Section 4 EO M408.04 – INSPECT A CADET ON PARADE
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-804/PG-001, Proficiency Level Four 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.
Photocopy CATO 55-04, Air Cadet Dress Instructions and the Dress Instructions Activity Worksheet located at Attachment A, for every three cadets.
Photocopy the Dress Instructions Checklist located at Attachment C for each cadet.
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An in-class activity was chosen for TP 1 as it is an interactive way to provoke thought and stimulate interest and confirm comprehension of elemental dress instructions.
A demonstration and performance was chosen for TP 2 as it allows the instructor to explain and demonstrate the skill of inspecting a cadet on parade while providing an opportunity for the cadets to practice the skill under supervision.
The review for this lesson is from EO M408.03 (Command a Squad).
Regardless of frontage, when a squad is formed up in line, how many paces must the flight commander / flight sergeant be positioned when in front and centre of the squad?
What is an example report when the reviewing officer (RO) approaches the squad for the inspection?
When commanding the squad as a team leader, what is the team leader responsible for?
When a squad is formed up in line the flight commander / flight sergeant shall be positioned three paces in front and centre of the squad.
"Good evening (morning / afternoon) sir (ma'am), Sergeant Jones reporting for number one squad, 25 cadets on parade, ready for your inspection".
When commanding a squad, the team leader is responsible for:
falling in;
greeting the RO to complete the inspection;
leading the squad on the march past; and
falling out.
By the end of this lesson the cadet shall be expected to inspect a cadet on parade.
It is important for cadets to be able to inspect a cadet on parade as they will be placed in a team leader role and will need to know how to effectively correct errors and evaluate dress, IAW CATO 55-04, Air Cadet Dress Instructions. Team leaders must maintain a high standard of appearance and bearing, as cadets will be looking to their team leader for examples, guidance and knowledge when it comes to wearing the elemental cadet uniform.
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Teaching point 1
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Conduct an activity where the cadets will, in groups of three, identify the
correct way of wearing the cadet uniform.
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Time: 15 min
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Method: In-Class Activity
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Refer to CATO 55-04, Air Cadet Dress Regulations for background information. CATOs can be found online at www.cadets.gc.ca. |
The objective of this activity is to have the cadets, in groups of three, identify the correct way of wearing the cadet uniform.
Dress Instructions Activity Worksheet located at Attachment A (one per group),
CATO 55-04, Air Cadet Dress Instructions (one per group),
Dress Instructions Activity Worksheet Answer Sheet located at Attachment B,
Tables (one per group),
Chairs (one per cadet), and
Pen / pencil (one per group).
Set up the drill hall or outdoor parade square with tables and chairs for group work, with the required resources for each group to complete their activity worksheet.
1.Divide the cadets into groups of three.
2.Distribute the Dress Instructions Activity Worksheet to each group.
3.Allow each group five minutes to answer the questions on their worksheet.
4.Circulate and assist the cadets as necessary, offering suggestions and advice. Refer to the Dress Instructions Activity Worksheet Answer Sheet, as required.
5.Distribute a copy of CATO 55-04, Air Cadet Dress Instructions to each group.
6.Have the cadets, within the group, discuss and confirm their answers from their group activity worksheet.
7.Allow the groups five minutes to check their answers on their worksheet.
8.Review the answers with the class.
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The cadets' participation in the activity will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
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Teaching point 2
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Explain, demonstrate and have the cadets perform an individual
inspection.
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Time: 35 min
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Method: Demonstration and Performance
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This TP is intended to demonstrate how to perform an individual inspection and to aid the cadets' comprehension of the inspection process as a team leader. For this skill TP, it is recommended that instruction take the following format: (1)
Explain and demonstrate the complete skill of performing an individual inspection while cadets observe, to include: (2)
Explain and demonstrate each step required to effectively perform an individual inspection. (3)
Have each cadet assume the role of team leader and practice each step. (4)
Have each cadet assume the role of team leader and practice the complete skill. Divide the team into two equal groups, if required, for all cadets to assume the role of a team leader inspecting a squad. Note: Assistant instructors may be employed for demonstration purposes. |
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This activity will be conducted IAW A-PD-201-000/PT-000, The Canadian Forces Manual of Drill and Ceremonial. Distribute a copy of the Dress Instruction Checklist located at Attachment C to each cadet, as a reference when assuming the role of team leader inspecting a squad. |
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In this TP, the role of flight commander is referred to as the team leader. |
Inspections shall be carried out at the open order. Ranks shall be dressed after the open order, before the inspection and after the close order. The individual performing the inspection will inspect the front and rear of the rank, commencing at the front rank marker and proceeding in a counter-clockwise direction around each rank in turn.
Ranks that are being inspected are in the position of attention and ranks within the same flight that are not being inspected, may be ordered to stand at ease. Similarly, during the inspection of one or more squads, the squads that are not being inspected may be ordered to stand at ease. During an inspection, an individual ordered to adjust clothing or equipment shall do so immediately, maintaining their current position within the ranks. After the adjustment is finished, the position of attention will be resumed.
Inspecting the front of the cadet shall commence at the head and work down to the feet to determine that the cadet:
is properly equipped for the parade, with clothing and equipment clean and in good repair;
is properly dressed, with all clothing, badges, ribbons, etc, worn correctly; and
has a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming.
Inspecting the back of the cadet is done in the same manner as inspecting the front; commence at the head and work down to the feet. The individual performing the inspection is also checking that the cadet is properly dressed and equipped with a high standard of personal hygiene.
Speak to cadets clearly and positively to ensure maximum learning and understanding of the dress instructions.
When correcting errors, the team leader(s) is to address the cadet in a positive tone. Explain and demonstrate the correct method and have the cadet complete the correction (providing it is a minor correction / adjustment that can be done while the cadet is in ranks). This method will allow the cadet to learn from their error(s).
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When correcting errors, never touch the cadet. Either ask permission to touch the cadet's uniform or demonstrate how to correct the error using one's own uniform. |
The cadets' performance of an individual inspection will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadets' performance of an individual inspection will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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When placed in a team leader role, it is important to remember that cadets will be looking for examples, guidance and knowledge regarding the elemental cadet dress instructions. Team leaders who portray a high standard of appearance and bearing are able to effectively evaluate dress and correct errors in a positive manner.
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A0-002 A-PD-201-000/PT-000 Director History and Heritage 3-2. (2005). The Canadian Forces manual of drill and ceremonial. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
A3-006 CATO 55-04 Director Cadets 3. (2005). Air cadet dress instructions. Ottawa, ON: Department of National Defence.
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