Cadet Program Update    

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.

Goals

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

Method of Instruction

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.

Non-Elemental Training

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 unique to each elemental program. By brining the common training in line, it will become easier for cadets to transfer between elements, as the transferring cadet will only be lacking the elemental knowledge up to the level at which they transfer.

Additionally, non-elemental summer training subjects which previously were offered unique to each element (or not at all to some elements) were created to ensure equal opportunities to all elements.

Local Training

Common Training

For the main article, see - CPU - Common Training

The following performance objectives are common to each of the three cadet organizations:

Royal Canadian Sea Cadets

For the main article, see - CPU - Sea Training

The following performance objectives are specific elemental training for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets:

Royal Canadian Army Cadets

For the main article, see - CPU - Army Training

The following performance objectives are specific elemental training for the Royal Canadian Army Cadets:

Royal Canadian Air Cadets

For the main article, see - CPU - Air Cadet Training

The following performance objectives are specific elemental training for the Royal Canadian Air Cadets:

Summer Training

These are the courses as released so far under the CPU, with the basic level courses being rolled out at the CSTCs for summer 2010.

Common Summer Training

The following courses are being offered to all elements, though it remains to be seen whether or not they will be tri-service courses per se, or common courses offered on an elemental basis.

Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Summer Training

With the CPU, the trade system is being phased out to make way for the new system of courses, though some of the old trades will continue to be offered as subjects in the new system.

Royal Canadian Army Cadets Summer Training

With the CPU, the CL/CLI system is being phased out to make way for the new system of courses, though many of the subjects will still be offered.

Royal Canadian Air Cadets Summer Training

The previous system of "Introduction to -" courses has been replaced with "Basic -" courses.

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} A-CR-CCP-601/PG-001 - The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Phase One - Qualification Standard and Plan
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} A-CR-CCP-701/PG-001 - The Royal Canadian Army Cadets Green Star - Qualification Standard and Plan
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} A-CR-CCP-801/PG-001 - The Royal Canadian Air Cadets Proficiency Level One - Qualification Standard and Plan
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} A-CR-CCP-602/PG-001 - The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Phase Two - Qualification Standard and Plan
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} A-CR-CCP-702/PG-001 - The Royal Canadian Army Cadets Red Star - Qualification Standard and Plan
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001 - The Royal Canadian Air Cadets Proficiency Level Two - Qualification Standard and Plan
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} A-CR-CCP-603/PG-001 - The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Phase Three - Qualification Standard and Plan
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} A-CR-CCP-703/PG-001 - The Royal Canadian Army Cadets Silver Star - Qualification Standard and Plan
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} A-CR-CCP-803/PG-001 - The Royal Canadian Air Cadets Proficiency Level Three - Qualification Standard and Plan
10. ↑ A-CR-CCP-901/PG-001 - Basic Fitness and Sports Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
11. ↑ A-CR-CCP-822/PG-001 - Basic Basic Leadership Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
12. ↑ A-CR-CCP-901/PG-001 - Sea Cadet General Training Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
13. ↑ A-CR-CCP-612/PG-001 - Basic Sail Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
14. ↑ A-CR-CCP-615/PG-001 - Basic Seamanship Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
15. ↑ A-CR-CCP-711/PG-001 - Army Cadet General Training Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
16. ↑ A-CR-CCP-715/PG-001 - Basic Expedition Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
17. ↑ A-CR-CCP-718/PG-001 - Basic Marksmanship Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
18. ↑ A-CR-CCP-811/PG-001 - Air Cadet General Training Course- Qualification Standard and Plan
19. ↑ A-CR-CCP-823/PG-001 - Basic Aviation Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
20. ↑ A-CR-CCP-824/PG-001 - Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course - Qualification Standard and Plan
21. ↑ A-CR-CCP-826/PG-001 - Basic Survival Course - Qualification Standard and Plan