80-01 Locally Directed Activities

Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Instruction (CJCR Gp Inst)

Introduction

Date of Issue: 2023-05-19

Date of Last Modification: N/A

Application: This is an instruction that applies to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Civilian Instructors who provide support to the Cadet Program, and employees of the Department of National Defence employed within the CJCR Gp.

Approval Authority:  This instruction is issued under the authority of the Comd CJCR Gp.

Enquiries: CJCR Gp J7 Youth

1. Purpose

1.1 The purpose of this instruction is to provide direction to corps/squadrons on planning and conducting Locally Directed Activities.

2. Abbreviations

3. Definitions

Area Directed Activity.

An ADA is an area or zone-level, multi-corps/squadron training activity, designed to provide cadets with enriched opportunities to deliver and supplement the corps/squadron QSPs. ADAs are conducted by the Area, with assistance from corps/squadron staff, as required, and funded by the CJCR Gp.

CAF Engagement Training.

CAF engagement training allows cadets an opportunity to experience CAF and elemental customs, programmed training, and a variety of familiarization and experiential activities conducted by CAF units and personnel. This training can provide cadets with comprehensive, practical knowledge of CAF units, training, and equipment, while directly supporting the Cadet Program aim of stimulating the interest of youth in the sea, land and air activities of the CAF.

Discretionary Training Opportunities.

Discretionary Training Opportunities are periods of instruction and optional activities that allow corps/squadrons to customize the local program to the interests of the cadets and the resources of the community. These are organized into two categories: elective training and optional activities. Discretionary training opportunities must be planned and delivered.

E-Learning.

E-learning is learning that is facilitated and supported using technology. E-learning can include any type of electronic means, such as the Internet, CDs or downloaded software. E-learning may be blended with traditional learning or delivered entirely online.

Elective Training.

Elective training is a component of discretionary training opportunities. It includes any periods of instruction from the corps/squadron QSPs. Periods of instruction that are designated as mandatory training opportunities may be repeated as elective training.

Elemental Training.

Elemental training is a component of mandatory training opportunities. It includes designated periods of instruction from the corps/squadron QSPs that are specific to either the Sea, Army, or Air Cadet Program.

Fundamental Training.

Fundamental training is a component of mandatory training opportunities. It includes designated periods of instruction from the corps/squadron QSPs, that are foundational and common for all elements of the Cadet Program.

Locally Directed Activity.

An LDA is a community-level training opportunity designed to deliver and supplement the corps/squadron QSPs. LDAs are conducted by the corps/squadron and funded by the CJCR Gp. These may also include some Cadet League Local Committee support.

Mandatory Training Opportunities.

Mandatory training opportunities are periods of instruction from the corps/squadron QSPs that are designated as mandatory. These are organized into two categories: fundamental training and elemental training. Mandatory training opportunities must be planned and delivered.

Optional Activities.

Optional activities are a component of discretionary training opportunities. They supplement the Cadet Program and may be tailored to meet the interests of the cadets and the available resources. Optional activities may be funded by both the CJCR Gp and the Cadet League Local Committee. Optional activities funded by the CJCR Gp must have a training nexus.

Regionally Directed Activity.

A RDA is a region-level training opportunity designed to enhance the corps/squadron program and provide cadets with enriched opportunities not available at the local level. RDAs are conducted by the RCSU and funded by the CJCR Gp.

Session.

A session is the routine corps/squadron training, usually two and a half to three hours in duration, scheduled during a weekday evening or during a portion of a weekend, between 1 Sep and 30 Jun each year. Sessions include 90 minutes of training (three, 30-minute periods of instruction or an approved optional activity) and one hour for opening/closing routines and breaks.

Supported Day.

A supported day is a day training opportunity that is supported and funded by the CJCR Gp. A supported day consists of nine 30-minute periods of instruction, an optional activity, or a combination thereof. Supported days may include mandatory and discretionary training opportunities. Optional activities conducted on a supported day must have a training nexus.

Supported Weekend.

A supported weekend is an overnight training opportunity that is supported and funded by the CJCR Gp. A supported weekend includes two training days consisting of nine, 30-minute periods of instruction each day (for a total of 18 periods of instruction), an optional activity, or a combination thereof. Supported weekends may include mandatory and discretionary training opportunities. Optional activities conducted on a supported weekend must have a training nexus.

