Chief Boards Advice

[Pirate]

I'm am going to be sitting my cheif boards soon, this scares me, I've sat boards before but.. I don't know why I'm so worried...Any tips or stories you can give of what and what not to do?

[BandBabe118]

Have a nice pretty uniform... and by pretty I mean neatly ironed and polished(polish your boots not your gunshirt though)

BL

[GoGunz!]

I'm am going to be sitting my cheif boards soon, this scares me, I've sat boards before but.. I don't know why I'm so worried...Any tips or stories you can give of what and what not to do?

Be prepared for questions you'd never dream they would ask you. Not to make u nervous, lol...but I know they just threw some at me....just make sure you don't let this big pause...start off and say well...in my opinion....or what I think is...instead of leaving this big awkward silence. And know your stuff, and use all your naval terminology...some of us really impressed out officers, because most of the stuff we learned, I think we learnt at camp and they didn't even realize we knew it. lol good luck girl

[BandBabe118]

my most used word was "ummmm" and I still passed!!!

BL

[Lt(N) Jean Cyr]

I'm am going to be sitting my cheif boards soon, this scares me, I've sat boards before but.. I don't know why I'm so worried...Any tips or stories you can give of what and what not to do?

Why are you worried?

Ensure your uniform is spotless, boots like glass etc.

Know the following (I have inside info)

What the NL is and what it provides in support.

The Chain of Command and the Divisional System within your corps... you should be asked questions relating to both.

What CATO is, what PRCI's are and which supercedes the other.

Be able to problem solve a scenario that will test your allegiance to your fellow cadet(s) and officers. (basically what is the RIGHT thing to do??) - it will likely have some CHAP-ness to it...

Take your time to answer the questions (but not TOO long )

J

[Pirate]

thank you m'am, haha, my po1 boards needed some loooonngggg answers...jeeze!

[BandBabe118]

thank you m'am, haha, my po1 boards needed some loooonngggg answers...jeeze!

you were asked questions for your PO1 board??? theres a PO1 board???? I know theres an exam! but a board?

BL

[ctjj.stevenson]

I would like to know what a chief's board is? From what I've been reading, it's a kind of procedure to become a chief petty officer (is this correct).

Anyways, if it is a selection's procedure, I've read rumours of a new selection's procedure coming out this september for D Cdt.

[Lt(N) Jean Cyr]

you were asked questions for your PO1 board??? theres a PO1 board???? I know theres an exam! but a board?

BL

There is a merit board to go from QPO1 to PO1. You may or may not have done one, depending on a few things...I believe your corps was having some difficulties at the time and your CO missed that email

J

[Lt(N) Jean Cyr]

I would like to know what a chief's board is? From what I've been reading, it's a kind of procedure to become a chief petty officer (is this correct).

Yes, this is correct.

Anyways, if it is a selection's procedure, I've read rumours of a new selection's procedure coming out this september for D Cdt.

Where did you read the rumours?

J

[Bos'n101]

As has been mentioned, they will probably ask you what you least expect. Best thing to do, is to take your time, and think about every answer. Unless the scenario is an emergency, you can take the time you need to answer it. Might want to consider writing down the things they tell you.
Oh, and you should study the chain of command beyond your corps. I don't know if its done everywhere, but everyone at my corps has been quized up to the Queen level.

[Lt(N) Jean Cyr]

I used to visit the corps and conduct boards a while back, before we had 3 ACAs, but now we have enough staff and they get to go do them.

One time, I actually failed one male cadet before the board even started... he decided he didn't need to shave before coming and another cadet I stopped the board from continuing after she informed me the reason she wanted to be a Chief (this was to CPO1, not CPO2) was because she wanted POWER.

Bam, it was over, just like that *snaps fingers*.

I wasn't the nice officer I am today (where is that little angel smiley when you need her?)

J

[Bos'n101]

That was a hard question for me. I ended up saying "because it would be nice." Then I went on to explain that I will do the same job that I would do as a CPO2, as I would as a CPO1, my effort is not guaged by my rank. Besides, I'm a senior cadet, and should be immaculate at all times anyways.

[ctjj.stevenson]

Anyways, if it is a selection's procedure, I've read rumours of a new selection's procedure coming out this september for D Cdt.

Where did you read the rumours?

I heard it on the Francophone Sea Cadet's Forum of Québec. There was a conversation about the role of a selection's officer (which is my post @ my unit) then, the Staff Officer-3 (3) mentioned that there will be a uniform selection procedure that would be coming out. I am wondering if it will be based on the one that my unit has created and summitted to our Cadet Advisor.

Good Day!

[Lt(N) Jean Cyr]

I heard it on the Francophone Sea Cadet's Forum of Québec. There was a conversation about the role of a selection's officer (which is my post @ my unit) then, the Staff Officer-3 (3) mentioned that there will be a uniform selection procedure that would be coming out. I am wondering if it will be based on the one that my unit has created and summitted to our Cadet Advisor.

Good Day!

Who is the staff officer (3)?

J

[Gungod]

I would like to know what a chief's board is?.

I was under the impression that it was a National Standard? hummmmm

[Gungod]

I was under the impression that it was a National Standard? hummmmm

Wait a sec, it is

http://www.cadets.ca/_docs/cato-oaic/3301A_b.pdf

[ctjj.stevenson]

This is what I've seen over the years happen at my unit.

When I was a cadet, most of the CPO1 were just chosen. When I was promoted CPO1 in 1999, I was the only choice that the unit had, because I was the only person left that enter the unit between 1994-1996.

In 2001, we created a selection's department at my unit, and the former Selection's officer created a selection's procedure according to the standard found in the CATO 33-01 Annex A for the CPO2s. During the summer of 2002, I was named to become the next selection's officer, and therefore, I had to create a selection procedure, similar to the CPO2, following the standards of the CATO 33-01 Annex A, but for the CPO1.

If any officer are interested, I will be willing to send you a copy, however I will need permission of my CO. The procedure is in French, but I will be willing to re-write it in English. I will create a thread in the wardroom for any officers that are interested to read a description of both procedures.

As for who the SO3(S) is in the Eastern Region, it's Lt(N) Ludger Himbeault, who has just been given a position at the training department at D Cdt.

Good day to all!

[Gungod]

If any officer are interested, I will be willing to send you a copy, however I will need permission of my CO.

Pacific Region has a standard process for Chief Boards. Application along with resume is forwarded to Regional Office. Regional Officer then coordinates dates and timings for Boards. The Board must comprise of

1) Regional Staff Member or designate (ACO, ACA, ACICO etc)
2) League Representative
3) Corps Commanding Officer or designate.

The only thing left is the creation of questions.

[ctjj.stevenson]

Pacific Region has a standard process for Chief Boards. Application along with resume is forwarded to Regional Office. Regional Officer then coordinates dates and timings for Boards. The Board must comprise of

1) Regional Staff Member or designate (ACO, ACA, ACICO etc)
2) League Representative
3) Corps Commanding Officer or designate.

The only thing left is the creation of questions.

Thanks for your information commander....
My information has been posted on the officer's wardroom.

Good day to all!