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779BlackKnightSquadronRoyalCanadianAirCadets
STANDINGORDERS
ISSUED:5September2017
IssuedontheAuthorityoftheCommandingOfficer,779Squadron
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FORWARDReferences: A. NationalCadetandJuniorCanadianRangersSupportGroupOrders B. Queen’sRegulationsandOrdersforCanadianCadetOrganizations(QRCadets)
C. CadetAdministrativeandTrainingOrders(CATOs)D. CentralRegionCadetInstructions(CRCIs)E. CentralRegionCadetOrders(CRCOs)F. CentralRegionalCadetSupplementaryOrders(CRCSOs)G. CanadianForcesManualofDrillandCeremonial(CFP201)
1. Aim
Theseordersdefineunitorganization,regulationsandtermsofreferencethatdonotchangefrequentlyandpromotetheefficientoperationoftheSquadron.
2. Boundaries
TheseordershaveeffectwithintheSquadronfacilityonHomesteadDrive,andallotherlocationsusedfromtimetotimebytheSquadron.
3. Jurisdiction
SquadronStandingOrders(SSOs)areissuedundertheauthorityoftheCommandingOfficer(CO),779Squadron.TheseordersarepreparedforCadets,Officers,CivilianInstructorsandVolunteerstodescribeexpectationswhileparticipatinginmandatory,complimentaryandoptionalSquadronactivitieswithintheboundariesoutlinedabove.
4. DistributionandAmendment
Theseorderswillbeineffectupondistributionandsupersedepreviousissuedorders.ItistheresponsibilityofallmemberstoreadandbefamiliarwiththeSSOs,aswellasanyamendmentsoradditionsastheyaremade.TheSSOswillbeavailableelectronicallytoallmembers,parentsandguardians.PapercopieswillbeavailableintheOrderlyRoomforreviewandreference.Acopywillbepostedonwww.779aircadets.com.AllSquadronStaffmembersorCadetswhohavequestionsconcerningtherationaleorapplicationofaprovisionintheSSOs,orwhowishtosuggestanamendmentoraddition,canbringthesematterstotheattentionoftheCO.
5. Conflict
IfaconflictexistsbetweentheSSOsandanorderorregulationgivenbyhigherCanadianForcesOrganizations(e.g.,NatlCJCRSpGp,RCSUCentral,SWOAZone1)orauthorizedcivilianorganization(e.g.,AirCadetLeague,Police),thehigherauthorityshallprevail.
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TABLEOFCONTENTS
FORWARD 1TableofContents 21.0 PERSONNEL 1.01 DutiesandResponsibilities 4 1.02 CommandandControl 4 1.03 ChainofCommand 4 1.04 DutyPersonnel 5 1.05 CadetRankPromotions 5 1.06 CadetLeadershipAppointments 7 1.07 TermsofReference 72.0 SQUADRONOPERATIONS 2.01 DressRegulations 7 2.02 Deportment 8 2.03 FormsofAddress 8 2.04 Saluting/PayingofCompliments 8 2.05 FireOrders 10 2.06 Canteen 10 2.07 Tagging/Fundraising 103.0 TRAINING 3.01 CadetProgramMandate 10 3.02 RegularTrainingNights 11 3.03 MandatoryTrainingActivitiesOutsideofRegularTrainingNights 11 3.04 OptionalTraining 11 3.05 SummerTraining 12 3.06 ClassroomUpkeep 124.0 ADMINISTRATION 4.01 Attendance 12 4.02 Leave 13
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5.0 SUPPLY 5.01 HoursofOperation 13 5.02 IssuingandCareofUniform 14 5.03 StoresEquipment 14 5.04 BandInstruments 146.0 SQUADRONPOLICIES
6.01 CommendationProcedure 146.02 ConductandDiscipline–Cadets 156.03 Re-DressofGrievances 166.04 CodesofConduct 176.05 PreventionandResolutionofHarassment 176.06 PersonalRelationships 186.07 ConflictManagement 196.08 Smoking,DrugandAlcoholPolicy 196.09 PersonalDocumentationRequired 206.10 SquadronAwards 20
ANNEXES AnnexA SquadronOrganizationalChart 21 AnnexB TermsofReference,Officers 22 AnnexC TermsofReference,ParadePositions 30 AnnexD DutiesandResponsibilities,Cadets 33 AnnexE FireOrders 38 AnnexF SquadronAwards 41
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1.0 Personnel1.01 DutiesandResponsibilities1. AllOfficers,CivilianStaffandCadetsareresponsiblefortheproperandsafeexecution
ofalldutiesandinstructionsassignedtothembyahigherauthority.2. AllmembersofthesquadronstaffareexpectedtobepresenttosupportSquadron
trainingduringmandatory,complimentaryandoptionalactivities.3. Supervisionrequirementsforactivitiesoutsideofregulartrainingnightswillbe
scheduledinadvanceasfaraspracticablewiththeaimofequaldistributionofresponsibilityamongOfficersandCIs.
4. Allcadetsandstaffaretoconductthemselvesatalltimesinamannerthatbringscredit
totheCanadianForces(CF)andCanadianCadetMovement(CCM).5. DutiesandResponsibilities–Cadets,areoutlinedinAnnexD.1.02 CommandandControl1. TheViceChiefofDefenceStaff(VCDS)hasultimateDecisionandDeliveryauthorityover
thecadetprogram,throughtheCommanderCadets,andtheirsubordinates.2. TheCOof779isdirectlyresponsibletotheRegionalCadetUnitCommandingOfficer
(RCO)andtheirsubordinatesintheLondonAreaTrainingOffice(Officer-in-ChargeLondonArea,ZoneTrainingOfficerLondon1).
3. TheCommandTeamModelwillbeusedformattersofSquadronactivityplanningand
management;however,theCOhastheultimateauthorityformakingthefinaldecision.TheCObearsfullresponsibilityforalldecisionsmadewithintheunit.
1.03 ChainofCommand1. AlldepartmentheadsreporttotheCommandingOfficer.2. TheSquadronWarrantOfficerreportsdirectlytotheCO.3. StaffandCadetswillobservetheChainofCommandatalltimestoensuretheefficient
andeffectiveflowofinformation.4. CadetsmayrequestameetingwiththeCommandingOfficeratanytimeforissues
whichfalloutsidethenormalhierarchicalresponsibilitiesoftheChainofCommand.
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5. AdetailedSquadronOrganizationChartislocatedatAnnexA.1.04 DutyPersonnel1. AdutyrosterwillbepublishedintheWeeklyRoutineOrders.Itwillbemaintainedby
theAdministrationOfficerinconsultationwiththeSquadronWarrantOfficer.2. TheDutyOfficerwillberesponsibleforensuringtheweeklyscheduleisfollowed,
lockingupthebuildingafterallcadetshaveleft,andanyothertasksasrequiredduringthedutyperiod.
3. TheDutyNCMwillberesponsiblefordeliveringcompletedattendancetotheAdminO
beforethestartoffirstperiod.TheDutyNCMwillalsoberesponsibleforensuringthesquadronbuildingisleftinatidystatebytheendofthetrainingnight.
4. TheDutyJuniorNCMwillassisttheDutyNCMincompletingtheirtasks.1.05 CadetRankPromotions1. AllcadetpromotionsshallbemadeincompliancewithCATO13-02,Merit-BasedCadet
RankPromotions.2. RankpromotionisaprogressionmodeldirectlylinkedtotheLeadershipTeamModel
whereincadetsmayberecognizedforproficiencyinthetrainingprogramandawardedsuitableadvancementopportunities.
3. Promotionsarenotautomaticandacadetmayonlybeawardedonerankatatime.4. ThebasicRankPromotionCriteriaasoutlinedinCATO13-02are:
a. PromotiontoLeadingAirCadet(LAC):participateintheLevel1programforaminimumoffivemonths;andberecommendedbyanOfficer.
b. PromotiontoCorporal(Cpl):holdtherankofLAC,havecompletedtheLevel1
trainingprogram;haveparticipatedintheCadetFitnessAssessment;andberecommendedbyanOfficer.
c. PromotiontoFlightCorporal(FCpl):completedatleastsixmonthsofservicein
therankofCpl;havecompletedtheLevel2trainingprogram;haveparticipatedintheCadetFitnessAssessment;andberecommendedbyanOfficer.
d. PromotiontoSergeant(Sgt):completedatleastsixmonthsofserviceintherank
ofFCpl;havecompletedtheLevel3trainingprogram;achieveaminimumof
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‘CompletedWithoutDifficulty’inPO303–Leadership;haveparticipatedintheCadetFitnessAssessment;andberecommendedbyanOfficer.
e. PromotiontoFlightSergeant(FSgt):completedatleastsixmonthsofservicein
therankofSgt;havecompletedtheLevel4trainingprogram;achieveaminimumof‘CompletedWithoutDifficulty’inPO403–Leadership;haveparticipatedintheCadetFitnessAssessment;andberecommendedbyanOfficer.
f. PromotiontoWarrantOfficerSecondClass(WO2):completedatleastsix
monthsofserviceintherankofFSgt;achieveaminimumof‘CompletedWithoutDifficulty’inPO503–Leadership;haveparticipatedintheCadetFitnessAssessment;berecommendedbyanOfficer;andbeidentifiedasasuccessfulcandidatethroughthemeritboardreviewprocess.
g. PromotiontoWarrantOfficerFirstClass(WO1):completedatleastsixmonths
ofserviceintherankofWO2;berecommendedbyanOfficer;andbeidentifiedasasuccessfulcandidatethroughthemeritboardreviewprocess.
5. Additionalattributesthatwillbeconsideredbeforeanofficerdoesordoesnot
recommendacadetforpromotionare: a. dressanddeportment; b. conduct,disciplineandattitude; c. participation; d. responsetodirection; e. abilitytointeractpositivelyandcomfortablywithothers; f. abilitytomakesoundjudgementsregardingtheirownactions; g. willingnesstoacceptresponsibility; h. abilitytosolveproblemseffectively; i. abilitytocommunicateeffectively; j. abilitytosetapositiveexampleforothers;and k. initiative.
