Section 1 EO M107.01 – DISCUSS YEAR ONE TRAINING
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-801/PG-001, Proficiency Level One Qualification Standard and Plan, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the instructional guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.
Nil.
An interactive lecture was chosen for this lesson to orient the cadets to year one training and optional training opportunities at the squadron.
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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have identified year one training.
Having an overview of the training opportunities available in level one prepares new cadets for the training year. They will be able to see how training fits together and identify areas of interest.
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Teaching point 1
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Explain proficiency level one subject areas and performance
objectives.
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Time: 15 min
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Method: Interactive Lecture
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PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
The cadet training program is comprised of subject areas which are delivered as performance objectives (POs). There POs in proficiency level one are:
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Level 1 PO and Subject Area |
Description |
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100 – Positive Social Relations for Youth |
Prepares cadets to interact comfortably within the cadet community, interact positively with others, exercise sound judgement, accept personal responsibility for actions and choices, deal with interpersonal conflict, and see assistance from available resources when needed. |
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101 – Citizenship |
Helps cadets be good citizens by encouraging them to perform simple, individual acts in everyday life that will better the lives of others in the community. |
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102 – Community Service |
Encourage cadets to become more active in their communities through participation in a community service activity. |
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103 – Leadership |
Discuss characteristics of followers, set personal goals and participate in team building activities. |
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104 – Personal Fitness and Healthy Living |
Identify activities that will help achieve a healthy lifestyle and develop a personal activity plan. |
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105 – Physical Activities |
Participate in various physical activities. |
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106 – Air Rifle Marksmanship |
Learn the safe handling procedures and techniques in the firing of the cadet air rifle. |
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107 – General Cadet Knowledge |
Discuss training opportunities, identify and address squadron members, wear the cadet uniform. |
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108 – Drill and Ceremonial |
Perform basic movements at the halt and on the march to participate in squadron parades. |
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120 – CF Familiarization |
Participate in Canadian Forces familiarization activities and identifying the mission and objectives of the CF and the role of the air force in the CF. |
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121 – Canadian Aviation, Aerospace, Aerodrome Operations and Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Community Familiarization |
Participate in Canadian Aviation, Aerospace and Aerodrome Operations and Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance Community familiarization activities. |
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129 – Radio Communication |
Communicate using the phonetic alphabet and numbers. |
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130 - Aviation |
Identify aircraft as military, civilian and cadet, describe the main components of an airplane and becoming familiar with aviation history. |
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140 - Aerospace |
Become familiar with important events in space history and build a model rocket. |
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160 – Aerodrome Operations |
Construct a model aerodrome to become familiar with major aerodrome components and features of a runway. |
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170 – Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance |
Discuss aspects of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance and tour a local aviation maintenance facility. |
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190 – Aircrew Survival |
Participate in an overnight aircrew survival exercise. |
Name one of the subjects taught in Year One (go around the class until all POs have been listed).
Positive Social Relations for Youth.
Citizenship.
Community service.
Leadership.
Personal fitness and healthy living.
Physical Activity.
Air rifle marksmanship.
General cadet knowledge.
Drill and ceremonial.
CF Familiarization.
Canadian aviation, aerospace, aerodrome operations and aircraft manufacturing and maintenance community familiarization.
Radio Communication.
Aviation.
Aerospace.
Aircraft manufacturing and maintenance.
Aerodrome Operations.
Aircrew Survival.
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Teaching point 2
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Discuss squadron optional training.
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Interactive Lecture
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SQUADRON OPTIONAL TRAINING
In addition to the mandatory training, the squadron may also offer extracurricular activities, called optional training. This may include, but is not limited to:
bands,
drill teams,
sports teams,
interest clubs,
ground school,
biathlon,
marksmanship,
trips and tours, and
special events.
Days of training, timings, level of participation and any other important details should be included.
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Discuss only optional activities provided by the squadron. Cadets or staff members involved with those specific activities can be invited to give short presentations. |
QUESTION:
Which optional activities are you most interested in?
ANTICIPATED ANSWER:
Will vary by cadet.
QUESTIONS:
Name five of the subjects taught in Year One.
Name one optional activity offered by the squadron (go around the class until the main activities are covered).
ANTICIPATED ANSWERS:
Positive Social Relations for Youth.
Citizenship.
Community service.
Leadership.
Personal fitness and healthy living.
Physical Activity.
Air rifle marksmanship.
General cadet knowledge.
Drill and ceremonial.
CF Familiarization.
Canadian aviation, aerospace, aerodrome operations and aircraft manufacturing and maintenance community familiarization.
Radio Communication.
Aviation.
Aerospace.
Aircraft manufacturing and maintenance.
Aerodrome Operations.
Aircrew Survival.
Will vary by squadron.
HOMEWORK / READING / PRACTICE
The squadron training calendar will have information on optional activities.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Nil.
CLOSING STATEMENT
There is a wide variety of training available in level one. Cadets should look for opportunities to become involved in activities that interest them. The more activities cadets get involved in at the unit, the more they will enjoy and benefit from the program.
INSTRUCTOR NOTES / REMARKS
Much of the material in this lesson will be specific to each squadron. The squadron training plan must be reviewed in order to accurately represent the mandatory, complementary and support days.
A3-029 CATO 51-01 Director Cadets 3. (2006). Air cadet program outline. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
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