LEADERSHIP COURSES

Basic Drill & Ceremonial Course (BDCC)

The aim of this three-week course is to provide cadets with the fundamentals of followership, teamwork and leadership training, building upon what has been taught in proficiency level two of the Squadron program. This aim will be accomplished by the development of self-confidence, knowledge and skills, and by providing ample opportunity for practical application. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadet to a variety of followership, teamwork and leadership opportunities, this course will inspire the cadets to further pursue leadership training at the Squadron and on the Leadership and Ceremonial Instructor course.

Prerequisites: Must be medically and physically fit, and have

completed Level Two training by 30 Jun 13.

Training Centres: Blackdown (Borden, ON) and Valcartier, QC

 Drill & Ceremonial Instructor Course (DCIC)

The aim of this six-week course is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor for drill and ceremonial activities. The aim will be accomplished by further developing drill and ceremonial related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow them to perform the duties of a specialist instructor for ceremonial activities. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadets to a variety of drill and ceremonial opportunities, this course will prepare the cadets to assume a specialist parade position at the Squadron and CSTCs.

Prerequisites: Must be medically and physically fit, have

completed Level Three training by 30 Jun 13.

Training Centre: Trenton, ON and Valcartier, QC