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Regional Cadet Support Unit (Atlantic)

PO Box 99000 Stn Forces

Halifax, NS

B3K 5X5

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS - CADET NAUTICAL SITES

INTRODUCTION

1. The purpose of these Joining Instructions is to provide all corps staff and cadets who are attending Cadet Nautical Sites (CNS) with the foundation needed to prepare for the training opportunity. Cadets should read each part in detail, including the specific CNS annex, with your parent(s) / guardian(s) to ensure that you understand what is expected during your time away.

MISSION

2. The mission of RCSU(A) Regional Training and the CNS is to provide leadership, coordination and training to meet the needs of all Atlantic Region Sea cadets by:

a. encouraging participation in nautical training through quality instruction;

b. development of coaches, instructors and officials;

c. promoting the sport of sailing;

d. promoting the benefit of nautical training;

e. development of technical resources;

f. developing and maintaining regional policies and standards with regards to sail and SCOP;

g. encouraging and facilitating advanced training at all levels; and

h. increase the visibility of on water training throughout Atlantic Region.

TRAINING

3. CNSs operate across the region, under the command of an Officer in Charge (OIC), with each Sea Cadet Corps assigned to a CNS. CNSs deliver Sea Cadet elemental training, with a focus on sailing skills and the Small Craft Operator Program (SCOP). Training conducted at the CNS supports Performance Objective (PO) X24. PO X24 is no longer mandatory for Phases 1-4 to progress through the training program. Cadets are encouraged to attend a CNS and this training may be a prerequisite for some specialized opportunities related to sail training. Cadets wishing to apply for those opportunities should plan to attend and should be given the opportunity wherever possible.

1. Training will normally occur 0800-1600 hrs Saturday and Sunday. Exceptions may be made to accommodate later arrival times and / or early departure times to accommodate travel time. A sample training scheduled is included in Annex A.
2. Cadet sail training progress is tracked with FORTRESS and www.checklick.com, the Sail Canada certification and qualification database. When Sail Canada levels are attained FORTRESS will be updated indicating the certification level, however, when levels are in-progress www.checklick.comwill be used to track the cadets' performance until the level is completed.
3. Checklick. All cadets who have received sail training in Atlantic Region will have an online profile created with www.checklick.com. Cadets will have received their username and password information when their profile was created. The corps unit email address (i.e., 17sea@cadets.gc.ca) was used for those cadets that did not identify as having an email address in FORTRESS. Moving forward cadet's C365 email will be used. Cadets can log in to their account at app.checklick.com. The default password for new accounts is based on the cadet's birthdate, in the format YYYYMMDD. For example, if the birth date is January 31, 1999, the default password will be 19990131. If the username and/or password is not known, please contact Reg Trg O at atl.regional.trg@cadets.gc.ca for assistance.
4. Sail a Sailboat IAW Sail Canada CANSail levels. Cadets are not required to achieve a specific CANSail level to complete phase training (Phases 1-4). However, given that time and resources are available, if cadets wish to attain a CANSail level, they must communicate their intent with the CNS OIC/Trg O and must perform consistently on ALL skills IAW the specific level checklist and rubric. For further information on where to locate the skills checklist and rubric, local corps staff can contact the CNS OIC. Cadets who have outstanding skills on a previous checklist may, following the actions above, continue their skill development to achieve the CANSail level.
5. Certificates. CNS staff will submit weekly reports to RCSU(A) for inclusion into Sail Canada's online sailor qualification management tool, www.checklick.com. Regional training will generate certificates. Normally, RCSU(A) staff can access Checklick by the end of May. Certificates and badges will be mailed to the applicable corps using the address information provided in FORTRESS.
6. Training Results. Local corps are to be provided with an electronic copy of the in-progress CANSail check sheet for their cadets by CNS staff and will also be available on C365. Electronic transmission is usually most practical. If corps staff believe an error or omission has been made, they are to first contact the applicable CNS OIC as soon as is practical. Contact information is available in the applicable CNS Annex.
7. Training Feedback. Upon the conclusion of training, feedback can be entered online at https://forms.office.com/r/UUHByeytBt.

