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CadetWorld Forums http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/ CadetWorld is the premiere discussion forum site dedicated to providing free services to Cadets and Cadet Instructors from all Cadet elements, worldwide, including discussion forums, articles, wiki, blogs, a chat room and photo albums. en Fri, 18 May 2012 20:09:30 GMT vBulletin 15 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/images/misc/rss.png CadetWorld Forums http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/ Lt(n) randy Jackson co rcscc brilliant 1982 help me remember my grampa http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29280-Lt(n)-randy-Jackson-co-rcscc-brilliant-1982-help-me-remember-my-grampa&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 13:36:27 GMT Hi My name is brennen ,I moved to BC when i was a teen ager .I am seeking any pics or story's of my grampa.I have one pic of him and I got an award he got which I google and took me to this site
I know he did a lot for the north bay sea cadets he loved it with a passion

Jackson was a long time officer at brilliant any pics or story's would help
Thanks brennens ]]> Sea Cadet Central Brennen1 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29280-Lt(n)-randy-Jackson-co-rcscc-brilliant-1982-help-me-remember-my-grampa Staff Cadet Problem/Question http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29277-Staff-Cadet-Problem-Question&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 19:23:54 GMT So I have a question about my staff position.

I've been accepted to staff at Bagotville, and in my Offer of Participation, it lists the details as a GTC Instructor. However, I can only arrive to camp on July 1 (instead of June 25); because of this, I miss some (or most..?) of in-service to determine what I'll be doing essentially during the summer. Would this mean that I can only get some sort of supply or miscellaneous staff role? I heard that people who arrive late for in-service generally only get low-ranked, miscellaneous jobs (like security, bank or another small role instead of things like being in charge of a flight, or the opportunity to be a WO2/WO1).

Many thanks! ]]> Summer Training Central Mitch.Simpson http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29277-Staff-Cadet-Problem-Question Basic survival course cold lake http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29275-Basic-survival-course-cold-lake&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 14:07:09 GMT One of my cadet friends who has been on the course and SIC and staffed it said it will change me what you think he means by this ? One of my cadet friends who has been on the course and SIC and staffed it said it will change me what you think he means by this ? ]]> Summer Training Central 831RCACS http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29275-Basic-survival-course-cold-lake Applying for the Advance Gliding and Soaring Course? http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29272-Applying-for-the-Advance-Gliding-and-Soaring-Course&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:46:43 GMT Hello All,

Does anyone know how to apply for the "Advance Gliding And Soaring Course" in central region? I've talked to my Gliding Center Commander who says to talk to my CO about starting the application process. I've then talked to my CO who says she has'nt heard anything about the course.

Any help will be appriciated! ]]> From the ground up...and beyond Glider Flyboy http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29272-Applying-for-the-Advance-Gliding-and-Soaring-Course The Musician Guide Project http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29269-The-Musician-Guide-Project&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 01:58:56 GMT Hi there :)

So basically, here's the deal. With some little help of our music officers, I and the other staff cadets from our unit are planning to write a musician reference booklet. Our goal is that cadets are able to get, for example, easy access to band drill info, mace signals, bass drum cues, how to clean an instrument, phone numbers in case they need help in music, and many other random ideas. Of course, it's a reference... we don't want to replace teaching :P So far, we were brainstorming about. But I'm looking for ideas we could include inside, sources for drill pictures and mace signals, tips, melodies, well... anything you think can be useful to see and to know. I'm pretty sure I'll learn as much as them :)

So... thank you for sharing, it'll make our project more complete, accurate and rewarding

P.D.: Since the cadets website is being modified and files are no more publicly available, if mirror links are available somewhere, somehow... sources? ]]> Music Company and Parade Square NoWarranty http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29269-The-Musician-Guide-Project Acad 2012 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29265-Acad-2012&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 11:55:01 GMT I am pleased to announce that 102 (Barrie Silver Fox) RCACS from Barrie, Ontario has been awarded the trophy for Top Overall Squadron at the 32nd Annual Air Cadet Activity Day held on 12 May 2012 at 16 Wing Borden. The squadron won the same award in 2011. The popular event, hosted by the... I am pleased to announce that 102 (Barrie Silver Fox) RCACS from Barrie, Ontario has been awarded the trophy for Top Overall Squadron at the 32nd Annual Air Cadet Activity Day held on 12 May 2012 at 16 Wing Borden. The squadron won the same award in 2011.

The popular event, hosted by the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering (CFSATE), a unit of 16 Wing Borden, gives the opportunity to members of various Air Cadet squadrons around the region to meet cadets from other squadrons and display their skills through friendly competitions.

This year's ACAD program included events such as military drill; air rifle target shooting; confidence course and sports. Cadets also had the chance throughout the day to look at various aircraft, engines, flight simulators and other aircraft components that are put on display, while members of CFSATE staff are on hand to answer questions and give demonstrations.

Perhaps the highlight of the day was the opportunity to take a familiarization flight in a CH-124 Griffon helicopter courtesy of 400 TacHel Squadron RCAF.

50 members of the squadron took part in the activities and, in addition to Top Overall Squadron, 102 also won the award for the sports compeition and the Squadron Spirit Award.

