CTS 07 Naval Knowledge
2.1Naval Terminology and the Phonetic Alphabet / TIME
1 period (45 minutes)
WHAT TEACHING METHOD IS SUITABLE FOR THIS PERIOD?
The Presentation and/or Guided Discovery approaches are the ideal teaching methods for this lesson.
WHAT MATERIAL DO I NEED? / WHAT MATERIAL DO THE CADETS NEED?
  1. Naval Terminology – overhead slide
  1. Phonetic Alphabet - overhead slide
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  1. Naval Terminology – handout
  1. Phonetic Alphabet –handout
  1. Navy League of Canada Cadet Workbook, Publication NL 221e/f

WHAT SHOULD THE CADET BE ABLE TO PERFORM AT THE END OF THE PERIOD? / WHAT INFORMATION WILL BE PASSED ON TO THE CADE CADETS IN THIS PERIOD?
The cadet shall demonstrate:
  1. a working knowledge of naval terminology used at the corps
  1. a working knowledge of the Phonetic Alphabet
  1. the ability to communicate with other members of the corps in a naval manner
/ The main teaching points are:
  1. naval terminology as it pertains to the corps, to include (but not necessarily limited to):
  1. parts of a ship as they relate to the barracks
a)items found on a ship as they relate to the barracks
b)working terms as they relate to corps training
  1. the phonetic alphabet and its use.

INTRODUCTION
WHAT? / Cadets will learn about naval terminology and the phonetic alphabet.
WHY? / Since we conduct training in a naval environment, cadets should be able to communicate with other members of the corps in a naval manner.
EXPECTATIONS / At the end of this period, cadets should have an understanding of naval terminology, and attempt to use it whenever possible.
TEACHING POINTS

Naval Terminology

  • Living and working on a ship can be quite different than in a house or apartment. This is why the navy uses different words for things and places.
  • At cadets, we call the building that we parade in “the ship”. In the navy shore based buildings are known as “stone frigates”.

Phonetic Alphabet

  • The phonetic alphabet is very common in the navy, and is therefore knowledge of every sailor. The phonetic alphabet is useful when spelling out words that are misunderstood through the various methods of communication.
  • Each letter has a distinctive work associated with it to help distinguish between.
  • “B” and “D”, for example, can be misheard, but “Bravo” and “Delta” cannot.

CONCLUSION
Summarize the main points and allow time for the completions of the exercises.
When at cadets, try and use naval terminology when speaking with others. After awhile, you won’t even realize that you are using it.
HOW SHOULD THE CADETS BE TESTED?
Promotion to Able Cadet requires the cadet to identify naval terms used at the corps, including knowledge of the phonetic alphabet. Confirmation should take place in the form of a game or competition. Officers should ensure that cadets are using proper terminology during all training activities.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
The phonetic alphabet is used in many occupations outside the military when clear communication is required. This often involves the use of electronic communication devices and their related procedures.