Section 1 EO M207.01 – IDENTIFY PROFICIENCY LEVEL TWO TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001, 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. Set up stations around the classroom with information from each PO. Place the PO name and number at each of the various stations.
Photocopy the handout located at Annex A for each cadet. Photocopy Annexes B, C and D.
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An in-class activity was chosen for TP1 and TP3 as it is an interactive way to provoke thought and to stimulate interest among cadets.
An interactive lecture was chosen for TP2 to introduce Proficiency Level Two training to the cadets and to generate interest in the topics.
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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall be expected to identify the training they will receive in Proficiency Level Two.
It is important for cadets to know what training will be conducted during Proficiency Level Two to give them an overview of what the training year will entail. This lesson will prepare the cadets for the training year and help generate interest in the topics.
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Teaching point 1
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Identify Proficiency Level Two Mandatory Training
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Time: 15 min
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Method: In-Class Activity
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The training program is broken into Performance Objectives (POs), which are the overall subjects, and Enabling Objectives (EOs), which are the topics within each PO. Training is conducted as mandatory and complementary components.
Mandatory training encompasses the EOs that all squadrons must complete throughout the training year.
The objective of this activity is for the cadets to participate in a gallery walk of information for each PO.
Resources will be IAW with each PO as listed below.
Classroom will be set up with a station for each PO with information, pictures, videos, and other training aids at each station that will exemplify what the cadet will learn in each PO.
PO 201 – Citizenship
Citizenship provides the cadets an opportunity to identify the role of an environmentally conscious Canadian citizen. The cadets will identify the rights and responsibilities of a Canadian citizen and the Government of Canada’s Code of Environmental Stewardship.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
a Pollution Prevention Activity Poster; •
a poster of the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens; •
posters of various symbols of Canada (Royal Arms of Canada, National Flag, etc.); •
a poster of the Code of Environmental Stewardship (located at Annex D); •
a spill kit; and •
pictures from various citizenship activities in which the squadron has participated. Note: (1)
Pollution Prevention Activity Posters can be ordered by contacting Lori.Fryzuk@ec.gc.ca. (2)
Posters of various symbols of Canada (The Proclamation of the National Flag of Canada, The Declaration of National Flag of Canada Day, The Royal Arms of Canada, and a poster of the National Flag of Canada) can be ordered by calling 1-866-811-0055. (3)
If posters can not be obtained, samples are located at Annex C. |
PO 202 – Community Service
Community Service provides the cadets an opportunity to perform community service. The community service should provide a direct benefit to the community and promote good citizenship.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
Pictures from various community service activities in which the squadron has participated; and •
Cadets Caring for Canada posters. |
PO 203 – Leadership
Leadership provides the cadets an opportunity to demonstrate leadership attributes within a peer setting by positively contributing to a group, displaying a positive attitude toward learning, and being accountable for personal actions and choices.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
pictures of various famous leaders; •
leadership quotes; and •
pictures of cadets from the squadron participating in leadership activities/taskings. |
PO 204 – Personal Fitness and Healthy Living
Personal Fitness and Healthy Living provides the cadets an opportunity to update their personal physical activity plans (from Proficiency Level One) for the training year. Cadets will participate in the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER) and will set new short-term and long-term goals for the training year. This PO gives the cadets some of the tools required to make more informed choices in order to follow a healthy lifestyle. This is important as physical fitness is one of the aims of the Cadet Program.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
target heart rate charts; •
a CD/tape player with the audio recording of the PACER beeps playing; and •
copies of the PACER Individual Score Sheet. |
PO 205 – Recreational Sports
Recreational Sports provides the cadets the opportunity to participate in organized recreational team sports. This is important as physical fitness is one of the aims of the Cadet Program.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
soccer ball, •
volleyball, •
floor hockey ball, •
hockey sticks, •
frisbees, and •
pictures of cadets at the squadron participating in recreational sports. |
PO 206 – Air Rifle Marksmanship
Air Rifle Marksmanship provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in recreational marksmanship activities.
