Army Cadet Summer Training

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?

3. Aim of summer training Provide instruction and opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills in specialized activities To develop instructor/leaders for these activities To provide further opportunities to employ the general knowledge and skills obtained through the corps program.

4. Categories of Training 2 week courses designed to introduce cadets to summer training. 3 week courses designed to teach the knowledge & skills in specialized activities 6 week courses designed to develop instructor/leaders in specialized activities Various courses designed to advance senior cadets’ leadership skills General Training Basic Intermediate / Instructor Advanced Training

5. General Training CoursesDescriptions 2 Weeks (Vernon and Whitehorse) The aim of the General Training qualification is to introduce army cadets to the CSTC environment and specialty training qualifications including: expedition drill and ceremonial marksmanship music sports and fitness CF familiarization communications adventure training

6. General Training Courses Who can attend? 12 and 13 years of age (preferable) Completed the Green Star level Physically fit and in good health Recommended by the corps’ Commanding Officer and approved by RCSU (Pra)

7. General Training Courses Course Dates General Training (2 Weeks) 07 July - 18 July 21 July - 01 Aug 04 Aug - 15 Aug (10) Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.

8. Basic Courses Descriptions Basic Expedition ( Vernon and Whitehorse) Develop expedition related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow cadets to participate in a five-day expedition, travel by canoe on flat water, travel by mountain bike on novice trails, navigate using a trail map, work as a team, and further develop skills learned in the Corps Program All Basic Courses are 3 weeks long

9. Basic Courses Descriptions Basic Fitness and Sports (Cold Lake) Develop Fitness and Sports related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow cadets to perform the duties of a Fitness and Sports Assistant, follow a personal fitness routine, lead a warm up and cool down session, assist with the cadet fitness assessment, and assist with recreational sports All Basic Courses are 3 weeks long

10. Basic Courses Descriptions Basic Drill and Ceremonial (Vernon) Develop leadership related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow the cadets to perform the role of a peer leader, lead team-building activities, communicate effectively within a leadership team, command a squad, execute rifle drill as a member of a squad, participate in a recreational summer biathlon activity All Basic Courses are 3 weeks long

11. Basic Courses Descriptions Basic Marksman (Vernon and Whitehorse) Develop marksmanship related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow the cadet to participate in zone and regional marksmanship competitions, assist with mentoring junior cadets in marksmanship, and further develop marksmanship skills learned in the Corps Program All Basic Courses are 3 weeks long

12. Basic Courses Descriptions Military Band – Basic Musician (Penhold) Develop knowledge and skills in Military Band and to further develop music, drill and ceremonial and leadership knowledge and skills learned during the corps program and/or regionally directed activities All Basic Courses are 3 weeks long

13. Basic Courses Descriptions Pipe Band – Basic Musician (Rocky Mountain) Develop knowledge and skills in Pipes and Drums and to further develop music, drill and ceremonial and leadership knowledge and skills learned during the corps program and/or regionally directed activities All Basic Courses are 3 weeks long

14. Basic Courses Who can attend? 13 and 14 years of age (preferable) Completed the Red Star level Physically fit and in good health Recommended by the corps’ Commanding Officer and approved by RCSU (Pra)

15. Basic Courses Course Dates Cold Lake Penhold Rocky Mountain Vernon Whitehorse 07 July - 05 July 28 July - 15 August (18+2) Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.

16. Intermediate/Instructor CoursesCourse Descriptions Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor (Penhold) To develop individual air rifle marksmanship and summer biathlon specialty skills while reinforcing and further developing the cadet’s leadership and instructional techniques skills preparing the cadet to support these two specialty activities at the corps/squadron, CSTC or during regionally and/or nationally directed activities.

17. Intermediate/Instructor CoursesCourse Descriptions Drill & Ceremonial Instructor (Vernon) To develop advanced drill and ceremonial related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow the cadet to perform the duties of a specialist instructor and team leader for ceremonial activities To further develop skills learned in the Corps Program

18. Intermediate/Instructor CoursesCourse Descriptions Expedition Instructor(Vernon and Whitehorse) To 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, travel by a variety of means (canoe, voyageur canoe, mountain bike, and/or hike), perform field maintenance on expedition equipment (mountain bikes, stoves, tents, packs, water filters, etc), navigate using a route card, belay an abseiler, and further develop skills learned in the Corps Program

19. Intermediate/Instructor CoursesCourse Descriptions Fitness and Sports Instructor (Cold Lake) To develop sports and fitness-related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow them to promote physical fitness and perform the role of a specialist instructor and a team leader for fitness and sports activities conducted at the corps, during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CSTC

20. Intermediate/Instructor CoursesCourse Descriptions Fullbore Marksmanship Phase I (Connaught) To develop marksmanship-related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow them to compete as an individual in a fullbore marksmanship competition.

21. Intermediate/Instructor Courses Who can attend? Must have completed a Basic Course 14 to 16 years of age (preferable) Completed the Silver Star level Be physically fit and in good health Be recommended by the corps’ Commanding Officer and approved by RCSU

22. Intermediate/Instructor Courses Additional Requirements Expedition Instructor Priority will be given to cadets with a higher CFAIP fitness level Pipe Band - Intermediate Musician Preferably achieved music proficiency level II Military Band - Intermediate Musician Preferably achieved music proficiency level Basic

23. Intermediate/Instructor Courses Course Dates Intermediate/Instructor Courses Connaught Vernon Cold Lake Whitehorse Penhold Rocky Mountain 7 July - 15 August (12) Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.

