TIME
CTS 07 Naval Knowledge
1 period (45 minutes)
2.1 Naval Terminology and the Phonetic Alphabet
WHAT TEACHING METHOD IS SUITABLE FOR THIS PERIOD?
The Presentation and/or Guided Discovery approaches are the ideal teaching methods for this
lesson.
WHAT MATERIAL DO I NEED?
WHAT MATERIAL DO THE CADETS NEED?
1. Naval Terminology – overhead slide
1. Naval Terminology – handout
2. Phonetic Alphabet - overhead slide
2. Phonetic Alphabet – handout
3. Navy League of Canada Cadet
Workbook, Publication NL 221e/f
WHAT SHOULD THE CADET BE ABLE TO
PERFORM AT THE END OF THE PERIOD?
The cadet shall demonstrate:
WHAT INFORMATION WILL BE PASSED ON
TO THE CADE CADETS IN THIS PERIOD?
The main teaching points are:
1. a working knowledge of naval terminology
used at the corps
1. naval terminology as it pertains to
the corps, to include (but not
necessarily limited to):
2. a working knowledge of the Phonetic
Alphabet
2. parts of a ship as they relate to the
barracks
3. the ability to communicate with other
members of the corps in a naval manner
a) items found on a ship as they relate
to the barracks
b) working terms as they relate to
corps training
3. the phonetic alphabet and its use.
INTRODUCTION
WHAT?
WHY?
EXPECTATIONS
Cadets will learn about naval terminology and the phonetic alphabet.
Since we conduct training in a naval environment, cadets should be able to
communicate with other members of the corps in a naval manner.
At the end of this period, cadets should have an understanding of naval
terminology, and attempt to use it whenever possible.
TEACHING POINTS
Naval Terminology
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Living and working on a ship can be quite different than in a house or apartment. This is
why the navy uses different words for things and places.
At cadets, we call the building that we parade in “the ship”. In the navy shore based
buildings are known as “stone frigates”.
Phonetic Alphabet
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The phonetic alphabet is very common in the navy, and is therefore knowledge of every
sailor. The phonetic alphabet is useful when spelling out words that are misunderstood
through the various methods of communication.
Each letter has a distinctive work associated with it to help distinguish between.
“B” and “D”, for example, can be misheard, but “Bravo” and “Delta” cannot.
CONCLUSION
Summarize the main points and allow time for the completions of the exercises.
When at cadets, try and use naval terminology when speaking with others. After awhile, you
won’t even realize that you are using it.
HOW SHOULD THE CADETS BE TESTED?
Promotion to Able Cadet requires the cadet to identify naval terms used at the corps, including
knowledge of the phonetic alphabet. Confirmation should take place in the form of a game or
competition. Officers should ensure that cadets are using proper terminology during all training
activities.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
The phonetic alphabet is used in many occupations outside the military when clear
communication is required. This often involves the use of electronic communication devices
and their related procedures.