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A miniature range could be set up at this station, to include: •
a mat, •
a cadet air rifle, •
sample targets, •
a scope, •
a sling, and •
safety goggles/glasses. |
PO 207 – General Cadet Knowledge
General Cadet Knowledge provide the cadets with the information required to serve as a member of an Air Cadet squadron. Cadets will identify the training opportunities available in Proficiency Level Two, recognize historical aspects related to Air Cadets, recognize the role of the local sponsor, and identify year two summer training opportunities.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
a poster of the history of Air Cadets (sample located at Annex D); and •
information sheets/poster on year two summer training opportunities. |
PO 208 – Drill
Drill provides the cadets an opportunity to execute drill as a member of a squad. The cadets will execute left and right turns on the march, form single file from the halt as a squad in threes, and form single file from the halt as a squad in line.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
a copy of A-PD-201-000/PT-000, The Canadian Forces Manual of Drill and Ceremonial; •
pictures of the cadets in the squadron participating in drill; and •
a video of cadets participating in drill. |
PO 230 – Aviation History
Aviation History provides the cadets an opportunity to discuss Canadian aviation history. Cadets will discuss the Battle of Britain, Remembrance Day, the Battle of the Atlantic and D-Day.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
pictures of planes that were flown during these events; and •
pictures/video of the squadron participating in these parades. |
PO 231 – Principles of Flight
Principles of Flight provides the cadets an opportunity to explain the principles of flight by identifying the four forces that act upon an aircraft, describing the production of lift, describing the types of drag, describing the aircraft axis movement and describing aircraft control surfaces.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
an example of a wind tunnel; •
models of the Colditz paper glider; •
pictures of aircraft affected by the four forces that act upon an aircraft; and •
a picture of a cross-section of an airfoil. |
PO 232 – Propulsion
Propulsion provides the cadets an opportunity to identify the characteristics of piston-powered aircraft. Cadets will identify types of engines, the components of an internal combustion engine, the four-stroke cycle and the functions of oil.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
pictures of the various types of engines; and •
pictures of the various types of planes that use these engines. |
PO 240 – Aerospace
Aerospace provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in aerospace activities by simulating communicating in space, surviving in space and inventing a space technology item.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
past examples of space technology items created by cadets; •
past examples of ideas from cadets about communicating in space; and •
current pictures and/or information about space technology. |
PO 260 – Aerodrome Operations
Aerodrome Operations provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in aerodrome operations activities. Cadets will identify aspects of basic airport operations and air traffic control.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
a mock-up of a model aerodrome; and •
lighted wands with instructions about performing marshalling. |
PO 270 – Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance
Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance provides the cadets an opportunity to discuss aircraft fabrication and maintenance. Cadets will discuss avionics, aircraft systems, airframes and employment opportunities.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
pictures and/or written information about aircraft systems; •
current employment opportunities in the field; •
a set-up of the online CAMC Interactive Multimedia Learning Tool; and •
a video of the World’s Biggest Airliner: The Airbus A380 – Coming Together. |
PO 290 – Aircrew Survival
Aircrew Survival provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in a field exercise. Cadets will construct, light, maintain and extinguish a signal fire, construct a lean-to-style shelter, construct a simple snare, construct ground-to-air signals, identify hiking techniques and operate a hand-held radio.
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Examples of information/training aids that could be set up at this station include: •
pictures of cadets on a field exercise; •
examples of proper footwear; •
a mock-up of a signal fire; and •
a mock-up of ground-to-air signals. |
Explain that cadets will have approximately 10 minutes to walk around the classroom, visiting each station.
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The cadets’ participation in the activity will serve as confirmation of this TP.
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Teaching point 2
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Identify Proficiency Level Two Complementary Training
Opportunities
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Time: 5 min
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Method: Interactive Lecture
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Complementary training provides squadron staff with a variety of EOs they can choose to instruct. These lessons are used to complement the mandatory training that must be conducted.
PO 201 – Citizenship
Complementary training for Citizenship provides the cadets an opportunity to discuss environmental issues relative to Canada; tour a local municipal, provincial, or national political institution; tour a local municipal, provincial, or national environmental facility; participate in a presentation given by an environmental guest speaker; and participate in a presentation given by a government representative.
PO 202 – Community Service
Complementary training for Community Service provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in a ceremonial parade and an additional opportunity to perform community service.
PO 203 – Leadership
Complementary training for Leadership provides the cadets an opportunity to record entries in a reflective journal, employ problem solving, participate in team-building activities, discuss characteristics of a leader, and participate in a presentation by a leader.
PO 204 – Personal Fitness and Healthy Living
Complementary training for Personal Fitness and Healthy Living provides the cadets an opportunity to perform the PACER at the mid-point of the training year and to develop a personal nutrition plan.
PO 205 – Recreational Sports
Complementary training for Recreational Sports provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in an organized sports tabloid, participate in an organized intramural sports event, and participate in an orienteering event.
PO 206 – Air Rifle Marksmanship
Complementary training for Air Rifle Marksmanship provides the cadets an opportunity to practice holding techniques, to practice aiming techniques, and to practice firing techniques.
