Army Cadet Summer Training

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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? Version 2012 Slide 2

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. Version 2012 Slide 3

4 Categories of Training General Training Basic Intermediate / Instructor Advanced 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 Version 2012 Slide 4

5 General Training Courses Descriptions 2 Weeks Vernon The aim of the General Training qualification is to introduce army cadets to the CSTC environment and specialty training qualifications including: expedition ceremonial leadership marksmanship music sports and fitness CF familiarization adventure training Version 2012 Slide 5

6 General Training Courses Who 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 ACO and selected by the RCSU Version 2012 Slide 6

7 General Training Courses Course Dates General Training (2 Weeks) 8 July - 19 July 22 July - 2 Aug 5 Aug - 16 Aug Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates. Version 2012 Slide 7

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 Version 2012 Slide 8

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 Version 2012 Slide 9

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 teambuilding 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 Version 2012 Slide 10

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 Version 2012 Slide 11

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 Version 2012 Slide 12

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 Version 2012 Slide 13

14 Basic Courses Who can attend? 13 and 14 years of age Completed the Red Star level Physically fit and in good health Recommended by the corps Commanding Officer and ACO and selected by the RCSU Version 2012 Slide 14

15 Basic Courses Course Dates Cold Lake Penhold Rocky Mountain Vernon Whitehorse 8 July - 26 July 29 July - 16 August Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates. Version 2012 Slide 15

16 Intermediate/Instructor Courses Course 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. Version 2012 Slide 16

17 Intermediate/Instructor Courses 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 Version 2012 Slide 17

18 Intermediate/Instructor Courses Course Descriptions Expedition Instructor (Whitehorse and 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 Version 2012 Slide 18

19 Intermediate/Instructor Courses 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 Version 2012 Slide 19

20 Intermediate/Instructor Courses 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. Version 2012 Slide 20

21 Intermediate/Instructor Courses Who can attend? 14 to 16 years of age Completed the Silver Star level Be physically fit and in good health Be recommended by the corps Commanding Officer and ACO and selected by the RCSU Version 2012 Slide 21

22 Intermediate/Instructor Courses Additional Requirements Expedition Instructor CFAIP Bronze for the age group Fullbore Marksmanship Phase I Priority given to cadets who attended the Basic Marksmanship Course Pipe Band - Intermediate Musician Music proficiency level II Military Band - Intermediate Musician Music proficiency level Basic Version 2012 Slide 22

23 Intermediate/Instructor Courses Course Dates Intermediate/Instructor Courses Connaught Vernon Cold Lake Whitehorse Penhold Rocky Mountain 8 July - 16 August Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates. Version 2012 Slide 23

24 Advanced Training Descriptions Cadet Leadership and Challenge Course 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 Version 2012 Slide 24

25 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. Version 2012 Slide 25

26 Advanced Training Descriptions Advanced Military Band (Penhold) Advanced Pipes and Drums (Rocky) 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 Version 2012 Slide 26

27 Advanced Training Parachutist Course Descriptions To Qualify as a CF Basic Military Parachutist RCACC National Rifle Team 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 Version 2012 Slide 27

28 Advanced Training Descriptions Outward Bound Scotland Outward Bound Wales Maple Leaf Exchange ACE Exchanges Scotland Wales England Australia South Korea To develop leadership skills To be introduced to the Cadet or Military programs of host countries To participate in cultural activities Version 2012 Slide 28

29 Advanced Training Who 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 and Priority given if completed Intermediate series course Be recommended by the Corps CO Be nominated by RCSU Be approved by the Directorate of Cadets Version 2012 Slide 29

30 Advanced Training Who can attend? Must have completed: Silver Star Level Fullbore Marksmanship Phase II Gold Star Advanced Military Band Advanced Pipes and Drums Cadet Leadership and Challenge Course Outward Bound (Scotland, Wales) Maple Leaf Exchange (England) RCAC National Rifle Team Basic Parachutist ACE (All) Version 2012 Slide 30

31 Advanced Training Additional Requirements Advanced Band 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 Functional in English Selected from previous course NSE level and points used for selection Advanced Pipes & Drums Qualified Proficiency Level III Parachutist Passed Para PT Test Meet CF medical standards Exchanges Fitness standard IAW CATO Functional in English Fullbore Marksmanship Phase II Selected from previous course Version 2012 Slide 31

32 Advanced Training Course Dates Fullbore Marksmanship Phase II 8 July - 24 August Maple Leaf Exchange Outward Bound Wales Outward Bound Scotland 3 July - 9 August Version 2012 Slide 32

33 Advanced Training Course Dates RCAC National Rifle Team 24 June 24 Aug Parachutist Course TBD, But probably 8 July 9 August Cadet Leadership and Challenge Course 8 July - 16 August ACE Exchanges TBD, but probably 8 July - 5 August Version 2012 Slide 33

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 Version 2012 Slide 34

35 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 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 Version 2012 Slide 35

36 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 6 man tents (CF Modular) with electricity Additional facilities include: canteen, cadet bank, medical inspection room Version 2012 Slide 36

37 Where is summer training conducted? Cochrane, Alberta (Rocky Mountain NACSTC) 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 Version 2012 Slide 37

38 Where is summer training Cold Lake, Alberta conducted? 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 Version 2012 Slide 38

39 Where is summer training conducted? 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 Version 2012 Slide 39

40 Where is summer training conducted? 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 Version 2012 Slide 40

41 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 Version 2012 Slide 41

42 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 Version 2012 Slide 42

43 How do cadets apply? The corps must create applications in fortress It is important for the corps to inform the cadets and parents of any medical/participation limitation that may prevent selection for any CSTC course. Version 2012 Slide 43

44 How are cadets selected? -The corps CO reviews each cadet s application and prioritises them -Applications are entered in to Fortress -Applications are reviewed and recommended by the ACO -Applications are reviewed and approved by the RCSU -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 Not all cadets will get the opportunity to attend summer training. Selection is based on performance at the corps. Version 2012 Slide 44

45 Completing the Application Every year cadets are not selected because of an incomplete application. Please read the application thoroughly. Here are some specific items to pay particular attention to: Version 2012 Slide 45

46 Completing the Application Additional Information If you do not know the information required check with the corps staff. They can provide the information available in Fortress or your personal folder. 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. Version 2012 Slide 46

47 Completing the Offer of Participation Form 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 Version 2012 Slide 47

48 Application due date? 30 January 2013 Any applications entered after this date will still be considered, however they will be placed at the bottom of the priority list Version 2012 Slide 48

49 Contacts Please direct any questions to our corps contact Lt J. Prowse Version 2012 Slide 49

50 ? Questions? Questions? Questions? Questions?? Version 2012 Slide 50