Section 6 EO M107.06 – DISCUSS SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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.
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An interactive lecture was chosen for this lesson to orient the cadets to General Training and generate an interest in future summer training opportunities.
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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall have discussed summer training opportunities.
It is important for the cadets to understand the training opportunities available to them during the year one summer so they are aware of what qualifications they are eligible to attend. It is also important to know what opportunities are available in future summers in order to start thinking about what qualifications they may wish to complete in the future.
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Teaching point 1
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Discuss General Training (GT).
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Time: 15 min
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Method: Interactive Lecture
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AIM
The GT is two-weeks in duration. The aim of GT is to familiarize qualified level one cadet with life at the cadet summer training centre, introduce cadets to all summer training program areas, and further develop the fundamentals of air cadet training.
LOCATIONS
GT is conducted at various summer training centres across the country including:
Whitehorse, YT
Albert Head, BC.
Penhold, AB.
Trenton, ON
Bagotville, QC.
Greenwood, NS.
GT is comprised of the following training subjects and performance objectives:
Common Training (this is training that is common also to Sea and Army Cadets attending their respective GT at CSTC):
Leadership - PO S103 Participate as a Member of a Team.
Fitness and Sports - PO S105 Participate in Physical Activities.
Air Rifle Marksmanship - PO S106 Participate in Recreational Marksmanship Using the Cadet Air Rifle.
General Cadet Knowledge - PO S107 Adapt to the CSTC Environment.
Elemental Training (this is training unique to Air Cadets attending GT):
Citizenship - PO S101 Participate in Citizenship Activities.
Drill - PO S108 Participate in a Drill Competition.
Music Performance - PO S114 Participate in Music Familiarization.
Aviation - PO S130 Participate in Aviation Activities.
Aerospace - PO S140 Participate in Aerospace Activities.
Aerodrome Operations - PO S160 Participate in Aerodrome Operations Activities.
Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance - PO S170 Tour an Aircraft Manufacturing Maintenance Facility.
Aircrew Survival - PO S190 Participate in an Aircrew Survival Exercise.
QUESTION:
How long is GT?
Name one location of GT.
What are two performance objectives of GT?
ANTICIPATED ANSWERS:
GT is 2 weeks in duration.
GT is conducted in Whitehorse, YT, Albert Head, BC, Penhold, AB, Trenton, ON, Bagotville, QC, and Greenwood, NS.
PO S101 Participate in Citizenship Activities.
PO S103 Participate as a Member of a Team.
PO S105 Participate in Physical Activities.
PO S106 Participate in Recreational Marksmanship Using the Cadet Air Rifle.
PO S107 Adapt to the CSTC Environment.
PO S108 Participate in a Drill Competition.
PO S114 Participate in Music Familiarization.
PO S130 Participate in Aviation Activities.
PO S140 Participate in Aerospace Activities.
PO S160 Participate in Aerodrome Operations Activities.
PO S170 Tour an Aircraft Manufacturing Maintenance Facility.
PO S190 Participate in an Aircrew Exercise.
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Teaching point 2
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Introduce the summer training program areas.
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Time: 10 min
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Method: Interactive Lecture
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AVIATION
Aviation summer training opportunities include:
Basic Aviation – three weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year two.
Advanced Aviation – three weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
Glider Pilot Scholarship - six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
Power Pilot Scholarship – seven weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year four.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership summer training opportunities include:
Basic Leadership – three weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year two.
Leadership and Ceremonial Instructor – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
AIRCREW SURVIVAL
Aircrew Survival summer training opportunities include:
Basic Survival – three weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year two.
Survival Instructor – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
AVIATION TECHNOLOGY AND AEROSPACE
Aviation Technology and Aerospace summer training opportunities include:
Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace – three weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year two.
Advanced Aerospace – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
Advanced Aviation Technology – Airport Operations – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
Advanced Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
FITNESS AND SPORTS
Fitness and Sports summer training opportunities include:
Basic Fitness and Sports – three weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year two.
Fitness and Sports Instructor – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
AIR RIFLE MARKSMANSHIP
Air Rifle Marksmanship has one summer training opportunity:
Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
MILITARY BAND
Military Band summer training opportunities include:
Military Band Basic Musician – three weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year two.
Military Band Intermediate Musician – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
Military Band Advanced Musician – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
PIPE BAND
Pipe Band summer training opportunities include:
Pipe Band Basic Musician – three weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year two.
Pipe Band Intermediate Musician – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
Pipe Band Advanced Musician – six weeks. This qualification can be taken starting in the summer of year three.
TRIPS AND EXCHANGES
The Trips and Exchanges summer opportunities include:
Oshkosh Trip – three weeks. This trip can be taken starting in the summer of year four.
International Air Cadet Exchange – three weeks. This exchange can be taken starting in the summer of year five.
QUESTIONS:
What qualifications are available starting in the summer of year two?
What are three of the summer training program areas?
ANTICIPATED ANSWERS:
Basic Aviation, Basic Leadership, Basic Survival, Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace, Basic Fitness and Sports, Military Band Basic Musician and Pipe Band Basic Musician.
Aviation, leadership, aircrew survival, aviation technology and aerospace, fitness and sports, air rifle marksmanship, military band, pipe band, and trips and exchanges.
HOMEWORK/READING/PRACTICE
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METHOD OF EVALUATION
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CLOSING STATEMENT
Many cadets will have the opportunity to attend summer training centres after completing Proficiency Level One. It is important for them to know what options are available for their first summer. It is also important for them to gain a basic understanding of opportunities available to them in the future.
INSTRUCTOR NOTES/REMARKS
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A0-096 CATO 11-04 Director Cadets 2. (2007). Cadet program outline. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
A3-029 CATO 51-01 Director Cadets 3. (2006). Air cadet program outline. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
A3-061 CATO 54-27 Director Cadets 4. (2007). Power pilot scholarship program. Ottawa: ON: Department of National Defence.
A3-192 CATO 54-26 Director Cadets 4. (2007). Glider Pilot Scholarship Program. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
C0-043 Quick Maps. (2006). Retrieved 10 Apr 06, from www.theodora.com/maps
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