]]> Announcements and Congratulations J-P Johnson http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29265-Acad-2012 Thread of the Day/Week http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29264-Thread-of-the-Day-Week&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 07:52:24 GMT The "/" exists because I don't know how often a member of the staff will be compelled to post here...but I came across a great thread today that was

- A good discussion
- Full of Helpful posts
- Clever and entertaining

The thread of the week is......

http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/...l=1#post927923

Thanks to all who are currently participating in this discussion, you are what makes CW awesome! ]]> Messages from Staff S Urbanoski http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29264-Thread-of-the-Day-Week Your definition of an nco in cadets http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29263-Your-definition-of-an-nco-in-cadets&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 02:07:28 GMT What are you guys definition, expections, what rank do you think being an nco starts at? . What are you guys definition, expections, what rank do you think being an nco starts at? . ]]> Cadet Chat 831RCACS http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29263-Your-definition-of-an-nco-in-cadets Standard Pause http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29262-Standard-Pause&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 04:59:45 GMT The standard pause also known as the "2-3-pause", is one of the biggest elements in drill. It is through this pause that drill looks good. But sadly everywhere I go people have different opinions and version of it even though the 201 states that it is the time it takes to take two steps and in older versions it is 40 beats per minute.

My question:

Why is it exaggerated or sometimes even forgotten? and what is the fastest way to teach random cadets the standard pause so their rifle drill is sharp? ]]> Music Company and Parade Square Kamal7 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29262-Standard-Pause Rafferty Guilty! http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29258-Rafferty-Guilty!&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 03:51:25 GMT Thus ends one of the most disturbing cases in Canadian history. http://news.ca.msn.com/canada/rafferty-guilty-in-death-of-tori-stafford Thus ends one of the most disturbing cases in Canadian history.

http://news.ca.msn.com/canada/raffer...-tori-stafford ]]> International Issues J. Gleiberman http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29258-Rafferty-Guilty! Drill http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29257-Drill&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 02:46:41 GMT What is your guys thoughts on drill ,drill team , monkey drill ? What is your guys thoughts on drill ,drill team , monkey drill ? ]]> Music Company and Parade Square 831RCACS http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29257-Drill Does your corps have a website? http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29255-Does-your-corps-have-a-website&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 00:54:31 GMT Hey Cadet-World,

I was wondering if many army cadet corps' made websites for themselves, the reason is because I have decided to make one for my corps using vBulletin 3.8.6 forums. And yes, I am aware there are certain restrictions on a cadet website that the webmaster must go by, and so far I think I have.

If you would like to visit our corps website go to http://1849lornescots.info; in a few days I will be registaring the domain: http://orangevillearmycadets.ca, because I am pretty sure this is how it is suppose to be formatted:

Code:

http://[CORPS TOWN][ARMY/AIR/SEA]cadets.[COUNTRY DOMAIN: .CA/.US/.CO.UK]

Also, if you think this was good initiative for a Master Corporal to make a website for his corps, please say so. :D

But as I first asked, if your corps has a website, go ahead and post it here! ]]> Army Cadet Central Bilkey http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29255-Does-your-corps-have-a-website Finals of the Cadet National Marksmanship Championships online now! http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29254-Finals-of-the-Cadet-National-Marksmanship-Championships-online-now!&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 18:21:26 GMT Courtesy of the fancy SIUS-Ascor electronic targets being used at the nationals, you can "watch" the standing and prone finals live right now. Check it out at:

http://www.cadets.ca/public/data-donnees.aspx?form=3

If the page doesn't refresh automatically, press SHIFT+refresh to watch the scores change. The only thing we're missing is that actually target images -- not sure why they can't show those as well. ]]> Cadet Chat CI Jarvis http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29254-Finals-of-the-Cadet-National-Marksmanship-Championships-online-now! Calling Females! Need some advice! http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29252-Calling-Females!-Need-some-advice!&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 10:17:40 GMT So, I'm a really passionate ATC (Air Training Corps) Corporal in New Zealand. My unit is pretty strict on uniform. My school ball is coming up soon and I need a hand choosing the hair cut I want to get. I have long semi wavy hair, and it's quite thick. Not too tempted at this point to cut it all off and make it a short style but I could be convinced. I need to be able to bun it though. Are there any modern cool hair cuts anyone could suggest that they know can be turned up in a bun? Thank you so much. Cheers :D ]]> Air Cadet Central chelle.t-bird http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29252-Calling-Females!-Need-some-advice! How does Staff Cadet Spare List work? http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29251-How-does-Staff-Cadet-Spare-List-work&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 23:42:24 GMT Okay, so I'm just wondering how does the staff cadet spare list work? I was thinking that it would be like the spare list for other courses -- where one person decides to cancel then the spare gets loaded on. But I've also heard things like if the CSTC doesn't have enough staff for a course, they'd pull ppl from the spare list. But then that would have to be after indoctrination (got this word from a look at the Penhold Staff Cadet handbook) and that wouldn't really work.
Can anyone explain to me how it works and if there's any way to up my chances of getting chosen? Thanks :) ]]> Summer Training Central SoA http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29251-How-does-Staff-Cadet-Spare-List-work Gun Licence Reciprocity http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29250-Gun-Licence-Reciprocity&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 19:47:21 GMT So there is a Bill in the U.S. Congress that will force states to recognize licences from other states allowing persons to carry concealed weapons eg. if you're Tony Soprano from New Jersey, and you have a licence to carry a concealed weapon from New Jersey, he will be permitted to carry a concealed weapon in NYC to take out Tony Sack, even though NYC law does not allow for concealed weapons' permits. The taking out Tony Sack part is however, for the moment, still illegal.