Training Nexus.

A training nexus is a link to one or more of the Cadet Program aims, participant outcomes, cadet competencies and program curriculum control documents such as performance objectives, enabling objectives.

4. Preparation

• 4.1 Corps/squadrons will plan and deliver the following LDAs:
  1. mandatory training opportunities, to include:
     1. a fundamental supported day (one day); and
     2. an elemental supported weekend (two days); and
  2. discretionary training opportunities, to include a discretionary supported day (one day). 

Fundamental Supported Day

• 4.2 The fundamental supported day will consist of nine periods of instruction conducted in a single day. The periods of instruction should primarily include fundamental periods of instruction that are not scheduled to be delivered through an ADA. The periods of instruction selected may also include some discretionary training opportunities should the activity require.

Elemental Supported Weekend

• 4.3 The elemental supported weekend will consist of 18 periods of instruction conducted over one weekend. The periods of instruction should primarily include elemental periods of instruction that are not scheduled to be delivered through an ADA. The periods of instruction selected may also include some fundamental periods of instruction or discretionary training opportunities should the activity require.

Discretionary Supported Day

• 4.4 The discretionary supported day will consist of nine periods of instruction, or an approved optional activity, conducted in a single day. The nine periods of instruction may include elective, fundamental, or elemental periods of instruction or an approved optional activity.

5. Planning Process

• 5.1 The planning process for LDAs is as follows:
  1. consult the RCSU Training Directive/Operation Plan, to be released no later than 15 January each year, prior to developing the training schedule. This will ensure the dates selected will not conflict with RCSU planned ADAs and RDAs, and to confirm which periods of instruction will be delivered by the Area during ADAs;
  2. select the topics for the LDAs to be conducted during the following training year. Senior cadets should be included in this process;
  3. select the dates and periods of instruction/optional activities to be conducted;
  4. consult with the Area to deconflict the LDA dates and ensure that support is available;
  5. create the LDA schedule, no later than 30 June, or as otherwise directed by the RCSU or Area; and
  6. submit CSARs a minimum of 60 days prior to the LDA, or as otherwise directed by the RCSU or Area.

Planning Notes

• 5.2 Periods of instruction for LDAs are selected from the corps/squadron QSPs. Mandatory and discretionary training opportunities are allocated within the Training Management Guide, which is published on Cadet365.
• 5.3 When scheduling an optional activity, corps/squadrons are to ensure the proposed activity is in accordance with the Optional Activities section of CJCR Gp Order 8030-0, Corps/Squadron Program.
• 5.4 LDAs may be conducted as multi-corps/squadron activities that include local corps/squadrons, to capitalize on available resources.
• 5.5 LDAs will be conducted at locations that are suitable for the planned activity and may be conducted through E-learning.

6. Support

• 6.1 An outline of the support provided for an LDA is located at Annex A.
• 6.2 Paid days for staff will be allocated in accordance with CJCR Gp Order 2020-4, Organization and Establishments – Corps and Squadrons.

7. Supervision

• 7.1 Supervision will be in accordance with CJCR Gp Order 5001-0, Supervision of Cadets. This includes the use of Senior Cadets as supervisors.

8. Publication

Frequency of Publication

• 8.1 A periodic review of the CJCR Gp Instrs will be initiated every three years, or more frequently if necessary.

Errors/Omissions or Suggestions

• 8.2 Users of CJCR Gp Instrs are encouraged to identify any errors, omissions or suggested orders to the attention of CJCR Gp HQ J1 Policy.

9. References

Source References

• CJCR Gp O 8002-0, Cadet Program Structure
• CJCR Gp O 8030-0, Corps/Squadron Program

Related References

• Strategic J4 Food Services, Recovery Rates – Current FY (link accessible only on the DWAN)
• CJCR Gp O 8040-0, Regionally Directed Activities
• CJCR Gp O 8050-0, Nationally Directed Activities
• CJCR Gp Instr 80-02, Area Directed Activities

Annexes

Annex A

Locally Directed Activity Allocated Support