2958 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
1st Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery
www.2958RCACC.com.ca
MONTHLY ROUTINE ORDERS
Issued by
Captain J. R. Dewis, CD
Commanding Officer
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This Order: No. 13-01
Last Order: Nil
Dated: 01 Sep 2013
Dated: Nil
PART I - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Headquarters Appointments
Troop Appointments
Secondary Duties
Authorized Volunteers
Support Committee
CIC Qualifications
Duty Assignments
PART II – PERSONNEL CHANGES
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Personnel TOS
Personnel SOS
Promotions (Substantive)
Promotions (Acting)
Enrollment to CIC
On Leave
CIC Volunteer Staff
Merit Review Boards
PART III - CURRENT ITEMS
1. Corps Events
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2. Administration & Operations
a. Health Cards
b. ACL ID Cards
c. Communication
d. Absences
e. Activity Permission Forms and Money
f. Weekly Calling
3. Code of Conduct
4. Dress of the Day
5. Training Schedule
6. Optional Training Practices
7. Training Timings
8. Mess Committee
9. Parade Order
PART IV – PERIODIC ITEMS
1. Vimy Trip
2. Christmas Break
PART V – GENERAL INTEREST AND SOCIAL EVENTS
1. 2958 Official Website
2. St. Barbara’s Day Regimental Guest Night
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PART I - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Headquarters Appointments:
a. The following headquarters primary appointments are effective 1 September
2013.
Position
Abbreviation
Commanding Officer
(CO)
Deputy Commanding Officer
(DCO)
Cadet Liaison Officer
(CLO)
Training Officer
(TrgO)
Administration Officer
(AdmO)
Operations Officer
(OpsO)
Standards Officer
(StdsO)
Supply Officer
(SupO)
Assistant Training Officer
(ATrgO)
Assistant Administration Officer (A/AdmO)
Civilian Instructor
(CI)
Canadian Forces Military Advisor (CFMA)
Training Advisor
(TA)
Affiliated Unit Liaison Officer
(AULA)
Musketry Officer
(MO)
Shooting Coach
(SC)
Instructor
(Inst)
Instructor
(Inst)
Instructor
(Inst)
Regimental Sergeant Major
(RSM)
Battery Sergeant Major
(BSM)
Battery Quarter-Master Sergeant (BQMS)
Occupant
Capt Dewis
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
2Lt Lawson
Capt Hailstone
Capt Milne
Capt LaRocque
2Lt Hutchingame
CI Coles
Ms. Clarke
CI Murray
Sgt Larson
Capt Hutchingame
Capt Hailstone
Mr McLean (CV)
Mr Cox (CV)
Mr Légère (CV)
Mr J. Lawson (CV)
Mr. D. Lawson (CV)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
2. Troop Primary Duties:
a. The following troop primary appointments are effective 1 September 2013.
Position
Alpha Troop Sergeant Major
Alpha Troop Sergeant Major
1 Detachment Commander
2 Detachment Commander
3 Detachment Commander
4 Detachment Commander
5 Detachment Commander
6 Detachment Commander
Abbreviation
(TSM-A)
(TSM-B)
(1DC)
(2DC)
(3DC)
(4DC)
(5DC)
(6DC)
Occupant
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
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3. Secondary Duties:
a. The following secondary duties are assigned effective 1 September 2013.
