Transcript WHERE FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND ADVENTURE BEGINS PURPOSE OF CADETS Cadets form a national organization with a history dating back to 1862. On March 9, 1954,

WHERE FRIENDSHIP, FUN
AND ADVENTURE BEGINS
PURPOSE OF CADETS
Cadets form a national organization with a
history dating back to 1862.
On March 9, 1954, Brig. J. Bennett of Army
Headquarters announced that Lt. Fraser
Neal would be the first Commanding
Officer of 2515 St. John’s Army Cadet
Corps.
Since that day, our purpose has been to
develop in youth the attributes of:
 Leadership
 Engaged and active citizenship
 Physical fitness
WHEN DO WE MEET?
Tuesday evenings from 6:15pm to 9pm and some weekends.
WHERE DO WE MEET?
Lieutenant Commander W. Anthony Paddon Building
The Boulevard, CFS St. John’s (Pleasantville)
HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO JOIN?
You can join 2515 as soon as you've reached your 12TH birthday and you
can remain until you turn 19.
WHAT DO I NEED TO JOIN?
All you need to join 2515 is an interest in the program and your
parent's/guardian's permission. You also have to be willing to attend
regular training and adventure activities.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO JOIN?
There is no enrollment fee to join the cadet program or 2515. However,
our cadets may be asked to take part in fundraising activities that
support optional programming in which 2515 participates.
The two major partners in the Army Cadet program are the Department
of National Defence and the Army Cadet League of Canada (a civilian
non-profit corporation).
DO I PROVIDE MY OWN UNIFORM?
No. The Canadian Forces loan complete uniforms to Cadets, and Cadets
are expected to take good care of their uniform.
CAN I GO TO SUMMER CAMP?
For those interested, Cadets have
summer camps located across Canada.
Our camp is called Argonaut and is
located at CFB Gagetown, NB. Cadets
can go to camp for two to eight weeks
on a variety of courses. Each camp
offers a unique mixture of outdoor
activities and valuable instruction.
Attendance at Cadet Summer Camps is free. The Canadian Forces
provide all transportation, meals, lodging and special equipment. Every
Cadet attending summer camp receives a training allowance; Cadets in
staff positions at camp receive a salary.
CAN I TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY?
In addition, selected Cadets go on exchange trips to countries such as
Australia, England, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Scotland, Wales and
Italy under an international exchange program. Exchange Cadets are
selected on their high standards in performance, fitness and
involvement in Cadet activities.
WHO TEACHERS AND SUPERVISES US?
All military and civilian staff of 2515 RCACC are under the direct
command of a Captain who serves as our Commanding Officer. In
addition, military staff are Commissioned Officers of the Canadian
Forces Reserves and members of the Cadet Instructor Cadre.
Our staff include both male and female officers who fill positions such
as:
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Commanding Officer
Deputy Commanding Officer
Administration Officer
Training Officer
Supply Officer
Instructor
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?
Cadets can offer you:
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Challenges
Friendship
Adventure
You can also:
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Expand your own horizons
Contribute to your community
Make friends for life.
Many former Cadets also credit their
participation in the program with giving them a
head-start toward their successful careers.
Do you know any famous Canadian Cadets?
Olympic biathlon gold medallist Myriam
Bédard, Actor Jim Carrey, Astronaut Chris
Hadfield, and former Premier of Newfoundland
and Labrador Danny Williams were all Cadets
in their teens?
WHAT DO CADETS DO?
Cadets are teenagers like you who take part in activities at a Cadet
Corps within their local community.
These activities are designed to help you to:
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Become more self-confident
Develop your leadership skills
Improve your physical fitness
Help you communicate
Teach you self-discipline training
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SEA KAYAKING
SCUBA DIVING
REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADES
SKIING, BIATHLON AND SNOWSHOEING
CEREMONIES AT CITY HALL WITH THE LORD MAYOR
DUKE OF EDINBURGH FLAG RAISING CEREMONIES
GRADUATION, AWARD AND PROMOTION PARADES
ABSEILING AND ADVENTURE TRAINING
BIVOUACS
FIELD ENGINEERING (BUILDING ROPE BRIDGES)
FIELD CRAFT AND SURVIVAL TRAINING
COLD WEATHER FIELD TRAINING EXERCISES
RANGE TRAINING
SPORTS NIGHTS, HALLOWEEN, ROCK CLIMBING AND SLIDING NIGHTS
HIKING
REWARDS OF BEING A CADET
The biggest reward a cadet will ever receive is the respect
and admiration of family, friends, peers and the community for
the honorable service they provide.
Cadets may also receive the Army Cadet Service Medal (for 4
years service), the Major-General W.A. Howard Award, the
Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence and the
Lord Strathcona Medal. In addition, Cadets can earn bravery
awards for acts of valor.
BOTTOM LINE, CADETS ARE ABOUT FUN AND FRIENDSHIP
RECRUITING AND CONTACT DETAILS:
If you are between 12 to 18 years of age and looking for fun, adventure,
new challenges and wish to make new friends you can join 2515 Royal
Canadian Army Cadet Corps.
For more information:
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-709-769-4220
Come see us Tuesday evenings between 6:15 and 9pm at the Lieutenant
Commander W. Anthony Paddon Building, The Boulevard, CFS
Pleasantville, St. John’s.
2515 St. John’s Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
P.O. Box 21393, 141 Torbay Road
RPO Macdonald Drive, St. John’s NL A1S 5G6
WHERE FRIENDSHIP, FUN AND
ADVENTURE BEGINS
FINDING US
1. Drive in though the gates (if
green arrow is showing, no need
to stop.
2. Park you vehicle in any spot not
marked for DND personnel.
3. Enter the building and report to
the security desk on your left.
4. Advise security you are here to
see 2515 Army Cadet Corps.
Questions?