Training Calendar 9 Sep 19 (1)
Cadets are strongly encouraged to attend the regularly scheduled weekly training provided at the Armoury. Training and lessons are conducted on Wednesday evenings between 1845h-2130h and during select scheduled weekends. Cadets receive instruction on a wide variety of topics and activities, such as marksmanship, navigation, equipment usage, drill practice, sports nights, and even dining etiquette and public conduct.
Training Resources
Cadet Instructors are responsible for reviewing the training plan to determine and prepare what lessons they will teach. Instructors are assigned to classes at up to 45 days in advance but assignments are subject to change and should be reviewed each Monday after 1800 hrs. Cadet instructors unable to teach an assignment MUST notify the training Officer as soon as possible to allow reassignment to another instructor.
Lesson Plans and Templates (for Cadet Instructors)
Each lesson requires a lesson plan. Download and create your blank lesson plan template in Word or PDF format.
Cadet Instructors MUST advise the Supply Officer at least 1 week in advance of any equipment your require for your lessons.
Program Summary
You can find an overall summary of the Army Cadet Training program here. This outlines the overall training program by star level. These lessons may be done during a regular training night, armoury day, FTX or other training event.
The prefix of the Enabling Objective (EO or Lesson) tells you some information about it.
- Items starting with MX are Mandatory and across all levels
- Items starting with M are Mandatory and must be delivered during the training year.
- Items starting with a C are complimentary and can be used to supplement the mandatory training.
Instructional Guides (IG’s & QSP’s)
The following table details the format for Wednesday night training including all links to the Guides, Plans and Template documents for each all star levels.
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INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDES (pdf) | Green Star | Red Star | Silver Star | Gold Star | Master Cadet |
Blank PPT Templates for Lesson Prep | Green Star | Red Star | Silver Star | Gold Star | Master Cadet |
Cadet Qualification Standard & Plan Guides (pdf) | Green Star | Red Star Cap Brass Test |
Silver Star | Gold Star | Master Cadet PO 513 Workshop |
WEDNESDAY NIGHT – TRAINING SCHEDULE | |||||
1840-1845 | Arrive at the Armoury, sign in with duty NCM | Setup Classrooms | Seniors O Group Review Training and Instructor Assignments) |
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1845-1905 | Opening Parade and Inspection (Duty Platoon assigned. Cadets advise platoon commanders of uniform exchange items upon arrival) |
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1905-1910 | Move to Classes | ||||
1910-1940 | Period 1 Instruction | Period 1 Instruction | Period 1 Instruction | Period 1 Instruction | Instruction & Assigned Duties |
1940-1945 | Move to Classes | ||||
1945-2015 | Period 2 Instruction | Period 2 Instruction | Period 2 Instruction | Period 2 Instruction | Instruction & Assigned Duties |
2015-2030 | Canteen (Uniform items will be exchanged during this period) |
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2030-2035 | Move to Classes | ||||
2035-2105 | Period 3 Instruction | Period 3 Instruction | Period 3 Instruction | Period 3 Instruction | Instruction & Assigned Duties |
2105-2125 | Closing Parade, Announcements and Dismissal (Parents are welcome to come in and watch) |
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2125-2135 | Duty Platoon Clean Up (All Cadets in the assigned duty platoon must ensure clean up is complete and be dismissed by the Duty Officer before leaving) |