Army Cadet Summer Training. Version 2015Slide 2 Outline What is Army Cadet Summer Training? What courses are available? Who can attend? Where is Summer

Army Cadet Summer Training

Version 2015 Slide 2

Outline

What is Army Cadet Summer Training?

What courses are available?

Who can attend?

Where is Summer Training conducted?

Who conducts and supervises the courses?

How do cadets get to and from the centres?

How do cadets apply?


Aim of Summer Training

To give a set portion of the Army Cadet population instruction and opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills in specialized activities.

To develop instructors/leaders for these specialized activities.


Categories of Training

General Training

Basic

Intermediate / Instructor

Advanced Training

Two week course designed to introduce cadets to summer training.

Three week courses designed to enhance knowledge and skills in specialized activities.

Six week courses designed to further develop instructors/leaders in specialized activities.

Various courses designed to advance senior cadets’ leadership skills.


General Training CourseCourse Aim

General Training - Army(Vernon, BC and Whitehorse, YT)

This course is intended to familiarize cadets with the Army Cadet Summer Training Program and to motivate them toward pursuing further Army Cadet Training.

Expedition Drill and CeremonialMarksmanship MusicSports and Fitness CAF familiarizationCommunications Adventure Training


General Training CourseWho can attend?

12 and 13 years of age

Completed the Green Star level

Physically fit and in good health

Recommended by the Corps’ Commanding Officer and approved by RCSU (NW).


General Training CourseCourse Dates

General Training - Army (Two Weeks)

6 – 17 July

20 – 31 July

3 – 14 August

Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to two days prior to and after the course dates.


Basic Courses Course Aim

Basic Expedition( Vernon, BC and Whitehorse, YT)

The aim of this training is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be a participant in a five-day expedition. The cadets will travel by canoe on flat water, travel by mountain bike on novice trails, navigate using a trail map during a hike, work as a team, and further develop skills learned in the Corps Program.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation that precludes them from being outside of 30 minutes of physician services will

not be selected for Basic Expedition.



Basic Fitness and Sports(Cold Lake, AB)

The aim of this training is to prepare cadets to perform the duties of a Basic Fitness and Sports Assistant while continuing to develop personal fitness and healthy living skills. Upon successful completion of this course, the cadet will be able to follow a personal fitness routine, lead a warm up and cool down session, assist with the cadet fitness assessment, and assist with recreational sports at the corps.



Basic Drill and Ceremonial (Vernon, BC)

The aim of this training is to prepare cadets to perform the role of a peer leader while building upon the leadership and drill and ceremonial knowledge and skills learned through the Corps Program. Cadets will have the opportunity to lead team-building activities, command a squad, execute rifle drill as a member of a squad, and participate in a recreational summer biathlon activity.



Basic Marksman(Vernon, BC and Whitehorse, YT)

The aim of this training is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be participant during local air rifle marksmanship competitions. Cadets will have the opportunity to hone their marksmanship techniques, and participate in a recreational summer biathlon activity.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation which precludes them from handling a rifle will not be selected for Basic Marksman.



Military Band – Basic Musician

(Vernon, BC)

The aim of this training is to develop music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their corps’ military band. Cadets will also have the opportunity to further develop their skills in drill and ceremonial, and leadership learned during the Corps Program.



Pipe Band – Basic Musician

(Ghost River, AB)

The aim of this training is to develop music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their corps’ pipe band. Cadets will also have the opportunity to further develop their skills in drill and ceremonial, and leadership learned during the Corps Program.


not be selected for Pipe Band – Basic Musician at RMNCTC.


Basic CoursesWho can attend?


Completed the Red Star level

Physically fit and in good health

Recommended by the Corps’ Commanding Officer and approved by RCSU (NW).


Basic CoursesCourse Dates

Basic Courses (Three Weeks)

6 - 24 July

27 July - 14 August

Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to two days, each way, prior to and after the course dates.


Intermediate CoursesCourse Aim

Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor(Vernon, BC and Whitehorse, YT)

Based on the training resulting from this course, cadets will further develop air rifle marksmanship, summer biathlon, leadership, and instructional techniques knowledge and skills learned during the Corps Program. Selection of cadets will be based on interest in marksmanship / coaching and not on marksmanship results.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation which precludes them from handling a rifle will not be selected for Air Rifle

Marksmanship Instructor.