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6. ThereisnolimittothenumberofcadetswhomaybepromotedtoLAC,Cpl,FCpl,Sgt,FSgtandWO2.ThemaximumnumberofvacanciesfortherankofWO1isone.
7. PromotionauthoritywithintheSquadronrestswiththeCommandingOfficer.1.06 LeadershipAppointments1. Tothefullestextentpossible,779Squadronwilladheretotheprinciplethatitisthe
CadetsthemselveswhooperatetheSquadron,withtraining,mentorshipandsupervisionfromtheadultStaff.
2. LeadershipAppointmentswillbeassignedthroughdesignatedpositionsandregular
taskingstomeetoperationalneedsandprovidethemaximumnumberofopportunitiesforcadetdevelopmentasactivityleadersandmanagers.
3. ParadepositionswillbeassignedinconsultationwiththeCommandTeam.Termsof
ReferenceforParadepositionsareoutlinedinAnnexC.1.07 TermsofReference1. TermsofReferenceforOfficersareoutlinedinAnnexB.2.0 SQUADRONOPERATIONS2.01 DressRegulations1. AllcadetsshallconformtoCATO55-04–AirCadetDressInstructions,whileinuniform.2. AllOfficersshallconformtotheCanadianForcesDressInstructions,A-DH-265-000/AG-
001,whileinuniform.3. CivilianInstructorsandVolunteersshalldressinappropriatecivilianattireduring
squadrontrainingactivities.4. OrdersofDresswillbepublishedinWeeklyRoutineOrdersforregularTuesdaytraining.
SeasonalchangesindressanddressforspecialtrainingnightssuchassportstrainingorphysicalfitnesstrainingwillalsobepublishedinWeeklyRoutineOrders(WROs).
5. DressrequirementsfortrainingactivitiesheldawayfromtheSquadronBuildingwillbe
specifiedintherelevantWarningOrder.
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6. WhileundergoingRecruittrainingandpriortotheissueoftheiruniform,RecruitsareexpectedtodressonRegularTrainingNightsin:whiteshirt/blouse,blackpants,andblackshoes.
7. Uniformsareonlytobewornapprovedsquadrontrainingactivitiesandduringtravelto
andfromtheSquadronbuilding.8. Servingcadetsnotwearingtheiruniformwhileawaitingreplacementpartsorfor
medicalreasonsaretowearbusinesscasualclothing.9. AllCadetsmustmaintainthehigheststandardofdressatalltimes.Ourappearanceis
oneoftheonlywaysthepublichasofjudgingtheAirCadetProgram.Ahighorderofdeportmentmustalsobemaintained,notonlywhenonParade,butatanytimethattheindividualweartheuniform,suchasproceedingtoandfromtheSquadron.
2.02 Deportment1. Cadetsandstaffshallmaintainprofessionalappearanceanddeportmentatalltimesat
allcadetactivities,whetherinuniformorcivilianclothing.Muchofthepublic’sknowledgeandinteractionwiththeCanadianForcescomesthroughcontactwiththecadetprogram,thereforeallmembersmustbehaveinamannerthatbringscredittotheCanadianForces.
2. Cadets,whileinuniform,shallnotchewgum,slouch,saunter,placehandsinpockets,
smoke,walkarminarm,ordisplaysimilardeportmentthatwoulddetractfromamilitarybearingintheeyesofthepublic.
2.03 FormsofAddress1. Incivilianlifeweareexpectedtoshowcourtesytoothers.Cadetsareexpectedtodo
thesamefortheirsuperiors,subordinatesandpeers.2. WhileattendinganySquadronfunction,allpersonnelaretoaddresseachotherbytheir
rankandsurnameonly.Thisappliestoanyfunctionwhetherinuniformornot.3. Officers,CivilianInstructors,VolunteersandcadetWarrantOfficersmaybeaddressed
as“Sir/Ma’am.”4. CivilianDignitaries,Parents,MembersoftheSquadronSponsoringCommitteewillbe
addressed“Sir/Ma’am,”or“Mr./Mrs./Ms.,Surname”asappropriate.2.04 Saluting/PayingofCompliments1. Themilitarysaluteisatraditionaldemonstrationoftrustandrespect.Althoughthe
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payingofcomplimentsvarieswithcircumstances,thepayingofcomplimentsbysalutingisafundamentalrequirementthatisindispensabletoAirCadetdiscipline.
2. Cadetswillsaluteallcommissionedofficers.OCdtsarenotcommissionedofficers,
howeverasalutegivenwillbereturned.3. WhenreportingonParadetoanindividualorgroupofpersons(e.g.,forapromotionor
otherrecognition),civilians,suchasLeagueorLegionmembers,SSCmembers,orspecialguests,willbepaidcomplimentswithasalute.
4. CadetsreportingtoanOfficerinaSquadronoffice,aftersaluting,willremainstanding
atAttentionuntiltheyaretoldtoenter.5. Betweensubordinateandsuperiorcadetranks,comingtoattentionandcheckingthe
armsshallshowproperrespect.6. TheseniorpersonortheCadetsittingclosesttothedoorwillcalltheclasstoAttention
bycalling“Room”,whenaninstructororOfficerenterstheroomandtheclasswillremainatattentionuntiltoldotherwise.WhenanOfficerentersaroominthemidstofaclassoractivity,theinstructormayexercisejudgmentastowhetherornotitisappropriatetocallRoom.
7. Salutingisnotrequiredinthefollowingareas: a. Theentrancehallwayofthesquadronbuilding.
b. Thehallwaybetweenthequonsithut,trainingoffice,classroomA,orderlyroomandsupplyoffice.
c. Thestairsuptothesecondfloor.
8. ACadetinuniformwhennotmarchinginaformation,shallalsosalute:a. whenpassingastaffcarflyingapennantorbearingdistinguishingGeneral
Officercarplates,indicatingtheoccupantisaGeneralOfficeroradignitary(GovernorGeneral,PrimeMinisteretc);
b. whenrecognizinganOfficerincivilianclothes;c. whenthenationalflagisraisedorlowered,inthefollowingmanner:
i. wheninuniform,facetheflagstaff,standatattentionandsalute;orii. whenincivilianclothes,removehat(ifworn),facetheflagstaff,standat
attention.d. cenotaphs;ande. duringtheplayingofNationalAnthems(includingGodSavetheQueen),the
LastPost,andReveille.
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2.05 SquadronFireOrders1. SquadronFireOrdersarelocatedatAnnexE.2.06 Canteen1. Canteenwillbeoperatedonregulartrainingnightsfrom2000-2015.2. Canteenmaybeoperatedduringothertrainingatthediscretionofthesupervising
officerandwithconsultingoftheParentSupportCommittee/SquadronSponsoringCommittee.
2.07 Tagging/Fundraising1. Asanot-for-profitorganization,fundraisingisessentialtothesuccessfuloperationof
theSquadron.Allcadetsshallparticipateinaminimumiftwo(2)shiftsoftaggingduringeachoftheFallandSpringtaggingsessions.
2. Additionalfundraisingactivitiesduringthetrainingyearmaybeorganizedbythe
SponsoringCommittee.Participationbycadetsintheseeventswillbecanvasedasrequired,andwillbenotedaspartoftheparticipationcriteriawhenselectionsforpromotionandsummertrainingareconsidered.
3. NofundraisingactivitiesonbehalfoftheSquadronwillbedonebyanyoneunless
authorizedbytheChairoftheSponsoringCommittee.4. Nofundraisingactivitiesinvolvingstafforcadetswillbedonebyanyoneunless
authorizedbytheCO.3.0 TRAINING3.01 CadetProgramMandate 1. TheMissionoftheCadetProgramistocontributetothedevelopmentandpreparation
ofyouthforthetransitiontoadulthood,enablingthemtomeetthechallengesofmodernsociety,throughadynamic,community-basedprogram.
2. TheaimoftheCadetProgramistodevelopinyouththeattributesofgoodcitizenship
andleadership,promotephysicalfitnessand,specificallyintheAirCadetprogram,stimulatetheinterestofyouthintheairactivitiesoftheCanadianForces.
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3.02 RegularTrainingNights1. TheTrgOisresponsibleforallactivitiesthatoccuronaregulartrainingnight.
2. RegulartrainingnightswillbeheldattheSquadronbuildingat3027HomesteadDrive,
MountHope,onTuesdayevenings.3. ThefollowingschedulewillnormallybefollowedonRegularTrainingnights: 1830-1845 OpeningParade 1850-1925 PeriodOne 1930-2005 PeriodTwo 2005-2025 Break 2030-2105 PeriodThree 2110-2130 ClosingParade 2130 Dismissal 4. ThetrainingschedulewillbepromulgatedbytheTrgOinadvanceofregulartraining
nights,withasmuchleadtimeaspracticable.5. Attendanceforregulartrainingismandatory.Aminimumof60%attendancein
mandatoryactivitiesisrequiredtosuccessfullycompleteeachtraininglevel.3.03 MandatoryTrainingActivitiesOutsideofRegularTrainingNights1. CertaineventsfallingoutsideofTuesdayeveningsarealsoconsideredmandatory(e.g.
FTXs,Tagging,RemembranceDayCeremony),andwillbeclearlyidentifiedassuchtoallcadetsbytheTrgOandtheirstaff.
3.04 OptionalTraining1. OptionaltrainingisdesignedtoaugmentleveltrainingandallowtheSquadronto
provideadditionalopportunitiesforcadetstomeettheaimsoftheprogram.2. Optionalactivitiescurrentlyofferedby779squadroninclude: a. MilitaryBand b. DrillTeam c. EffectiveSpeaking d. Debate e. GroundSchool f. RangeTeam
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3. Althoughtheactivitieslistedaboveareoptional,commitmentandregularattendanceisrequiredifcadetswishtobeselectedaspartofcompetitionteams.