PARTICIPANTS

11. Participant Eligibility:

a. All cadets must have a valid Basic or Detailed Health Questionnaire (as applicable) and Annual Validation Form on file in FORTRESS.

b. All cadets must have completed the Cadet Code of Conduct prior to registration.

c. Cadets must not have any Participation Limitations (PL) that would prevent participation.

1. Cadets must be registered through FORTRESS as a "Sailing Cadet" and not as a "Participant" in advance of training to attend. Corps will Register cadets in the applicable FORTRESS serial NLT 10 days prior to the scheduled weekend.
2. Support Cadet Eligibility: All Support Cadets must also meet the participant requirements above and are required to be registered in the FORTRESS serial as a "support cadet" and not as a "participant". If a Support Cadet is to be registered from a corps not assigned to the serial, the CNS OIC is to liaise with the corps CO and the Reg Trg OPI to ensure the cadet is registered. The Reg Trg OPI will liaise with applicable Area staff to ensure logistical requirements are coordinated.
3. Consent to Participate. Parents / guardians must sign a copy of the Parental Consent (Activities by Registration) form, provided by the staff at your corps. This form will stay on record at your corps and does not need to be brought to the CNS.
4. Dress. Cadets and Staff will wear appropriate civilian attire appropriate for on the water training. A kit list is provided at Annex B.

a. Trainees shall come prepared to get wet during training. Weather, wind, water temperature and air temperature all play a role in what to wear.

b. Valuable items such as cellphones, jewelry, and civilian clothing not listed should not be brought to the CNS.

c. Each trainee is expected to arrive with items listed in Annex B.

COORDINATING DETAILS

16. Transportation. Transportation will be by parent drop-off / pick-up for corps that parade less than 50 km by road from the activity location. Physical address and directions to the CNS can be found in each CNS annex. For all other corps, transportation will be arranged by the Area staff and will be by bus or other vehicles.

1. Rations. Meals will be provided by CAF Dining facilities or vendors contracted or purchased by the RCSU(A).
2. Meal Accommodations. There is no duty to accommodate meal planning with regards to food related allergies or sensitivities of attendees. CNS OICs and Reg Trg will attempt to accommodate at the local level on an independent basis and to the level of capability that doesn't negatively impact the planning of the activity. Any requests for meal accommodations must be made per cadet to the CNS OIC at time of registration.
3. Considerations for dietary restrictions may not be possible at each training location. Allergies, food sensitivities and chemical sensitivities may require an updated Detailed Health Questionnaire, by a Cadet with a Food Sensitivity form to be reviewed by Regional Medical Staff. Each form is generated by your Corps staff from FORTRESS.
4. Lodgings. Individual lodging information for each CNS is contained within the applicable CNS Annex.
5. In accordance with the CANCDTGEN 006/23 CJCR Group Interim Guidance on Gender Inclusion, CNSs foster an inclusive environment where all people may feel empowered to be their authentic selves; safe and comfortable to demonstrate gender identity and their choice of gender expression. Cadets and their parents / guardians may make a request for accommodations regarding washrooms, changing facilities and lodgings by contacting the applicable CNS OIC by e-mail.
6. Supervision. Cadets will be supervised by members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and by screened Civilian Instructors and Civilian Volunteers, in accordance with CJCR Gp O 5001-0 Supervision of Cadets. During training, cadets will be instructed and supervised by qualified instructors for the activities being carried out in accordance with the Cadet Program Interim Activity Safety Direction.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

23. Medical Services. Each CNS has staff who are trained in a minimum of Standard First Aid with CPR. First aid incidents will be handled by qualified first aiders. For more serious incidents, cadets will be transported in a DND vehicle or by ambulance as required to nearby medical facilities. Cadets will be accompanied to a medical facility by an Adult Supervisor and parents / guardians will be notified. Any emergency medical treatment for cadets will be provided in accordance with Canadian Forces Administrative Order 34-45.