Drill and Ceremonial Instructor(Vernon, BC)

Based on the training resulting from this course, the cadet will further develop drill and ceremonial related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow them to perform the duties of a specialist instructor and team leader for ceremonial activities, and further develop skills learned in the Corps Program.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation which precludes them from handling a rifle will not be selected for Drill and

Ceremonial Instructor.



Expedition Instructor(Vernon, BC and Whitehorse, YT)

Based on the training resulting from this course, the cadet will further develop expedition related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow them to perform the duties of a specialist instructor and team leader during expedition training, act as a participant in a long-duration expedition (18 days), travel by a variety of means (canoe, mountain bike, and hiking), perform field maintenance on expedition equipment (mountain bikes, stoves, tents, packs, water filters, etc), and navigate using a route card.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation that precludes them from being outside of 30 minutes of physician services will not be

selected for Expedition Instructor.



Fitness and Sports Instructor(Cold Lake, AB)

Based on the training resulting from this course, cadets will be able to promote physical fitness and perform the role of a specialist instructor and team leader for fitness and sports activities conducted at the Corps, during Regionally Directed Activities, and/or as a Staff Cadet at CTC.



Fullbore Marksmanship Phase 1(Connaught, ON)

Based on the training resulting from this course, the cadet will develop specialist skills and knowledge that will allow them to compete as an individual in a fullbore marksmanship competition. This qualification is one phase in the preparation of cadets for competitive fullbore marksmanship at an international level.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation which precludes them from handling a rifle will not be selected for Fullbore Marksmanship Phase 1.


Military Band – Intermediate Musician(Vernon, BC)

Based on the training resulting from this course, cadets will be able to further develop music, drill and ceremonial, and leadership knowledge and skills learned during the Corps Program and/or Regionally Directed Activities.



Pipe Band – Intermediate Musician(Ghost River, AB)

Based on the training resulting from this course, cadets will be able to further develop music, drill and ceremonial, and leadership knowledge and skills learned during the Corps Program and/or Regionally Directed Activities.


not be selected for Pipe Band – Intermediate Musician at RMNCTC.



Intermediate Courses Who can attend?


Completed the Silver Star level

Be physically fit and in good health

Be recommended by the Corps’ Commanding Officer and approved by RCSU (NW).


Intermediate Courses Additional Prerequisites

Expedition InstructorApplicants are to successfully obtain CFAIP

Bronze Level for their age-group by the application deadline. More information on the CFAIP can be found in CATO 14-18

Military Band - Intermediate MusicianPreferably, have achieved the music

proficiency level Basic

Pipe Band - Intermediate MusicianPreferably, have achieved the music proficiency

Level 2.


Intermediate CoursesCourse Dates

Intermediate Courses (Six Weeks)

6 July - 14 August

Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to two days, each way, prior to and after the course dates.


Advanced TrainingCourse Aim

Leadership and Challenge Course

(Ghost River, AB)

To provide a unique advanced leadership and challenge development activity for cadets and to prepare them to accept the responsibilities of leaders at Cadet Corps and Summer Training Centres.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation that precludes them from being outside of 30 minutes of physician services will not be

selected for the Leadership and Challenge Course.

Advanced TrainingWho can attend?

Leadership and Challenge Course15+ years of age

Completed the Gold Star level

Successful completion of an Intermediate Level course

Be physically fit and in good health. Have achieved CFAIP Bronze level for their age-group by the application date

Must be prepared to participate in water activities while wearing a PFD

Be recommended by the Corps’ CO, nominated by RCSU (NW), and approved by D Cdts & JCR.




Fullbore Marksmanship – Phase 2

(Connaught, ON)Based on the training resulting from this course, the

cadet will further develop specialist skills and knowledge that will allow them to compete as an individual in a fullbore marksmanship competition. This qualification is the second phase in the preparation and selection of cadets for competitive fullbore marksmanship at an international level.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation which precludes them from handling a rifle will not be selected for

Fullbore Marksmanship Phase 2.