4. CandidateswishingtoapplyfortheGliderPilotandPowerPilotScholarshipsduring
summertrainingarerequiredtosuccessfullycompletetheGroundSchoolCourse,whichisrunfromSeptembertoJanuaryeachtrainingyear.
3.05 SummerTraining1. TheaimofSummerTrainingistosupportandenhanceSquadronTraining,byproviding
SquadronswithqualifiedCadetsatalllevels.SummerTrainingconsistsofGeneralTraining,BasicandAdvancedSpecialtyCourses,FlyingScholarshipsandtheInternationalAirCadetExchange.
2. CadetsmayqualifyforSummerTrainingcoursesprovidedthat:theysuccessfully
completetheappropriatetrainingLevel;arerecommendedbytheCO;haveparental/guardianconsent;andaremedicallyfittoparticipateinCTCactivities.
3. CadetSummerTrainingapplicationsareprioritizedbasedonCadets’training
assessments,andsuitabilityforthecourse.ThenumberofapplicantstheSquadroncanputforwardforNationalcoursesissubjecttoquotaswhichareoutlinedbyregionalandnationalauthorities.
4. TheCOhasfinalauthoritytoprioritizecadets,takingintoconsiderationthecadet’s
suitabilityforthecourse,participationinsquadronactivities,therecommendationsofstaff,anddiscussionswiththeSquadronSponsoringCommitteeChairperson.
5. Finalselectionsforcourseparticipationwillbemadeattheregionalandnationallevel.3.06 ClassroomUpkeep1. Classroomswillbemaintainedinanorderlymanner.2. Classroominstructorsshallensurethattheyleavetheclassroomclean,chairsandtables
arrangedneatly,andthatallgarbagehasbeenplacedintheproperreceptacles.4.0 ADMINISTRATION4.01 Attendance1. Attendanceisanimportantpartofacadet'scareeranditisconsideredanindicationof
theirinterestin,anddedicationto,thebenefitsandrewardsoftheAirCadetprogram.
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Attendanceisoneoftheimportantcriteriausedwhenselectingcadetsforpromotions,summertrainingcourses,aswellasspecialactivities,awardsandtrophies.
2. EverycadetisexpectedtoattendallmandatoryTuesdaytrainingnights.Allcadetsare
requiredtoattendoneFieldTrainingExercisetofulfilltheirlevelrequirements.3. AllLevel1'sandLevel4'sarerequiredtoattendandparticipateinthePositiveSocial
RelationsforYouthtraining.4. Allcadetsareencouragedtoparticipateinoptionaltrainingandsupporttraining
activitiestofulfilltheirtraininglevelrequirements.5. CadetsarrivinglateonaTuesdaytrainingnightaretoreporttotheOrderlyroomupon
arrivaltothetrainingarea.6. ItistheresponsibilityofeachindividualcadettoinformtheSquadroniftheyareunable
toattendaregulartrainingornightorotheractivitytheyhavesignedupfor.CadetsmustinformtheirFlightCommander,orcallthesquadronphoneat905-679-6485andleaveamessageexplainingtheirabsence.
4.02 Leave1. After30days’absencewithoutleave,aCadetwillbeconsidered“NonEffective
Strength”andberequiredtoexplainhis/herabsencetotheCO.AdecisionwillthenbemadeconcerningtheCadet’scontinuedmembershipwiththeSquadron.
2. AnyextendedperiodofExcusedAbsencemustbearrangedthroughtheAdminOfficer
andapprovedbytheCO,inaccordancewithCATO13-30,CadetsExcusedAbsencefromLHQTraining.
3. AllCadetsshouldreportanychangeinaddressorcontactinformationtotheAdmin
Officerimmediately.5.0 SUPPLY5.01 HoursofOperation1. SquadronSupplyhoursare:
a. Paradenights,1815–2130
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5.02 IssuingandCareofUniforms1. TheAirCadetuniformnormallyconsistsofthefollowing:1tunic,1shirt/blouse,1tie,1
wedgecap,1pairofpants,1parka(shellandwindbreaker/liner),1pairblackboots,and2pairofgreysocks.
2. ItemsissuedwillberecordedonformandsignedforbytheCadetinthepresenceofthe
SupplyOfficer.UniformsarethepropertyoftheSquadron,forwhichtheCadet’ssignatureindicatestheiracceptanceofresponsibility.Althoughtheuniformisissuedfreeofcharge,ifitisnotreturnedwhentheCadetceasestoparticipateintheAirCadetProgram,reimbursementmayberequiredfromtheparentsortheCadet(s).
3. Cadetsmayreturnuniformpartsthatareworn,damagedornolongerfittotheSupply
Sectionforexchangeatanytime.5.03 StoresEquipment1. AllitemsintheSupplySection,suchassportsequipment,ironingboards,camping
equipment,etc.,(exceptforbandinstruments)mustbesignedforonatemporaryloancardbyaCadetorStaffmember,whowillberesponsibleforthemandmustreturnthemassoonaspractical.
5.04 BandInstruments1. Bandinstrumentsmustbecatalogued,showingtheCadetwhowillberesponsiblefor
theircareandreturntotheBandroomstorage.6.0 SQUADRONPOLICIES6.01 CommendationProcedure1. AllcommendationsmustbeinwritingandaddressedtotheCO.2. NotesofCommendationmaybeinitiatedbyanyNCObutmustbereportedthroughthe
ChainofCommand.AllnotesaretobeconsideredconfidentialandwillnotbediscussedwithotherNCOsorcadets.
3. Thefollowingcoursesofactionareavailable:
a. Noaction.b. VerbalcommendationduringannouncementsorataCO’sParade.c. PresentationofaCertificateofCommendationataCO’sParade.
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4. TheAdminOwillensurethenoteisfiledinthecadet’strainingfile.5. TheSponsoringCommitteeChairmayalsorecommendcadetsforcommendation.6.02 ConductandDiscipline–Cadets1. AlldisciplinarymeasuresattheSquadronshallbecarriedoutinaccordancewithCATO
15-22ConductandDiscipline–CadetsandCATO15-21TerminationofCadetMembership.
2. DisciplineintheCadetprogramisusedasateachingtooltoencourageyouthtodevelop
appropriatebehavior.Itmustatalltimesberespectfuloftheindividual,beeffectiveoverthelongterm,andpromotecharacterdevelopment.
3. AnysuspectedcriminalinfractionshallimmediatelybereportedbytheCOtothe
militaryorcivilianpolice.4. Disciplineisadministeredonaprogressivescale.Thelowestappropriatelevelof
disciplinarymeasurefortheinfractioncommittedisimplementedfirst.DisciplinaryactionisneverusedasameansofretaliationagainstaCadetandcorporalpunishmenttocorrectdeficienciesisforbidden.
5. Onceadisciplinarymeasurehasbeenassignedtoaninfractionandcarriedout,further
disciplineforthesameinfractionisnotallowed.Cadetsaregiventheopportunitytocorrecttheirbehaviorandcontinueddisciplinarymeasureswouldbeunproductive.ACadetmustbeallowedtolearnfromhisorhererror.
6. Theprinciplesofproceduralfairnessareadheredtointhedisciplinaryprocess.The
basicprinciplesofproceduralfairnessare:thatthedecision-makershouldbeunbiasedandimpartial;andthesubjectCadetmusthavebothadequatenoticeoftheallegation(s)andanopportunitytobeheardandrespondtotheallegation(s).
7. MisbehaviorbyCadetsisrecordedintheirSquadronpersonnelfileinordertoprovide
feedbackontheirperformanceandtojustifyanyadministrativeordisciplinaryactions.8. InanysituationwhereaCadetisallegedtohaveactedinappropriately,allsidesofthe
issuemustbeexploredinamannerconsistentwiththerequirementsofproceduralfairness.OncetheCOhasobservedorreceivedareportofmisbehavior,hewillinitiatefact-findingintotheincident.Theprocessforfact-findingisoutlinedinCATO15-22.
9. IfaCadetisaminor(i.e.,undertheageof18years),theCOmustensure,tothebestof
hisorherability,thataparentorguardianispresentanyalldiscussionsthatinvolvedisciplinarymeasuresdescribedinSection6.02.10,points“f”to“i.”ForaCadetwhois
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notaminor,theresponsibilitytoinformaparentorguardianrestswiththeCadet;however,theymayrequesttohaveaparentorguardianpresent,iftheychoose.
10. ItistheresponsibilityoftheCOtodeterminewhichadministrativeordisciplinary
measureismostappropriatetothemisbehavior.ACadetmustneverfeelthattheyarebeingdemeanedorbelittledinfrontoftheirpeersorsubordinates.If,basedontheinformationdiscoveredduringthefact-finding,itisdeterminedthattheCadetbreachedregulations,ordersorinstructions,thefollowingadministrative(“a”to“e”)ordisciplinary(“f”to“l”)actionsmaybeconsidered:
a. Verbalwarning; b. Apology; c. Cautionarynotice; d. Assignmentofextraduties; e. Writtenwarning; f. Suspensionofprivileges; g. Ceasetraining; h. Removalofposition; i. Suspensionofpendingpromotion; j. Reductioninrank; k. Suspension; l. Terminationofmembership.
AdministrativeanddisciplinarymeasuresaredescribedinSections32-65ofCATO15-22.11. Whenthemisbehaviorisserious,itmaybeappropriatetoholdfollow-upinterviews
withtheCadettoprovidefurtherguidanceandadvicetoensuretheCadetmeetstherequiredstandardofconduct.
12. ShouldaCadetdisagreewithanydisciplinarymeasure,anappealmechanismexists:
initiallytotheCO,andthereaftertotheSWOAAreaOfficer-in-Charge.6.03 Re-DressofGrievances 1. IfaCadethasagrievancetheymustfirstreportittotheirFlightCommander(FComd).If
theydonotreceivesatisfaction,theymustthenreporttotheSquadronWarrantOfficer(SWO),whowilltrytoresolvetheproblem.Ifthereisstillnosatisfaction,theCadetmayrequesttheSWOtobeparadedbeforetheCOorDeputyCO.
