1. Army Cadet Summer Training

2. 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?
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3. Aim of summer training
To support and/or enhance cadet corps training by providing corps with cadet leaders.
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4. Categories of Training
1. Familiarization
Cadet Leader
Cadet Leader Instructor
4. Advanced Training
2 & 3 week courses designed to introduce cadets to summer training.
6 week courses designed to teach the knowledge & skills required of a section commander
- 6 week courses designed to teach the knowledge and skills required of an instructor
- various courses designed to advance senior cadets’ leadership skills
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5. 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 Band
3 Weeks Vernon
Encompasses all the aspects of the Basic Course with additional training on military band and music skills.
Basic Pipes & Drums
3 Weeks Vernon
Encompasses all the aspects of the Basic Course with additional training on bagpipes or drums.
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6. 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
completed the Green Star course
must be recommended by the corps’ Commanding Officer
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7. Familiarization Courses Course Dates
Basic Cadet (2 Weeks)
___ July - ___ July
___ July - ___ Aug
___ Aug - ___ Aug
Basic Cadet Mksm, Band, P&D (3 Weeks)
___ July - ___ July
___ July - ___ Aug
Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.
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8. Cadet Leader Courses 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 Band (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 military band.
C.L. 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
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9. Cadet Leader Courses Who can attend?
completed the Red Star course
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
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10. Cadet Leader Courses 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 Band
display an interest in military band training
Cadet Leader Pipes & Drums
qualified cadet pipes & drums level II
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11. Cadet Leader Courses Course Dates
All Cadet Leader Courses in Vernon & Whitehorse
____ July - ____ August
Cadet Leader Marksman (Connaught)
Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.
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12. Cadet Leader Instructor Course Descriptions
Cadet Leader Instructor Drill & Ceremonial
emphasis on instructional technique and leadership
additional instruction in military drill and ceremonial practices
Cadet Leader Instructor Rifle Coach
emphasis on instructional technique and leadership
additional instruction in marksmanship and coaching
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13. Cadet Leader Instructor Course Descriptions
Cadet Leader Instructor Physical Education & Recreation Instructor
emphasis on instructional technique and leadership
additional instruction on physical education and recreation
Cadet Leader Instructor Adventure
emphasis on instructional technique and leadership
additional instruction in field living and adventure training activities
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14. Cadet Leader Instructor Course Descriptions
Cadet Leader Instructor Marksman
emphasis on instructional technique and leadership
additional instruction in marksmanship skills
Cadets are chosen from the CL Mksm crse
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15. Cadet Leader Instructor Course Descriptions
Cadet Leader Instructor Band
emphasis on instructional technique and leadership
additional training in military band subjects
Cadet Leader Instructor Pipes & Drums
emphasis on instructional technique and leadership
additional training in pipes & drums subjects
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16. Cadet Leader Instructor Who can attend?
must have completed a Cadet Leader Course!
completed the Silver Star course
must be physically fit and in good health
must be recommended by the corps’ Commanding Officer
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17. Cadet Leader Instructor Additional Requirements
Cadet Leader Instructor Marksman
cadets for this course are selected based on their standing in the Cadet Leader Marksman Course
Cadet Leader Instructor Band
qualified cadet musician level II
Cadet Leader Instructor Pipes & Drums
qualified cadet pipes & drums level III
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18. Cadet Leader Instructor Course Dates
All Cadet Leader Instructor Courses in Vernon & Whitehorse
____ July - ____ August
Cadet Leader Instructor Marksman (Connaught)
Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.
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19. Advanced Training Descriptions
Advanced Band
6 Weeks Quebec
This course is performance oriented. Cadets will perform extensively. Cadets are given private lessons.
Advanced Pipes & Drums
6 Weeks Rocky Mountain
This course is performance oriented. Cadets will travel and perform extensively.
Successful completion requires competition of Level V
Leadership & Challenge
6 Weeks Rocky Mountain
Advanced leadership training and adventure training (white water canoeing, glacier, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking)
Parachutist
5 Weeks Connaught
Completes the Canadian Forces Parachutist Course
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20. Advanced Training Descriptions
Cadets are nominated for the following courses
based on past performance:
National Shooting Team (8 weeks) Bisley England
Outward Bound Scotland (6 weeks) Scotland
Outward Bound Wales (6 weeks) Wales
Maple Leaf Exchange (6 weeks) England
Germany Exchange (4 weeks) Germany
ACE Exchange (3 weeks) Sweden, Norway
& Italy
USA Exchange (3 weeks) United States
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21. Advanced Training Who can attend?
Advanced Band
completed Gold Star
completed CLI Band
qualified music level II
Advanced Pipes & Drums
completed Silver Star
completed CLI Pipes & Drums
qualified music level IV
Leadership & Challenge
passed NSCE
completed a CLI Course
qualified silver level fitness
nominated by the ACO
Parachutist
passed NSCE
completed a CLI Course
passed Para PT Test
meet CF medical standard
nominated by the ACO
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22. Advanced Training Who can attend?
National Shooting Team
passed the National Star Certification Exam
completed CLI Marksman
qualified bronze level fitness
selected by NDHQ from standings on CLI marksman
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23. Advanced Training Who can attend?
All Exchanges
(Scotland, Wales, England, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Italy, USA)
passed NSCE
completed a CLI Course
served a minimum of 4 years with a taken on strength date no later than 31 March
complete the specific fitness requirements for each course
nominated by the ACO
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24. Advanced Training Course Dates
Advanced Band ___ Jul - ___ Aug
Advanced Pipes & Drums___ Jul - ___ Aug
Leadership & Challenge ___ Jul - ___ Aug
Parachutist ___ Jul - ___ Aug
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25. 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. Cadets on the Basic Coursewill be housed in 6 man tents (CF Modular) with electricity.
Additional facilities include: games room, canteen, internet cafe, cadet bank, church, medical inspection room.
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26. 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
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27. 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 All cadets are housed in four person rooms in permanent barracks with all bedding provided.
Additional facilities include: canteen, medical inspection room
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28. 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
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29. 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.
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30. 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
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31. 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
cadets applying for a position as a staff cadet must complete the Application for Employment
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32. How are cadets selected?
CO’s 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
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 at the corps.
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33. 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.
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34. Completing the Application (CF51)
Parental Declaration - Question 3
If you choose yes here, you must include who can take the cadet out on the pass below. Cadets are not permitted to leave the training centre unsupervised.
Parental Declaration - Question 5
If you choose yes here, you MUST include additional information. If there is no restricted access, all that is required is a signed statement stating “There is no restricted access to my son/daughter/ward.”
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35. Completing the Application (CF51)
Alternate Family/Adult Contact
This section must be completed. You must list someone who will be available in your absence. It could include grandparents, relatives, a neighbour or family friend.
Leave page 2 blank!
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36. Completing the Application (CF51)
Medical Information
It is important that this section is complete and provides as much information as possible. If required attach additional information.
Failure to disclose relevant information could result in the cadet being sent home if the medical staff believe the cadet is at risk due to his environment or condition.
If you answer yes to any questions, you MUST provide details in question #8.
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37. Application due date? February
any applications received late will be sent to the Detachment, however they will be placed last on the PROVINCIAL priority list
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38. Please direct any questions to our corps’ contact
Contacts
Please direct any questions to our corps’ contact
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Questions?
Questions?
Questions?
Questions? ?
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