14-43 – ​Marksmanship Program

Cadet Administrative and Training Orders (CATOs)

General

1. This order defines the types of marksmanship training authorized within the Canadian Cadet Organisations (CCO).

2. The marksmanship program is comprised of: the mandatory, complementary and optional activities at the corps/squadron level; the Cadet Summer Training Centre (CSTC) program; the Regionally Directed Activities for zone and provincial competitions; and the Nationally Directed Activities for the national championship.

Definition

3. The terms Cadet Instructor and Civilian Instructor (CI) used in this order have the same meaning as defined in article 1.02 of QR (Cadets).

Aims

4. The aims of the Marksmanship Program are:

1. to allow all cadets an opportunity to participate in a progressive marksmanship program;
2. to promote the safe and proficient use of firearms for sport and recreational purposes;
3. to produce proficient coaches and officials; and
4. to stimulate and maintain an interest in the CCO and act as a recruiting tool.

5. The Marksmanship Program has both participatory and competitive aspects:

1. Participatory Aspect: introduction to air rifle firing includes familiarization, classification and recreational marksmanship:
   (1) Familiarization marksmanship is part of the mandatory activities at the corps/squadron level and is described in the elemental cadet training manuals,
   (2) Classification marksmanship is part of the complementary activities at the corps/squadron level and is described in Annex A, and
   (3) Recreational marksmanship is part of the complementary activities at the corps/squadron level and is described in the elemental cadet training manuals; and
2. Competitive Aspect: various levels (corps/squadron, zone, provincial, national) that allow cadets to participate in progressively challenging activities.  Details on the CCM Marksmanship Championship Series (CCMMCS) can be found in Annex B.  The CCMMCS is fully described in the Cadet Marksmanship Program – Reference Manual (A-CR-CCP-177/PT-001).

Annex

Annex A 

Marksmanship Classification Program

Annex B 

Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Championship Series

Annex A - Appendix 1

National Cadet Marksmanship Championship

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OPI:  D Cdts 4

Date:  Jan 09

Amendment:  Original​