1. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps Gold Star Review 2009 Dileas Gu Brath

2. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 2 Gold Star Review Requirements to Qualify for Your Gold Star: Complete leadership modules and in class assignments (LM’s 7,8,9) Organize & execute one leadership project (LM10) Prepare 2 lesson plans and teach a lesson Pass the gold star written test (60% or more) Complete the drill requirements for parades.

3. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 3 Gold Star Review Leadership Modules (30%) 1. “Just You and Me”(LM8) – building blocks to positive relationships 2. “Living in a Fast Paced World”(LM9) – dealing with challenges of stress and social related issues as a leader. Also, where to find help for those in need. 3. “CHAP”(LM7) – review & understand harassment & abuse policies within the cadet organization Journals: All above material is submitted as part of your Leadership journal.

4. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 5 Gold Star Review Organizing Your Leadership Project (20%): Leadership proposals could be Duke of Ed or Community Service based. Other ideas may be considered also. Projects began in 28 Sept 2006. Begin the planning and organization using “The Task Procedure Process 411.10” studied in class. Leadership project Warning & Operations Orders to be posted on e-journals If you are a Duke of Ed leader or Comm Service leader, you will schedule group meetings outside of Cadet training hours. Periodic mentoring sessions will take place to review your progress (conducted by the Course Training Officer). Project activity to be completed by 15 Dec 2007 Project Debrief session with Capt Connery must be completed by 15 Feb 2008

5. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 6 Gold Star Review Instructional Techniques – prepare & teach a lesson – Prepare 2 lesson plans Drill Classroom – Teach a 15 minute lesson – Submit a copy of each lesson plan to the assessor

6. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 7 Evaluation Breakdown Leadership Modules and assignments – 30% Final Exam – 20% Leadership Project – 20% Instructional Techniques – teach a lesson – 10% Personal Drill assessment – 10% Course Report – 10 %

7. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 8 Gold Star Review Passing the Written Gold Star Test: The test will have at least one question from each chapter (Army Cadet Reference Book) The emphasis is on Instructional Technique Leadership Map & Compass

8. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 9 Gold Star Review Use the following questions to help you study each chapter.

9. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 10 Gold Star Review Chapter One – Drill Describe the flag party position called “The Carry”. What are the steps in a Ceremonial Review What is the difference between the cautionary and executive parts to a drill command.

10. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 11 Gold Star Review Chapter Two – Fundamental Training Name the components of a memorandum Define a “Parade State” Explain the difference between “rank” and “appointment”. Explain the difference in the roles of officers and Non-Commissioned officers.

11. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 12 Gold Star Review Battalion Organization Cadet Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Appointment Rank Company Commander Captain Company Sergeant Major Master Warrant Officer Platoon Commander Lieutenant Platoon Sergeant Sergeant

12. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 13 Gold Star Review Chapters Three and Four Not allocated – nothing to study here!

13. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 14 Gold Star Review Chapter Five – Map and Compass What are the steps involved in converting a grid (map) bearing to a magnetic (compass) bearing? Understand how to take a bearing using a protractor and plot your course How do you measure distance on a topographic map. How to use a 6 figure Grid Reference How to identify map signs –water, terrain, activity

14. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 15 Gold Star Review Chapter Six – Range Duties Name four points to be covered during a range reconnaissance. Name three duties of a Range Assistant. At what point should the Coach review strengths and weaknesses with the shooter?

15. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 16 Gold Star Review Name three desirable attributes in a coach. List the four things of which a coach should possess a detailed knowledge. Define the terms “Calling the shots” and “clock system”.

16. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 17 Gold Star Review Chapters Seven and Eight Not allocated - two more chapters with nothing to study!

17. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 18 Gold Star Review Chapter Nine – Instructional Techniques List six principles of instruction. (Hint : ICE-PAC) Name two types of questions you can use in the classroom & two qualities of a good question. What are the four stages of a lesson plan

18. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 19 Gold Star Review Chapter Ten Not allocated - last chapter with nothing in it!

19. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 20 Gold Star Review Chapter Eleven – Leadership Define “Morale” and “Esprit-de-Corps”. List six of twelve expectations of followers. Name two of the benefits of discipline in a cadet corps. What is “task procedure,” and what are the steps in an “operations order”? List the barriers to communication.

20. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 21 Gold Star Review Chapter 12 – Citizenship Give two reasons why cadets should participate in a community activity. Give an example for each of these two reasons. What is the first major consideration when organizing an community activity?

21. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 23 Gold Star Review Chapter 13 – Physical Fitness Name two advantages of “Tabloid Sports Meets”. Name three duties of the event organizer. The objective is for each competitor to achieve the predetermined ______________.

22. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 24 Gold Star Review Chapter 14 – Sensible Living What four things should be stated in a Notice of Meeting? What two purposes does an agenda serve? Name six agenda items that are included between the Call to Order and the Adjournment?

23. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 25 Gold Star Review Suggestions for studying: Study every chapter in the book Find a study partner to work with. GOOD LUCK

24. #142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps 26 Gold Star Review Good Luck Gentlemen! Dileas Gu Brath