Gold Star / NSCE Training

 


Gold Star

Gold Star Training complements the knowledge gained during Green, Red and Silver Star Training. Gold Star Training is the most advanced training that a cadet can receive at the home corps level. The aspects of the Gold Star Course include:

PO 401  Drill - a cadet will learn how to properly execute flag drill, the march past and the advance in review order, so that they will be able to organize a ceremonial parade such as the Annual Ceremonial Review;

PO 402  Fundamental Training - a cadet will learn about the organization of the cadet corps and other administrative tasks;

PO 405  Map and Compass - a cadet will learn the more advanced aspects of map and compass that relate to navigating across country wit the aid of a map an compass; 

PO 406  Range Duties - a cadet will learn the duties and responsibilities of range personnel so that they can function as an assistant to the Range Safety Officer (RSO); 

PO 409  Instructional Techniques - a cadet will learn how to make the importance of a lecture known and how to deal with questions, essentially putting together the skills they learned in the Silver Star program by teaching one period of class;

PO 411  Leadership - a cadet will learn the expectations of a follower, proper discipline and how to be a proper role model;

PO 412  Citizenship - a cadet will learn how to plan a community/citizenship activity; and

PO 413  Physical Fitness - a cadet will learn how to organize tabloid sports.

NSCE

NSCE training is the final stage of the cadet academic program. This level is a study of all previous star levels. The NSCE is a cumulative exam based on the knowledge and skills contained in the four star levels of the mandatory training program.

The aims of the NSCE are to:

a. certify that senior cadets have attained a level of proficiency in knowledge and skills to instruct and supervise junior cadets at the Local Headquarters (LHQ) and at Cadet Summer Training Centres (CSTCs);

b. serve as one of the prerequisites for:
(1) Master Cadet appointment;
(2) advanced summer training;
(3) selection as a CSTC staff cadet;
(4) selection for national and internationalexchanges; and

c. provide data useful in the evaluation of the Star Program.

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