The Following opportunity is available for two MALE Prairie Region Cadets.
The Deadline to Apply to the CO is 25 May 2012.
1. As part of the Government of Canada> ‘> s program to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Forces (CF) have developed several 1812-themed initiatives. One of these initiatives is to support deployments of Royal Canadian Naval (RCN) ships to Canadian and United States ports in the Great Lakes throughout the 2012-2015 commemorative period. In 2012, the RCN has offered the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Organisation the opportunity to participate in these celebrations through the Great Lake Deployment (GLD) by offering a substantial number of billets.
> 2. The 2012 GLD will take place aboard HMCS VILLE DE QUÉBEC from 19 July to 10 October 2012. Overall coordination and funding of the GLD will be provided by D Cdts. In addition to providing Sea Cadets with a unique opportunity to participate in national and local initiatives to highlight this defining moment in our history, the aim of this deployment is to provide a modern and relevant ship-borne experience for cadets to hone their skills at the corps. Billets will be allocated across the following serial for prairie region cadets:
serial 3 (9 Cdts) : from 30 Aug to 23 Sept 12 (including travel dates), Serial number (116713)
Over the 4 serials, a total of 36 trainees will be afforded the opportunity to sail aboard HMCS VILLE DE QUÉBEC.
4. Regional vacancy allocation and serial assignments are indicated in attached file. (Regional_Allocation.pdf)
5. Cadets selected to participate in serials 1 and 4, will require a valid Canadian passport. If not already in possession of a valid passport, upon selection, they may obtain a new or renewed passport.
6. Cadets will be issued training allocation while onboard VILLE DE QUÉBEC.
7. IOT reduce flight costs, cadets selected to take part in the GLD are to be inside of the geographical area between Winnipeg to Newfoundland.
DEPLOYMENT DETAILS
8. The GLD is an outstanding opportunity for Sea cadets. For this reason, only deserving cadets deemed capable of successfully completing the training are to be submitted for selection. It’s therefore important that:
a. cadets considering applying have a good understanding of the conditions and selection requirements;
b. RCSUs are aware that a bilingual CIC (Navy) escort officer will be onboard and responsible for cadets; and
c. comments from chain of command (Corps COs, ACOs, RCSU SOs and RMLOs) be based on above information.
9. Deployment conditions, medical support and selection prerequisites provided below should be used to gain a better understanding of the training and to assess an individual’s capability, suitability and eligibility.
a. Deployment Conditions. The ship will sail off the Canadian East coast down and through the Great Lakes for periods that will vary from 2 to 4 weeks and may be continuously at sea for up to 5 days. During this training, cadets are expected to be involved in every part of shipboard operations (operations room watches, upper deck operations, husbandry, cookery, engineering, damage control, safety, etc.) in a 24/7 watch system. Cadets may also be expected to participate in the ships tours while in port.
b. Medical Support. The ship can provide only basic first aid, simple urgent care needs (seasickness, minor lacerations, colds, etc.) and initial stabilization of emergencies in preparation for transport. There is no medication on board for treatment of chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, or heart failure. In case of a medical emergency, and considering that substantial distances are commonly involved in obtaining assistance, there is no easy or quick way to evacuate patients to a medical facility.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRAINING PREREQUISITES
10. IOT be eligible to participate in this deployment, a cadet must meet or exceed the following prerequisites:
a. has attained the age of 16 years as of the first day of the deployment and not be 18 years before 1 April 2012;
b. have successfully completed Phase IV from the corps program;
c. hold the rank of PO2;
d. have completed any intermediate, advanced or specialty course (6 or 8 week);
e. be fluent in English or French;
f. overall incentive level bronze for the candidate> ‘> s age group successfully completed by the application deadline. (see CATO 14-18);
g. be mature enough to perform his/her duties with limited direction from his/her supervisor; and
h. be highly recommended for this deployment by all levels in the chain of command.
11. Waivers (Admin and Trg). Waivers will not be granted.
MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL PREREQUISITES
12. IOT be eligible to participate in this deployment, a cadet must be free of any ailment, condition (physical or psychological) or injury:
a. which requires or may require that they, even in rare or unusual circumstances, be taken to a medical facility or treated by medical personnel;
b. which requires or may require that they take medication or inhalers of any kind;
c. which will or may prevent them from completing this training and performing assigned duties;
d. which will or may prevent them from living and/or working in conditions associated with life aboard a ship at sea for extended periods of time;
e. which will or may prevent them from carrying heavy gear on a regular basis;
f. which will or may prevent them from going into confined areas (galley, bunks and passageways) and fitting through tight openings (hatches, ladders and doors); and
g. which will or may prevent him/her from comprehending orders and directions, sometimes in an emergency situation, and quickly reacting to them.
Note: In order for RMLOs to issue judicious recommendations on cadet applications, RCSU Sea Cadets SOs are requested to provide them with above conditions & prereqs.
13. Waivers (Med & Phys). Waivers will not be granted.
APPLICATIONS AND SELECTIONS
14. Regions are invited to submit applications IAW attached Regional Allocation NLT 11 May 2012 through FORTRESS, supplemented with the following info/docs (may be kept at the RCSU) :
a. copy of birth certificate or certificate of Canadian citizenship or passport (if already in hand);
b. overall incentive level bronze for the candidate> ‘> s age group successfully completed by the application deadline. (see CATO 14-18); and
d. any other supporting document and/or recommendations.
Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
