fitness, confidence course, first aid & recreational activities. Cadet Leader Marksman (Connaught) Includes the core subjects of the Cadet Leader Course with a strong emphasis on shooting. Cadets will spend a considerable amount of time on a shooting range. Cadet Leader Pipes & Drums (Vernon) Includes the core subjects of the Cadet Leader Course with a strong emphasis on military band skills. Cadets will spend the majority of their time performing in a pipes & drums band. All Cadet Leader Courses are 6 weeks long

NCO Qualifying Who can attend? Must have enrolled prior to 1 Jan Completed Red Star Preference is given to those who have completed a Familiarization Course Must by physically fit and in good health Must be recommended by the corps’ Commanding Officer

NCO Qualifying Additional Requirements Cadet Leader Marksman cadets for this course are selected based on their shooting ability preference is given to those who participated in the Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Series Cadet Leader Pipes & Drums qualified cadet pipes & drums level II

NCO Qualifying Course Dates All Cadet Leader Courses in Vernon & Whitehorse 12 July – 20 August Cadet Leader Marksman (Connaught) 05 July - 14 August Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.

Where is summer training conducted? Vernon, British Columbia Located in the interior of BC on the north end of the Okanagan valley. The training centre is located in the city of Vernon. Most cadets are housed dormitory style in permanent barracks with all bedding provided. Some cadets will be housed in 6 man tents (CF Modular) with electricity. Additional facilities include: games room, canteen, internet cafe, cadet bank, church, medical inspection room.

Where is summer training conducted? Whitehorse, Yukon Located at Boyle Barracks which is 20 km south of Whitehorse. Most cadets are housed dormitory style in permanent barracks with all bedding provided. Some cadets will be housed in 6 man tents (CF Modular) with electricity. Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet bank, medical inspection room

Where is summer training conducted? Cochrane, Alberta (Rocky Mountain NACSTC) Located in the Rocky Mountain Forest Reserve 100 Km NW of Calgary and 45 km NW of Cochrane A new facility built in 1999. All cadets are housed in four person rooms in permanent barracks with all bedding provided Additional facilities include: canteen, medical inspection room

Where is summer training conducted? Connaught, Ontario Located 20 km north of downtown Ottawa on the Ottawa River All cadets are housed in 6 person modular tents with all bedding provided Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet bank, medical inspection room

Who conducts and supervises the courses? Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) Officers staff the summer training centres. Senior cadets are also employed as staff cadets to assist with supervision and instruction The ratio of Officer to Cadet is approximately 1:10.

How do cadets get to and from the training centres? All transportation is organized and paid for by DND Cadets may travel by bus, commercial air, or DND air Cadets are escorted or met on all legs of their journey If parents request special transportation arrangements, they may be financially responsible The dates listed are course dates and cadets may travel up to two days prior and following the course dates

How do cadets apply? ALL cadets must complete the Application and Approval for Cadet Activities (CF51) Cadets applying for music courses must complete the Application for Cadet Music Course (DND757) Cadets applying for advanced training must complete the Advanced Training Application (with integrated CF51) Cadets applying for a position as a staff cadet must complete the online Application for Employment & a CF51)

How are cadets selected? COs review each cadet’s application and prioritises them Applications are sent to Edmonton for review and selection Cadets are course loaded in order of the priority list provided, HOWEVER, there are limited positions available each Basic, CL & CLI course has a quota each of the above courses has their own priority list (males are listed in order of priority and females are listed in order of priority) Advanced training courses & staff cadets do not impact the quota. Positions are created at Summer Training Centre’s for 30% of cadets enrolled Corps are notified which cadets are selected by 1 May NOT ALL CADETS WILL GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND SUMMER TRAINING. SELECTION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND ATTENDANCE AT THE CORPS.

2003 Summer Training Quota Familiarization (Basic) Males: 7 Females: 5 NCO Qualifiying (CL) Males: 0 Females: 3 WO Qualifiying (CLI) Males: 4 Females: 2

Completing the Application (CF51) Every year cadets are not selected because of an incomplete application. Please read the application thoroughly. Here are some specific areas to pay particular attention to. Registration Date Leave Blank - This section will be completed by the corps’ staff. It is the date which the cadet joined the corps not today’s date.

Application due date? 26 January 2004 Any applications received late will be sent to the Detachment, however, they will be placed LAST on the PROVINCIAL priority list All applications are to be handed in to Lt Sun.

Contacts Please direct any questions to our corps’ contact: Lt Julie Sun 410-8455 (W) 239-2668 (H) julie.sun@bell.ca julieis@shaw.ca

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