REFERENCE(S):A:A-CR-CCP-267/PH-001 Level Two Course Training Plan

PROFICIENCY LEVEL TWO / PO:GENERAL CADET KNOWLEDGE

PO/EO:403.02

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:Discuss the cadet responsibilities of Department of National Defence and the Air Cadet League of Canada.

Chapter 4, Pages 29-31.

B:A-CR-CPP-267/PT-001 Level Two Handbook

Chapter 2, Section 2, pages 4-7, Articles 13-21.

C:Air Cadet League Handbook

SUPPLEMENTARY REF(S):N/A

TRAINING AID(S):A.OHP

B.OHP Slides

LEARNING AID(S):A.A-CR-CPP-267/PT-001 Level Two Handbook

TEACHING POINT(S):A.Responsibilities of Department of National Defence

B.Responsibilities of National Air Cadet League

C.Provincial League supervises activities of all Air Cadet Squadrons in their area.

D.Responsibilities of the Air Cadet League at the local level.

E.Examples of community groups that sponsor Air Cadets.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:Lecture and Discussion

TIME:1 x 35-minutes

PROFICIENCY LEVEL TWO / PO: GENERAL CADET KNOWLEDGE

PO/EO:403.02

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:Discuss the Cadet responsibilities of Department of National

Defence and the Air Cadet League of Canada.

REVIEW

PO/EO:NA

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:N/A

INTRODUCTION

WHAT:During this period you will learn about the relationship between the Air Cadet League and the Department of National Defence with regard to Air Cadets.

WHY:Cadets should know what the partners in the Cadet program do for the squadron.

WHERE:You will apply this knowledge when you interact with members of the Air Cadet League, Department of National Defence officials and members of the sponsoring body.

TIME / BODY / NOTES

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STAGE 1Responsibilities

1.Partnership:

The relationship between the Air Cadet League of Canadaand the

Department of National Defenceexists to operate and assist 444Air

Cadet Squadrons in Canada

2.Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of each partner are different:

a.The Air Cadet League is responsible for:

(i)Public relations.

(ii)Providing training equipment;

(iii)Transportation and facilities not supplied by DND;

(iv)Administration of the local sponsor;

(v)Provide financial support as required; and

(vi)Recruitment of instructors and of CIC officers.

b.The Department of National Defence(DND) is responsible for:

(i)Administration of squadrons;

(ii)Supply materials for mandatory training;

(iii)Training of CIC officers;

(iv)Operation of summer training centres; and

(v)Issue of cadet uniforms

CONFIRMATION STAGE 1

1.What are some responsibilities of the Air Cadet League?

Answer:a.Public relations.

b.Providing training equipment;

c.Transportation and facilities not supplied by DND;

d.Administration of the local sponsor;

e.Provide financial support as required; and

f.Recruitment of instructors and of CIC officers.

2.Who is responsible to train Officers from your squadron?

Answer:DND

3.Who provides you with your uniform?

Answer:DND

STAGE 2The Air Cadet League of Canada

1.The National Level:

a.National Board of 55 members;

b.11 member national executive committee;

c.Advisory committee of past presidents; and

d.National office run by executive director;

2.The Provincial Level:

a.12 provincial committees;

b.Members are chairpersons of eachsponsoring committee and

other people who may be selected;

c.Supervise the squadron activities under their jurisdiction; and

d.Assist in the formation and guidance of squadrons and sponsoring

committees.

3.The Local Level:

a.Provide financial support to squadrons;

b.Recruit Officers;

c.Arrange training facilities; and

d.Sponsoring committees are usually affiliated with a serviceclub

such as the Kiwanis, Lions, Royal Canadian Legion, Royal

Canadian Air Force Association etc. It is these sponsoring

committees that make up the backbone of the AirCadet League.

CONFIRMATION STAGE 2

1.What are the three levels of the Air Cadet League?

Answer:National, Provincial and Local.

2.How many provincial committees does the league have?

Answer: 12 provincial committees.

3.Which level financially supports your squadron?

Answer:Local sponsoring committee.

STAGE 3AIR CADET LEAGUE-DND CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION

1.For each level of the Air Cadet League, a counterpart exists in the Canadian Armed Forces. The president of the Air Cadet League of Canada has a counterpart at NDHQ called the chief of the Defence staff. Contact and cooperation between league officials and their counterparts in the military is essential for the successful implementationof the Air Cadet Training program. The chain of command must be followed when dealing with the league as it is in the military.

2.The channels of communication are designed to allow the flow of concerns, ideas and information from the league to DND and vice versa at appropriate levels. The cadet organization is complex and can be confusing at times. Remember that all people involved are committed to accomplishing the aims of the Air Cadet Movement.

CONFIRMATION STAGE 2

1.When dealing with the League should squadrons follow a chain of command?

Answer:Yes. Problems should be addressed at the lowest possible level first.

2.Who is the counterpart of the Air cadet league president at NDHQ?

Answer: The Chief of the Defence staff.

3.What makes up the backbone of the Air Cadet League?

Answer:The local sponsoring committee.

30 MINs / PERFORMANCE CHECK

Test Details: The cadet will respond to questioning on the subject matter.A trivia game

is sufficient to test this material.

1.Encourage cadets to ask questions so they have a good understanding of the unique relationship between the League and DND.

2.Have the Chairman and other members of the sponsoring committee meet the cadets so the cadets will get to know their sponsor.

33 MINs / CONCLUSION

SUMMARY:A.In this lesson you have learned about the relationship between the Air Cadet League and the Department of National Defence.

RE-MOTIVATION:A.Comment on student progress. Address weaknesses individually.

B.You will use this information as you interact with league officials and DND personnel throughout your cadet career.

C.Your next lesson will be 403.03, where you will learn about the rank insignia of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets.

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