AFFILIATED DRAGOON CADETS
GUILD SUPPORTED CANADIAN ARMY CADETS
The purpose of the Army Cadet movement is not to train soldiers, but to “Build Better Citizens.”
The mission of the Cadet Program is to contribute to the development and preparation of youth for the transition to adulthood, enabling them to meet the challenges of modern society, through a dynamic, community-based program.
The Cadet activities today are geared to develop self-discipline, self-reliance, physical fitness and other useful skills for Canadian youth. Many of the activities are military in origin and the programme of personal and social development is based on discipline, but the overall objectives go far beyond learning how to master any one particular skill.
Cadets are not a part of the Canadian Forces, they are enrolled in the Cadet organization, are trained on a voluntary basis and are not obligated to serve for any specific time.
Membership is open to teenagers from 12-18 years old.
THE GUILD SUPPORTS THREE OTTAWA-BASED ARMY CADET UNITS
2332 763 Maj. E.J.G. Holland, VC RCACC - Ottawa
2870 The Royal Canadian Dragoons RCACC - Cannaught
137 Royal Canadian Dragoons
RCACC - Rockland
HOW WE SUPPORT THE CADETS
The Guild is proud to support our affiliated cadets units throughout the year as the Cadet Instructor Cadre guides their development into strong citizens. As an integral part of the Dragoon Regimental Family, we provide both monetary and resources to include:
One Cadet Education Bursary to each unit for eligible cadets
Volunteers to support cadet training activities like leadership, drill, field and survival skills
Participation in Regimental events and activities
Provision of RCD accoutraments and insignia for cadet uniforms
Sharing Regimental history, heritage and personal experiences
Training support and demonstrations by the Regiment
Experience the inspirational adventures of cadets from various units as they train at Blackdown Training Centre in Borden, Ontario. Video produced by Rogers TV.
Army Cadet Basic Parachutist Course. Video produced by Cadets Canada.