2. IfaCadethasaproblemthathe/shefeelscannotbehandledbyaseniorCadet,they
shouldbringthatquestiondirectlytotheirLevelOfficerortheDeputyCO.3. Cadetsmayrequesttohaveanydisciplinaryactionredressed,iftheyfeeltheyhave
beenwronglypenalized.ThiswillconsistoftheCadetputtingtheirrequestinwritingfor
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reviewbytheCO.Allrequestsmustbesubstantiatedandthoroughlydetailed.OncereviewedbytheCO,aninterviewwillbeconductedtodetermineiftheactiontakenwasappropriate.ThedecisionoftheCOisfinal.
6.04 CodesofConduct1. ToreinforceunderstandingoftheconductandbehaviorexpectedofAirCadets,each
CadetisrequiredtoagreetoandsigntheCentralRegionCodeofConductforCadetsuponjoiningtheSquadron.WhenCadetsarepromotedtotherankofFlightCorporal,theymustagreetoandsigntheCentralRegionEnhancedCodeofConductforCadetNCOs.
2. AcopyoftheCodeofConductand/orEnhancedCodeofConductisplacedinthe
Cadet’spersonnelfile;asecondcopyisprovidedtotheCadet;andathirdcopyisprovidedfortheparentorguardianoftheCadet.
6.05 PreventionandResolutionofHarassment1. Allmattersrespectingthepreventionofharassmentorthetreatmentofclaimsof
harassmentwillbehandledinaccordancewithCATO13-24HarassmentPreventionandResolution,andanystatutoryreferencescitedintheCATOorotherregulations,asrequired.
2. PositiveSocialRelationsforYouthTrainingandInfluencingPositiveSocialRelations
Modulewillbeconductedannually–ormorefrequentlyasrequired–forallCadetsandadultStaff.
3. TheSquadronpolicyonharassmentisthesameasstatedinCATO13-24:
a. TheSquadroniscommittedtoensuringthesafetyofeveryCadetandadultsupervisorandtoprovidearespectfulenvironmentthatpromotesfairandequitabletreatment;
b. AllCadetsandadultsupervisorshavetheresponsibilitytotreatothersfairly,respectfullyandwithdignityinanenvironmentfreeofharassment,andtheyhaverighttobetreatedinthesamemanner.Harassmentinanyformshallnotbetolerated;
c. Individualsdirectlyinvolvedinaharassmentcomplainthavetherighttohavethecomplaintdealtwithinanexpeditious,impartialandsensitivemanner,withoutfearofretaliationorretribution.
4. Harassmentmeansanyimproperconductbyanindividualthatisdirectedatand
offensivetoanotherpersonorpersonsduringCadetdutyandwhichtheindividualkneworoughtreasonablytohaveknownwouldcauseoffenceorharm,whichincludes:
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a. Anyobjectionableact,commentordisplaythatdemeans,belittlesorcausespersonalhumiliationorembarrassment;
b. Anyactofintimidationorthreat;and,c. SituationsdescribedintheCanadianHumanRightsAct.
5. Questionsconcerningharassmentprevention,resolutionorpolicymaybedirectedto
anyCICOfficerattheSquadron.6.06 PersonalRelationships1. TheSquadronpolicyonpersonalrelationshipwillbeinaccordancewithCATO25-05
PersonalRelationships.2. TheSquadroniscommittedto:
a. RespectingtheinherentrightofastaffmemberandCadetstoformapersonal
relationshipoftheirchoosing;b. Respectingtheprivacyofthepersonalrelationshipsofstaffmembersand
Cadets;andc. Providingfairandunbiasedtreatmenttopersonsinthecareorunderthe
protectionofSquadronStaffandpreventingtheexploitationofvulnerablepersons.
3. Inordertoavoidpotential,realorperceivedconflictsofinterest,relationshipsofan
emotional,romanticorsexualnaturebetweenastaffmemberandaCadetarenotpermitted.
4. InordertoensuretheproperapplicationofDNDandSquadronpolicyexpressedin
Section6.06.2,anacceptablerelationshipincludes:
a. AfamilyrelationshipbetweenastaffmemberandaCadetorbetweenCadetsprovidedtheChainofCommandisdulynotified;
b. Anemotional,romantic,sexualorfamilyrelationship,includingmarriage,acommon-lawpartnershiporcivilunion,betweentwostaffmembers;or
c. Aconsensualrelationshipbetweentwocadets.5. SquadronStafforCadetsinanacceptablepersonalrelationshiparetorefrainfrom
conductthatmaybeconsideredinappropriateinamilitarycontextattheSquadron,orduringanytrainingorCadetactivityorCadet-relatedeventinwhichtheyareinvolved.Forexample,astaffmemberorCadetwhileinuniform,inpublicwithanotherpersonmustnot:
a. Holdhands;b. Kiss,exceptingreetingorfarewell;and
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c. Caressorembraceinaromanticmanner.6.07 ConflictManagement1. AllmattersrespectingthemanagementofconflictswithintheSquadronwillbehandled
inaccordancewithCATO13-25CadetConflictManagementSystem,andanystatutoryreferencescitedintheCATO,asrequired.
2 TheSquadroniscommittedto:
a. Resolvingconflictsatthelowestmostappropriatelevelwheneverpossibleandinatimelyandcooperativemanner;
b. Establishing,promotingandutilizingAlternativeDisputeResolution(ADR)asthepreferredapproachtopreventingtheescalationofconflictandresolvingdisputeswhereverandwheneverappropriate;and,
c. Strengtheningleadershipcompetenciesbyensuringthatallleadersdeveloptheself-awareness,knowledgeandapplicationofADRskillstoeffectivelymanageconflictattheearlieststagesandpreventconflictescalation.
3.TheSquadronconsidersconflicttobe:anexpressedstruggleinvolvingtwoormore
partiesresultingfromarealorperceiveddifferenceinneedsorvalues.Conflictisnot inherentlygoodorbad,butcanhavegoodorbadconsequencesdependingonhowitis
handled.4. AnyCadetorStaffmemberwhofeelsthattheyareinaconflictsituationwithanother
CadetoraStaffmembershouldvoicetheirconcernsthroughthenormalChainofCommand.
6.08 Smoking,DrugandAlcoholPolicy1. SmokingPolicy:CurrentProvincialLawstatesthatnooneundertheageof19may
purchasecigarettes.Asaresult,noCadetsshouldbeinpossessionofcigarettes.Further,CadetsarerequiredtoabidethefollowingwhiletrainingwiththisSquadron:
a. Cadetsareprohibitedfromsmokingduringtrainingnightsandothertraining
activities,whileinuniformorincivilianattire.b. Officers,CivilianInstructorsandVolunteersaretorefrainfromsmokinginthe
presenceofCadetsduringtrainingandtoabidebytheno-smokingpolicyduringRegularandOptionalTrainingNightsandothertrainingactivities.
c. Duringweekendtraining,nosmokingwillbepermittedbyanyCadets.Officers,CivilianInstructorsorVolunteersareinstructednottosmokearoundornearanyCadettrainingactivity.
d. Cadetsfoundsmokingduringtrainingnightsorothertrainingactivitieswillbesubjecttodisciplinaryreview.
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2. DrugPolicy:InvolvementbyOfficers,CivilianInstructorsandVolunteersorCadetswith
illegaldrugs,prohibitedsubstances,ordrug-relatedparaphernaliawillnotbetolerated.
a. AnyinvolvementbypersonssubjecttotheCodeofServiceDisciplinewillbedealtwithinaccordancewiththoseordersandtheirinteractionwithCadetswillbeterminatedimmediately.
b. CasesinvolvingCivilianInstructorsandVolunteerswillbereferredtolocalcivilianauthorityforprosecution.CivilianInstructorsandVolunteerswillhavetheiremploymentwithintheCCOterminated.
c. IncidentsinvolvingCadetswillbereferredtolocalcivilianauthoritiesforprosecution.Cadetswhoaredeterminedtohavecommittedadrug-relatedoffencewillbereleased.
3. AlcoholPolicy:
a. Officers,CivilianInstructorsandVolunteers,membersoftheSponsoringCommitteeandparentsshallnotdrinkalcoholicbeveragesnorbeundertheinfluenceofalcoholwhentheyexpecttobeorareindirectsupervision,trainingorpresenceofCadets.
b. Regardlessofageorprovinciallegislation,Cadetsareprohibitedfrompurchasing,consumingorhavingalcoholintheirpossessionwhileengagedinCadetactivities.
c. Cadetswhoviolatealcoholpoliciesshallbesuspendedfromtraining,counseledandsubjectedtoappropriateadministrativeaction.
6.09 PersonalDocumentationRequired1. AllCadetsmustshowproofofageatthetimeofenrolmentandforsomesummer
trainingcourses.Validitemsforproofofagearebirthcertificates,passports,Canadiancitizenship/residencedocuments,orotherGovernmentidentificationshowingtheirbirthdate.Cadetsprovidinganon-CanadianbirthcertificatemustalsoprovideproofofCanadiancitizenshiporlegalresidenceinCanada.
2. AllCadetsarerequiredtoprovideavalidOntariohealthcard–orotherproofofhealth
insurance–andtohavethecard/proofontheirpersonatalltimesduringCadettraining,includingRegularTrainingNights,trainingactivitiesconductedawayfrom3027HomesteadDrive,summercourses,trips,etc.
6.10 SquadronAwards 1. Inordertorecognizetheachievementsofsquadroncadets,anumberofawardsare
presentedtodeservingcadetsduringthesquadron’sAnnualCeremonialReview.AlistofawardsandtheeligibilitycriteriaareoutlinedinAnnexF.
