Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps Summer Training

Parent and Cadet Briefing

Created by 2Lt Stephan Jones

(Approx. 20 Slides in 30 Min)

INTRODUCTION TO TOPICS

1. Locations

2. Travel

3. Course Types and Duration

4. Training Bonus

5. Forms/Leave Permissions

6. Cadet Responsibilities

7. Corp Quotas

8. Save Questions for the end

1. LOCATIONS

Army Cadet Summer Training Centres are located at: • Acadia, • Argonaut, • Blackdown, • Cold Lake, • Connaught, • Penhold, • Rocky Mountain, • Valcartier, • Vernon, • and Whitehorse

2. TRAVEL

• The cadets method of travel to training will be communicated on acceptance for training.

– Larger distances are by aircraft

– Local travel is usually by bus

• All costs are covered in full by

the DND.

• All buses have Officer escorts.

3. COURSE TYPES AND DURATION

• There are 4 types of courses available:

These take place during July and August

– General Training (2 weeks)

– Basic Training (3 weeks)

– Instructor Training (6-7 weeks)

– Advanced Training (6-7 weeks)

• Cadets who have completed Instructor or Advanced Training can be selected to “Staff” at the training centres (6-7 weeks).

• Most courses (as time allows) have access to: swimming, camping, obstacle courses, canoeing, drill, first aid, biking, abseiling, marksmanship, music, leadership, teamwork, field craft, field meal preparations etc.

3a. GENERAL TRAINING

• To familiarize cadets with the Army Cadet Summer Training Program and to motivate them toward pursuing further Army Cadet Training.

• Must have completed the Green Star Course.

• Must be recommended by their CO and approved by RCSU.

3b. BASIC TRAINING

• Prepare cadets to perform the role of a peer leader while building upon the leadership, drill, ceremonial knowledge and skills learned through the Corps Program.

• Must have completed the Red Star Course.

• Must be recommended by their CO and approved by RCSU.

3b. BASIC TRAINING

• Courses offered for Basic Training are:

– Basic Marksman,

– Basic Musician (Military or Pipe Band),

– Basic Leadership

– Basic Expedition

– Basic Fitness and Sports

3c. INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

• Based on the training resulting from these courses, the cadet will achieve Instructor qualification.

• Further develop related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow them to perform the duties of a specialist instructor and team leader for activities.

• Must have completed the Silver Star Course. • Must be recommended by their CO and approved by

RCSU.

3c. INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

• Courses offered for Instructor Training are: – Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor

– Marksmanship Full-bore Phase 1

– Intermediate Musician (Military or Pipe Band)

– Expedition Instructor

– Drill and Ceremonial Instructor

– Fitness and Sports Instructor

3d. ADVANCED TRAINING

• Based on the training resulting from these courses, the cadet will achieve Advanced qualification.

• Further develop related advanced skills and knowledge that will allow them to perform the duties of Staff Instructors.

• Preference will be given to cadets who have completed National Star Certification or NSE.

• NSCE/Gold Star is now the minimum qualification to be considered for advanced training vice NSCE/NSE IAW CATO 42-05.

• Must be recommended by their CO and approved by RCSU.

3d. ADVANCED TRAINING

• Courses offered for Instructor Training are:

– Marksmanship Full-bore Phase 2

– Advanced Musician (Military or Pipe Band)

– Leadership and Challenge

– Staff Cadet

– Basic Parachutist

3e. ADVANCED TRAINING

• Clarification for Full-Bore Courses:

– Cadets can be recommended by their CO (competed at zones and done the two week basic camp) or they can qualify to try out for the Full-Bore program by doing well on the three week Basic Marksman.

– They then have to attend Spring Rifle (during Spring break) and 100 cadets across Canada are selected from there to attend Full-Bore Phase 1.

– The top 50 are then identified and of those, 36 return for Full-Bore Phase 2.

– Of those 36, 18 are selected for the Bisley team (NRT) the following year.

– There is an extra step in the process for this stream. Both Full-Bore Phase 2 and NRT are 8 weeks long as they shoot the DCRA TR competitions both years.

– (they don’t get training bonus for the extra 2 weeks though, but they do get to shoot DCRA which would cost them a few thousand dollars if they had to do it on their own).

3f. ADVANCED TRAINING

• Clarification for Para Courses: – For the Para Courses they have to do the Pre-Para Course during

spring break.

• Clarification for Staff Courses: – Cadets wishing to be considered for MWO/WO positions as staff

cadets do not need to attend spring leadership. This activity will be replaced with the new Master Cadet workshops that is required to be conducted in the new QSP.

– or have done Staff the summer before.

3g. ADVANCED TRAINING

• International Exchanges: – There are also all of the exchanges offered;

– Outward bound Wales

– Outward bound Scotland

– Maple Leaf Exchange (UK)

– Korean Exchange

– Australian Exchange

– Others are added depending on funding.

4. TRAINING BONUS

• All cadets undergoing training are entitled to receive a training bonus of $60 per week.

• Instructors and Staff can receive higher amounts.

• Training centres have in-house banking available where cadets can safely bank and withdraw funds.

• On course completion, the balance of funds is issued to the cadet by cheque.

5. FORMS/LEAVE PERMISSIONS

• Applications for Summer training are available to the Corps.

• Applications must be generated online in Fortress from Nov.

• No overnight or weekend leave is authorized without an “Acceptance and Consent Form”.

• These are also available, should they be required.

• Training is often conducted 7 days a week.

• Leave is only approved if training permits.

• Parents or guardians should check in advance to ensure that a cadet is available for a visit or time away from training.

6. CADET RESPONSIBILITIES

Cadets should;

• Report with the items as specified by the kit list.

• Ensure that they do not bring any contraband.

• Ensure pills or medicines are managed by the medical staff.

• Report personal concerns or illness in a timely fashion to staff.

• Maintain personal hygiene and regular personal tasks such as laundry, ironing, bed space etc.

• Follow all rules and regulations at the training centre.

• Stay safe and have FUN!

7. CORP QUOTAS

• Each Corp definitely has quotas assigned.

• The CO makes the priority list and it is based on training Attendance and Participation.

• The Admin Officer manages the applications.

• Final decisions to accept cadets on courses are made by RCSU, not the Corp.

• Unfortunately, NOT everyone who applies is accepted.

REVIEW OF TOPICS COVERED

1. Locations

2. Travel

3. Course types and duration

4. Training bonus

5. Forms/Leave Permissions

6. Cadet Responsibilities

7. Corp Quotas

8. Questions will follow

8. QUESTIONS

• This presentation PDF can be emailed upon request.

• Thank you.

Contact Details:

2136 RCACC - Victoria

Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s)

Corp Phone: (250) 363-8005