PROFICIENCY LEVEL TWO / PO:GENERAL CADET KNOWLEDGE

PO/EO:403.04

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:Identify the Rank structure of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets.

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

Chapter 4, Pages 35-36.

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

Chapter 2, Section 3, Pages 8-10, Articles 22-23, Figures 2-2 and2-3.

SUPPLEMENTARY REF(S):NA

TRAINING AID(S):A.OHP

B.OHP Slides

LEARNING AID(S):A.Handout

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

TEACHING POINT(S):A.Lance Corporal;

B.Corporal;

C.Sergeant;

D.Warrant Officer;

E.Master Warrant Officer;

F.Chief Warrant Officer

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:Lecture

TIME:1 x 35-minutes



PROFICIENCY LEVEL TWO / PO: GENERAL CADET KNOWLEDGE

PO/EO:403.04

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:Identify the rank structure of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets.

REVIEW

PO/EO:NA

ENABLING OBJECTIVE:N/A

INTRODUCTION

WHAT:During this period you will learn the Rank Structure and Qualifications of theRoyalCanadian Army Cadets.

WHY:It is important for a cadet to be able to identify the different ranks in the Army Cadets in order to pay the proper respect.

WHERE:You will apply this knowledge in your interaction with different ranks of the Army Cadet Organization.

TIME / BODY / NOTES

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STAGE 1ARMY CADET RANK BADGES

1.General:

In the Army Cadet program you can advance in rank depending on the training completed. It is important that Air Cadets know the rank structure of the other cadet programs. The ranks named in this lesson are generic. Actual name given to each rank is dependent on the type of army unit the corps is affiliated with, for example a private isreferred to as a private in the infantry, a sapper in the engineers, and a gunner in an artillery unit.

2.Junior Ranks:

Are referred to as Junior Non-commissioned Members (NCMS). They include:

a.Private:(also referred to as Lance Corporal)

This Badge consists of a single chevron.

b.Corporal

This badge consists of two chevrons.

c.Master Corporal

This badge consists of two chevrons and a maple leaf.

3.Senior Ranks:

Are referred to as senior NCM’s. They include:

a.Sergeant

This badge containsthree chevrons and a maple leaf.

b.Warrant Officer

This rank badge is symbolized by a Tudorcrown.

c.Master Warrant Officer

This rank consists of a Tudor crown surrounded by a wreath.

d.Chief Warrant Officer

This rank is represented by the Canadian Coat of Arms.

CONFIRMATION STAGE 1

1.There are two types of Army Cadet ranks. What are they?

Answer:Junior And Senior NCM’s.

2.What are the three Junior Ranks?

Answer:Private, Corporal and Master Corporal.

3.What is the second Warrant Officer rank called?

Answer:Master Warrant Officer.

28 MINs / PERFORMANCE CHECK

Test Details: Each Cadet should be able to visually identify the ranksof the Royal

CanadianArmy Cadets.

33 MINs / CONCLUSION

SUMMARY:A.In this lesson you have learned the rank structure of the Royal CanadianArmy Cadets.

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

B.You will use this information as you interact with members of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets at parades, tri-service Camps etc.

C.Your next lesson will be 403.05 where you will learn the options available for summer camp training.

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