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

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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

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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.