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CANCDTGEN 018/20
AMPLIFYING DIRECTION - SPRING AND SUMMER 2020 ACTIVITIES CANCELLATION Refs: A. CANCDTGEN 15/20. B. NATL CJCR SPG GP – AMPLIFICATION TO COVID-19 DIRECTIVE – VERSION 003 – PH 3 – SPRING AND SUMMER 2020 ACTIVITIES CANCELLATION, 15 April 2020. C. CANCDTGEN 14/20. D. NATL CJCR SPG GP COVID-19 DIRECTIVE – VERSION 003 – PHASE 3, 27 Mar 2020. E. CANCDTGEN 17/20. F. A-CR-CCP-940/PG-001 - Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Dress Instruction G. A-DH-265-000/AG-001 – Canadian Forces Dress Instructions 1. At refs A through D, Comd Natl CJCR Sp Gp cancelled all in-person activities to 31 Aug 20, including the closing of the cadet training year. Guidance was provided at Ref E on actions to close the training year. Authority for resumption of work and return to normal activities rests with Comd Natl CJCR Sp Gp, through the RCSU chain of command. 2. Through this CANCDTGEN, I want to re-emphasize my priority to keep everyone safe and for the program not to become a vector for the spread of COVID-19. I am providing amplifying direction and guidance related to fundraising, virtual activities and flying ops. 3. As there is no exceptional circumstances that would warrant in-person fundraising, the direction provided at ref B remains in effect; no in-person fundraising activities are authorized until further notice. 4. Virtual activities are encouraged in order for our youth and corps and squadrons (C/S) to remain engaged. Virtual activities will be conducted IAW the conditions listed below. 5. Cadets and staff are encouraged to participate in virtual activities on their own or as authorised by C/S CO, and will do so from their home location. No gathering is authorized. Where exceptional circumstances may arise, any request for in-person activities planned outside of the home, virtual or not, will only be authorized by RCSU COs. 6. Wear of cadet uniforms: as per Ref F, uniforms for cadets may only be worn for official cadet functions, which have been cancelled. Cadets are allowed to wear their uniform in order to participate in virtual activities from their home, as authorized by the C/S CO or during stay at home challenges presented on the official Cadets Canada Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channels. Cadets are not authorized to wear their uniform outside of their home, unless authorized by RCSU COs under exceptional circumstances. 7. Wear of CAF uniforms: as per auth stated at Ref G, COATS members are allowed to wear their uniform in order to participate in virtual activities from their home, as authorized by the C/S CO. COATS members are not authorized to wear their uniform outside of their home, unless authorized by RCSU COs under exceptional circumstances. 8. Corps and squadrons are encouraged to organize and participate in virtual activities, such as virtual annual ceremonial reviews (ACRs) and parade nights. However, these activities are to be optional in nature, and will not count towards Cadet training. Corps and squadrons who are unable to arrange virtual activities may direct their cadets to the Cadets Canada social media accounts to participate in the #Stay at home challenge, or visit the Cadet Learning Portal at https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/learningportal.html. Here they will find weekly events and activities to stay engaged and connected to the Cadet program. 9. Ideas for the conduct of virtual cadet activities can be found on the adult learning portal at https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/members/adultlearningportal.html 10. In exceptional circumstances, flying ops may be authorized by the Comd NCJCR Sp Gp. RCSU COs are to staff request through DCOS Ops. END OF ENGLISH TEXT / DÉBUT DU TEXTE EN FRANÇAIS THE CADET LEARNING PORTALThe Cadet Learning Portal is a tool that provides cadets with access to resources and links to activities that complement the Cadet Program. Cadets are encouraged to explore the resources available and stay tuned for more information on activities and learning opportunities that will be coming soon.
In order to load up a private server on Minecraft for Xbox One cadets will have to input manual DNS settings through network settings.