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ANNEXASquadronOrganizationalChart
OfficerStaff
Non-CommissionedOfficersandCadets
CommandingOfficer
DeputyCommanding
Officer
TrainingOfficer
LevelOfficersTraining
AdministrationOfficer
FlyingScholarshipOfficer
DukeofEdinburgh
ProgramOfficer
RangeSafetyOfficer
StandardsOfficer
AdministrationOfficer SupplyOfficer BandOfficer
MusicInstructor
SquadronWarrantOfficer
SquadronWarrantOfficer
WarrantOfficer
DrumMajor FlightCommander
Flight2IC
FlightCadets
FlightCommander
Flight2IC
FlightCadets
FlagPartyCommander
DeputySquadron
WarrantOfficer
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ANNEXBTermsofReference,Officers1. CommandingOfficer(CO)He/sheisresponsibletotheCommandingOfficerRegionalCadetSupportUnit(RCSUCentral),throughtheZoneOfficer-in-Charge(ZOIC),forallmatters,trainingandadministrationofCadetInstructorsCadre(CIC)Officers,CivilianInstructors(CI,paidorvolunteers),andCadets(Cdt)servingwiththeSquadron. 1.1 CommandandControl WithrespecttomattersofCommandandControl,theSquadronCommanding Officershall:
a. ComplywiththeregulationsandordersasissuedbytheMinisterofNational
DefenceandtheCanadianForces;b. KeepCICOfficers,CIs,andCdtsoftheSquadronfullyacquaintedwiththe
regulationsandinstructionsissuedbyahigherauthority;c. BeresponsiblefortheprofessionaldevelopmentofallSquadronCICOfficersand
CIsincludinghim/herselfandensuretheyreceivethetrainingrequiredbytheirappointmentsandtermsofservice;
d. Directandsupervisealldutiesofthepersonnelunderhis/hercontrol;e. Appointqualifiedstafftothefollowingparticularduties,ensuringdeputiesare
providedduringprolongedperiodsofabsence:i. AdministrationOfficer(AdminO)ii. SupplyOfficer(SupO)iii. TrainingOfficer(TrgO)
f. Appointandreassigncadetstocadetdutiesandresponsibilitieswithinthe
squadron;g. Ensurethatpropersupply,administration,financialandtrainingordersand
proceduresarecarriedout;h. BringtothenoticeoftheRCSUanyCICOfficerorCIwho:
i. Aredistinguishedforproficiencyintheirduties;ii. Fromincapacityorapathy,aredeficientintheknowledgeorexecutionof
theirduties;iii. Donotaffordhim/herthesupportwhichhehastherighttoexpect,and;iv. ConductthemselvesinamannerdetrimentaltotheSquadron’sefficiency
orinamannerthatwouldbringdiscredittotheSquadronand/ortheCanadianForces;
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i. EnsureanOfficer(i.e.DCO)isfamiliarwithallSquadronproceduresandis
preparedtoassumecommandeitheruponsuccessionorduringperiodsofprolongedabsenceoftheCommandingOfficer;
j. Ensureathoroughturnovertoasuccessor,andk. UndertakeotherdutiesassignedbytheRCSU,theZOICorotherlawfulCanadian
Forcesauthorities. 1.2 Administration
l. Inconsultationwiththesponsor,recommendenrolment,appointment,promotion,posting,transfer,andreleaseofCICOfficers;
m. RecommendanddocumenttheappointmentandreleaseofCIs;n. EnsurethatCadetsaremedicallyandphysicallyfittoundertaketheactivitiesand
trainingwhichtheyareexpectedtoperformduringlocalHQorsummertraining;o. ImmediatelyreportthedeathofaCICOfficer,CIorCdtoftheSquadrontothe
RCSUandtheZTOandadvisethesponsoringcommitteechairperson;p. ImmediatelydocumentandreporttotheZTOandthesponsoringcommitteeany
injuryincurredduringSquadrontrainingthatrequiresmedicaltreatment,thatmayresultinpermanentdisability,andanyotherinjuryexceptaminorinjurysuchasasuperficialcutorbruise;
q. Reportanysignificantincident/occurrencethatmaycausepublicinteresttotheRCSU;and
r. EnsurethatfundsprovidedbyDNDorotherassistingagenciesandanymoneyprovidedbythesponsoringcommitteeorraisedbytheSquadronisproperlyusedforthebenefitofthecadets.
1.3 Supply
s. BeappointedSquadronDistributionAccountholder;t. ImmediatelyupondiscoveryreportthelossordamageofDNDequipmenttothe
respectivesupportbase/station;u. Insurethatmaterialonloanfromsupportbase/stationisreturnedpromptly;
2. DeputyCommandingOfficer(DCO) TheDeputyCommandingOfficershallberesponsibletotheCommandingOfficerfor carryingoutallassignedduties.He/sheshall:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinthesquadron;b. AssisttheCommandingOfficerwithcarryingouthis/herduties;c. CarryoutalldutiesoftheCommandingOfficerinhis/herabsence;d. CarryoutthedutiesoftheStandardsOfficerinhis/herabsence;ande. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheCommandingOfficer.
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3. TrainingOfficer(TrgO) TheTrainingOfficershallberesponsibletotheCommandingOfficerforcarryingoutall assignedduties.He/sheshall:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinthesquadron;b. Developatrainingprograminaccordancewithestablishedcadettraining
directivesasfoundintheCATOs;c. Prepareandmaintaintheannualtrainingcharts,DND1964s,IndividualTraining
Records,trainingfiles,andotherassociatedrecords;d. Plantheyearlytrainingscheduleandassignqualifiedinstructorstoindividual
classes;e. Assistandsuperviseinstructorsandseniorcadetsinthepreparationand
presentationoftheirclasses;f. Arrangetoobtainguestspeakersandothervoluntaryinstructorstosupplement
squadronstaff;g. Co-ordinate,andadvisetheCommandingOfficeron,theSquadron’sspecial
trainingprojects,exercises,andcitizenshiptours;h. Selectandsubmitrequestsfortrainingaids,officesupplies,andmaterialsto
carryouttheobjectivesofthetrainingprogram;i. EnsuretheSquadronisinpossessionofallrequiredtrainingmaterialand
referencemanuals;j. Organizesquadrondrill,ceremonialparades,andinspections;k. Ensurethatthetrainingprogramiscompleted;l. Recommendindividualcadetsforpromotionandsummercamppositions;andm. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheCommandingOfficer.
4. LevelOfficer(s)(LVLO) TheLevelOfficer(s)shallberesponsibletotheTrainingOfficerforcarryingoutall assignedduties.He/Sheshallcarryoutthefollowingduties:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinthesquadron;b. Assistandsuperviseseniorcadetsinthepreparationandpresentationoftheir
classes;c. AssisttheTrainingOfficerwiththeSquadron’sspecialtrainingprojects,
exercises,andcitizenshiptours;d. SubmittotheTrainingOfficeranyrequestsfortrainingaids,officesupplies,and
materialsrequiredtocarryoutthetrainingprogram;e. RecommendindividualstotheTrainingOfficerforpromotionandsummer
trainingpositions;andf. CarryoutallotherdutiesassignedbytheTrainingOfficer.
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5. TrainingAdministrationOfficer(TrgAdminO) TheTrainingAdministrationOfficershallberesponsibletotheTrainingOfficerfor carryingoutallassignedduties.He/Sheshallcarryoutthefollowingduties:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinthesquadron;b. EnsurethatthenightlyattendanceiscollectedandinputtedintoFortress;c. DistributepreliminaryapplicationsforSummerTrainingCoursestoallcadets
whoshowaninterestinapplying;d. LiaisewiththeCO,TrgO,OpsO,BandO,andFlyingScholarshipInstructor,as
required,todeterminecadetpriorityrankingforSummerTrainingCourseapplications.
e. InputapplicationsforSummerTrainingCoursesintoFortress.f. EnsureallrelevanttraininginformationisuploadedintoFortress;andg. AdvisetheTrgOofanycadetsavailableforpromotion;
6. StandardsOfficer(STDO) TheStandardsOfficershallberesponsibletotheCommandingOfficerforcarryingout allassignedduties.He/Sheshallcarryoutthefollowingduties:
a. AssisttheSWOindevelopingstrategiestoevaluateandmaintainahighstandardofdrill,dress,anddeportmentforallmembersofthesquadron;
b. OverseeNCMleadershipdevelopment;c. AssisttheCOandTRGOintheplanningandexecutionofmulti-dayorlarge-scale
squadronoperationsandtrainingactivitiesd. BringtotheattentionoftheCO/DCOanysignificantincidents
e. Assisttheseniorcadetsandtrainingstaffinaddressingbehaviouralissues;andf. WorkwiththeSWOtoensuretheSquadronPhoneTreeisbeingdistributed;g. Ensurethatthenightlyscheduleisadheredto;h. EnsureallSquadronregulationsandpoliciesareadheredto;i. CarryoutanyotherdutiesassignedbytheCO/DCO.