http://www.guns.com/feinstein-vows-t...tion-7719.html

That being said I want you guys to look closely at this web site and tell me if you see anything strange about it. ]]> International Issues J. Gleiberman http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29250-Gun-Licence-Reciprocity Rendez-vous Naval 2012 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29248-Rendez-vous-Naval-2012&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 02:05:32 GMT Well RCSCC Trillium is sending several cadets to the Rendez-vous. Who else is going and what exactly happens.! http://rendezvousnaval.com/en/home Well RCSCC Trillium is sending several cadets to the Rendez-vous. Who else is going and what exactly happens.!
http://rendezvousnaval.com/en/home ]]> Sea Cadet Central NL Golden Secret http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29248-Rendez-vous-Naval-2012 What to bring to staff? http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29247-What-to-bring-to-staff&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 19:30:10 GMT Hello! I just got accepted for staff, and this is my first time!
I'm not too sure on what to bring other than what's on the Orders. Are there any unofficial things past staff cadets have found useful to have with them for the summer?

Thanks! ]]> Summer Training Central smithy-smith http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29247-What-to-bring-to-staff Is it really that bad for Obama? http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29246-Is-it-really-that-bad-for-Obama&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 15:45:03 GMT Apparently in the West Virginia Democratic Primary 4 out of 10 votes are going to a convict from Texas. http://www.wsfa.com/story/18241257/against-obama-even-a-jailbird-gets-some-votes Apparently in the West Virginia Democratic Primary 4 out of 10 votes are going to a convict from Texas.

http://www.wsfa.com/story/18241257/a...ets-some-votes ]]> International Issues J. Gleiberman http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29246-Is-it-really-that-bad-for-Obama Staffing summer 2012 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29245-Staffing-summer-2012&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 04:31:51 GMT Hello all. I am a Sgt and currently about to complete level 4. I applied for the GPS but did not get accepted:( So I applied for staffing and all my friends in the pacific region already found out that they are staffing. I did not get a notice, is it possible that I can still get a job? is there a... Hello all. I am a Sgt and currently about to complete level 4. I applied for the GPS but did not get accepted:( So I applied for staffing and all my friends in the pacific region already found out that they are staffing. I did not get a notice, is it possible that I can still get a job? is there a way to apply for one right now? I REALLY NEED TO STAFF!!!! ITS VERY IMPORTANT. Thanks comrades! ]]> Summer Training Central AV8R http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29245-Staffing-summer-2012 <![CDATA[It's been a while....]]> http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29244-It-s-been-a-while....&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 03:52:23 GMT So guys, gals, and everything in between, it's been a while since I've came here and it's been even longer since I've gone to a cadet training night. How are things in sea cadets now a days? I aged out the year the 'new' system came in to standardize all the ranks between the three elements. I heard they got rid of the trades for summer training as well :( . And I can't seem to find the catos online anymore... or am I just not looking hard enough? ]]> Sea Cadet Central Bill Z Fan http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29244-It-s-been-a-while.... I am temporarily moving-I would like to know a few things... http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29243-I-am-temporarily-moving-I-would-like-to-know-a-few-things...&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 21:04:13 GMT So I live on Vancouver Island, but am moving out to Abbotsford for a month, and will be attending at the corps there. My research showed me that the corps that I will be attending is most likely the 1922 Royal Westminster Regiment and I wanted to know a few things: 1. What is the regiment type... So I live on Vancouver Island, but am moving out to Abbotsford for a month, and will be attending at the corps there.
My research showed me that the corps that I will be attending is most likely the 1922 Royal Westminster Regiment and I wanted to know a few things:
1. What is the regiment type (infantry, artillery, highland, etc.)?
2. How many Cadets are there?
3. What weekdays and times do they meet?
4. Where in Abbotsford is this corps?
Just want to know... ]]> Army Cadet Central ComradeSchlichting http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29243-I-am-temporarily-moving-I-would-like-to-know-a-few-things... Tattoos... http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29242-Tattoos...&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 17:17:31 GMT I am wondering...

I am looking at possibly getting a small, tasteful tattoo on the inside of my left wrist. I'm looking at an anchor, or something of the sort. Thing is, I want to stay in Cadets, so I'm looking for the regulations on this. Poking through, I cannot find the actual regs on these, although I know the regs for earings. Anyone know? Help WOULD be appreciated. ]]> Cadet Chat BlackPage http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29242-Tattoos... What did you do to commemorate The Battle of the Atlantic? http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29236-What-did-you-do-to-commemorate-The-Battle-of-the-Atlantic&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 02:10:41 GMT The title is self explanatory. What did your corps (and/or squadron) do to commemorate The Battle of the Atlantic? In Powell River, RCSCC Malaspina, 22 Red Knight RCACS, and 2781 BCR DCO RCACC all traveled to Texada Island for a small church service, as we do every year, where we were joined by... The title is self explanatory. What did your corps (and/or squadron) do to commemorate The Battle of the Atlantic?