Settings > Network Settings > Advanced Settings > DNS Settings Primary IPv4 DNS: 104.238.130.180 Seconday IPv4 DNS: 8.8.8.8 After switching these settings over, when go to listed servers, click any one of them. It will come up with s server list prompt. From there you can connect to the 608 Minecraft Server by entering the server details. Name: 608 Dukes Server: 23.94.158.130 Port: 20924 THIS IS A COMPLETELY OPTIONAL CHALLENGE FOR CADETS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN MINECRAFT. CADETS ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO PURCHASE AND PARTICIPATE. MINECRAFT SERVER INFORMATIONA Minecraft Bedrock Edition server has been create for the cadets and staff of 608. This allows cross platform play in between Xbox One, Windows 10 Edition, iOS, Android and Nintendo Switch. The current difficulty and game mode and is: Peaceful Survival. Name: 608 Dukes Server: 23.94.158.130 Port: 20924 CONSTRUCT A BIVOUAC SITECadet are to construct a bivouac site that include the following areas:
Cadets are not to start individual projects until the bivouac site is complete with the only exception of mining for resources. FUTURE MINECRAFT PROJECTS
Creative mode will be switched on for these projects. This week's challenge will be for cadets to prepare for an interview and/or a Merit Review Board (MRB). MRBs are required for a cadet to be promoted to the rank of WO2 and WO1. When cadets enter the workforce, they will be required to conduct an interview to ensure they are hired for the job. Cadets are to prepare answers for the following questions and if possible with the help of another person (cadet, family member, friend, etc.) have an interview conducted on themselves asking some of the following sample questions. Junior cadets are not to get too discouraged as they are still a few years away from attaining the rank of WO2 or accepting a part-time job, but this preparation will help when the moment comes. Try to answer the questions you can to the best of your ability. PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW/MERIT REVIEW BOARDEXAMPLE QUESTIONS TO EXPECT AT A MERIT REVIEW BOARD FOR PROMOTION Question areas may include:
PREPARATION FOR A MERIT REVIEW BOARD FOR PROMOTIONA candidate for a merit review board for promotion should:
Dress Requirements The interview candidate shall identify dress requirements well ahead of their interview. The uniform must be worn in accordance with the cadet dress instructions in the relevant Cadet Administration and Training Order (CATO). Dress shall be maintained to a high standard. TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW Importance of Bearing Many candidates will exhibit high standards of dress and high levels of knowledge. The final selections will therefore be based partly on the winning candidates' bearing. Unless given other instructions, the candidate will enter facing the board, wearing headdress, and salute. Wait until offered a seat and remove headdress when seated. During the interview, do nothing that may distract the interviewers, to include:
Hand gestures while speaking will also distract interviewers, making a negative impression. Sit with an open posture and legs and arms not crossed. The members of the board want the cadet to feel comfortable and relaxed. Try to be so, while maintaining respect and decorum. A confident candidate will sit up straight, calmly looking the interviewer straight in the eye without fidgeting. Nodding or shaking the head does not constitute an answer of any kind. All replies must be verbal. Candidates must be prepared to say some introductory words about themselves. Remember that the interviewers are also going through a process for which they have made long preparations and to which they attach great importance. The candidate being interviewed is, in many ways, part of a team which includes the interviewers. All members of this team are expected to maintain respect, decorum and friendliness. When the interview is completed, stand, replace headdress, make firm eye contact, salute, and smartly depart the room. The board members may or may not offer to shake hands. Follow their lead. If the candidate does not know the answer to a question it is best to say so in as direct a manner as possible so the interview moves on to another topic where the candidate has better knowledge. This will minimize both the psychological impact of the missing information and the damage to the candidate's mark. Shoulders must never be shrugged during an interview. PREVIOUS CHALLENGES/ACTIVITIESPrevious challenges/activities:
#1: Construct a Model Aerodrome #2: Construct a Model Bivouac Site Layout #3: Most Improved Polished Boots #4: Participate in Stretching Exercises #5: Keep a Weekly Gratitude Journal #6: Participate in Warm-Up Exercises & Create a Physical Activity Tracker #7: Create Short-Term & Long Term SMART Goals #8: Prepare for an Aircrew Survival Exercise - Part I ALL CHALLENGES ARE PARTICIPATION BASED AND CADETS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO SHOWCASE THEIR RESULTS AT THE END OF THE TRAINING YEAR. |
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