24. Advanced TrainingDescriptions Leadership and Challenge Course (Rocky Mountain) To provide a unique advanced leadership and challenge development activities To prepare cadets to accept the responsibilities of leaders at Cadet Corps and Summer Training Centres

25. Advanced TrainingDescriptions Fullbore Marksmanship – Phase II (Connaught) The cadet will achieve the Fullbore Marksman Phase II qualification and 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.

26. Advanced TrainingDescriptions Military Band - Advanced Musician Pipe Band - Advanced Musician (Penhold and Rocky Mountain) To teach the knowledge and skills required of a band instructor To provide an opportunity to develop instructional skill and style To be capable of playing and leading in a unit band

27. Advanced TrainingDescriptions Parachutist Course (Trenton) To Qualify as a CF Basic Military Parachutist RCACC National Rifle Team (Connaught and Bisley) To provide the opportunity to compete in National/ International large bore competitions To introduce cadets the the British Army Cadet Training Program To participate in cultural activities

28. Advanced TrainingDescriptions Outward Bound Scotland Scotland Outward Bound Wales Wales Maple Leaf Exchange England ACE Exchanges Australia To develop leadership skills To be introduced to the Cadet or Military programs of host countries To participate in cultural activities

29. Advanced TrainingWho can attend? 15 to 17 years of age (Cadet Leadership and Challenge, Fullbore marksmanship Phase II, Advanced Musician Courses) 16+ years of age (all other Advanced Courses) Meet the requirements of CATOs 40-01 and 42-05 Priority given if completed Intermediate series course Be recommended by the Corps CO Be nominated by RCSU Be approved by the Directorate of Cadets

30. Advanced TrainingWho can attend? Must have completed: Silver Star Level Fullbore Marksmanship Phase II Gold Star Military Band - Advanced Musician Military Band - Advanced Musician NSCE and NSE Cadet Leadership and Challenge Course Outward Bound (Scotland, Wales) Maple Leaf Exchange (England) RCAC National Rifle Team Basic Parachutist ACE (All)

31. Advanced TrainingAdditional Requirements Pipe Band - Advanced Qualified Proficiency Level III Military Band - Advanced Qualified Proficiency Level II Leadership & Challenge Minimum CFAIP Bronze -for age group Able to swim with a PFD Parachutist Passed Para PT Test Meet CF medical standards RCAC National Rifle Team Minimum CFAIP Bronze -for age group Functional in English Selected from previous course Exchanges Minimum CFAIP Bronze -for age group Functional in English Fullbore Marksmanship Phase II Selected from previous course

32. Advanced TrainingCourse Dates Fullbore Marksmanship Phase II 07 July - 23 August Maple Leaf Exchange Outward Bound Wales Outward Bound Scotland 09 July - 15 August

33. Advanced TrainingCourse Dates RCAC National Rifle Team 24 June – 02 August Parachutist Course TBD Cadet Leadership and Challenge Course 07 July - 15 August ACE Exchanges 09 July – 28 July

34. Advanced Training • 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 that is part of the challenge • Cadet must be willing to accept this when applying for exchanges

35. Where is summer trainingconducted? 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 Course will be housed in 6 man tents (CF Modular) with electricity Additional facilities include: games room, canteen, internet cafe, cadet bank, church, medical inspection room

36. Where is summer trainingconducted? 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

37. Where is summer trainingconducted? Cochrane, Alberta (RMNACSTC) Located in the Rocky Mountain Forest Reserve 100 Km NW of Calgary and 45 km NW of Cochrane A new facility built in 1999. All cadets are housed in eight person rooms in permanent barracks with all bedding provided Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet banking, medical inspection room, internet access

38. Where is summer trainingconducted? Cold Lake, Alberta Located on CFB Cold Lake in Alberta, Approximately 400 kms NW of Edmonton Cadets are housed in 2 or 4 person rooms in permanent barracks with all bedding provided Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet banking, medical inspection room, internet access

39. Where is summer trainingconducted? Penhold, Alberta Located 5 Km from Red Deer, Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton Cadets are housed in dormitory style rooms in permanent barracks with all bedding provided. Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet banking, medical inspection room, internet access

40. Where is summer trainingconducted? 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

41. Where is summer trainingconducted? Trenton, Ontario Located 97 km west of Kingston and 175 km east of Toronto Cadets are housed in dormitory style rooms in permanent barracks with all bedding provided Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet bank, medical inspection room

42. 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

43. 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

44. How do cadets apply? ALL cadets will complete the same application form (General Training, Basic, Intermediate/Instructor, Advanced Courses, and staff cadet). All applications will be entered in Fortress. Any additional information you may require is available from your corps staff.

45. How are cadets selected? • CO’s review each cadet’s application and prioritises them • Applications are entered in Fortress • Applications are reviewed by RCSU (NW) Winnipeg • 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 April if possible Not all cadets will get the opportunity to attend summer training. Selection is based on performance at the corps.

46. Completing the Application Every year cadets are not selected because of incomplete information. Here are some specific items to pay particular attention to:

47. 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).

48. Completing the Acceptance and Consent From Once you have been selected you will receive from your corps an Offer of Participation Form. There are some specific items to pay particular attention to:

49. 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 restrictions Alternate Family or Friend Contact Cadet signature Parent Signature

50. Application due date? 16 January 2014 Any applications entered after this date will still be considered, however they will be placed at the bottom of the priority list