Section 5 EO C207.01 – IDENTIFY THE RANK STRUCTURE OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN SEA AND ARMY CADETS

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.

Photocopy the handout of ranks located at Annex A for each cadet.

Photocopy annexes for chosen activities.

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An interactive lecture was chosen for TP1 to orient the cadets to the Sea and Army Cadet rank structure, to generate interest and to present basic material.

A game was chosen for TP2 as it is an interactive way to provoke thought and stimulate interest among cadets.

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By the end of this lesson cadets shall identify the rank structure of the Royal Canadian Sea and Army Cadets.

It is important for cadets to identify the rank structure of the Sea and Army Cadets to better understand the structure of other elements. Knowing the rank structure and insignia will help cadets address other cadets and gain an appreciation for the differences and similarities between Sea, Army and Air Cadets.

The objective of this twister activity is to become familiar with Sea and Army Cadet ranks.

The floor of ranks must be set up and the bag of actions for the cadets to take must be ready.

To set up the floor of ranks for this twister activity:

1.make two copies of the insignia located at Annex B; and

2.tape the ranks on the floor in a four by seven rectangle, ensuring that the same ranks are not placed together.

To make the bags of actions:

1.make a copy of the actions located at Annex C;

2.cut out the actions;

3.divide the actions into two groups – body parts and ranks;

4.fold the pieces of paper; and

5.place the names of body parts in one bag and the ranks in the other.

1.Divide the cadets into groups of 3 to 6 cadets.

2.Decide the amount of time each group may have to complete the activity. For example, if there are two groups, each group will have approximately five minutes. If there are three groups, each group will have approximately three to four minutes.

3.If possible, assign two or three cadets to assist in judging.

4.Have the first group place themselves around the floor of ranks.

5.Pick a body part and a rank (action) out of each bag, hat or container and read them aloud (e.g. left hand – able seaman).

6.Have the cadets carry out the action (e.g. put their left hand on an able seaman rank).

7.Replace the paper into the appropriate bag, hat or container.

8.Pick another action, read aloud and have the cadets complete it.

9.If any portion of the cadet’s body touches the floor or if they do not complete the proper movement, they are eliminated and must leave the rank floor.

10.Once all the cadets have been eliminated from the first group, start the second group, following the same steps.

11.Continue until all cadets have had a chance to participate in the activity.

If any cadet does not want to participate in this activity, he or she can be a judge. Have extra tape available in case the ranks slip around on the floor.

The objective of this activity is to become familiar with Sea and Army Cadet ranks.

Cut out ranks, ensuring there is one for each cadet.

1.Tape a rank to the back of each cadet (the cadet does not get to see the rank that is on their back). Cadets should not talk while this is being done.

2.Have the cadets walk around and ask other cadets yes/no questions to determine what rank they are wearing. For example, the cadet may ask “Do I have two chevrons?” The cadet has to determine from the answers what rank they are. Cadets may not ask any questions that have specific rank names, such as “Am I a Leading Seaman?”

3.There can only be one question asked to each of the other cadets to determine what rank they are. Cadets will move from cadet to cadet until they have determined the rank they are.

4.Once cadets have determined what rank they are, they will gather with any other cadets who are the same rank, if there are any.

5.After three minutes, have the cadets present what rank they think they are based on the information they have received. For example, if a group has determined they have an Army Cadet rank with only two chevrons, they would present themselves as an Army Cadet corporal.

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The objective of this matching activity is to become familiar with Sea and Army Cadet ranks.

Matching cards of Sea and Army Cadet rank insignia located at Annex D.

Cut out one set of matching cards of Sea and Army Cadet ranks for each group of cadets.

1.Divide the cadets into groups of two or three.

2.Distribute a set of matching cards of Sea and Army Cadet ranks to each group.

3.Have the cadets match the title to the badge for each rank.

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The cadets’ participation in the in-class activity will serve as the confirmation of this TP.

The cadets’ participation in the in-class activity in TP2 will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.

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Being able to identify the ranks of the Sea and Army Cadets will make it easier to understand the ranks worn on their uniforms. Cadets may gain an appreciation for the differences and similarities between Sea, Army and Air Cadets.

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A0-001 A-AD-265-000/AG-001 DHH 3-2. (2001). Canadian Forces Dress Instructions. Ottawa, ON: The Department of National Defence.

A1-003 A-CR-005-001/AG-001 D Cdts 4. (Draft). Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Dress Instructions. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.

A2-030 CATO 40-03 D Cdts 4. (2005). Army Cadet Ranks and Cadet Corps. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.