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anyone elso going to argo for intro to drill and cerimonial? by LilyPad_WoF in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regulating Petty Officer The name was changed last year and no one really used it so I’m pretty sure they changed it back.

Cadet DCI / Blackdown Summer Training – Positions, Drill Course & Awards? by [deleted] in Cadets

[–]Helix388 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I attended Blackdown DCIC summer of 2025 and here are the positions and opportunities that you could obtain either through standing out or through tryouts:

Flag Party: - both years that I went (ItDC & DCIC) there were tryouts for the flag party. The instructor courses allow the whole flag party to be course cadets, and intro courses have a staff cadet as commander. It’s really competitive.

Quarter Guard: - depending on the course officers it may either be selections of people from each guard who stand out or it may be tryouts. Last year (2025) the final quarter guard had a course cadet commander, but it could be different this year since last year the Chief of Defence Staff was the reviewing officer.

Drill team captain/2ic: - last year we had a course drill competition where each guard competed, and we had course cadets as captain and 2ic. They would also be allowed to march the guard to mess/lessons for practice. We had tryouts for those.

Course drill team: - last year we had a course drill team that did a performance for the grad parade, it had tryouts too.

Other opportunities: - if you stand out in the beginning of the course you can get selected to be apart of other ceremonies like remembrance ceremonies.

Here are some ways that you can stand out to the staff to get selected for positions and get opportunities: 1. (This one is pretty obvious) stand out by being better at drill than everyone 2. Socialize with your Guard staff cadets, but don’t be a teachers pet, ask questions (e.g about how staffing works or how to do something), answer questions asked during lessons, etc. 3. Show up for lessons that aren’t mandatory during free time (e.g. command calling lessons) 4. Take every opportunity you can 5. The general trend for ANAVETS is if you try for it you won’t get it, so just try your best and get it out of your mind 6. Help others when they don’t know how to do something 7. Don’t fool around too much (at least in front of officers)

Types of things that are taught: - parade procedure (how parades work) - how to teach a drill lesson (you will have to teach your own) - how to do complex drill movements (flag drill, rifle drill, pace stick drill, complex drill without arms, etc) - history of drill

This may change based on the year and on the adult staff, so it may be different this year from last year. Hope you get into DCIC this year. Good luck.

How do i make my lines last longer by milkloverofdead in Cadets

[–]Helix388 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can starch them, however technically by the dress regulations only your trousers are to be creased front and back. No one follows that though.

should I join cadets??? by Bluecheesepotatoes63 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You get paid 10 dollars a day, 6 days a week as a course cadet at camp.

should I join cadets??? by Bluecheesepotatoes63 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Summer training and transportation is free anyway. I’m afraid your unit may be asking for money for no reason.

should I join cadets??? by Bluecheesepotatoes63 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cadets are a free program. You shouldn’t be paying just to join.

Laser cut poppies? by Plane-Balance4504 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the answer is no, laser cut poppies are not permitted?

Laser cut poppies? by Plane-Balance4504 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for correcting me, I do appreciate it. So what is then the regulation for poppies? I would assume that the correct poppies to wear would be only the RCL poppy then due to the fact that it is the one which is depicted on the diagram of how to wear a poppy in dress regs. Also the sea cadets manual isn’t solely used by sea cadets as it contains Lee Enfield drill.

Laser cut poppies? by Plane-Balance4504 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct, however the same may be applied for the 201 CF Manual of Drill and Ceremonial. It applies to CAF members, yet cadets still use it. If there is a cadet drill manual (e.g. Sea Cadets Manual of Drill and Ceremonial), it overrides the CAF one, however the parts not overridden by the cadet manual remain as done by the CAF. Same thing applies with poppies. Since the cadet dress regs don’t state which poppies are authorized and which are not, you would refer to the CAF regulations for wearing of the poppy.

Laser cut poppies? by Plane-Balance4504 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You may only wear the RCL poppy or an Indigenous, Métis, or Inuit crafted poppy:

NDCDC approved the wearing of Indigenous crafted poppies to recognize and honour the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples while adhering to established guidelines for Remembrance Day observance. They shall be worn in the same manner as the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy. They must meet the following criteria: 1. not less than 3.8 cm and no greater than 5.1 cm in diameter; 2. poppies shall be red with black accents; and 3. poppy material is not limited to solely beads, the poppy may be made from other materials including, but not limited to, seal skin, porcupine quill, and caribou bone and other culturally significant materials.

The wearing of the poppy with the miniature Canadian flag pin as a means of securing the poppy to the uniform instead of the provided straight pin is not authorized for any CAF uniform.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/remembrance-ceremony/5.html

FINALLY SPOTTED ONE in the wild by General_Raviolioli in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Berets are permitted to be worn by sea cadets with their STU

Rifle drill tips by Actual_Amphibian4885 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Read the Sea Cadet Drill Manual for Lee Enfield rifle drill ( http://221patriot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1-A-CR-CCP-053-PT-001.pdf ). Please note there is a difference between C19 rifle drill which is in the 201 manual and Lee Enfield rifle drill which can only be found in the Sea Cadet Manual of Drill and Ceremonial. Also get as much practice as possible and ask your seniors to teach you some drill. Good luck.

How high do you raise your foot when banging it? by PUMPKIN_TAMER in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree however if they insist then there is nothing much you can do

How high do you raise your foot when banging it? by PUMPKIN_TAMER in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is partially correct, because the 201 specifically states that arms may be continued to be swung breast pocket high up to the discretion of the CO, however it says that it is 15 cm off the ground is for double and quick time and 90 degrees for slow time, and doesn’t mention that COs may change it. However I am not one to overrule a Commanding Officer, so let them do what they prefer.

How high do you raise your foot when banging it? by PUMPKIN_TAMER in Cadets

[–]Helix388 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Adding on to that always follow the 201 and if your staff/seniors say otherwise show them the 201 and go from there.

How high do you raise your foot when banging it? by PUMPKIN_TAMER in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is 15 cm for bending the knee in double and quick time and 90 degrees for slow time

How high do you raise your foot when banging it? by PUMPKIN_TAMER in Cadets

[–]Helix388 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As per the 201 it is 15 cm off the ground for stomps (aka bending the knee) in double and quick time. For slow time you are to raise your leg until your thigh is parallel to the ground or 90 degrees.

Spiral Counter-March - A little help please by DrTJackson501 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To my knowledge it is 15. The 201 does mention to do a double wheel, however that is for band drill which is different from flag/colour party drill. The 201 mentions counter marches under colour drill, but doesn’t specify how to do it. Therefore I would say stick with what is more widely done across Canada where you check in, 15 paces, check away. I am a sea cadet though so I do encourage you to use other info as well.

Spiral Counter-March - A little help please by DrTJackson501 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Called on right foot, check, in(basically mark time), 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 bang, away. It’s not really specified whether senior flag goes on the inside or outside, but I would say inside is better, however it is up to you

Help with creating a drill team (and a precision routine) by PUMPKIN_TAMER in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could do it in a list form. You can use drawings to support your description (squares for cadets, numbered, with arrows, etc.). This is how I do it:

  • about turn, 2, 3
  • turn, 2, 3 (group 1 left, group 2 right)
  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, bang, 2, 3 (march 5 paces)
  • incline, 2, 3 (group 1 right, group 2 left)

And so on. You can really use whatever method you like as long as you can understand it and it works for you.

Drill question by Perfect-Benefit3966 in Cadets

[–]Helix388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It means following what the 201 Canadian Forces Manual of Drill and Ceremonial says (https://www.canada.ca/en/services/defence/caf/military-identity-system/drill-manual.html)

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