In Powell River, RCSCC Malaspina, 22 Red Knight RCACS, and 2781 BCR DCO RCACC all traveled to Texada Island for a small church service, as we do every year, where we were joined by the crew from HMCS NANAIMO. The ship came to the island and picked up all of the cadets and legion members so that we could do another service at sea. It was very rewarding to remember the battles fought by the original RCN in the company of the modern RCN. After the service, the ship provided us with lunch and then took us back to Powell River. This was my 4th and last Battle of the Atlantic ceremony aboard a HMC ship as a cadet and it was definitely one to remember. ]]> Cadet Chat Chris Allen http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29236-What-did-you-do-to-commemorate-The-Battle-of-the-Atlantic Specialisations http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29235-Specialisations&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 21:36:13 GMT Howdy! In the UK Sea Cadets we have specialisations which are subjects that a cadet can specialise in such as Marine Engineering or Communications or Seamanship etc. They come in 3 different levels, 3rd, 2nd and 1st Class with first being the specialisation badge with 2 stars above it. On... Howdy!

In the UK Sea Cadets we have specialisations which are subjects that a cadet can specialise in such as Marine Engineering or Communications or Seamanship etc.

They come in 3 different levels, 3rd, 2nd and 1st Class with first being the specialisation badge with 2 stars above it. On attaining a qualification in a specialisation the cadet gets 3 points for a 3rd class, 6 for second and 10 for a 1st class towards a points accumulation system used as part of the pre requisite for 'promotion'. Cadets can do any specialisation at any Rank and chop and change as they wish.

We also have proficiencies and waterbourne qualifications.

You can find illustrations in here: http://hinckleyseacadets.com/Documen...d%20Badges.pdf
(Extract from our Dress Regulations).

I was wondering, how does it work for you guys? ]]> Sea Cadet Central James http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29235-Specialisations What awesome things has your corps or squadron done/hosted? For you as well? http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29231-What-awesome-things-has-your-corps-or-squadron-done-hosted-For-you-as-well&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 05:06:17 GMT I'll start off with my corps.
1. We did a 66 K journey by no power but human muscle. We went to a beach near a large lake in the middle of Vancouver Island called Scout Beach, and then got canoes out, and in less than one day, paddled 22 kilometers and walked about 11. We ended up in Della Falls. We went back in half the time and somehow still ended up being late. And someone got injured that day too- A private with our current RSM, who were going over a waterfall with a little cable car linked by pulleys somehow managed to get his middle finger stuck in the wheels! He was fine, but ended up getting stitches.
2. We just today (5 May 2012) hosted a Regional Cadet First Aid competition and provided all casualties.
3. A Captain from our corps had me reccommended for the CF Basic Parachutist course (despite the fact that I'll be a year too young to be really considered) so I probably will get my wings within a year or two of the end of my career.
4. Gave me something to live for! ]]> Army Cadet Central ComradeSchlichting http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29231-What-awesome-things-has-your-corps-or-squadron-done-hosted-For-you-as-well My New Job http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29230-My-New-Job&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 23:17:52 GMT Hi all, As some of you may have noticed by some of the new articles popping up around the site, I have been made the new Content Editor for CW! While the Admins are trying to keep me busy, we all agreed that a good way to figure out some good places to start would be by asking you all what - if... Hi all,

As some of you may have noticed by some of the new articles popping up around the site, I have been made the new Content Editor for CW! While the Admins are trying to keep me busy, we all agreed that a good way to figure out some good places to start would be by asking you all what - if anything - you wanted to be created here on the site by way of content (I.E. The new user tutorial, Best of... Articles, etc.) any ideas will be fully considered! ]]> Help and Suggestion Forum Travis Buckle http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29230-My-New-Job Corps / Squadron Training Evaluation - Évaluation du programme d’instruction des corp http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29229-Corps-Squadron-Training-Evaluation-Évaluation-du-programme-d’instruction-des-corp&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 18:40:48 GMT BILINGUAL EMAIL / COURRIEL BILINGUE

Subject: Corps / Squadron Training Evaluation

Ref: D Cdts & JCR Email 1153 hrs 24 Feb 12 (Enclosed)

The units highlighted in yellow in the attached document had been selected to participate in the evaluation of the corps / squadron training program IAW para 4 b of ref. So far responses have been received from only about 311 Cadets and 136 training staff. To increase the overall participation levels, the deadline for completing the critique portion of the evaluation has been extended until Monday, 21 May 2012. This extremely useful data is essential to support the ongoing training evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives of the Cadet Program.

The required information and links to the electronic critiques have been sent to the COs / Trg Os of each selected unit. Please contact them if you have not yet completed the critique. If you should require any additional information contact us at evaluation@cadets.gc.ca.

END OF ENGLISH TEXT / DÉBUT DU TEXTE FRANÇAIS

Sujet: Évaluation du programme d’instruction des corps et escadrons

Réf: Courriel de la D Cad & RJC, 11h53, le 24 fév. 12 (Pièce jointe)

Les unités surlignées en jaune dans le document en pièce jointe ont été sélectionnées pour participer à l’évaluation du programme d’instruction des corps et escadrons, conformément au paragraphe 4b de la référence. Jusqu’à présent, les réponses n’ont été reçues que de la part de 311 cadets et de 136 membres du personnel d’instruction. Afin d’augmenter le niveau de participation, la date limite pour compléter le questionnaire a été repoussée au lundi 21 mai 2012. Ces données extrêmement utiles sont essentielles au soutien de l'évaluation de la formation continue et des initiatives d'amélioration continue du Programme des cadets.