7. AdministrationOfficer(AdminO) TheAdministrationOfficershallberesponsibletotheCommandingOfficerforcarrying outallassignedduties.He/Sheshall:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinthesquadron;b. Updateallcadets’,civilianinstructors’,andCICofficers’personnelfiles;c. Registerandfileallincomingandoutgoingmail;d. Confirmthatallpaidstaffmemberscompletemonthlypaysheetsonabi-weekly
basis;
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e. Attheendofeachmonth,submitallnecessarydocumentsregardingpaytotheCommandingOfficerforhis/hersignature;
f. Completeallapplications,memoranda,andlettersasassignedbytheCommandingOfficer;
g. CarryoutallotherdutiesassignedbytheCommandingOfficer.8. SupplyOfficer(SupO) TheSupplyOfficershallberesponsibletotheCommandingOfficerforcarryingoutall assignedduties.He/Sheshall:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinthesquadron;b. Ensurethatallcadetswhohavecompletedtheirenrolmentandhave
demonstratedaninterestinremainingwiththeSquadronareissueduniforms;c. Prepareallnecessarydocumentstoacquireequipmentanduniformsfor
CommandingOfficer’ssignature;d. MaintainanupdatedrecordofallpublicpropertyontheSquadronDistribution
AccountandalluniformpartsbelongingtotheSquadron(issuedandnon-issued);
e. InformtheCommandingOfficerimmediatelyofanylostorstolenpublicpropertyoruniforms;and
f. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheCommandingOfficer.7. RangeSafetyOfficer(s)(RSO) TheRangeSafetyOfficer(RSO)shallberesponsibletotheCommandingOfficerfor carryingoutallassignedduties.TheRangeSafetyOfficer(s)shallberesponsiblefor:
a. Developingandmaintainingtherangetrainingprograminaccordancewithestablishedcadetrangetrainingdirectives;
b. EnsuringallrangetrainingparadesandactivitiesareproperlysupervisedandthattheRangeStandingOrdersarefollowed;
c. Ensuringallrangeequipmentisproperlymaintained;d. Maintainingrecordsshowingattendanceandtrainingprogressofeachcadet;e. Assistingandsupervisinginstructorsandseniorcadetsinthepreparationand
presentationoftheirinstruction;f. Ensuringthecadetunitisinpossessionofallrequiredrangematerialand
referencemanuals;g. Ensuringtheongoingindividualtraininganddevelopmentofallrange
instructionalstaff;h. Ensuringthatanadequatesystemofexaminationortestsisusedtomonitorthe
efficiencyoftrainingandindividualcadet'sprogress;i. Compilingallrangetrainingandexaminationresults;
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j. Organizingrangecompetitions;k. Assistingintheorganizationandpreparationoftherangeteam;andl. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheCommandingOfficer.
8. BandOfficer(BandO) TheBandOfficerwillberesponsibletotheCommandingOfficerforcarryingoutall assignedduties.He/Sheshall:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinthesquadron;b. Developandmaintainthebandtrainingprograminaccordancewithestablished
cadetbandtrainingdirectives;c. Ensureallbandtrainingparadesandactivitiesareproperlysupervised;d. Maintainrecordsshowingattendanceandtrainingprogressofeachbandcadet;e. Assistandsuperviseinstructorsasrequiredinthepreparationandpresentation
oftheirlessons;f. AdvisetheCommandingOfficeronexercisesandcitizenshiptoursaswellas
coordinatingbandspecialtrainingprojects;g. Ensurethesquadronisinpossessionofallrequiredbandmaterialandreference
manuals;h. Ensuretheongoingindividualtraininganddevelopmentofallbandinstructional
staff;i. Ensurethatanadequatesystemofmonitoring,examinations,ortestsisusedto
verifytheefficiencyoftrainingandtheindividualcadet’sprogress;j. Compileallbandtrainingandexaminationresults;k. Organizeanybandcompetitions,concerts,andceremonialparades;l. Selectmusicforallsquadronparadesandconcerts;andm. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheCommandingOfficer.
9. MusicInstructors MusicInstructorswillbeemployedtoprovidespecialistknowledgeandexperienceto theBandOfficer.MusicInstructor(s),asmembersoftheBandstaff,willfunctionunder thefollowingterms:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinthesquadron;b. MusicInstructor(s)willberesponsibletotheBandOfficer.c. TheBandOfficermay,athisorherdiscretion,delegatecompleteauthorityfor
sometasks(e.g.musicselection)totheMusicInstructor(s).d. MusicInstructor(s)havenofiscalresponsibilitywithintheSquadron.TheBand
Officermustapproveallplans/decisionsinvolvingcoststotheSquadronpriortoactionbeingtaken,throughtheCO.
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e. TheSquadronisresponsibleforensuringthattheMusicInstructor(s)havetheresourcesneededtoproperlyperformtheirfunctionswithinbudgetaryconstraints.MusicInstructor(s)willkeeptheBandOfficerinformedofsuppliesneeded,instrumentsrequiringservicing,etc.,astheybecomeawareoftheseissues.
f. MusicInstructor(s)willrecommendinstrumentassignmentswhennewcadetsjointhebandinordertomeettheoverallrequirementsoftheband.
g. MusicInstructor(s)areexpectedtoprovideinputwhentheSquadronisaskedtoprovidethebandforexternalfunctions.Thisinputwillreflecttheband’slevelofreadinessandthesuggestedmanpowerandinstrumentmix.ThefinaldecisiononparticipationwillbemadebytheCommandingOfficerontherecommendationoftheBandOfficer.
h. MusicInstructor(s)arenotresponsiblefordrillordisciplinewithintheband.ProblemsorissuesintheseareasaretobehandledbytheBandOfficerandtheDrumMajor.
i. MusicInstructor(s)donothavetheauthoritytorestrictcadetaccesstoactivitieswithintheSquadron.IssueswithparticipationinthebandduetoconflictswithotheractivitiesaretobebroughttotheBandOfficerforactiontobetaken.
j. MusicInstructor(s)willworkwiththeBandOfficerandbejointlyresponsibleforassessingandmaintainingthemusiclibrary.Musicsuppliesaretobesubjecttocontrolledaccessatalltimes.
k. MusicInstructor(s)willberesponsiblefortakingattendanceatallactivitieswheretheyaretheprimarysupervisor(e.g.atrehearsals).AttendancerecordsforeachactivitywillbesubmittedtotheBandOfficer.
l. InthecaseofaconflictordisagreementbetweentheMusicInstructor(s)andthe
BandOfficer,everyattemptwillbemadetomanageorresolvetheconflictatthatlevel.Ifanadequateresolutionisnotarrivedat,eitherpartymaybringthemattertotheattentionoftheCommandingOfficerforfurthermediation.
10. FlyingScholarshipInstructor TheFlyingScholarshipInstructorshallberesponsibletotheCommandingOfficer throughtheTrainingOfficerintheeffectivedevelopmentandexecutionoftheFlying ScholarshipProgramasdefinedbyCATO54-20,CATO54-27,andCRCOspertainingto theFlyingScholarshipProgram.TheFlyingScholarshipInstructorshall:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinthesquadron;b. DevelopaFlyingScholarshipGroundSchoolProgram;c. ExecutetheFlyingScholarshipGroundSchoolProgramfromSeptemberJanuary
eachyearinpreparationfortheJanuaryFlyingScholarshipEntranceExam;d. Provideamultitudeoftrainingaidstoensurethatanunderstandingofthe
programmaterialonthepartofthecadetsisachieved;
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e. Tutorandassistthosecadetsthatrequireadditional/remedialscholarshiptraining;
f. Developandadminister,ataminimum,threescholarshiptests/examspriortothecompletionofthecourse(theresultsofthesetests/examsaretobeusedforconsiderationintheselectionprocess);
g. Maintainamatrixtogaugetheongoingprogressofthecadetparticipantssothatproblemscanbeaddressedearlyinthecourse;
h. MaintainaclassattendancerecordtobesubmittedtotheTrainingOfficeruponcompletionofthecourse;
i. MaintainarecordofstudentmarkstobesubmittedtotheTrainingOfficeruponcompletionofthecourse(marks,theconsistencyofmarks,andtheimprovementofmarkswillbefactoredintotheselectionprocess);
j. MotivatecadetstosellthemaximumnumberofOPCLotteryTicketspossible;k. TogetherwiththeCommandingOfficer,OperationsOfficer,andtheTraining
Officer,preparesuccessfulpost-entranceexamcandidatesforinterviews;l. Asrequired,assisttheTrainingOfficerwithweeklyaviation-relatedtraining;andm. Carryoutallotherdutiesasassignedtohim/herbytheTrainingOfficer.
11. DukeofEdinburghProgramOfficer TheDukeofEdinburghProgramOfficerwillbeappointedbytheCommandingOfficer andshallberesponsiblefor:
a. DevelopingandmaintainingthesquadronDukeofEdinburghprograminaccordancewithestablisheddirectives;
b. Maintainingrecordsshowingtheprogressofeachcadet;c. Assistingandsupervisingcadetsinthepreparationandexecutionofthevarious
aspectsoftheprogram;d. AdvisingtheCommandingOfficeronexercisesandcitizenshiptoursaswellas
coordinatingDukeofEdinburghspecialtrainingprojects;ande. UndertakingsuchotherdutiesasdirectedbytheCommandingOfficeror
Designate.
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ANNEXCTermsofReference,ParadePositions1. SquadronWarrantOfficer(SWO) TheSquadronWarrantOfficershallberesponsibletotheCommandingOfficer,for carryingoutallassignedduties.He/Sheshallcarryoutthefollowingduties:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinsquadron;b. Contributeasamemberofthecadetcommandteambygivinginputand
suggestionstothesquadron’sofficersinordertobetterfacilitatetheexecutionofsquadronoperations.
c. AssistintheimplementationoftheSquadronTrainingProgram;d. EnforceallrulesandpoliciesoutlinedintheseStandingOrderspertainingtoall
cadetsintheSquadron;e. EnsureallcadetsoftheSquadronmaintainahighstandardofdressand
deportment;f. Bringforthconcernsandsuggestionsoffellowcadetstoappropriatestaff
members;g. KeepallcadetsoftheSquadroninformedofalleventsthroughappropriate
FlightCommanders;h. Maintainahighstandardofdrillatalltimes;andi. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheCommandingOfficerorthe
DeputyCommandingOfficer.2. DeputySquadronWarrantOfficer(DepSWO) TheDeputySquadronWarrantOfficershallberesponsibletotheSquadronWarrant Officerforcarryingoutallassignedduties.He/Sheshallcarryoutthefollowingduties:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinsquadron;b. Contributeasamemberofthecadetcommandteambygivinginputand
suggestionstothesquadron’sofficersinordertobetterfacilitatetheexecutionofsquadronoperations.
c. AssisttheSquadronWarrantOfficerwithcarryingouthis/herduties;d. CarryoutalldutiesoftheSquadronWarrantOfficerinhis/herabsence;e. Makerecommendationsforpromotionsandawardsandsubmitsubstantiation
totheSquadronWarrantOfficer;andf. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheSquadronWarrantOfficer.
