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In 2008 the Cadet Program Update (CPU) was officially implemented for the first year of cadet training and will continue each year until 2012 when the program update is complete. The update addresses both local training and summer training, re-evaluating and re-designing the entire training system for all three elements.

The update was created with several goals which are intended to help revitalize the program and improve retention.

The method of instruction is being modified into a more guided interactive lesson for both the cadets and the instructor in order to help maintain the interest of the cadets. Classes will begin to be taught from an Instructional Guide (IG) as well as Qualification Standard and Plan (QSP). These will give the instructor a strict guideline to follow during the class. Instructional periods have been shortened to 30min. Cadets will begin to experience more citizenship tours and exercises during the year at the home unit.

Another goal of the CPU was to bring the non-elemental training in line between the three elements. Some of the subjects which are common to the three elements, such as citizenship, physical fitness, and instructional techniques, were previously...

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The Model 853C is based on the standard Model 853 Legend air rifle and modified to fit the needs of the Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets. The two major differences between the 853 and 853C are are the capability of the 853C to load the rifle using either a five round, auto-indexing clip or a single-shot adapter; and, that the muzzle velocity of the 853C is set at 495 feet/second (150.8 m/s).

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