L’information requise et les liens pour accéder au questionnaire en ligne ont été envoyés aux Cmdt / O Instr de chaque unité sélectionnée. Veuillez les contacter si vous n’avez pas encore complété le questionnaire. Si vous avez besoin d’information supplémentaire, vous pouvez nous rejoindre à evaluation@cadets.gc.ca.

FIN DU TEXTE FRANCAIS / END OF FRENCH TEXT

Donnie R. Oulton
Major | major
D Cdts 3-2 Staff Officer Cadet Program Development |
D Cad 3-2 Officier d'état-major au développement du programme des cadets
Chief Reserves and Cadets | Chef - Réserves et Cadets
Directorate Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers | Direction - Cadets et Rangers juniors canadiens
National Defence Headquarters | Quartier général de la Défense nationale
101 Colonel By Drive Ottawa ON K1A 0K2 | 101 prom. Colonel By Ottawa ON K1A 0K2
Donnie.Oulton@forces.gc.ca
Telephone | Téléphone: 613-995-6436
Facsimile | Télécopieur: 613-996-1618
National Defence | Défense nationale
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada

Subject: Upcoming Program Evaluations | Prochaines évaluations de programmes

BILINGUAL E-MAIL | COURRIEL BILINGUE

ENGLISH TEXT

1. Our effort to evaluate both the Cadet and JCR Programs is essential to learning what is needed to keep the programs relevant, challenging, interesting, safe and fun given the changing needs and views of Cadets, JCR, adult staff, parents and the general public. It is also necessary to help address core governmental evaluation issues of program relevance and performance. Reaching out to a large audience of Cadets for feedback also helps with achieving Theme 1 of the Cadet Population Growth Initiative that deals with improving how we capture and utilize youth voice.

2. Three program evaluations are being conducted over the coming several weeks. These include:

a. 20 Feb and 16 Mar 12 - Youth Programs Evaluation by DND/CF Chief Review Services (CRS);

b. 24 Feb and 11 Mar 12 - Public Awareness and Perception of the Cadet Program by Ipsos Reid on behalf of DND/CF; and

c. 15 Mar and 30 Apr 12 - Corps/Squadron Training Critique by D Cdts & JCR Research and Evaluation Section.

3. Given the volume of evaluation activity, I believe it is prudent to make members across the organization aware of the complete picture and alleviate any confusion as different evaluation teams start contacting Corps/Squadrons and Patrols to have Cadets, JCRs, adult staff and parents complete surveys. Concern could be raised about the challenge this much simultaneous evaluation activity might cause at the local level, particularly for the Cadet Program. On the surface that might seem the case, however, the scope of the challenge is limited. Beyond being a participant in some surveys, RCSUs, CRPGs, Corps/Squadron and Patrol staffs will need only to help with communications by passing along information and encouraging people to complete the surveys. Online surveys are limited to 10-20 minutes and once completed, the information is automatically sent electronically to the respective evaluation team. The overall approach has been structured such that no one Cadet or staff member will be expected to complete all three surveys.

4. A snapshot of each evaluation follows. More detailed information on each survey will be issued under separate cover by the respective evaluation team:

a. Youth Programs Evaluation (Every 5 Years). The Cadet and JCR Programs are currently subject to independent evaluation by DND/CF’s Chief Review Services (CRS). As part of the evaluation, CRS is conducting several Cadet and JCR surveys between 20 Feb and 16 Mar 12. Surveys are electronic, with paper survey packages available as needed. Estimated survey length is 20 minutes. All Corps/Squadrons and JCR Patrols will be asked to randomly select Cadets/JCRs to complete the Cadet or JCR Participant Survey. The number of survey participants is based on the size of the Corps/Squadron or JCR Patrol. The ratio is 1 participant per every 30 Cadets in the Corps/Squadron and 1 per every 20 JCRs in the Patrol). All Corps/Squadron COs and JCR Patrol Leaders will be asked to complete the Corps/Squadron CO Survey/JCR Patrol Leader Survey. All support staff will be asked to complete the Survey for Staff working in Support of the Cadet Program/JCR Program. This includes CIC working at Corps/Squadrons and Canadian Rangers assisting at JCR Patrols, but does not include Civilian Instructors, volunteers or adult committee members. Corps/Squadron COs and JCR Patrol Leaders are requested to coordinate these surveys at the community level and will receive an electronic survey package directly from CRS next week. D Cdts & JCR OPI is D Cdts 2, Cdr K. Mullaly.

b. Public Awareness and Perception of the Cadet Program (Every 5 Years). This research applies to the Cadet Program only. D Cdts & JCR, with authorization from Minister of National Defence, is conducting public opinion research on the Cadet Program, similar to the research conducted in 2006. Ipsos-Reid is the independent agency contracted to conduct the research and will be conducting surveys with Cadets and parents/guardians between 24 Feb and 11 Mar 12. This includes Cadet Survey and Parents/Guardians of Cadets Survey as well as surveys with other external audiences such as the general public, Canadian youth and parents/guardians of Canadian youth. 75% of the Corps/Squadrons across the country have been targeted to participate and are asked to have as many of their Cadets and Cadets’ parents/guardians as possible complete the surveys. They are completed online and the estimated length is 15-20 minutes. D Cdts & JCR staff will be contacting Corps/Squadrons directly by CadetNet email to pass along survey instructions and web link from Ipsos Reid. It will come in the form of a bilingual letter that would be printed off by the Corps/Squadron and passed to Cadets to carry home to share with their parents/guardians. From those who respond to the survey, Ipsos Reid will directly contact a small number to participate in an a Online Focus Group. D Cdts & JCR OPI is D Cdts 3, LCol A. Arseneault.