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3. WarrantOfficer(WO) TheWarrantOfficersshallberesponsibletotheSquadronWarrantOfficerforcarrying outallassignedduties.He/Sheshallcarryoutthefollowingduties: a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinsquadron; b. Contributeasamemberofthecadetcommandteambygivinginputand suggestionstothesquadron’sofficersinordertobetterfacilitatetheexecution ofsquadronoperations. c. ActivelyworkwiththeTrainingOfficertoensuretheeffectiveoperationofthe trainingprogram; d. Conductformalandinformalevaluationsofinstructors’instructionalabilityas requestedbyeithertheTrainingOfficerorTrainingLevelOfficers; e. Mentorcadetinstructorsbyassistingthemtodeveloptheirabilities; f. InformtheTrainingOfficerofanyproblemsorconcernswiththeconductofthe trainingprogram; g. Makerecommendationsforpromotionsandawardsandsubmitsubstantiation totheSquadronWarrantOfficer;and h. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheSquadronWarrantOfficer.4. DrumMajor(DMaj) TheDrumMajor(DMaj)willbeappointedbytheCommandingOfficer,inconsultation withtheBandOfficer,andshallberesponsibletotheBandOfficerforcarryingoutall assignedduties.TheCadetDrumMajorwillbeconsideredtheCadetFlightCommander fortheBand.
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinsquadron;b. Ensurecadetsareinformedofallactivitiesandofanychangestopreviously
announcedactivities;c. Ensurecadetsinthebandareinproperdressandarewellturnedoutfortraining
nights;d. Superviseallcadetsintheband;e. Handleminordisciplinaryproblemsintheband;f. FallinginthebandunderthedirectionoftheSWOatallsquadronevents;DMaj
isincontrolatband-onlyevents,paradesandpractices;g. PreparingtheBandforallcompetitions,concertsandceremonialparades;h. CoordinatingmusicselectionforallSquadronparadesandconcertswiththe
BandO;andi. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheSquadronWarrantOfficer,
throughtheDeputySquadronWarrantOfficer.5. FlightCommander(FltCom)
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TheFlightCommandershallberesponsibletotheSquadronWarrantOfficer,through theDeputySquadronWarrantOfficer,forcarryingoutallassignedduties.He/Sheshall carryoutthefollowingduties:
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinsquadron;b. Ensurecadetsareinformedofallactivitiesandofanychangestopreviously
announcedactivities;c. Ensurecadetsintheirflightareinproperdressandarewellturnedoutfor
trainingnights;d. Superviseallcadetsintheirflight;e. Handleminordisciplinaryproblemsintheirflight;f. MakerecommendationstotheTrainingWarrantOfficerforpromotionsand
cadetawards;andf. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheSquadronWarrantOfficer,
throughtheDeputySquadronWarrantOfficer.6. FlightSecond-in-Command(Flt2IC) TheFlightSecond-in-Command(2IC)shallberesponsibletotheFlightCommanderfor carryingoutallassignedduties.He/Sheshallcarryoutthefollowingduties: a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinsquadron; b. AssisttheirrespectiveFlightCommanderwithcarryingouthis/herduties; c. CarryoutalldutiesoftheFlightCommanderinhis/herabsence;and d. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheFlightCommander.7. CadetFlagPartyCommander TheCadetFlagPartyCommanderwillbeappointedbytheCommandingOfficer,in consultationwiththeCommandTeam,andshallberesponsibleforcarryingoutall assignedduties.TheCadetFlagPartyCommanderwillbeconsideredtheCadetFlight CommanderfortheFlagParty.
a. Assistinensuringthehealthandsafetyofallcadetsinsquadron;b. Ensurecadetsareinformedofallactivitiesandofanychangestopreviously
announcedactivities;c. Ensurecadetsintheflagpartyareinproperdressandarewellturnedoutfor
trainingnights;d. Superviseallcadetsintheflagparty;e. Handleminordisciplinaryproblemsintheband;
f. FallingintheflagpartyunderthedirectionoftheSWOatallsquadronevents; and g. Carryoutallotherdutiesassignedtohim/herbytheSquadronWarrantOfficer, throughtheDeputySquadronWarrantOfficer.
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ANNEXDDutiesandResponsibilities,Cadets1. CadetDutiesandResponsibilities NotwithstandingthedutiesoutlinedinAnnexC,allcadetshavethefollowingdutiesand responsibilities:1.1 AirCadet(AC) AnAirCadetshall: a. BeresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtheSquadronStanding Orders;
b. Obtaininformationonupcomingactivities,ifnotphoned;c. InformtheSquadron,throughtheirFlightCommander,iftheyaregoing tobeabsentfromacadetactivity(seesection4.01);d. Maintainalevelofdress,drill,anddeportmentthatisacceptablefor appearanceinpublicandonparades;e. Activelyparticipateinunitactivitiesandfunctionsoutsideofcadets;andf. Performallotherassigneddutiesasrequired.
1.2 LeadingAirCadet(LAC) ALeadingAirCadetshall:
a. BeresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtheSquadronStanding Orders; b. Obtaininformationonupcomingactivities,ifnotphoned; c. InformtheSquadron,throughtheirFlightCommander,iftheyaregoing tobeabsentfromacadetactivity(seesection4.01); d. Maintainalevelofdress,drill,anddeportmentthatisacceptablefor appearanceinpublicandonparades; e. Activelyparticipateinunitactivitiesandfunctionsoutsideofcadets; f. Carryoutbasicsupervisorydutiesasassigned; g. Ensurethewell-beingofallAirCadet(AC)rankcadetsandassistthemas required;and h. Performallotherassigneddutiesasrequired.
1.3 Corporal(Cpl) ACorporalshall: a. BeresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtheSquadronStanding Orders; b. Obtaininformationonupcomingactivities,ifnotphoned;
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c. InformtheSquadron,throughtheirFlightCommander,iftheyaregoing tobeabsentfromacadetactivity(seesection4.01); d. Maintainalevelofdress,drill,anddeportmentthatisacceptablefor appearanceinpublicandonparades; e. Activelyparticipateinunitactivitiesandfunctionsoutsideofcadets; f. Carryoutbasicsupervisorydutiesasassigned; g. Ensurethewell-beingofallsubordinatecadetsandassistthemas required; h. Carryoutfirstlevelremediation;and i. Performallotherassigneddutiesasrequired.1.4 FlightCorporal(FCpl) AFlightCorporalshall: a. BeresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtheSquadronStanding Orders; b. Obtaininformationonupcomingactivities,ifnotphoned; c. InformtheSquadron,throughtheirFlightCommander,iftheyaregoing tobeabsentfromacadetactivity(seesection4.01); d. Maintainalevelofdress,drill,anddeportmentthatisacceptablefor appearanceinpublicandonparades; e. Activelyparticipateinunitactivitiesandfunctionsoutsideofcadets; f. Carryoutsupervisorydutiesasassigned; g. Ensurethewell-beingofallsubordinatecadetsandassistthemas required; h. Carryoutfirstlevelremediation;and i. Performallotherassigneddutiesasrequired.1.5 Sergeant(Sgt) ASergeantshall: a. BeresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtheSquadronStanding Orders; b. Obtaininformationonupcomingactivities,ifnotphoned; c. InformtheSquadron,throughtheirFlightCommander,iftheyaregoing tobeabsentfromacadetactivity(seesection4.01); d. Maintainalevelofdress,drill,anddeportmentthatisacceptablefor appearanceinpublicandonparades; e. Activelyparticipateinunitactivitiesandfunctionsoutsideofcadets; f. Carryoutsupervisorydutiesasassigned; g. Ensurethewell-beingofallsubordinatecadetsandassistthemas required; h. BethedirectliaisonforthecadetstotheFlightCommanderandbe preparedtoassumethatroleshouldtheFlightCommanderbeabsent;
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i. Carryoutfirstlevelremediation;and j Performallotherassigneddutiesasrequired.1.6 FlightSergeant(FSgt) AFlightSergeantshall: a. BeresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtheSquadronStanding Orders; b. Obtaininformationonupcomingactivities,ifnotphoned; c. InformtheSquadron,throughtheDeputySquadronWarrantOfficer,if theyaregoingtobeabsentfromacadetactivity(seesection4.01); d. Maintainalevelofdress,drill,anddeportmentthatisacceptablefor appearanceinpublicandonparades; e. Activelyparticipateinunitactivitiesandfunctionsoutsideofcadets; f. Carryoutsupervisorydutiesasassigned; g. Ensurethewell-beingofallsubordinatecadetsandassistthemas required; h. Trainreplacementsandassistthemasrequired; i. Inspecttheirflightonaweeklybasistoensurethatahighlevelofdress anddeportmentisbeingmet; j. Carryoutfirstandsecondlevelremediation; k. BethedirectliaisonforsubordinatecadetstotheWarrantOfficerSecond Class; l. Instructasrequired; m. Notifysuperiorsofabsentcadetsandthereasonsforthoseabsences; n. Assistasrequiredintheplanningandexecutionofsquadronactivities andexercises;and o. Performallotherassigneddutiesasrequired.1.7 WarrantOfficerSecondClass(WO2) AWarrantOfficerSecondClassshall:
a. BeresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtheSquadronStanding Orders; b. Obtaininformationonupcomingactivities,ifnotphoned; c. InformtheSquadron,throughtheSquadronWarrantOfficer,iftheyare goingtobeabsentfromacadetactivity(seesection4.01); d. Maintainalevelofdress,drill,anddeportmentthatisacceptablefor appearanceinpublicandonparades; e. Activelyparticipateinunitactivitiesandfunctionsoutsideofcadets; f. Carryoutsupervisorydutiesasassigned; g. Ensurethewell-beingofallsubordinatecadetsandassistthemas required; h. Trainreplacementsandassistthemasrequired;
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i. AssistwithNCMinspectionsontrainingnightspriortoflightinspections; j. Carryoutfirstandsecondlevelremediation; k. BeadirectliaisonforallFlightSergeantstotheWarrantOfficerFirst Class; l. Instructasrequired; m. Notifysuperiorsofabsentcadetsandthereasonsforthoseabsences; n. Assistasrequiredintheplanningandexecutionofsquadronactivities andexercises;and o. Performallotherassigneddutiesasrequired.
