Army Cadet Summer Training Engineer Squadron RCACC

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1 Army Cadet Summer Training Engineer Squadron RCACC

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 instructors/leaders for these activities To provide further opportunities to employ the general knowledge and skills obtained through the corps program.

4 Categories of Training General Training Basic Training Intermediate/Instructor Advanced 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

5 General Training Course Description 2 Weeks (Vernon) The aim of the General Training Course is to introduce army cadets to the CSTC environment and specialty training qualifications including: Expedition Marksmanship Sports & fitness Communications Drill & ceremonial Music CF familiarization Adventure training

6 General Training Course 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 (PAC)

7 General Training Course Course Dates General Training (2 Weeks) 09 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 05 Aug 06 Aug 19 Aug These dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel 2 days before and 2 days after the course dates.

8 Basic Courses Descriptions Basic Expedition (Vernon &Whitehorse) Develop expedition related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow cadets to participate in a fiveday 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 & Sports (Vernon) Develop fitness and sports related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow cadets to perform the duties of a Fitness & 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 & 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) 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 (Vernon) Develop knowledge and skills in brass & reed music 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 (Blackdown) Develop knowledge and skills in piping and drumming 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 (PAC)

15 Basic Courses Course Dates Basic Training (3 Weeks) Vernon, Whitehorse, Blackdown 09 Jul 29 Jul 30 Jul 19 Aug These dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel 2 days before and 2 days after the course dates.

16 Intermediate/Instructor Course Descriptions Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor (Vernon) 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. 6 Weeks Long

17 Intermediate/Instructor Course 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 6 Weeks Long

18 Intermediate/Instructor Course Descriptions Expedition Instructor (Vernon) 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 6 Weeks Long

19 Intermediate/Instructor Course 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 6 Weeks Long

20 Intermediate/Instructor Course Descriptions Military band -Intermediate Musician (Vernon) Further develop knowledge and skills in brass & reed music and to further develop music, drill and ceremonial and leadership knowledge and skills learned during the corps program and/ or regionally directed activities. Develop skills for being a staff cadet. Must have basic level music proficiency 6 Weeks Long

21 Intermediate/Instructor Course Descriptions Pipe band -Intermediate Musician (Rocky Mountain) Further develop knowledge and skills in piping and drumming and to further develop music, drill and ceremonial and leadership knowledge and skills learned during the corps program and/ or regionally directed activities. Develop skills for being a staff cadet. Must have level 2 music proficiency 6 Weeks Long

22 Intermediate/Instructor Course 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. For cadets years old. Must have participated in Spring Rifle concentration. 6 Weeks Long

23 Intermediate/Instructor Course 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 (PAC)

24 Intermediate/Instructor Course Course Dates Intermediate/Instructor Training (6 Weeks) Vernon, Whitehorse, Rocky Mountain, Connaught 09 Jul 19 Aug These dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel 2 days before and 2 days after the course dates.

25 Advanced Training Descriptions Leadership & 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 11 Jul 19 Aug 6 Weeks

26 Advanced Training Descriptions 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. 8 Weeks

27 Advanced Training Descriptions Military Band - Advanced Musician, Pipe Band - Advanced Musician (Vernon 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 09 Jul 19 Aug 6 Weeks

28 Advanced Training Descriptions Parachutist Course (Trenton) To Qualify as a CF Basic Military Parachutist RCAC National Rifle Team (Connaught and Bisley, UK) 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

29 Advanced Training Descriptions Outward Bound Scotland 6 Weeks Outward Bound Wales 6 Weeks Maple Leaf Exchange, England 6 Weeks Army Cadet History Tour, Battlefield tours in Europe 3 Weeks To develop leadership skills To be introduced to the Cadet or Military programs of host countries To participate in cultural activities

30 Advanced Training Who can attend? 15+ years of age (Cadet Leadership and Challenge, Fullbore marksmanship Phase II, Advanced Musician Courses) 16+ years of age (all other Advanced Courses) Cadets attending Exchanges in the UK may not be 18 years old when on exchange Meet the requirements of CATOs and Priority given if completed Intermediate series course Be recommended by the Corps CO Be nominated by RCSU (PAC) Be approved by the Directorate of Cadets

31 Advanced Training Who can attend? Must have completed: Silver Star Level Fullbore Marksmanship Phase II Gold Star Military Band - Advanced Musician Military Band - Advanced Musician Cadet Leadership and Challenge Course Outward Bound (Scotland, Wales) Maple Leaf Exchange (England) RCAC National Rifle Team Basic Parachutist Army Cadet History Tour NSE levels will provide cadets with an advantage when applying for advanced training

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

33 Advanced Training Course Dates Fullbore Marksmanship Phase II 03 Jul - 26 Aug Maple Leaf Exchange Outward Bound Wales Outward Bound Scotland 06 Jul - 13 Aug RCAC National Rifle Team 26 Jun - 05 Aug Parachutist Course 04 Jul 30 Jul Cadet Leadership and Challenge Course 11 Jul - 19 Aug Army Cadet History Tour TBA

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 Staff Cadet Paid to teach courses and supervise cadets Staff Cadets make $ $5600 during the summer based on their assigned rank at the training centre Gain valuable life skills that can t be taught at the home corps Cadets with staff experience have a better chance at gaining advanced leadership positions at the home corps

36 Where is summer training conducted?

37 Where is summer training conducted? 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 or in 8 man permanent tents with electricity. All bedding is provided. Additional facilities include: games room, canteen, cadet bank, church, pay phones, and medical inspection room.

38 Where is summer training conducted? 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 8 man tents (CF Modular) with electricity Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet bank, medical inspection room

39 Where is summer training conducted? Cochrane, Alberta (Rocky Mountain) Located in the Rocky Mountain Forest Reserve 100 Km NW of Calgary and 45 km NW of Cochrane A new facility built in 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

40 Where is summer training conducted? 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

41 Where is summer training conducted? Blackdown, Ontario Located on CFB Borden in Ontario, Approximately 100 kms NW of Toronto Cadets will be housed in 8 man tents (CF Modular) with electricity and with all bedding provided Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet banking, and medical inspection room

42 Where is summer training conducted? Connaught, Ontario Located 20 km north of downtown Ottawa on the Ottawa River All cadets are housed in 8 person modular tents with electricity and all bedding provided Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet bank, and medical inspection room

43 Where is summer training conducted? 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

44 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 Officers to Cadets is approximately 1:20 The ration of Staff Cadets to Course Cadets is 1:10

45 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

46 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.

47 How are cadets selected? CO s review each cadet s application and prioritises them Applications are entered in Fortress Applications are reviewed by RCSU (PAC) Victoria 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.

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? 7 February 2017 Any applications entered after this date will still be considered, however they will be placed at the bottom of the priority list

51 Questions?