Training Cadet Instructor "Grade A Certificate" -- source QR and O Army Cadets 1958 -- Course may be taken over two summers 3 weeks and 4 weeks or one summer for 7 weeks. Includes all subjects taught to Army Cadets at LHQ; Technique of Instruction; Basic rules and procedures dealing with training, organizationa nd adminstration of a cadet corps. Candidates who successfully complete the course will be qualified for appointment (commissioning) as 2Lt Cadet Services of Canada or "Civilian Instructor"
Course Amin 22 periods of instruction
Army Cadet Reg and Orders 16
Military Law 07
Fundamentals 05
Weekly Tests 07
Organization 05
Administration 02
Man Management 02
Drill 35
Games and Recreation Trg 35
Rifle 37 303 and/or FN
LMG 20 Bren or C2
Range Courses 10
Map Using 14
Fieldcraft 24
Field Exercises 16
Tech of Instruction 10
Tactics 16
Wireless Procedures 16
That was a single course
Today the same material (except tactics, LMG etc which are not part of the cadet program) is covered in three separate short courses BOQ, LTQ, MOC, and specialist courses SupO, Admin O etc. The training for Cadet Instructors has really not changed from "the good old days"
There was one other course offered "Chief Instructor" The successful candidate was eligible to be promoted to Capt. and be appointed as the "Chief Instructor" a better term for the CO of a Cadet Corps. The course material included Army Cadet Training Program, Regulations and Orders, Range, Admin, Clothing and Equipment (Supply).
As is the case today. Persons were enrolled in the Canadian Army Reserve and the candidate shall have reached 18 years of age (but not 50th then) Have a PULHEMS (medical profile) not less than 3333311 except that the officer commanding the command may approve level 4 under PULE (Physical, Upper Body, Lower Body, Eyes); be of good standing in the community, have junior matriculation or equivalent.
More than anything else ... society has changed and the cadet program and the CF in its entirety has changed to suit.
There were no girls in cadets and no women in the CS of C. While there were some officers who came into the program right from cadets, most were former serving people or mature adults ... a good proportion being school teachers. In stead of complaining and being critical, those who are interested in the cadet program would do well to step up to the plate. Volunteer with the local corps squadron -- on retirement component transfer to the CIC and give back to the community as a continuing serving CF member. Quit your belly-aching and contribute!
As an aside, there is an active notion regarding CF CIC NCMs. There will be no training provided - except that which is required to understand the cadet organization. All will come as component transfers. Consideration comes partly as a result of the retirement age change in that the only way to serve in uniform after age 60 is with the cadet program and the RCSUs need NCMs to function. Also, it is also an avenue to allow injured persons to continue to serve with dignity. Don't know how long down the approval process this has gone ... but it is a real notion (that may go no where or take time to happen). It may result in a name change for the CIC to CTA - Cadet Administration and Training or CAT perhaps.
Course Amin 22 periods of instruction
Army Cadet Reg and Orders 16
Military Law 07
Fundamentals 05
Weekly Tests 07
Organization 05
Administration 02
Man Management 02
Drill 35
Games and Recreation Trg 35
Rifle 37 303 and/or FN
LMG 20 Bren or C2
Range Courses 10
Map Using 14
Fieldcraft 24
Field Exercises 16
Tech of Instruction 10
Tactics 16
Wireless Procedures 16
That was a single course
Today the same material (except tactics, LMG etc which are not part of the cadet program) is covered in three separate short courses BOQ, LTQ, MOC, and specialist courses SupO, Admin O etc. The training for Cadet Instructors has really not changed from "the good old days"
There was one other course offered "Chief Instructor" The successful candidate was eligible to be promoted to Capt. and be appointed as the "Chief Instructor" a better term for the CO of a Cadet Corps. The course material included Army Cadet Training Program, Regulations and Orders, Range, Admin, Clothing and Equipment (Supply).
As is the case today. Persons were enrolled in the Canadian Army Reserve and the candidate shall have reached 18 years of age (but not 50th then) Have a PULHEMS (medical profile) not less than 3333311 except that the officer commanding the command may approve level 4 under PULE (Physical, Upper Body, Lower Body, Eyes); be of good standing in the community, have junior matriculation or equivalent.
More than anything else ... society has changed and the cadet program and the CF in its entirety has changed to suit.
There were no girls in cadets and no women in the CS of C. While there were some officers who came into the program right from cadets, most were former serving people or mature adults ... a good proportion being school teachers. In stead of complaining and being critical, those who are interested in the cadet program would do well to step up to the plate. Volunteer with the local corps squadron -- on retirement component transfer to the CIC and give back to the community as a continuing serving CF member. Quit your belly-aching and contribute!
As an aside, there is an active notion regarding CF CIC NCMs. There will be no training provided - except that which is required to understand the cadet organization. All will come as component transfers. Consideration comes partly as a result of the retirement age change in that the only way to serve in uniform after age 60 is with the cadet program and the RCSUs need NCMs to function. Also, it is also an avenue to allow injured persons to continue to serve with dignity. Don't know how long down the approval process this has gone ... but it is a real notion (that may go no where or take time to happen). It may result in a name change for the CIC to CTA - Cadet Administration and Training or CAT perhaps.