Position
Troop Officer - Alpha
Troop Officer - Bravo
Star Level Officer - Green
Star Level Officer - Red
Star Level Officer - Silver
Star Level Officer – Gold
Star Level Officer - NSE
Unit Cadet Conflict
Management Advisor
Fire Safety Officer
Public Affairs Officer
Unit Security Officer
Unit Environment Officer
Summer Contact Officer
Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator
OIC Rifle Team
OIC Biathlon Team
OIC Drill Team
OIC Gun Run Team
Sports Officer
Band Officer
Rifle Team Captain
Biathlon Team Captain
Drill Team Commander
Gun Run Team Captain
Abbreviation
(TO)
(TO)
(SLO)
(SLO)
(SLO)
(SLO)
(SLO)
Occupant
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
2Lt Hutchingame
Mr. Cox
Mr. Légère
Mr. Lawson
CI Murray
(UCCMA)
(FSO)
(PAO)
(USO)
(UEO)
(SCO)
(DEC)
(OICRT)
(OICBT)
(OICDT)
(OICGR)
(SPO)
(BandO)
(RTC)
(BTC)
(DTC)
(GRC)
Capt Hailstone
Mr. McLean
TrgO
Sgt Larson
CI Murray
SupO
SupO
OpsO
SupO
Mr. Légère
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
4. Detachment Authorized Volunteers:
a. The following volunteers have a valid PRC/VSS and are authorized to work with
the cadet corps:
Position
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Abbreviation
Occupant
Mr McLean
Mr Cox
Mr Légère
Sgt Larson
Capt Hutchingame
Mr. D. Lawson
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5. Support Committee Assignments:
a. The Support Committee assignments are as follows:
Position
Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson
League Representative
Legion Representative
Cadet Liaison Officer
Secretary
Treasurer
Events Coordinator
Public Relations Coordinator
Fundraising Coordinator
Communications/Website
Canteen Coordinator
Abbreviation
Occupant
Susan McCumber
Dulce Bleser
Don Reibin
Richard Coles
(Vacant)
Rose Gomes
Karina Costa
Sandi Lawson
(Vacant)
(Vacant)
James Lawson
Sue Munroe
6. CIC Officer Qualifications:
a. Below are the current qualifications of unit staff:
Officer
Capt Dewis
Capt Hailstone
Qualifications
DND 404, FAI, CS, CSI
DND 404, UCCMA UHRA,
RSO AR, RSO SB, RSO LB,
CWI, CHPMT, OI, MC, CFHI,
CM/ADR, CFHA, BO, SFA
Capt Milne
DND 404, First Aid Instructor,
Abseil Instructor
Capt LaRocque
TBC
Capt Hutchingame
DND 404 (Cube, Trailer),
FAI, RSO AR, CS,
RSO SB, UCCMA
2Lt Lawson
DND 404, SFA
2Lt Hutchingame
DND 404, Biathlon Coach,
RSO AR, UCCMA, SFA
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b. Legend:
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DND 404 – Military Driver’s License
FAI – First Aid Instructor
SFA – Standard First Aid
UCCMA – Unit Cadet Conflict Management Advisor
RSO AR – Range Safety Officer (Air Rifle)
RSO SB – Range Safety Officer (Small Bore)
RSO LB – Range Safety Officer (Large Bore)
CWI – Cold Weather Instructor
UHRA – Unit Human Rights Advisor
CHPMT - Cadet Harassment and Prevention Master Trainer
OI – Orienteering Instructor
MC – Marksmanship Coach
CFHI - CF Harassment Investigator
CM/ADR - Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Processes
CFHA - CF Harassment Advisor
BO – Biathlon Official
CS – Casualty Simulator
CSI – Casualty Simulator (Instructor)
7. Duty Assignments:
a. The following Duty Officer assignments are scheduled to cover regular training
and optional weekend training.
b. Officers may trade and switch among the list below but shall inform the AdmO.
c. The duty officer shall be the designated paid officer for an activity for the
purposes of satisfying the Detachment duty requirement.
d. The duty shift will start at 1815 hrs on the date of duty and shall terminate upon
hand off to the next duty officer at 1815 hrs on the date of their duty.