c. Corps/Squadron Training Critique (Annually over a 4-Year Cycle). This research applies to the Cadet Program only. D Cdts & JCR has developed a National Cadet Training Evaluation and Validation Plan to help continuously improve the training. The plan calls for each Corps/Squadron to participate in a training critique once over the next four years. This year’s critique is being conducted by the D Cdts & JCR Youth Programs Research and Evaluation Section between 15 Mar and 30 Apr 12. 25% of the Corps/Squadrons targeted to participate this year will be asked to (i) have Cadets at all levels complete a Cadet Critique, (ii) have all staff who deliver training to complete the Staff Critique, (iii) select 1-2 senior Cadets to conduct, under supervision of an adult staff member, a 60-minute Cadet Focus Group with 10-12 Cadets from various training levels, and (iv) to select one Cadet to write a short Cadet Story Submission. The critiques are completed online and take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. D Cdts & JCR staff will contact Corps/Squadrons directly by CadetNet email in March to provide the critique instructions and web link as well as the focus group and story submission instructions. It will come in the form of a documents attached to an email that could be forwarded or printed off by the Corps/Squadron and passed to Cadets and adult staff. D Cdts & JCR OPI is D Cdts 3, LCol A. Arseneault.

5. I ask that all addressees help support these important evaluation activities by communicating about them to your respective units and by encouraging people to participate. In the case of the Cadet Program, my staff will disseminate this information on CadetNet and through the national Facebook and Twitter accounts. Queries may be directed to the point of contact provided in each of the survey instructions forthcoming or to evaluation@cadets.gc.ca.

TEXTE FRANÇAIS

1. Il s’avère essentiel d’évaluer les programmes des cadets et des RJC afin de déterminer ce qu’il s’impose de faire pour que ces programmes demeurent pertinents, stimulants, intéressants, sécuritaires et amusants au fil de l’évolution des besoins et des perspectives des cadets, des RJC, du personnel adulte, des parents et du public en général. Cet examen est également nécessaire dans le cadre de l’évaluation menée à l’échelle du gouvernement visant à assurer la pertinence et l’efficacité des programmes. En obtenant la rétroaction d’un grand nombre de cadets, nous contribuons à la réalisation du thème 1 de l’Initiative sur l’accroissement de la population de cadets, qui consiste à améliorer notre façon d’obtenir l’opinion des jeunes et de tirer parti de cette information.

2. Trois évaluations de programme auront lieu au cours des prochaines semaines :

a. Du 20 février au 16 mars 2012 – Évaluation des programmes destinés aux jeunes, par le Chef du Service d’examen (CS Ex) du MDN et des FC;

b. Du 24 février au 11 mars 2012 – Étude sur la sensibilisation du public et sur sa perception du programme des cadets, par Ipsos Reid, au nom du MDN et des FC;

c. Du 15 mars au 30 avril 2012 – Critique de l’instruction offerte par les corps/escadrons, par la section de recherche et d’évaluation du D Cad & RJC.

3. En raison du grand nombre d’évaluations, je pense qu’il serait prudent de présenter l’ensemble de la situation à tous les membres de l’organisation afin d’éviter toute confusion lorsque les différentes équipes d’évaluation commenceront à communiquer avec les corps/escadrons et les patrouilles dans le but de solliciter la participation des cadets, des RJC, des membres du personnel adulte et des parents. Certains pourraient s’inquiéter de la charge de travail que pourraient entraîner à l’échelle locale toutes ces évaluations simultanées, en particulier en ce qui concerne le Programme des cadets. Cela peut sembler vrai à prime abord, mais les évaluations n’exigeront en fait que peu de travail. En effet, en tant que participants à certains de ces sondages, les membres du personnel des URSC, des GPRC, des corps/escadrons et des patrouilles n’auront qu’à transmettre l’information et à inviter les gens à remplir les questionnaires de sondage. Les sondages en ligne ne durent pas plus de 10 à 20 minutes et, une fois remplis, les questionnaires sont envoyés automatiquement, par voie électronique, à l’équipe d’évaluation concernée. Il a été fait en sorte qu’aucun cadet ou membre du personnel n’ait à participer aux trois sondages.

