8050-0 Nationally Directed Activities

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

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1. Identification
2. Abbreviations
3. Definitions
4. Policy
5. Publication
6. References

1. Identification

Date of Issue: 2020-03-15

Date of Verification: n/a

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 (CJCR).

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

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

Office of Primary Interest (OPI): DCOS Trg

Enquiries: DCOS Trg

2. Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Complete Word or Phrase
CAF	Canadian Armed Forces
CJCR	Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers
CTC	Cadet Training Centre
DND	Department of National Defence
HQ	headquarters
NDA	Nationally Directed Activity

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3. Definitions

National. National represents all the provinces and territories of Canada.

International. International represents countries outside of Canada. This term also refers to certain cadet activities conducted within Canada in which cadets/youth from other countries participate.

4. Policy

4.1 The CJCR HQ may institute NDAs to augment the Corps/Squadron and CTC Programs. In order to maintain cadets’ interest, the CJCR HQ staff will tailor the NDAs to match elemental interests while capitalizing on national and international opportunities and resources.

4.2 Established NDAs include:

1. National Cadet Air Rifle Marksmanship Championship;
2. National Cadet Winter Biathlon Championship;
3. Sea, Army and Air Cadet international exchange Programs;
4. Sea Cadet ship deployments on board Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships, Coast Guard Ships, etc.;
5. National Sea Cadet Regatta;
6. Sea Cadet National Tall Ship Deployment;
7. Sea Cadet seamanship concentration;
8. Army Cadet Program national expedition;
9. Army Cadet Program international expedition; and
10. National music activity.

4.3 The addition of new activities or the cancellation of existing activities must be balanced within the NDA and/or CTC Program components of the Cadet Program. CJCR HQ may choose to amend, expand, or eliminate established NDAs as new opportunities arise.

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5. Publication

Frequency of Publication

5.1 Annual or more frequent review and updates, as required.

Errors/Omissions or Suggestions

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

6. References

Source References

• CJCR Gp Order 8002-0, Cadet Training Structure

Related References

• CJCR Gp Order 8030-0, Corps/Squadron Training
• CJCR Gp Order 8040-0, Regional Directed Activities
• CJCR Gp Order 8060-0, Cadet Training Centre Program

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