Date
12 Sep 13
19 Sep 13
20 Sep 13
21 Sep 13
22 Sep 13
26 Sep 13
3 Oct 13
5 Oct 13
6 Oct 13
10 Oct 13
Event
LHQ
LHQ
Snr Dvlpt W/E
Snr Dvlpt W/E
Snr Dvlpt W/E
LHQ
LHQ
Tag Day
Tag Day
LHQ
Duty Officer
AdmO
OpsO
StdsO
TrgO
SupO
CI Murray
CI Coles
AdmO
OpsO
StdsO
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PART II – PERSONNEL CHANGES
1. Personnel taken on strength (TOS): Nil.
2. Personnel struck of strength (SOS): Capt Hutchingame – transfer to 2915 as CO.
3. Promotion (Substantive): Nil.
4. Promotion (Acting): Nil.
5. Pending Enrollment to CIC: Mr. James Lawson.
6. On leave: Nil.
7. CIC/DND Volunteer Staff: Capt Hutchingame, Sgt Larson.
8. Merit Review Boards: Nil.
PART III – CURRENT ITEMS
1. Corps events:
a. The following activities are scheduled:
Date
12 Sep 13
19 Sep 13
20 Sep 13
21 Sep 13
22 Sep 13
26 Sep 13
3 Oct 13
5 Oct 13
6 Oct 13
10 Oct 13
Event
LHQ
LHQ
Snr Dvlpt W/E
Snr Dvlpt W/E
Snr Dvlpt W/E
LHQ
LHQ
Tag Day
Tag Day
LHQ
Comments
Regular Training
Regular Training
MBdr/Sgts Only
MBdr/Sgts Only
MBdr/Sgts Only
Regular Training
Regular Training
Mandatory Attendance
Mandatory Attendance
Regular Training
2. Administration and Operations:
a. Health Cards:
i. All cadets are required to have their health card for all cadet activities on
their person. This also includes Thursday parade nights, and other
practice/Trg sessions.
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b. ACL ID Cards:
i. All civilian non paid staff shall wear their ACL ID card for all cadet
activities.
c. Communication:
i. Communication in the Corps is paramount in order to be successful and
efficient.
d. Absences:
i. Troop Commanders are granted the authority to excuse their subordinates
below the rank of MBdr when notified and will forward this information
to the Administration Officer. These cadets shall call the Corps and their
TSM should they be unable to attend.
ii. ALL Senior NCMs (Sgt and up) shall contact the RSM and request to be
excused from training and shall advise their TSM or DC. It is your
responsibility as the NCM to inform all who are affected and ensure that
the RSM is aware of any assigned tasks. Being proactive not only shows
respect, but reflects an atmosphere of professionalism and courtesy.
iii. If you are scheduled to teach you MUST include your Trg Officer, SLO
(CC) in your contact with the RSM. You shall advise what class you are
scheduled to teach, what date and period and state if you have found a
suitable replacement and that they are aware of the change. You shall
provide your replacement with your lesson plans. The RSM, SLO and the
Trg O will action as required.
iv.
If you are scheduled for an event as a Senior NCM: Contact the RSM and
make a request to be excused and advise that you were tasked with an
assignment, with a Carbon Copy (CC). The RSM will advise of the
replacement and advise both the new NCM who is being tasked, with a
CC to the OPI.
v. Officers – All CIC and Civilian staff will email or call the Commanding
Officer to be excused from local and mandatory training events. An email
with CC to your department head is also required (i.e. OPI, TRGO etc.)
The CO’s email is [email protected].
e. Activity Permission Forms & Money - Collection of activity permission forms (if
needed) for activities shall only be accepted from cadets by the OPI of the activity
or a sponsor Rep should money be involved with the activity. This will ensure
accuracy. This may be delegated by the OPI. A receipt shall be provided for all
money collection.
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f. Weekly Calling – All Troop NCM’s should ensure they have the most recent
version of the Organizational Chart for your troop and cadet contact information
and that they make contact with the cadets weekly no later than Tuesday at 20:00
hrs. to pass on information.
3. Code of Conduct:
a. All cadets and staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with orders
and regulations and within the cadet Code of Conduct.
4. Dress of the Day:
a. Here follows the assignment for orders of dress for scheduled training days.
Date
12 Sep 13
19 Sep 13
20 Sep 13
21 Sep 13
22 Sep 13
26 Sep 13
3 Oct 13
5 Oct 13
6 Oct 13
10 Oct 13
Event
LHQ
LHQ
Snr Dvlpt W/E
Snr Dvlpt W/E
Snr Dvlpt W/E
LHQ
LHQ
Tag Day
Tag Day
LHQ
Comments
C2A
C2A
C2A
C1
FTU
C2A
C2
C1
C1
C2
b. The standard of personal dress, appearance and grooming shall be such as to
reflect credit on the individual and on the Army Cadet Organization. The
regulations are not intended to be too restrictive. Their intent is to ensure a high
standard of grooming consistent with that expected of cadets while also
recognizing the standards of Canadian society.