1. Training injuries can and do occur. In addition to trained First Aiders, each CNS has a Risk Management Plan to identify and put in place strategies to manage each risk, and Emergency Response Plans to safely evacuate injured cadets from training sites to professional medical care in a timely fashion. Each CNS also has Fire Orders, which are read to all personnel upon arrival at the CNS.
2. Parents / guardians and corps staff must be vigilant to identify any potential symptoms of illness prior to sending cadets to a CNS. Any staff or cadet exhibiting symptoms (flu-like, diarrhea, sore throat, vomiting, etc.) within 72 hours prior to the weekend cannot be allowed to proceed to the CNS. Corps Commanding Officers (COs) are responsible for ensuring parents/guardians, cadets and staff are aware of symptoms and methods for preventing the spread of influenza-like illnesses.
3. Corrective Lenses. Either eyeglasses or contact lenses are suitable for expedition activities. Cadets are responsible for the safety of their eyewear and are expected to exercise due diligence in avoiding or preventing the damage or loss, including wearing a retaining strap. Cadets are encouraged to bring a second pair since replacement or repair will not be possible during the activity. If broken, lenses and frames for corrective eyewear may be replaced by CF Health Services in accordance with Cadet Administrative and Training Order (CATO) 16-07. Any damage or loss must be directly attributable to training or duty and have been unavoidable. If contact lenses are worn, DND will not assume any liability for damage or loss.
4. Medications. Cadets who need to take prescription medications during CNS training must complete the attached form at Annex C and bring this with them to the CNS. Cadets are required to bring enough medication with them for the duration of the activity. Medication must be in its original packaging which will include the cadet's full name, medication name, and dosage information.
5. Cadets who bring over-the-counter medications are also required to complete Annex C and bring this with them to the CNS.
6. Cadets may maintain their own medication at the discretion of their parent / guardian, provided the cadet has knowledge of why they require the medication, times to take the medication and can do so without prompting. These cadets require a completed Annex D, which is their agreement to independently manage their own medication needs and not to share and to control access to their medication. This form must be brought with the cadet to the CNS. Any medications accompanied only by a completed Annex C but not Annex D will be held and administered by the OIC for the duration of the training and will be returned with the Annex C form upon departure. Should any prescription medication be considered a controlled substance, self-administration will not be permitted, and the medication will be held and administered by the OIC for the duration of the training.
7. Cadets who are prescribed an epinephrine autoinjector (EPIPEN®) are required to bring it along with a copy of their Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, and to always carry it on their person. Staff must be made aware of, and always have access to, the epinephrine autoinjector (EPIPEN®) and the Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, along with any other medications required for acute illness/injuries, such as inhalers ("puffers"). Cadets will be required to visually confirm they are in possession of their epinephrine autoinjector (EPIPEN®) upon arrival, before boarding transport, and at times throughout the activity.

REGULATIONS AND CONDUCT

31. Smoking / Vaping Policy. Cadets are NOT permitted to smoke or vape at any time while attending the expedition. The CJCR policy regarding smoking and vaping is detailed at CJCR Gp O 5020-1 Smoking and Vaping.

1. Drug Policy. No cadet shall use any drug unless the individual is authorized to do so by a qualified medical practitioner, for the purposes of medical treatment (prescription drugs) or the drug is a non-prescription medication used in accordance with the instructions accompanying the medication. All elicit or prohibited drugs are forbidden for all personnel. Use or suspected use will result in disciplinary action, in accordance with CJCR Gp O 5019-3- Conduct and Performance Interventions - Cadets.
2. Alcohol Policy. Cadets shall not possess, consume or be under the influence of alcohol at any cadet activity, and staff members shall not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while working with cadets, in accordance with CJCR Gp O 5020-3 - Use of Alcohol.
3. Conduct. All personnel will conduct themselves in a respectable manner and shall not act in any way that brings discredit to the Canadian Cadet Organizations. All cadets are required to have signed a Cadet Code of Conduct (Codes of Conduct are required to be signed annually). Any violations of governing policies will result in disciplinary action, in accordance with CJCR Gp O 5019-3- Conduct and Performance Interventions - Cadets. Cadets may be required to return home from the activity for any breaches of the code of conduct.
4. Cadets are not required to bring a cell phone or any other electronic devices to the activity and use may be restricted during training hours. If they do, they do so at their own risk and remain solely responsible for the safekeeping of their device. If it becomes damaged or lost, that remains solely the cadet's responsibility. Access to outlets for charging devices, and secure lockers to store devices, is not guaranteed. Any costs incurred for the use of cell phone during an activity, for data usage, are the sole responsibility of the cadet.

