364 LANCASTER SQUADRON
LESSON PLAN
Identification And Lesson Information
Instructor:
OCdt Reka
EO/PO number:
C207.01
Teaching points:
TP1: Identify the Army and Air Cadet rank
structure.
TP2: Conduct an activity to familiarize cadets with
the Army and Air Cadet rank structure.
Date:
14 September 2013
EO title: Identify the ranks of the Royal Canadian Army
& Air Cadets
Duration:
30 min
Performance statement:
Identify the rank structure of the Army and Air Cadets
Standard:
IAW specified references; the cadet shall identify the
rank structure of the Royal Canadian Army and Air
Cadets.
Conditions: Given supervision and assistance. Suitable
classroom or training area required for entire group.
Test details: No formal PC.
Trainees level: DP Level Phase 2
Method(s): Interactive lecture and in-class activity.
Training aids: Activity sheets as specified in Annex I of
IG
References:
a. A2-030 CATO 40-03 D Cdts 4. (2005). Army
Cadet Ranks and Cadet Corps. Ottawa, ON:
Department of National Defence.
b. A3-004 CATO 51-02 D Cdts 4. (2007). Air
Promotions. Ottawa, ON: Department of National
Defence.
Pre-lesson assignment: N/A
Learning aids: Hand out as found in Annex H of IG
Material needed for lesson:
Handouts and activity sheets.
Cardboard paper.
Classroom setting:
Large open space in centre, tables surrounding.
Orientation board (fill in)
Refs: Handout
OCdt Reka
C207.01
Identify the Ranks of the Royal Canadian Army and Air Cadets
TP1: Identify Army and Air Cadet rank structure
TP2: Familiarization activity
14 Sept 13
0830 hrs – 0900 hrs
No formal PC
Ongoing assessment
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Review / Approach
Time
Action
Time
Action
No review required.
Introduction
Teaching points
TP1: Identify the Army and Air Cadet rank structure.
3
min
TP2: Conduct an activity to familiarize cadets with the Army and Air Cadet
rank structure.
Importance (Why)
Knowing the rank structure of Army and Air Cadets will lead to an appreciation
of the differences and similarities b/w the three elements.
Will prepare you to interact with members from the other elements when you
go to summer camp and visit other units.
Where the lesson fits in
Phase two training. Knowledge of the Sea Cadet rank structure allows for
building up to this.
Overview of conduct of the lesson and precautions (if applicable)
There is an activity, participate, listen. No horseplay during the activity.
Control statement and test details
FLOOR plan. If you need class, please just go. Feel free to ask questions. No
test.
TP 1 of 2 Identify the Army and Air Cadet Ranks
Focus
Listen
Opinion
Offer
Respect
Time
Action
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Introduction
Knowing the rank structure of Army and Air Cadets will lead to an appreciation
of the differences and similarities b/w the three elements.
10
min
Body
Both Army and Air Cadet ranks have chevrons, like the Sea Cadets, but have
crowns and maple leafs instead of anchors
Pass out handouts
(Annex G)
Army Cadet ranks:
1. Cadet – no insignia
2. Private – 1 chevron (gold)
3. Corporal – 2 chevrons
4. Master Corporal – 2 chevrons & maple leaf
5. Sergeant – 3 chevrons & maple leaf
6. Warrant Officer – crown
7. Master Warrant Officer – crown with wreath
8. Chief Warrant Officer – Canadian coat of arms
Preparation:
Underneath all the
seats, tape a rank
insignia.
Have students look
under the seats and
grab the rank.
Go down the columns,
and ask which student
has the next rank.
Air Cadet ranks:
1. Air Cadet – no insignia
2. Leading Air Cadet – propeller
3. Corporal – 2 chevrons (blue)
4. Flight Corporal – 2 chevrons & crown
5. Sergeant - 3 chevrons
6. Flight Sergeant – 3 chevrons & crown
7. Warrant Officer Second Class – crown with wreath of maple leafs
8. Warrant Officer First Class – Canadian coat of arms
Ask students to
describe the
appearance of the rank
insignia as they appear
Interest
Comprehension
Emphasis
Participation
Accomplishment
Confirmation
Confirmation
Q1. What does the rank insignia for a corporal look like?
Q2. What rank has two chevrons and a maple leaf?
Q3. What does the rank insignia for a warrant officer look like?
Allow 5 seconds for
time to think after
asking question.
Ask
Pause
Pick
Listen
Explain
A1. Two chevrons.
A2. Master Corporal (MCpl).
A3. A crown.
TP 2 of 2 Activity to Familiarize Rank Structure
Time
Action
Introduction
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Twister rank game. The objective is to familiarize students with Army and Air
rank structures.
15
min
No horseplay is allowed. No shoes, please take them off.
Body
Set-up:
1. Print out 28 images of Army and Air Cadet rank insignia (IG Annex I)
2. Paste each images of rank insignia onto cardboard paper backdrop
3. Arrange the rank insignia sheets in a 4 x 7 rectangle on the floor,
securing it with tape, face-up
4. Make slips of paper that contain the name of Army and Air Cadet ranks,
and place them in a container
5. Make slips of paper that contain the words “left hand”, “right hand”, “left
foot”, “right foot”, and place in separate container
Preparation: Have the
rectangle set-up before
class starts
Game rules:
 No shoes
 Students will be divided into groups of ~ 3
 Each group will have 5 minutes to play
 A “rank name” slip “body part” slip are picked each turn, and everyone
must try to touch the corresponding rank insignia with that body part
 As one group plays, the other group acts as judges
 If anyone falls, touches the outside boundaries, or touches the wrong
rank insignia, they are out and must leave the rectangle
Instructions:
1. Have students remove shoes
2. Divide students into groups of three
3. All members of the group move to surround the rectangle
4. Pick out a slip that has the name of the rank, and a slip that has the
name of the body part
5. Read both slips aloud
6. Students carry out the action
7. Repeat
Confirmation
Participation in activity serves as the confirmation in TP2.
Students will associate the name of the rank with the rank insignia.
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End of Lesson Confirmation / Test
Time
Action
Time
Action
Introduction
N/A
Confirmation Question / Activity / Test Details
TP2 serves as confirmation for lesson.
Conclusion
Summary
Just learned the Army and Air Cadet rank structures.
Army and Air Cadet rank structures both contain the same number of ranks.
2
min
Restatement Of Why (From Introduction)
Knowing the rank structure of Army and Air Cadets will lead to an appreciation
of the differences and similarities b/w the three elements.
Will prepare you to interact with members from the other elements.
Re-motivation
With this knowledge you will now be prepared to make friends at camp!
Safety precautions
Distribution of Handouts
Keep the distributed hand outs.
Overview of next lesson
Participate in a field-trip to an army/air cadet unit.
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