Good Day, Here is the current direction for the cadet program. Short story cadets may resume training effective today. Capt Wiggins CO --------------------- As outlined below by C Res & Cdts, effective today, the cadet program will resume its normal scheduled training activities throughout the province. Obviously given the incidents last week, an increased awareness of our surroundings will be required in order to ensure the safety of our cadets. Local unit leadership can certainly make decisions within their lane, as some did (cancelling their parade night) quickly in reaction to last weeks events. However, because the cadet program receives a lot of attention, their local decision may have implications at the regional or national levels. Bottom line: dont be afraid to bounce the plan off Detachment or RCSU HQ to ensure were maintaining consistent messages. Training activities/competitions (PO 513, EC Trg, Music Clinics, etc) that were suspended late last week will be re-scheduled and updated information will be forthcoming in the next few days. As we move toward Remembrance Day activities, cadets obviously will be involved (selling poppies, involved with vigils and ceremonies), thus we need to maintain a high level of situational awareness. No Cadet or JCR should be asked to participate in any activity if they, the leadership, or their parents are uncomfortable or feel unsafe. Effective communication with our cadets, JCRs and their parents must ensure any concerns are addressed appropriately, at the proper level and in a timely manner. Lastly, there was some assumption/interpretation that direction for CAF members (which often is perceived as extending to cadets) were to remove pictures of themselves in uniform from social media and any references to being a member of the CAF. I have not received any such direction. Common sense when using all social media avenues must prevail. If there is any indication of an increased risk to the CCO, this will be reassessed. J.A. MacMillan Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding Officer / Officier Commandant Regional Cadet Support Unit (Central) / Unité Régional de Soutien aux Cadets (Centre) PO Box 1000 Stn Main / CP 1000 Succ Main Borden, Canada L0M 1C0 Effective upon receipt of this directive, authorized Cadet and JCR activities may resume, subject to chain of command consideration and evaluation of local circumstances. Leadership within the CCO are to be reminded that supervision and awareness of an activity or events surroundings remains as important as ever; the security and safety of Cadets and JCRs remains paramount. * As per CAF direction: o Cadets, JCR and military personnel can wear their uniforms to and from home to Cadet/JCR activities and during all supervised events o While in uniform, Cadets, JCR and military personal will not stop to partake in other unrelated activities o Cadets, JCR and military personnel shall not wear their uniforms for other than officially sanctioned activities Participation in Remembrance Day and/or ceremonial activities may continue in accordance with the local unit training schedule. No Cadet or JCR should be asked to participate in any activity if they, the leadership, or their parents are uncomfortable or feel unsafe. Effective communication with our cadets, JCRs and their parents must ensure any concerns are addressed appropriately, at the proper level and in a timely manner. Effectif dès réception de cette directive, les activités autorisées de Cadets et de Rangers juniors canadiens peuvent reprendre, après considération et évaluation de lenvironnement local par la chaîne de commandement. Les dirigeants de lOCC doivent garder à lesprit quil est plus important que jamais dêtre sensibilisé et de superviser lenvironnement dune activité ou événement. La sécurité et le bien-être des Cadets et Rangers junior canadiens demeurent notre priorité. * Tel que stipulé dans la directive des FAC: o Les Cadets, les RJC et le personnel militaire peuvent porter leur uniforme lors de déplacements entre leur domicile et une activité de Cadets/RJC ou tout autre événement supervisé. o Les Cadets, les RJC et le personnel militaire en uniforme ne doivent pas sarrêter pour prendre part à des activités non reliées. o Les Cadets, les RJC et le personnel militaire ne doivent pas revêtir leur uniforme autrement que pour des activités officielles sanctionnées. La participation au jour du Souvenir et/ou à des activités cérémoniales peut se poursuivre en accord avec lhoraire dentraînement de lunité locale. Aucun Cadet ou RJC nest obligé de participer à une activité sil ne se sent pas en sécurité ou si lui-même, ses parents ou le leadership est inconfortable. Une communication efficace avec nos Cadets, RJC et leurs parents doit permettre que toute préoccupation soit traitée de façon appropriée, au niveau requis et en temps opportun. J.J. Bennett Rear Admiral | Contre-amiral Chief of Reserves and Cadets | Chef Réserves et Cadets Champion for Women in Defence| La Championne pour les femmes National Defence Headquarters | Quartier général de la Défense nationale 101 Colonel By Drive/ 101, prom. Colonel By Ottawa, Canada K1A 0K2
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 18:05:25 +0000
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