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Army Cadet Training Program

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Each cadet is assigned a training level according to their age and when they join the program. Cadets progress to the following level if they fulfil the appropriate requirements, at the end of each training year.

Green Star Training Program

Highlights:

  • Year 1

  • Introduction to Army Cadets

  • Drill

  • Canadian Forces Familiarization

  • Camping

  • Sports and Fitness

  • Marksmanship

  • Navigation

  • Providing Healthy And Safe Experiences

  • and much more...

Silver Star Training Program

Highlights:

  • Year 3

  • Drill

  • Survival

  • Sports and Fitness

  • Navigation with Global Positioning Systems

  • Intermediate Leadership

  • Introduction to Instruction

  • Providing Healthy And Safe Experiences

  • and much more...

Master Cadet Training Program

Highlights:

The Master Cadet Training Program is a two-year training program that offers weekend workshops with senior cadets from nearby units and other opportunities to expand upon senior Cadets' leadership and instructional techniques. Cadets organize and lead training activities for their fellow cadets in the Green through Gold Star level training programs.

Red Star Training Program

Highlights:

  • Year 2

  • Drill

  • Survival

  • Sports and Fitness

  • Marksmanship

  • Army Cadet History

  • Navigation

  • Introductory Leadership

  • Providing Healthy And Safe Experiences

  • and much more...

Gold Star Training Program

Highlights:

  • Year 4

  • Drill

  • Survival

  • Sports and Fitness

  • Navigation with Global Positioning Systems

  • Instructional Techniques

  • Senior Leadership

  • Providing Healthy And Safe Experiences

  • and much more...

National Star of Excellence Program

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Highlights:

Open only to cadets in the Gold and Master Cadet Training Programs, the National Star of Excellence program is divided into four award levels based on accumulated points awarded to individual cadets in recognition of their accomplishments in multiple sectors including but not limited to participation in the Duke of Edinburgh program, biathlon and marksmanship programs, attendance, volunteer activities, and so on.

Army Cadet Rank Structure

        Lance Corporal                  Corporal                   Master Corporal                 Sergeant                   Warrant Officer            Master Warrant            Chief Warrant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Officer                            Officer

                (LCpl)                                  (Cpl)                                   (MCpl)                               (Sgt)                                   (WO)                                 (MWO)                             (CWO)

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