Cadet Instructors Cadre
The Cadet Instructor Cadre consists of approximately 7,800 Canadian Forces officers.
There is training that a member of the Cadet Instructor Cadre undertakes. CIC and COATS fill a variety of roles in the local corps and squadrons to best operate Canada’s youth program, to study and train to be Commanding Officer, Training Officer, Administration Officer, Supply Officer, Instructor. Each of these roles come with specific training that enables you to deliver the best program possible in your community.
As an adult member of CIC and COATS, you undergo a series of training courses that prepare you to work as an Officer in the CIC. In all courses, there is a strong emphasis on how to administer, train and supervise cadets.
During your initial training you learn: basic officer skills; military writing; drill, dress and behaviour; laws and regulations as they apply to CIC officers; and military ethics and ethos.
You also receive training on youth development and creating a positive learning environment for cadets.
The COATS, 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, that participate in one of 1,122 corps and squadrons, i.e., Sea, Army, Air, in Canada.
Cadet Instructor Cadre, CIC. Adults can serve the Cadet Program as a member of the Cadet Instructor Cadre, either as an officer or non-commissioned member of the Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service, COATS; or as a volunteer. CIC Officers serve sea, land or air elements. CIC members receive specialized training to prepare and qualify people for duties as youth leaders.
A variety of community members apply to be part of the CIC, including: former graduates of the Cadet Program; former Regular Force members; interested parents, and members of the community at large.
CIC consists of approximately 7,800 commissioned officers whose primary duty is the safety, supervision, administration and training of over 52,000 cadets..
Criteria to become a CIC Officer: Canadian citizen; age 18 to 63 years-old; in good standing in the community; and having met Canadian Armed Forces medical standards for COATS ; a high school diploma or equivalent, or, if you do not have a high school diploma, a person that possesses a combination of unique qualifications and work history relevant to the position.
A person requires recommendation of the Commanding Officer of the Cadet Corps or Squadron that you wish to join, or recommendation of the local Regional Cadet Support Unit Commanding Officer. With their recommendation, a person can apply online.