Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Summer Training
Parent and Cadet Briefing
Overview
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.
– Longer distances are by aircraft
– Local travel (within the province) 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) – Green Star Cadets
– Basic Training (3 weeks) – Red Star Cadets
– Instructor Training (6-7 weeks) – Silver Star Cadets
– Advanced Training (6-7 weeks) – Gold Star Cadets
• 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, 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 4205.
• 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.
– 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.
– Cadets don’t receive 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 participating in the Master Cadet training level must
complete the Master Cadet Workshops in order to qualify, or
have completed NSCE, for senior positions
– Cadets must at a minimum complete the Gold Star training year
to be considered for a Staff Cadet position, or have done Staff
the summer before.
3g. ADVANCED TRAINING
• International Exchanges:
– 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” when the cadet accepts the
offer of training.
• 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 and staff create a 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.
• This presentation will be available in PDF on the
corps website: www.2784ggfg.com
• If you have further questions, please speak to a staff
member on a regular training night