Hamilton Ontario Cadets   Training

Local Headquarters Training

Local Headquarters Training is the cadet training that is run weekly during the school year.  Weekend field training exercises are conducted on the average of once every four to six weeks. Citizenship tours, special parades, and competitions with other Cadet Corps may also be held from time to time. Due to the cost, there may be a small fee for attending an optional activity such as a corps citizenship tour, like the March Break trip and for trips to places such as Canada’s Wonderland.

Training at the corps level is taught through a series of four star levels each taking approximately one year to complete. Your first year of training you learn the Green Star training level. The green star level is the basic block on which all other phases of training have been built. The level 1 Course Training Plan includes; Drill, Firearm Handling, Public Speaking, Fieldcraft, Sensible Living, Range Courses, Field Exercises, and Fundamental Training. Remaining time is taken up with optional subjects such as; Communications, Canada Fitness, First Aid, Sports, Abseiling, etc... After your first year of training you will move through the Red, Silver and Gold Star levels. Each star level builds on the one prior to it and teaches cadets new skills. Upon completion of the Gold Star level a cadet writes the National Star Certification Examination which is a once a year national examination. Successful completion of the components of this examination is required before a cadet can attend an advanced summer camp course or exchange. Successful completion of a star level authorizes a cadet to wear the corresponding coloured badge on their uniform.