Fullbore Marksmanship – Phase 2

15+ years of age



Be recommended by the Corps’ CO, nominated by RCSU (NW), and approved by D Cdts & JCR

Application is by invitation only, based on the results of participation and standing on the Fullbore Marksmanship Phase 1 Course.




Military Band - Advanced Musician

(Vernon, BC)

To teach the knowledge and skills required of a Band Instructor, to provide cadets with an opportunity to develop their instructional skill and style, and to train cadets as musicians capable of playing and leading in a unit Military Band.


Military Band - Advanced Musician

15+ years of age



Be recommended by the Corps’ Commanding Officer and approved by RCSU (NW)

Priority will be given to cadets that hold music Level 2.



Pipe Band - Advanced Musician

(Ghost River, AB)To teach the knowledge and skills required of a Band Instructor, to provide cadets with an opportunity to develop their instructional skill and style, and to train cadets as musicians capable of playing and leading in a unit Pipe Band. Note that cadets who have a participation limitation that precludes

them from being outside of 30 minutes of physician services will not be selected for Pipe Band – Advanced Musician at RMNCTC.



Pipe Band - Advanced Musician

15+ years of age



Be recommended by the Corps’ Commanding Officer and approved by RCSU (NW)

Priority will be given to cadets that hold music Level 3.



Basic Parachutist Course

(Trenton, ON)

To qualify the cadet as a Canadian Armed Forces Basic Military Parachutist.


Advanced TrainingWho can attend?Basic Parachutist Course

Minimum of 16 years of age before 1 July of the year of the course



Meet the CAF medical standard described in CATO 42-05

Achieve the CAF standard of fitness described in CATO 42-05, which includes:

- Run 1.6 km in a maximum of 7 mins and 30 secs;

- 31 consecutive sit-ups; and

- 7 consecutive chin-ups.





RCAC National Rifle Team(Connaught, ON and Bisley, England)

To provide cadets the opportunity to compete in national / international largebore rifle competitions, to introduce cadets to the British Army Cadet Training Program, and to participate in cultural activities.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation which precludes them from handling a rifle will not be selected

for the National Rifle Team.


RCAC National Rifle Team

15+ years of age



Be recommended by the Corps’ CO, nominated by RCSU (NW), and approved by D Cdts & JCR

Application is by invitation only, based on the results of participation and standing on the Fullbore Marksmanship Phase 2 Course.



Advanced TrainingInternational Exchanges

To develop cadets’ leadership skills, to introduce them to the host country’s cadet training program / military, and to participate in cultural activities.

Outward Bound - ScotlandOutward Bound - Wales

Maple Leaf - EnglandArmy Cadet Exchanges (ACE) (countries TBA)(Connaught, ON and various host countries)


Advanced TrainingInternational Exchanges

Exchanges are difficult and challenging!

Cadets must be able to adapt to a different culture. This can be uncomfortable!

The food is different, accommodations are different, and the training is different. That is part of the challenge and the experience. Cadets must be willing to accept this when applying for International Exchanges.



International Exchanges

Minimum of 16 years of age before 1 July of the year of the course



Be physically fit and in good health. Have achieved CFAIP Bronze level for their age-group by the application date



Advanced TrainingAdditional Considerations

Priority in selection will be given in accordance with the ranking of candidates in

the National Star of Excellence (NSE) standings versus other nominees.

For further information regarding selection criteria for Advanced Training opportunities,

see CATO 42-05.

Note that cadets who have a participation limitation that precludes them from being outside of 30 minutes of physician

services will not be selected for any Advanced Training Courses or Exchanges.


Advanced TrainingCourse Dates

Leadership and Challenge Course (Six Weeks)6 July - 14 August

Fullbore Marksmanship Phase 2 (Seven Weeks) 6 July - 22 August

Military Band – Advanced Musician (Six Weeks)6 July – 14 August

Pipe Band – Advanced Musician (Six Weeks)6 July – 14 August

Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to two days, each way, prior to and after the

course dates.


Advanced TrainingCourse Dates

Basic Parachutist Course (Four Weeks) 6-31 July

RCAC National Rifle Team (Six Weeks)23 June – 1 August

Outward Bound Scotland (Six Weeks)Outward Bound Wales (Six Weeks)Maple Leaf Exchange (Six Weeks)

6 July - 14 August

Army Cadet Exchanges (Three Weeks)13-31 July

Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to two days, each way, prior to and after the

course dates.


