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Introduction
 The purpose of this presentation is to provide a better understanding
to Corps Officers, Sponsoring Committee’s and Parents of what it is
to be involved in the Canadian Cadet Program, in particular, what
their responsibilities are to the corps they are involved with.
 This does not replace CATO or QR/O Cadets. It is simply a
condensed version of the definitions and explanations in those policy
manuals that requires us, as responsible adults, to ensure we function
within policy. For more detailed information, refer to CATO & QR/O
Cadets.
 This presentation is meant to be an introduction to new members on
what it means, in simple terms, to be a Sponsor, Sponsoring
Committee and CO of a corps. It can also be used to refresh the
knowledge of experienced staff too.
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Responsibility of the Canadian Forces
The CF shall provide
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 Supervision and administration of cadet corps,
 Material (CF Scale),
 Training & pay,
 Annual grants,
 Transportation as authorized,
 Summer training facilities,
 Training aids,
 Liaison,
 Reviewing Officers,
 Enrollment policy or staff, CI’s and cadets.
(QR/O Cadets 2.30)
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Affiliated Unit
 An Affiliated Unit is a Reserve or Regular Force unit that
allows an army cadet corps to wear it’s Regimental hat
badge and other accouterments.
 If accessible, an Affiliated Unit can provide logistical and
staffing support when requested.
 An Affiliated Unit is not responsible for financial support
of an army cadet corps.
 If a corps is located in a facility of their affiliated unit,
they are there at the authority of the Chief of Defence
Staff.
 Support of Affiliated Units is an important part of the
Canadian Cadet Movement.
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What Is a Commanding Officer?
 A Commanding Officer (CO) is a member of the Canadian Forces,
Cadet Instructors Cadre.
 They are Commissioned Officers in the CF with the responsibility to
train cadets and administer the army cadet training plan according to
the policy of the Department of National Defence.
 They are members of the community with a desire to work with the
youth of Canada and designated as the CO by the Commander of the
Region.
 Their role is to work in a cooperating manner with their Sponsor,
Sponsoring Committee, Affiliated Unit and the Army Cadet League
of Canada.
 The CO answers directly to the Commanding Officer of the Regional
Cadet Support Unit.
 In essence, the CO and Officer’s are on loan to the community &
Sponsor, to run the cadet corps.
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What Is a Sponsor?
 A Sponsor is an organization, group or individual that takes on the
responsibility of ‘ownership’ for an army cadet corps in their
community.
 The Sponsor is responsible for the formation, and financial support of
the corps. (QR/O Cadets 1.02).
 The Sponsor can be a branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Elks,
Eagles or other community groups. It can be a business or group of
individuals or one person as long as an agreement is signed to be the
responsible entity for the organization.
 The corps belongs to the Sponsor on behalf of the community. The
main responsibility for the Sponsor is to ensure the corps has
appropriate accommodations.
 Sponsors should not be Reserve or Regular Force units.
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Sponsor Agreement
 The Sponsor Agreement states:
• To provide adequate housing and training accommodations, with an
agreed upon financial commitment;
• Support of optional activities;
• Maintain and develop positive community relationships with business,
municipal government and local service clubs;
• Establish and maintain a Sponsoring Committee reporting to the
Provincial branch of the Army Cadet League of Canada;
• Collaborate in a spirit of partnership with the CO of the corps
without interfering in the duties of the CO;
• Provide input regarding employment of instructors;
• Maintain communications with local rep of League;
• Be a supporter of the Royal Canadian army Cadets.
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What Is a Sponsoring Committee?
 A Sponsoring Committee (SC) is a group of individuals who have a
vested interest in assisting an army cadet corps. They are not a Sponsor!
 They can be parents of cadets or simply interested persons from the
community.
 They are not members of the Canadian Forces.
 The SC reports to and directly answers to the Army Cadet League of
Canada representative, who is the Zone Chairman.
 The SC does not fall under the chain of command of a corps CO.
 The SC should give full support to the CO.
 The SC must be organized into a committee format with at least a
President (Chairman), Secretary and Treasurer. They should also have a
Constitution and By-Laws.
 Funds received by the corps should be administered by the SC and not
the CO. (Example –Band & Contingency Grants)
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Sponsoring Committee (con’t)
 The SC is to assist the corps CO in fund raising, and recruiting of
both cadets and staff.
 The SC also assists the CO in the Annual Cadet Review.
 The SC President should meet with the CO at least once a month to
discuss mutual projects and plans for the corps.
 The SC does not interfere in the decisions made by the CO regarding
his duty and responsibilities to DND and the running of the corps.
 It is advisable that small disputes be settled by meeting with the corps
CO, SC President and Zone Chairman.
 The SC should be considered the back-bone of the corps when it
comes to providing support for those things that the CO & DND can
not provide.
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The Army Cadet League of Canada
 The League is considered the Supervisory Sponsors of
army cadets in Canada.
 Each Province has a Branch of the League. The Branch
will Liaise directly with the CO RCSU or his designate.
 The League is a civilian organization which is in
partnership with DND.
 The League is also there to assist corps in recruiting and
supporting corps in areas not provided by the CF. This
could involve financial, administrative and logistical
support.
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Problems & Issues!
 Problems will often exist between corps CO, Sponsors,
Sponsoring Committees and the League.
 Issues must be resolved with the best interest of the cadets
in mind. Attempts must be made to resolve issues
informally.
 Only after all avenues have been exhausted should issues
be taken to a higher level.
 SC President/Chair must only deal with their League
Zone Chairman when issues arise.
 Corps CO’s must observe the Chain of Command and
only answer to the Commander RCSU.
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Problems & Issues (con’t)
 Parents and members of the Sponsoring Committee must
not interfere with the CO’s responsibility of running the
corps.
 CO’s must work cooperatively with his/her Sponsoring
Committee.
 CO’s must ensure the corps they are commanding has a
Sponsoring Committee. This is the policy of the CDS.
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References
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CATO 11-11 – Formation of a Cadet Corps
CATO 11-14 – Change of Affiliation
CATO 11-16 – Change of Sponsor
CATO 11-33 – Affiliated Unit Support
QR/O Cadets – Chapter 1 – Definitions
QR/O Cadets – Chapter 2 – All Sections
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