Adults/Parents

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Find out how to get involved as a volunteer or instructor.

SUPPORT COMMITTEE

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

The Support Committee is a group of parents and community volunteers who provide financial and administrative support for the Cadet Corps.

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RESOURCES

Confused by the acronyms? Not sure what the uniform codes mean? Find useful links to help you and your cadet.

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FAQs

RESOURCES

Still have questions? Check out the list of Frequently Asked Questions.

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Getting Involved

As they say, it takes a community to raise a child. We welcome all parents and members of the community to help us out.

You can volunteer as much or as little of your time as you wish. You dont have to join the Support Committee, you can simply help out during our activities. If you can spare an hour or two, we may need help with driving Cadets to activities, preparing and handing out meals, counting during fundraisers, etc.

Interested in becoming an instructor? Click one of the links below to find out how.

Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) Officer

Officers of the Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) are members of the Canadian Forces Reserve working as part of the Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service (COATS) whose primary duty is the supervision, administration and training of cadets.

Civilian Instructor

If you answer yes to any of the following questions you may have found the volunteer opportunity waiting for you…

Are you 18 or older?
Do you have 3 hours to spare at least once a week?
Do you enjoy working with youth aged 12–19?
Are you interested in outdoor adventure?

Support Committee

If you are a parent or a member of the community and would like to get even more involved, joining the Support Committee might the the opportunity for you. The Committee functions much like a Parent's Council that you would find in any elementary or high school.

The Support Committee is made up of parent and community volunteers and includes an elected Executive Committee. The Committee provides support to, and works closely with, the Commanding Officer, corps staff and cadets, in order to ensure that the aims and objectives of the Army Cadet program are being achieved. The Committee assists the Commanding Officer in recruiting Cadets and publicize the Corps' activities within the community. The Committees also organizes fundraising events such as Tagging weekends, and provides financial support with the funds received through fundraising and donations. All members must be screened by the Army Cadet League.

The Committee meets every second Wednesday, during the Corps' training time. Meetings are generally 60-90 minutes and are typically held at the training location.

Current Support Committee Executive (2019-20)

Chairperson: Tamara Emery

Co-Chairperson: Tom Brewer

Secretary: Amy Piché

Treasurer: Melody Jeaurond

Ready to volunteer? Have more questions?

Helpful Resources

The Cadet program teaches leadership and how to take responsiblity. Cadets are responsible for their attendance, their uniforms and their level of participation. As a parent, that can sometimes leave us feeling out of the loop.

Below is a list of helpful resources.

MOST USED EMAILS

Officers

Commanding Officer: Captain Desideria Desjardins

Deputy Commanding Officer: Lt Kyle Burrows

Administration Officer: Lieutenant Nicole Hatchette

Training Officer: Lieutenant Matthew Stewart

Supply Officer: Captain Rémy Levesque

Support Committee

Support Committee Chair: Chair@orleansarmycadets.ca

Support Committee Treasurer: Treasurer@orleansarmycadets.ca

ANNUAL EVENTS

Fall FTX - September/October

Winter FTX - January/ February

Spring FTX - April/May

Annual Ceremonial Review - late May-early June

See Calendar

TRAINING LOCATION

Orleans Wood Elementary School

7859 Décarie Dr, Orléans

Supply issue and some team practices may take place at

National Defence Medical Centre

1745 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa

GLOSSARY

There may not be anything more confusing than trying to figure out the lingo and acronyms that come along with having a child in Cadets. Terms such as CO, tagging, FTX, etc. can drive you crazy until you understand what they mean.

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UNIFORMS

Uniforms are provided to all cadets at no cost.

When cadets are in their dress uniform (C3 or C1) new recruits may wear black pants and a white button-down shirt along with dress shoes until a uniform is issued to them. When cadets are in their field training uniform (C5) cadets without a uniform should wear civilian dress appropriate to the activity with the corps t-shirt.

The required uniform will be posted on the routine orders every week.

See Dress Regulations

adults/parents

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

SUPPORT COMMITTEE

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

RESOURCES

RESOURCES

RESOURCES

FAQs

RESOURCES

RESOURCES

Getting Involved

Support Committee

Helpful Resources

MOST USED EMAILS

ANNUAL EVENTS

TRAINING LOCATION

GLOSSARY

UNIFORMS