Cadet Instructors Cadre
branch of the Canadian Armed Forces
The Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC; French: Cadre des instructeurs de cadets) consists of approximately 7,800 Canadian Forces (CF) officers.who fill various administrative and instructional roles in local cadet units, including Commanding Officer, Training Officer, Administration Officer, and Supply Officer. Members receive specialized training focused on youth development, drill, military writing, CAF regulations, ethics, and creating safe learning environments.
Members of the CIC Officer Branch and Reserve Force Sub-Component COATS undergo a series of training courses that prepare them to work as Officers in the CIC. In all courses, there is a strong emphasis on how to administer, train and supervise cadets.
During initial training members learn: basic officer skills; military writing; drill, dress and behaviour; Canadian Forces laws and regulations; and military ethics and ethos.
Members receive training on youth development and creating a positive learning environment for cadets.
COATS (Cadet Organization and Training Service)
The Cadet Organization and Training Service is a subcomponent of the Reserve Force. COATS employs members from all branches and occupations of the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army, and Royal Canadian Air Force of the Canadian Forces.
Cadets are youth, ages 12 to 18 years, who participate in any of 1,122 corps and squadrons, i.e., Sea, Army, Air, in Canada.
CIC (Cadet Instructor Cadre)
Adults can serve the Cadet Program as members of the Cadet Instructor Cadre, either as officers or non-commissioned members of the Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service, COATS; or as volunteers. CIC Officers serve in sea, land or air elements.
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