1. Army Cadet Summer Training

2. NCO Qualifying Cadet Leader Cadet Leader Marksman (Connaught) Cadet Leader Pipes & Drums (Vernon) All Cadet Leader Courses are 6 weeks long

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Warrant Officer Qualifying Course Descriptions Cadet Leader Instructor Drill & Ceremonial Cadet Leader Instructor Marksman Cadet Leader Instructor Physical Education & Recreation Instructor Cadet Leader Instructor Adventure Cadet Leader Instructor Pipes & Drums Cadet Leader Instructor Rifle Coach

7. Warrant Officer Qualifying Who can attend? Must have completed an NCO Qualifying Course! Completed Silver Star Must be physically fit and in good health Must be recommended by the corps’ Commanding Officer

8. Warrant Officer Qualifying 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 Pipes & Drums qualified cadet pipes & drums level III

9. Warrant Officer Qualifying Course Dates All Cadet Leader Instructor Courses in Vernon & Whitehorse 12 July – 20 August Cadet Leader Instructor Marksman (Connaught) 05 July - 22 August Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.

10. Academic Advancement Course Description Introduction to Aerospace Course 3 weeks - St. Jean, Quebec The aim of this tri-service course is to familiarize cadets with the scientific, technical and human aspects related to exploration and development of space. Cadets will be given the opportunity to put to practical use the skills and knowledge learned to solve theoretical problems

11. Academic Advancement Who can attend? Introduction to Aerospace Course completed Silver star should have completed a WO Qualifying Course must be physically fit and in good health must be recommended by the corps’ Commanding Officer shows an interest and aptitude in academic subjects It is suggested that selection be from those cadets who have completed one CLI course so that a cadet is not precluded from staff cadet employment, NSCE, or Master Cadet appointment.

12. Academic Advancement Course Dates Introduction to Aerospace (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.

13. Advanced Training Descriptions Advanced Pipes & Drums 6 Weeks Rocky Mountain This course is performance oriented. Cadets will travel and perform extensively. Successful completion requires completion of Level V Leadership & Challenge 6 Weeks Rocky Mountain Advanced leadership training and adventure training Includes: white water canoeing, glacier expedition, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking Parachutist 5 Weeks Connaught Completes the Canadian Forces Parachutist Course Adventure & Pioneering 6 Weeks Vernon Advanced course aimed at providing a summer training opportunity for cadets who have already completed a CLI course, but are too young or do not qualify for other advanced training opportunities. There are limited vacancies for this course.

14. 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(6 weeks)Germany Sweden Exchange(6 weeks)Sweden Norway Exchange(6 weeks)Norway USA Exchange(6 weeks)USA

15. Advanced Training Who can attend? Advanced Pipes & Drums completed Gold Star completed CLI Pipes & Drums qualified music level IV Leadership & Challenge passed NSCE (must be completed in the same year) completed a WO Qualifying Course qualified Silver level fitness nominated by the ACO Parachutist passed NSCE completed a WO Qualifying Course pass CF Para PT Test meet CF medical standard nominated by the ACO Adventure & Pioneering completed a WO qualifying course achieve Bronze on the Army Cadet Fitness Test pass Cadet Swim Test

16. Advanced Training Who can attend? National Shooting Team passed NSCE (must be completed in the same year) completed CLI Marksman selected by NDHQ from standings on CLI marksman

17. Advanced Training Who can attend? All Exchanges (Scotland, Wales, England, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Italy) passed NSCE (must be completed in the same year) completed a WO Qualifying 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: Outward Bound Wales – Silver Fitness Maple Leaf – Silver Fitness USA Exchange – Gold Fitness Outward Bound Scotland – Silver Fitness Germany Exchange – Silver Fitness Sweden, Norway, Italy – Bronze Fitness

18. cadet must not have been a staff cadet be eligible to attend a summer training centre the following year (not turn 19 before next summer) nominated by the ACO Advanced Training Who can attend?

19. Advanced Training Course Dates Advanced Pipes & Drums 12 Jul – 20 Aug Adventure & Pioneering12 Jul – 20 Aug Leadership & Challenge12 Jul – 20 Aug National Rifle Team28 Jun – 21 Aug Parachutist 19 Jul – 21 Aug All Exchange Courses various Jul – various Aug

20. 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)

21. 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.

22. 2003 Summer Training Quota Familiarization (Basic) Quota: Males: 7 Females: 5 NCO Qualifiying (CL) Quota: Males: 0 Females: 3 WO Qualifiying (CLI) Quota: Males: 4 Females: 2

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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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