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Papke is referring to Vernon CSTC, where they use MCpl as a rank for support type staff.  Blackdown does not use the MCpl rank (with the exception of demotions), at Blackdown the only way someone can achieve WO without NSCE is to be the 1 WO for Training Support or possible the bands (of course...

Blackdown would fly 3 pennants each week, I'm pretty sure it was best basic company, best 6 week company (CL or CLI), and best band company.  To even the odds a bit.

You mean they split 151 Chadburn?   When did this happen?   I'm from Oshawa, but we don't really hear much from 151.

I guess I'll add a bit more information about my corps.  When we're dismissed the cadets shout "Fidelis et Paratus" the motto of the Ontario Regiment (which means "Faithful and Prepared").  Also for retiring cadets ... any cadet that reaches the rank of Warrant Officer is marched off parade by...

There were a few CSMs that were on first year staff at Blackdown, however it is the exception to the rule.  Senior Platoon does not gurantee WO+.  Many people that were in the Senior Platoon ended up as Sgts.  Qualifications also don't mean everything, I know of a Sgt that had NSCE, 2 CLIs, and...

I have been taught to put it as RC(Army)CC, since RCAC is Royal Canadian Armoured Corps.  Since I am affiliated to an armoured regiment, we probably do this so as to not cause any confusion.

My corps gives an Ontario Regiment mug to MWOs and CWOs when they retire.

Vacancies do not mean promotions!  You don't need to have a specific rank to do a specific job, I've heard of Sgts as RSMs.  (This is something that bothers me). Cadets can skip a rank, but in my opinion it should not be necessary except in exceptional circumstances.  The cadet could be given...

The US Young Marine Cadets also have to pay for membership and yearly fees (as far as I know).   When I went on my cadet exchange, the Canadians were the only ones getting paid (the British cadets had to pay for half their airfare) .... really we have it the best in that aspect.   Cadets being...

These are things that personally I wouldn't be sharing on an online forum.  If you want to make a comparison, my class on Staff Cadet Precourse were falling in and out of ranks (try doing that using the "CIC" method ... it doens't really work), in cases like those you improvise to find an...

I've seen right dress done both ways.  When I do NCOs Parade (where all NCOs are inspected by the RSM prior to the cadets being inspected) we don't use arms, but we do for anything involving the junior cadets.

In my opinion each rank presents its own challenges.  As you get higher in rank you gain more duties and less responsibilities.  Personally I found MCpl and Sgt as ranks that involved a lot of work, as your the link between the cadets and the officers/senior NCOs.  I also found WO at LHQ (CSTC...

There is no time requirement for rank, typically older cadets are fast tracked through the training and as such are promoted faster.   There are always cases where cadets fly through the ranks or skip ranks, depends on the corps and their vacancies and policies ... but it does happen. I hate to...

Typically cadets can be fast tracked through Green Star and Red Star in one training year, this would qualify a cadet for promotion up to Master Corporal.  Going from a Cdt to a MCpl in one training year (as it can take 2 to 3 years otherwise) would be quite an accomplishment, and personally I...

Keep in mind the Halifax Rifles (or other regiments) were likely disbanded for different reasons then the Airborne Regiment (not trying to start a thread about the disbanding of the Airborne Regiment, just making a point).

Don't assume someone can handle a job due to qualifications and experiance, yes they help in the selection process but when it comes to doing a job its all about your leadership skills.  Also there are exceptions to every rule and reasons for each case, there may be some reason why this...

So it seems the exam hasn't changed much in the past two years.  A question about types of clouds was what threw me off on my exam, also some of the questions on my exam were worded carefully.

In my opinion suspending the RSM was not a good choice, you shouldn't have a cadet corps without an official RSM for long periods of time.  The RSM is the person the cadets aspire to be and look up to, and is an integral part of the chain of command.  As such the RSM shouldn't miss 7 months of...

Ok, having staff Blackdown P&D this past summer let me clairify what was meant.   P&D is a national course offered only at Blackdown for Sea Cadets and I think Air Cadets .... but <b>NOT</b> Army Cadets.   This reason also allowed Air and Sea Cadets to obtain a level 5 at Blackdown but not Army...

Structures/Tents/Hooches isn't very specific ... are you looking for artic tents, mod tents, or improvised shelters? Also, have you checked in any of the star handbooks (particularly the RCAC Reference Book)?  My RCAC Reference Books is currently in my locker at cadets, but I did find a page on...