Where is summer trainingconducted?Vernon, BC

Vernon Cadet Training Centre

Located in the interior of BC on the north end of the Okanagan valley. The training centre is located in the City of Vernon

Cadets are housed dormitory style in permanent barracks with all bedding provided. Washrooms are located in the barracks.

Additional facilities include: games room, canteen, internet café, cadet bank, church, and medical inspection room.


Where is summer trainingconducted?Whitehorse, YT

Whitehorse Cadet Training Centre

Located at Boyle Barracks which is 20 km south of the City of Whitehorse, just off of the Alaska Highway

Cadets are housed dormitory style in permanent barracks with all bedding provided. Washrooms are located in a separate building

Additional facilities include: canteen, internet café, cadet bank, and medical inspection room.


Where is summer trainingconducted?

Ghost River, ABRocky Mountain Cadet Training Centre

Located in the Rocky Mountain Forest Reserve - 100 km NW of the City of Calgary and 45 km NW of the Town of Cochrane

Cadets are housed in eight person rooms in permanent barracks with all bedding provided. Washrooms are located in a separate building




Cold Lake, ABCold Lake Cadet Training Centre

Located on CFB Cold Lake - approximately 400 km NW of the City of Edmonton

Cadets are housed in two or four person rooms in permanent barracks with all bedding provided. Washrooms are located in the barracks




Connaught, ONConnaught Cadet Training Centre

Located on the Connaught Ranges - 20 km north of the City of Ottawa

Cadets are housed in six person modular tents with all bedding provided. Washrooms are located in a separate building



Where is summer trainingconducted?Trenton, ON

Trenton Cadet Training Centre

Located on CFB Trenton - 97 km west of the City of Kingston and 175 km east of the City of Toronto

Cadets are housed in dormitory style rooms in permanent barracks with all bedding provided. Washrooms are located in the barracks



Who conducts and supervises the courses?

Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) Officers primarily staff the summer training centres with supplemental staff from the Regular Force, Primary Reserve, Civilian Instructors, and contractors

Senior cadets are also employed as Staff Cadets to assist with supervision and instruction

The ratio of CIC 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 military aircraft

Cadets are escorted or met on all legs of their journey

If parents request special transportation arrangements, they will be financially responsible for those arrangements

The dates listed are the course dates and cadets may travel up to two days, each way, prior to and following the course.


How do cadets apply?

All cadets will complete the same application form (General Training, Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Training, and Staff Cadet)

All applications will be entered in Fortress by corps staff

Any additional information you may require is available from your corps staff.


How are cadets selected?

Corps Commanding Officers review each cadet’s application and prioritise them by level

Applications are entered in Fortress by 1 February

Applications are reviewed by staff at RCSU (NW)

Cadets are course loaded in order of the priority list provided, however, there are limited positions available (billets are created for Summer Training for 30% of the cadet population)

Corps are notified which cadets are selected by 1 April.


Completing the Application

Every year cadets are not selected because of incomplete information.

Here are some specific items to pay particular attention to:

Fitness Evaluation

If you have not participated in the CFAIP this Training Year, you will need to do so before the application date and have the results entered into Fortress.


Completing the Application

Annual Validation

If you have not returned the Annual Validation form with any changes and/or the information has not been verified in Fortress, the application cannot be processed

Medical Health Changes

If your medical information has changed or you have not completed the medical health questionnaire this training year, you must let the corps staff know. The medical information must be the most current available (validated this training year).


Completing the Acceptance and Consent From

Once you have been selected you will receive an Offer of Participation Form.

There are some specific items to pay particular attention to:


Completing the Acceptance and Consent From

It is extremely important that you check all the information on this form to make sure it is correct. Make any corrections necessary

Ensure that all other sections of the form are completed including:

Leave pass restrictionsAlternate family or friend contactCadet signatureParent signature


Application due date?

1 February 2015

Any applications entered into Fortress after this date will still be considered, however, they will be placed at the bottom of the priority list.


Contacts

Please direct any questions to our corps’ contact

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Army Cadet Summer Training. Version 2015Slide 2 Outline What is Army Cadet Summer Training? What courses are available? Who can attend? Where is Summer