4. Voici un aperçu de chacune des évaluations prévues. Chaque équipe d’évaluation publiera sous pli séparé des renseignements plus détaillés sur le sondage qu’elle effectue :

a. Évaluation des programmes destinés aux jeunes (tous les cinq ans). Les programmes des cadets et des RJC font actuellement l’objet d’une évaluation indépendante menée par le Chef du Service d’examen (CS Ex) du MDN et des FC. Dans le cadre de cette évaluation, le CS Ex fera plusieurs sondages auprès des cadets et des RJC entre le 20 février et le 16 mars 2012. Ces sondages seront effectués par voie électronique, mais des questionnaires papier seront fournis au besoin. La durée des sondages est estimée à 20 minutes. On demandera à tous les corps/escadrons et aux patrouilles des RJC de choisir au hasard des cadets ou des RJC qui rempliront le Sondage auprès des cadets ou des RJC. Le nombre de participants dépend de la taille du corps/ de l’escadron ou de la patrouille des RJC. Le ratio est de 1 participant pour 30 cadets dans les corps/escadrons et de 1 participant pour 20 RJC dans les patrouilles). Tous les cmdt de corps/escadron et les chefs de patrouille de RJC seront priés de remplir le Sondage auprès des cmdt de corps/escadron / Sondage auprès des chefs de patrouille de RJC. On demandera à tout le personnel de soutien de remplir le Sondage auprès du personnel assurant le soutien du Programme des cadets/ Programme des RJC. Ce sondage s’adresse aux membres du CIC affectés aux corps/escadrons et les Rangers canadiens qui appuient les patrouilles des RJC, mais pas aux instructeurs civils, aux bénévoles et aux membres des comités d’adultes. Les cmdt de corps/escadron et les chefs de patrouille des RJC sont priés d’assurer la coordination de ces sondages à ce niveau. Le CS Ex leur fera parvenir la trousse de sondage directement, par voie électronique, la semaine prochaine. Le BPR du D Cad & est le Capf K. Mullaly, D Cad 2.

b. Étude sur la sensibilisation du public et sa perception du Programme des cadets (tous les cinq ans). Cette recherche porte uniquement sur le Programme des cadets. Le D Cad & RJC, avec l’autorisation du ministre de la Défense nationale, effectue une recherche sur l’opinion publique concernant le Programme des cadets semblable à celle qu’il a faite en 2006. La société Ipsos-Reid est l’agence indépendante qui a été mandatée par contrat pour effectuer la recherche. Elle procédera aux sondages auprès des cadets et des parents/tuteurs entre le 24 février et le 11 mars 2012. Il s’agit du Sondage auprès des cadets et du Sondage auprès des parents/tuteurs des cadets. Des sondages seront également effectués auprès d’autres publics externes tels que la population en général, des jeunes Canadiens et des parents/tuteurs de jeunes Canadiens. Le sondage sera distribué dans 75 p. 100 des corps/escadrons de cadets de toutes les régions du pays. Ceux-ci devront solliciter la participation du plus grand nombre possible de cadets et de parents/tuteurs de cadets. Les sondages sont effectués en ligne et leur durée est estimée à 15 à 20 minutes. Des membres du personnel du D Cad & RJC communiqueront directement avec les corps/escadrons au moyen du système de messagerie de CadetNet pour leur transmettre les instructions relatives au sondage et l’hyperlien d’Ipsos Reid. Les corps/escadrons recevront une lettre bilingue qu’ils devront imprimer et distribuer aux cadets en leur demandant de l’apporter à la maison et de la montrer à leurs parents/tuteurs. L’agence Ipsos Reid communiquera directement avec un petit nombre de répondants au sondage pour leur demander de participer à un groupe de discussion en ligne. Le BPR D Cad & RJC est le Lcol A. Arseneault, D Cad 3.

c. Critique de l’instruction offerte par les corps/escadrons (chaque année sur un cycle de quatre ans). Cette recherche porte uniquement sur le Programme des cadets. Le D Cad & RJC a élaboré un Plan national d’évaluation et de validation de l’instruction des cadets pour assurer l’amélioration continue de l’instruction. Selon ce plan, chaque corps/escadron devra participer à une critique de l’instruction une fois au cours des quatre prochaines années. Cette année, la critique sera effectuée par la section de recherche et d’évaluation des programmes destinés aux jeunes du D Cad & RJC entre le 15 mars et le 30 avril 2012. Cette année, on demandera à 25 p. cent des corps/escadrons de (i) faire remplir une critique du cadet par leurs cadets de tous niveaux, (ii) faire remplir la critique du personnel par tous les membres de leur personnel instructeur, (iii) sélectionner un ou deux cadets supérieurs à qui on demandera de diriger, sous la supervision d’un membre du personnel adulte, un groupe de discussion des cadets de 60 minutes auquel participeront 10 à 12 cadets ayant atteint divers niveaux d’instruction, et (iv) sélectionner un cadet qui sera chargé de rédiger un court article sur les cadets. Les critiques sont remplies en ligne et il faut environ 15 à 20 minutes pour répondre aux questions. En mars, des membres du personnel du D Cad & RJC communiqueront directement avec les corps/escadrons par le système de messagerie de CadetNet afin de leur fournir des instructions relatives à la critique et l’hyperlien connexe, ainsi que des directives concernant le groupe de discussion et l’article à soumettre. Les corps/escadrons recevront un courriel comportant en pièces jointes des documents qu’ils pourront transférer ou imprimer et remettre aux cadets et au personnel adulte. Le BPR du D Cad & RJC est le Lcol A. Arseneault, D Cad 3.

5. Je demande à tous les destinataires de contribuer à ces importantes activités d’évaluation en diffusant de l’information sur celles-ci à vos unités respectives et en invitant les gens à y participer. Pour ce qui est du Programme des cadets, les membres de mon personnel vous communiqueront l’information sur le réseau CadetNet et par l’entremise de nos comptes Facebook et Twitter. Si vous avez des questions, adressez-vous au point de contact mentionné dans les instructions que vous recevrez bientôt concernant chacun des sondages ou envoyez un courriel à : evaluation@cadets.gc.ca.

