8030-0 Corps/Squadron Program

Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Order (CJCR Gp O)


1. Identification

Date of Issue: 2021-03-21

Date of Verification: 2023-05-16

Application: This is an order that applies to members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and a directive that applies to Civilian Instructors and employees of the Department of National Defence (DND) employed within the Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group (CJCR Gp), who provide support to the Cadet Program.

Supersession: CATO 11-04, Cadet Program Outline Annex A

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

Office of Primary Interest (OPI): DCOS Trg

Enquiries: CJCR Gp J7 Youth

2. Abbreviations

Abbreviation Complete Word or Phrase
ADA Area Directed Activity
CAF Canadian Armed Forces
CO Commanding Officer
CJCR Gp Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group
CJCR Gp Instr Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Instruction
CJCR Gp O Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Order
DND Department of National Defence
QR (Cadets) Queen’s Regulations and Orders for Canadian Cadet Organizations
LDA Locally Directed Activity
NDA Nationally Directed Activity
QSP Qualification Standard and Plan
RCSU Regional Cadet Support Unit
RDA Regionally Directed Activity

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.
Nationally Directed Activity.
An NDA is a national-level training opportunity designed to provide cadets with enriched opportunities not available at local or regional levels. NDAs are conducted by the CJCR Gp Headquarters or an appointed RCSU and funded by the CJCR Gp.
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.
An 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. Policy

5. Sessions

6. Supported Day/Weekend Training

Locally Directed Activities

Area Directed Activities

Cadet Training Sites

7. Optional Activities

8. Publication

Frequency of Publication

Errors/Omissions or Suggestions

9. References

Source References

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