PO 207 – General Cadet Knowledge
Complementary training for General Cadet Knowledge provides the cadets an opportunity to identify the rank structures of the Royal Canadian Sea and Army Cadets and to visit a local cadet corps or squadron.
PO 208 – Drill
Complementary training for Drill provides the cadets an opportunity to practice ceremonial drill as a review and to execute drill with arms.
PO 211 – Summer Biathlon
Summer Biathlon provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in summer biathlon activities including running on alternate terrain, firing the cadet sir rifle while using a sling and a competitive activity.
PO 230 – Aviation History
Complementary training for Aviation History provides the cadets an opportunity discuss Canadian aviation history by participating in a presentation given by a member of the Memory Project Speakers Bureau, discussing significant Canadian historical events relative to aviation and touring a local aviation museum.
PO 231 – Principles of Flight
Complementary training for Principles of Flight provides the cadets an opportunity to explain the principles of flight and operate an experimental wing, fly a paper Colditz glider and tour a flight school.
PO 232 – Propulsion
Complementary training for Propulsion provides the cadets an opportunity to identify the characteristics of piston-powered aircraft and discuss the characteristics of gas turbine engines, rocket engines and helicopter engines.
PO 240 – Aerospace
Complementary training for Aerospace provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in aerospace activities, participate in a non-verbal communication activity, invent a communication system for space, identify parts of a rocket, navigate with a global positioning system (GPS), simulate survival in space and determine direction using constellations during a field exercise.
PO 260 – Aerodrome Operations
Complementary training for Aerodrome Operations provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in aerodrome operations activities and tour an aerodrome security facility, an air traffic control (ATC) tower, an aerodrome and perform marshalling.
PO 270 – Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance
Complementary training for Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance provides the cadets an opportunity to discuss aircraft fabrication and maintenance, participate in a presentation given by an employee in the aircraft manufacturing or maintenance industry, identify Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) Interactive Multimedia Learning Tool (IMLT) activities, tour an aircraft manufacturing or maintenance facility and discuss aircraft assembly.
PO 290 – Aircrew Survival
Complementary training for Aircrew Survival provides the cadets an opportunity to participate in a field exercise, participate in a presentation given by a member of a survival organization, discuss skinning and cooking a small animal, construct a snow cave, collect drinking water using a solar still and participate in a hike.
As part of the Citizenship PO, what are the EOs (topics) that may be taught?
What EOs are encompassed under complementary training for Personal Fitness and Healthy Living?
In Air Rifle Marksmanship, what EOs may be taught?
Complementary EOs for Citizenship include:
Discuss Environmental Issues Relative to Canada;
Tour a Local Municipal, Provincial, or National Political Institution;
Tour a Local Municipal, Provincial, or National Environmental Facility;
Participate in a Presentation Given by an Environmental Guest Speaker; and
Participate in a Presentation Given by a Government Representative.
Complementary EOs for Personal Fitness and Healthy Living include:
Perform the PACER; and
Develop a Personal Nutrition Plan.
Complementary EOs for Air Rifle Marksmanship include:
Practice Holding Techniques;
Practice Aiming Techniques; and
Practice Firing Techniques.
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Teaching point 3
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Conduct an Activity on Proficiency Level Two Training
Opportunities
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Time: 5 min
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Method: In-Class Activity
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The objective of this activity is to familiarize the cadets with the POs conducted in Proficiency Level Two training.
Labels of POs located at Annex B,
Labels of PO statements located at Annex B, and
Tape.
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Place the labels face down on desks throughout the classroom.
Have a cadet stand up and read out their label.
The cadet who thinks they have the corresponding PO or PO statement should stand up.
The remainder of the cadets will confirm if it is correct.
Corresponding POs and PO statements will be taped to a flipchart/whiteboard/wall.
Continue until all POs are complete.
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The cadets’ participation in the activity will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadets’ participation in the activity in TP3 will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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Being aware of the topics to be covered during Proficiency Level Two training will help generate interest in the training year. Being aware of the opportunities available throughout the training year may help motivate you in you specific areas of interest.
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A0-010 D Cdts 2. (2006). CATO 11-03: Cadet Program Mandate. Vol. 1, Administration (pp. 1/5 to 5/5). Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
A0-045 Cadets Canada. (2007). About Cadets – History. Retrieved 19 February 2007, from http://www.cadets.ca/about-nous/histo_e.asp.
C0-081 Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Rights and Responsibilities of Canadian Citizenship. Retrieved 4 April 2007, from http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizen/rights-fs.html.
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