FACILITIES

36. Laundry Facilities. Laundry facilities are not readily available at the CNS sites. Cadets and staff are required to bring enough clothing for the weekend.

1. Canteen. There are no canteen facilities at the CNS sites.
2. Banking. There is no banking machine at the CNS Site. Cadets are not required to bring cash to the CNS site and any cash or valuables brought to the site remain the sole responsibility of the cadet.

COMMAND AND SIGNALS

39. Communication regarding the activity should be directed through your Corps CO, to the CNS OICs, listed below.

1. Points of contact are as follows:

a. OC Regional Training, LCdr Marilyn Kieley, 709-687-0608, marilyn.kieley@cadets.gc.ca;

b. Regional Training OPI: Lt(N) Doug Chase, 782-409-6870, Doug.Chase@cadets.gc.ca

c. CNS OICs:

(1) Shearwater - Lt(N) C. Dort, Carissa.Dort@cadets.gc.ca;

(2) Cape Breton - Lt(N) J. David, Jarrod.David@cadets.gc.ca;

(3) Red Rock - Lt(N) D. DesRoches, Daniel.DesRoches@cadets.gc.ca;

(4) New Brunswick - Lt(N) L. Dowe, Lawrence.Dowe@cadets.gc.ca;

(5) West Coast NL - Lt(N) M. Whiffen, Mark.Whiffen@cadets.gc.ca;

(6) Avalon NL - Lt(N) K. Martin, Kevin.Martin@cadets.gc.ca; and

(7) Labrador - A/SLt Dawe, Katherine.Dawe@cadets.gc.ca.

d. Regional Training - atl.regional.trg@cadets.gc.ca; and

e. Regional Operation Coordination Centre (ROCC): 1-782-640-3266.

1. In case of an emergency during the activity, please contact the Regional Operation Coordination Centre (ROCC): 1-782-640-3266.

Annexes:

• Annex A - Sample Training Schedule
• Annex B - Kit List
• Annex C - Parental Authorization for use of Over the Counter and Prescription Medication Use
• Annex D - Medication Self Management by Cadet
• Annex E - Avalon CNS
• Annex F - West Coast NL CNS
• Annex G - Labrador CNS
• Annex H - Cape Breton CNS
• Annex I - Shearwater CNS
• Annex J - New Brunswick CNS
• Annex K - Red Rock CNS

ANNEX A TO JOINING INSTRUCTIONS - CADET NAUTICAL SITES

SAMPLE TRAINING SCHEDULE

SATURDAY:

a. 0730 - CNS staff arrival and prep

b. 0800 - Cadet arrival and briefings

c. 0830 - Ice breaker & warmup

d. 0845-1200 - Sail and/or SCOP training

e. 1200-1300 - Lunch

f. 1300-1500 - Sail and/or SCOP training

g. 1530-1600 - Training de-briefs, de-rigging, cool down

h. 1630 - Supper

SUNDAY:

a. 0730 - CNS staff arrival and prep

b. 0800 - Cadet arrival and briefings

c. 0830-1200 - Sail and/or SCOP training

d. 1200-1300 - Lunch

e. 1300-1500 - Sail and/or SCOP training

f. 1500-1600 - Training de-briefs, de-rigging, cool down, secure site

g. 1600 - Cadets depart

ANNEX B TO JOINING INSTRUCTIONS - CADET NAUTICAL SITES

KIT LIST

The following personal items must be brought by each cadet to the CNS.