1.8 WarrantOfficerFirstClass(WO1) TheWarrantOfficerFirstClassshall: a. BeresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtheSquadronStanding Orders; b. Obtaininformationonupcomingactivities,ifnotphoned; c. InformtheCommandingOfficer/DeputyCommandingOfficeriftheyare goingtobeabsentfromacadetactivity(seesection4.01); d. Maintainalevelofdress,drill,anddeportmentthatisacceptablefor appearanceinpublicandonparades; e. Activelyparticipateinunitactivitiesandfunctionsoutsideofcadets; f. Carryoutsupervisorydutiesasassigned; g. Ensurethewell-beingofallsubordinatecadetsandassistthemas required; h. Trainreplacementsandassistthemasrequired; i. ConductNCMinspectionsontrainingnightspriortoflightinspections; j. Carryoutfirst,second,andthirdlevelremediation; k. Instructasrequired; l. Notifysuperiorsofabsentcadetsandthereasonsforthoseabsences; m. Makerecommendationsforpromotionsandawardsandsubmit substantiationtotheCommandingOfficerandDeputyCommanding Officer; n. Takealeadingroleintheplanningandexecutionofsquadronactivities andexercises; o. ConveytheSquadron’sstatustotheCommandingOfficerandDeputy CommandingOfficer; p. BeindirectcontactwiththeCommandingOfficerandDeputy CommandingOfficer; q. InformtheCommandingOfficerandDeputyCommandingOfficerofany unusualoccurrences; r. EstablishanOrderlyNCMrosterforCorporalsandSergeantstoassume OrderlyNCMduties; s. CoordinatetheoperationoftheSquadronwiththeSquadronstaffand subordinates;and
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t. Performallotherassigneddutiesasrequired.
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ANNEXEFireOrders1. General ThisordercontainsfireordersinSquadron,fireordersinthefieldandfireprecautions. Thesefireordersapplyequallytoallranksof779RCACS.2. UnitFirePreventionOfficer TheDCOistheUnitFirePreventionOfficer.However,allStaffareresponsibletobe familiarwiththeseFireOrdersandenforcethematalltimes.3. PostingofFireOrders OnecopyoftheseFireOrderswillbepostedinthefollowingareas: a. EntranceHallway b. OrdersBoardoutsidetheOrderlyRoom c. ClassroomB4. FireExitSignage SignsindicatingFireExitsshallbepostedinthesquadroninallapplicableareas.5. Fires Firesdonotjusthappen.Theyarecaused.Thepreventionoffiresisofprimary importance.Thefirstfewminutesofafirearethemostcriticalfrombothalife threateningandapropertysafetypointofview.Allpersonnelarepersonallyresponsible for: a. Controlofpersonalfirehazards,i.e.smoking,useofelectricalequipment,etc; and b. Knowingwhattodowhenfireoccurs.6. ActionsofDiscoveryofaFire a. ThefirstpersontoseeordetectafirewillimmediatelyshoutFIREthree(3) times. b. Whenaclasshasbeeninformedthereisafire,theinstructorwillleadtheclass tosafetyoutside.Cadetswillfollowtheinstructorinsinglefileandintotal
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silence.TheassistantinstructororaCadet,asappointedbytheinstructor,will followattheend,makingsurenoCadetsareleftbehind;he/shewillbe responsibleforclosingthedoorsbehindhim/her.Thisproceduremustbedone quickly,norunningorpushing,andinamilitaryfashion.Remainingcalmisvery important. c. Ofprimaryimportanceisthesafeevacuationofthebuilding.Ifthefireis isolatedtoonelocation,thememberclosesttoafireextinguishermaysuppress thefireusingfiresuppressionequipment. d. IfthefirecannotbecontainedtheDutyOfficerortheirdesignatewillinitiatea callto911.7. EvacuationofBuildingandAssembly a. Ifindoors,allpersonnelwillexitthroughthenearestexitdoorandassembleat thenorthwestcorneroftheparkinglot.Cadetswillformupintheirnormal flights. b. Ifoutdoors,allpersonnelwillremainoutdoorsandassembleasabove. c. Thewindow-mountedropeladderonthesecondleveloftheBuildingisonlyto beutilizediftheexitpathdownthestairsandtooneoftheexitdoorsis inaccessible.8. FireDutiesOnAssembly a. TherollwillbecalledassoonastheSquadronhasbeenassembled.TheNCO’s whoareCommandingaFlightthateveningwillcalltherollofthatFlight. b. TheDutyOfficerwillbringtherollcallsheetsoutside. c. TheFirePreventionOfficerortheirdesignatewillensurethebuildingisemptied ofallpeopleandwillassessanyinjuriesandactionthemwithFirstAiders,as required. d. AnypersonnotpresentontherollcallwillbereportedtotheFirePrevention Officerimmediately. e. Nocadetsmayre-enterthebuildinguntiltheall-clearisgiven.9. FireFightingEquipment a. Equipmentallottedtothebuildingshallnotbetamperedwithorobstructed; b. Fireextinguishers,fireladders,etc.,shallonlybeusedforfiresuppression;and c. Anypersonusingorpartiallydischargingafireextinguisherwillreportsuchuse immediatelytotheimmediatesupervisor.10. AllClear a. TheFirePreventionOfficerortheirdesignatewillgivetheallclearonceall personnelareaccountedforandfiresuppressionhasextinguishedthefire.
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11. PrivateBelongings a. Privatepropertyandpersonalbelongings: i. DNDisnotresponsibleforlossofprivatepropertyorpersonalbelongings resultingfromfire,etc.,exceptasprovidedinQR&O210-01;and ii. Personnelarerequiredtomaketheirownarrangementsforfire insuranceofpersonalproperty.
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ANNEXFSquadronAwards1. JoeChapmanMusketryAward TheJoeChapmanMusketryAwardispresentedfortopshotbyacadet.Itisnamed afterWorldWarIIveteranJoeChapman,whowroteacolumnfortheHamilton spectatorcalledAnchor,WingandJeep2. TopFirstYearCadet–779OfficersTrophy TheTopFirstYearCadetAwardwasdonatedbytheofficersandcivilianstaffof779 Squadron.Theawardispresentedtoafirstyearcadetwhohasexcelledintheir dedicationtolearningsquadronandmilitarytraditionsandwhosetsafineexampleto othercadets.3. TopSecondYearCadet–447LadiesAuxiliaryTrophy TheTopSecondYearCadetAwardwasdonatedbyCaptainJohnMacFarlane,former CommandingOfficerof779.Theawardacknowledgesasecondyearcadetwhohas demonstratedpotentialfarexceedingtheirpeersandhasparticipatedinextracurricular squadronactivities.4. TopThirdYearCadet–AwardofMerit TheTopThirdYearCadetAwardwasdonatedin2003byCaptainD.K.Ragis.Thisaward ispresentedtoacadetwhohasdemonstratedconsistentlyhighstandardsofdress, deportment,leadershipskills,anddisplayshighscholasticproficiencyandinitiative.5. SquadronRecognitionAward Thesquadronrecognitionawardwasdonatedbythe779SquadronSupportGroup.It recognizesateamorindividualwhichshowconsistentdedicationtohelpingcadets throughwork,andexcellingindutiesaswellasrepresentingthesquadronwithpride.6. MostImprovedBandsmanAward TheMostImprovedBandsmanAwardisawardedannuallytothebandcadetwho demonstratesexcellentprocessinthemanyfacetsofcadetmilitarybandservice.7. TopBandsmanAward TheTopBandsmanAwardisawardedannuallytoacadetwhoisanexcellentmusician, proficientinstrumentalist,dedicatedinstructor,andwhohasdisplayedleadershipnot onlyinthebandbutthroughoutthesquadronasawhole.8. BassettTopInstructorAward TheBassettTopInstructorAwardwasdonatedin1997byC.I.ChristineBassett.The awardrecognizesthecadetwhodisplaysthehigheststandardofinstructionaltechnique andwhoisthemostwillingtosharetheirknowledgewithothercadets.
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9. CommandingOfficer’sTrophy TheCommandingOfficer’sTrophywasdonatedbyCaptainF.A.Begley,CD,former CommandingOfficerof779Squadron.Therecipientofthiswarddemonstrateda positiveapproachtocadets,amatureandgoodnaturedattitudewhichisanexampleto peers.10. SeniorCadetoftheYear–I.J.AndersonTrophy TheI.JAndersonTrophyforSeniorCadetoftheYearwasnotatedbythelateI.J Andersonin1971.Therecipientdemonstratesconsistenteffortindeveloping leadershipinallaspectsofthesquadronandhasledsubordinatestohighstandards fromtheirroleinacommandposition.11. AllRoundCadetoftheYear–SydGeorgeMemorialTrophy TheSydGeorgeMemorialTrophyforCadetoftheYearwasdonatedbytheGeorge family.Thecadetshowsimpeccableappearanceandattendance,hashighstandardof drill,dressanddeportmentandhastirelesslydemonstratedaprofessionalattitude whichisparamounttothesquadron’soperation.12. CaptainA.W.FinnServiceAward ThecaptainAidenFinnServiceAwardwasdonatedbyCaptainA.W.Finn,CD,former CommandingOfficerof779Squadron.Theawardisforlongservicetothesquadron, andcanbeawardedtocadetsuponattaining19yearsofage,andisavailabletoall cadetsattheannualreviewregardlessofwhenserviceiscompleted.13. 779ParentAssociationAward TheParentoftheYearAwardispresentedbythesquadrontotheparentorparents whohaveendlesslycontributedtheirtimeandeffortinsquadronactivities.14. StaffoftheYearAward TheStaffoftheYearAwardischosenbytheCommandingOfficerforthestaff membermostdeserving.Theawardisbasedoncategoriesofdedicationtothe executionofcadettraining,developmentofthecadetsasyoungleaders,andcitizensof Canada.