C.M. Fletcher
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]]> Announcements and Congratulations Maj Oulton http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29229-Corps-Squadron-Training-Evaluation-Évaluation-du-programme-d’instruction-des-corp Parts of parade boots wont shine http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29227-Parts-of-parade-boots-wont-shine&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 05:18:37 GMT The sides wont polish at all The sides wont polish at all ]]> Cadet Chat 831RCACS http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29227-Parts-of-parade-boots-wont-shine Prime Minister lauds RCN on unveiling of Parliament Hill Naval Memorial http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29226-Prime-Minister-lauds-RCN-on-unveiling-of-Parliament-Hill-Naval-Memorial&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 20:27:14 GMT Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the occasion of the unveiling of The Royal Canadian Navy Monument 3 May 2012 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the following remarks on the occasion of the unveiling of the Royal Canadian Navy Monument: “Thank you very much,... Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the occasion of the unveiling of The Royal Canadian Navy Monument
3 May 2012

Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the following remarks on the occasion of the unveiling of the Royal Canadian Navy Monument:

“Thank you very much, Peter, for that kind introduction and thank you also for your ongoing leadership as Minister of National Defence.

“Speaker Kinsella and fellow parliamentarians, Chaplain Wilcox, General Natynczyk, Vice-Admiral Maddison, Chairman Mills, distinguished guests, designers, veterans, ladies and gentlemen.

“Canada is a maritime nation, a maritime nation with trade, commerce and interests around the world.

“Surrounded as we are by three oceans, it can truly be said, that Canada and its economy float on salt water.

“Such a nation must have a navy.

“A navy that serves, a navy that protects, a navy that will, if circumstances demand, place its ships and their personnel in situations of imminent danger, for the sake of the country they have sworn to defend.

“This the Royal Canadian Navy has done for more than one hundred years.

“So, we are gathered here on the eve of the day set aside to annually honour the Royal Canadian Navy, to dedicate a special place, a monument to this navy in which Canadians have safely placed so much trust for so many years.

“It is to be named The Royal Canadian Navy Monument.

“Let us speak then of the unique service of the Canadian sailors and their remarkable story.

“Perhaps it should not be necessary to remind Canadians of this - that sailors are not like soldiers, any more than soldiers are like aviators.

“But it is so.

“Sailors have their own customs, their own traditions.

“As I have seen for myself, on the many occasions that I have been guest aboard one of our ships, sailors have their own professional language that speaks of their life on the oceans and the seas of the world.

“The monument that we now dedicate, by its unique design and as explained to us in great detail, speaks to this, to the meaning of naval service on behalf of all the men and women who serve, or who have ever served, in the Royal Canadian Navy.

“In the Navy’s first century, more than 600 warships have been sent to sea bearing the proud prefix HMCS, ‘His or Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship’.

“During the First World War, they guarded our coasts.

“In the Second World War, they fought a campaign, a bitter campaign, against Nazi submarines, the Battle of the Atlantic, in which they suffered terrible losses.

“But they kept the sea lanes open for the convoys of troops and supplies that would ultimately help bring down the enemy.

“They were in the English Channel, clearing mines and scrapping with Nazi destroyers.

“They were at D-Day.

“They were in the Pacific.

“In fact, the last Canadian to win the Victoria Cross was a naval pilot, Robert Hampton Grey, killed as he sank a Japanese destroyer days before the end of the war.

“The Royal Canadian Navy has continued since then to serve off Korea during the conflict there, in peace and security operations the world over, and most recently, in the Persian Gulf during the mission to Afghanistan.

“Indeed, some members have served in Afghanistan itself.

“In fact, sadly, it was two years ago today that navy mine expert Petty Officer Second Class Craig Blake was killed in that country.

“Our navy has taken a lead role in providing humanitarian assistance as well.

“And even since then, Canadian sailors and ships have gone in harm’s way.

“As recently as last year, HMCS Charlottetown and HMCS Vancouver formed part of NATO’s Libya engagement the former coming under, and returning, enemy fire, the first Canadian warship to do so since the Korean War.

“All these things that our sailors have done, in the defence of Canada and in the defence of some of the world’s most vulnerable people, all of these things have been well documented.

“But still we need memorials, such as this, tangible remembrances that may cause a younger generation to demand of an older one: ‘What is this place? What do these things mean? What did these people do?’

“And so, while there are other memorials across the nation dedicated to those who lost their lives during various periods of conflict, this monument demands that the Navy’s full story be told and understood, and serve as a reminder to all Canadians that the Navy is always there – over the horizon – today as in the past at the first sign of trouble to say ‘Ready Aye Ready’ in the service of our great country as it says there on the west face of this striking design.

“And now, a happy occasion, the christening of The Royal Canadian Navy Monument.

“Miss Elsa Lessard served in the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service, as has been mentioned, during the Second World War.

“Since then, she has been active in the service of veterans, and received a Commendation Award from the Minister of Veteran’s Affairs in 2008.

“Miss Lessard, would you honour us now, in the traditional manner, by christening The Royal Canadian Navy Monument?” ]]> Sea Cadet Central GWP http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/showthread.php?29226-Prime-Minister-lauds-RCN-on-unveiling-of-Parliament-Hill-Naval-Memorial