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Sep 95 min read

VANGEN 24-30 Joining Instructions for Training Year 2024-2025 (TY24-25)

Edit: It wasn't clear, but the start time is 6:30pm. The regular schedule for the evening is over at https://www.18vanguard.org/post/weekly-routine-orders-24-37


Edit 2: Some comments from HMCS York:

  • Please do not call the Duty Phone at the vehicle gate - this reaches a day-staff worker and not anyone able to raise the gate in the evening.

  • Do not park in the 3 labelled parking spots "CO," "XO" or "COXN" located near the hydrant or labelled parking spots along the fences.



Cancelled VANGENs:

- 24-29 Technology and Digital Learning Centre Courses

- 24-28 Awards Presented for 2023-2024 Training Year

- 24-19 CTC Course Selections (Round 1)

- 24-10 Summer Training Courses


On 10 Sep 2024, RCSCC Vanguard will hold a 'Muster by the Open List.' Historically, this event was used to double-check that all the Sailors a ship had signed up were still on board. In practice, it's an old name for an 'Administration Night.'


All Cadets, both experienced, and new, are to report on board and go through an 'In Routine' for the year, dropping by all the relevant tables to ensure that they complete all required paperwork as well as short-cut any requests that they might have for the training year.


Parents for Cadets under the age of 18 are requested to attend. Much of the paperwork requires Parent signatures as well.


Administration

  1. For all Cadets returning, Validation Forms are used to ensure that all the information we have on a Cadet is correct. New to this year are dietary preferences, and answering if the Cadet has a Social Insurance Number and Bank Account (for paying Cadets when they apply to events that offer payment). Cadets without a valid file may not participate in advanced training opportunities, could have their promotions delayed, or even have membership revoked.

  2. Attendance is used for tracking progress in training. Ensure that your attendance is logged at each event. If you arrive late, please ensure that the Ship's Office is aware of your arrival.


Regulating

  1. A reminder for traffic outside of HMCS York: traffic heading westbound may receive a red stop light at the lights at the end of the driveway, but traffic heading eastbound does NOT receive a red stop light. Drivers making a left turn into HMCS York are reminded to not assume that because they will receive a red stop light, that traffic approaching will slow to a stop - they will not. It is recommended that traffic heading westbound to HMCS York travel further west and turn left onto Remembrance Drive, travel through Coronation Park, then turn right into HMCS York.

  2. HMCS York has a visitor log at the brow. Completion of the visitor log is not required by Cadets and parents. RCSCC Vanguard may circulate a log instead. All parents are requested to go upstairs and remain in the gallery for the time they are visiting.


Training

  1. Major highlights of the training year include the following known dates:

    1. 10 Sep 24 - Muster by the Open List (Administration Night) - Parents are encouraged to attend to help process the paperwork.

    2. 20 to 22, 28 Sep 24 - Fundraising for the Navy League of Canada

    3. 5 Oct 24 - CAF Familiarization (ADA)

    4. 26 Oct 24 - Phase V Workshops

    5. 2 Nov 24 - Advanced Leadership Program - Planning Day

    6. 11 Nov 24 - Remembrance Day Parade

    7. 18 Nov 24 - Senior Cadet Drill Clinic

    8. 3 Dec 24 - SWIMEX (recreational swimming)

    9. 10 Dec 24 - Mess Dinner

    10. 24, 31 Dec 24 - Christmas Leave

    11. 18 or 19 Jan 25 - Drill Clinic

    12. 11 Mar 25 - March Break

    13. 4 to 6 Apr 25 - Seamanship Weekend (ADA)

    14. 4 May 25 - Battle of Atlantic Parade

    15. 13 May 25 - Beginning of ACR Practices

    16. 24 and 25 May 25 - Dinghy Sailing Training

    17. 8 Jun 25 - Annual Ceremonial Review

    18. 10 Jun 25 - Awards Dinner

  2. The following activities will also occur during the training year, possibly near the following months:

    1. Sep/Oct 24 - Canadian Armed Forces Engagement Day (ADA)

    2. Oct/Nov 24 - Marksmanship Day (LDA)

    3. Feb/Mar - Sports Day (ADA)

    4. Mar/Apr/May - Discretionary Day (LDA)

    5. Apr/May - Fundraising for the Navy League of Canada

    6. May/Jun 25 - Discretionary Elemental Training (ADA)

    7. May/Jun 25 - Nautical Training (LDA)

  3. All new Cadets over a certain age will be interviewed to determine Phase placement. 16 year old Cadets starting out do not need to train with Cadets starting at 12, so an appropriate placement into a Phase needs to take place to match the Developmental Period a Cadet is in.


Supply

  1. Please try on all your gear and make note of which items no longer fit. Cadets coming back to bring in any uniform part that doesn’t fit any longer.

  2. Please ensure that you have all your issued kit:

    1. Cap, with RCSCC Vanguard Tally

    2. RCSCC Vanguard Ball Cap

    3. Black TShirt

    4. 2 Blue Work Shirts

    5. 1 Short-Sleeve White Shirt

    6. Tie

    7. Jacket

    8. 3-in-1 Parka (Shell and Liner)

    9. Lanyard

    10. Toque

    11. Gloves

    12. 2 Trousers (1 Pair for 'working in' and another for 'dressing well')

    13. Socks

    14. Boots

  3. Due to budget constraints and the repricing of individual items, Cadets joining and assigned to Phases I or II will only be issued a complete C5 uniform.

  4. New Cadets will be sized for issuing appropriate uniform.


Communications


  1. All Cadets will be given their Cadet365 login and password if they have not logged in before.

  2. All Cadets are to complete Onboarding to gain access. Instructions on how to get your account working are located at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/cadet-o365/cadet-onboarding.html

  3. After Onboarding is complete, Cadets are to complete the Cybersecurity course (could take 45 minutes). The link to the course (after logged into Cadet365) is here: https://cjcr365.sharepoint.com/sites/cyber


Music


  1. Please bring all issued instruments with you to the first night back to check condition and re-issue if required.


Navy League of Canada

  1. Parents: you don't have to sit in the stands and just watch things. You can join the Navy League of Canada as a member, and help with the civilian-side of the program by helping with the fundraising and support of the program. See Mrs. English for joining as a volunteer.


Deck

  1. All previous New Entries from last year are to be divided between Courageous/Furious (Guard) and Glorious (Band). Please make your intentions known which division you wish to join.

  2. All new Entries to this point will be in Victorious Division.


Medical

  1. Some Cadets joining will need to complete a Detailed Health Questionnaire. An addressed and stamped envelope will be issued with the form. Answer the form as completely as you can and mail the envelope. Do NOT return the form to RCSCC Vanguard.

  2. All other Cadets, please indicate if there has been any changes to your medical or physiological health since last year.


New Recruits

  1. We have processed the applications from the summer and we can still sign up more Cadets. If the online registration process isn't working, we can process the application using a paper application starting on 10 Sep 2024.

  2. To complete the application, please ensure that you have a proof of age document (PassPort,Birth Certificate or other valid ID).

  3. If you have an OHIP, or other public health Card, we prefer to have that information on file. Private insurance is usually 'extra,' or on top of, base medical services provided by OHIP. If medical care is required by a Cadet and base medical insurance is not on file, the costs may need to be carried by the parents until proper medical insurance is found and utilized.


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