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5. Training Schedule
Green Star
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Period 1
Period 2
Period 3
Red Star
Silver Star
Gold Star
NSE
12 Sep 13
Drill
Drill
Drill Review
Drill Review Drill Review
Review
Review
Drill
Drill
Drill Review
Drill Review Drill Review
Review
Review
TSM Period (Verify Uniform/Personal Information)
19 Sep 13
M107.01 –
M208.01a –
M307.02 –
M407.01 –
Discuss Year 1 L/R Turns
ID Year 3
ID Gold Trg
TBD
Trg
on March
CSTC Opps
Opps
C107.01a –
M207.01 –
M303.02 –
M407.03a –
Maintain
ID Red Trg
Mentoring
ID Corps
TBD
Uniform
Opps
Relationship
Structure
TSM Period
TSM Period TSM Period
TSM Period
TBD
C107.01b –
M208.01b –
Maintain
L/R Turns
Uniform
on March
C108.01b –
Execute
M221.05a –
Supplementary Tie Knots
Movements
C108.01c –
M204.03 –
Execute
ID Healthy
Supplementary
Lifestyle
Movements
C308.02a –
Words of
Command
C308.02b –
Words of
Command
M303.03 –
Practice Self
Assessment
C108.01d –
M204.04 –
M303.04a –
Execute
Update Pers Communicate
Supplementary
Activity
as a Team
Movements
Plan
Leader
M207.04 –
M103.01 –
M309.02a –
ID Year 2
Duties of a
ID Methods
CSTC Trg
Follower
of Instruction
Opps
M103.02 –
Map Personal
Goals
M221.05b –
Tie Knots
M309.02b –
ID Methods
of Instruction
M408.01 –
Commanding
a Plt on Pde
M403.02a –
Select
Leadership
Approach
M403.03a –
Motivate
Team
Members
M403.03b –
Motivate
Team
Members
M403.04a –
Provide
Feedback to
Team
M403.04b –
Provide
Feedback to
Team
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
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6. Optional Training Practices
a. Drill Team – TBD
b. Shooting Team – TBD
c. Biathlon Team – TBD
d. Gun Run Team – TBD
7. Training Timings
a. Tuesdays – 1900 – 2100
i. Administration; and
ii. Team Training.
b. Thursdays – 1830 – 2130
i. Regular Training Night.
c. Saturdays – 0900 – 1500
i. Range Operations.
d. Other training
i. Timings to be determined.
8. Mess Committee
a. On 19 Sep 13, 2958 RCACC shall hold mess elections.
b. The elections shall be by secret ballot and administered by the Training cell.
TrgO OPI or their designate.
c. One senior cadet (Sgt or above) shall be elected to the position of PMC
d. One junior cadet (below the rank of Sgt) shall be elected to the position of VPMC.
e. The mess committee shall be responsible for planning and organizing the St.
Barbara’s Day Regimental Guest Night
f. The mess committee shall be responsible for liaison duties between the cadet
body and the Mess coordinator, Mrs. Sue Munroe.
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g. Terms of reference for the positions shall be drafted at a later date.
9. Parade Order
a. All parades shall be ordered similar to a formal annual review parade adhering to
the Canadian Forces Manual of Drill and Ceremonial.
b. Where practical, Advances in Review Order and Marches Past shall be
incorporated and practiced.
PART IV – PERIODIC ITEMS
1. Vimy Trip
a. 2958 RCACC shall participate in an optional citizenship tour of Europe during the
month of November culminating in Remembrance Day Services at Vimy Ridge.
b. Spots are still available but the deadline is looming, act soon.
c. The OPI for this event is Capt Elizabeth Hailstone
2. Christmas Break
a. 2958 RCACC will stand down training on the nights of 26 Dec 13 and 2 Jan 14.
b. Training will resume on 9 Jan 14.
PART V – GENERAL INTEREST AND SOCIAL EVENTS
1. 2958 Official Website
a. 2958 Maintains a website at www.2958rcacc.ca.
b. All important information will be posted on this site.
2. St. Barbara’s Day Regimental Guest Night
a. On 5 Dec 13, 2958 RCACC will host the 1st Annual St. Barbara’s Day
Regimental Guest Night.
b. This formal dinner will honour St. Barbara, the Patron Saint of the Artillery.
c. A formal instructional period on Mess etiquette shall precede the dinner.
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//Original signed by//
Captain John R. Dewis, CD
Commanding Officer
2958 RCACC
1st Anti-Tank Reg’t, RCA
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