10030-0 Junior Canadian Rangers Program Personnel

Cadets and Junior Canadian Ranger Group Order (CJCR Gp O)

1. Identification

Date of Issue: 2021-03-19

Date of Verification: 2025-03-18

Application: This order applies to Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces personnel who provide support to the Junior Canadian Rangers Program.

Supersession: Junior Canadian Rangers Administrative and Training Orders 63-01, Junior Canadian Rangers Programme Personnel

Approval Authority: This order is issued under the authority of Commander Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group.

Office of Primary Interest: Deputy Chief of Staff Personnel

Enquiries: Directorate Canadian Rangers 4 – Junior Canadian Rangers Program Advisor

2. Abbreviations

3. Definitions

Civilian Instructor.

See QR (Cadets), section 1.02, Definitions.

Junior Canadian Ranger:

A JCR is a person of not less than 12 years of age but less than 19 years of age who belongs to a JCR Patrol for youth in remote communities, coastal and isolated communities across Canada. JCRs are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Junior Canadian Ranger Patrol Leader.

A JCR Patrol Leader is an individual responsible for leading and guiding a JCR Patrol. The Patrol Leader oversees the activities and well-being of the patrol members, ensuring that they participate in program activities, follow safety guidelines, and uphold the values of the JCR program.

Patrol 2IC.

The Patrol 2IC is the assistant leader within a JCR Patrol, supporting the Patrol Leader in managing and guiding patrol members. The 2IC assists with the planning and execution of activities, ensures that the patrol operates smoothly, and takes on leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Patrol Leader.

Volunteer.

See QR (Cadets), section 1.02, Definitions. Supplemented by the following: the term volunteer applies to a CAF member when not on paid duty, or a CI when not receiving pay; a volunteer is authorized by the CRPG; and a volunteer is screened by the CAF.

4. Policy

Context

• 4.1 The JCR Program operates through local JCR Patrols, which collaborate to deliver a variety of educational and recreational activities while ensuring safety and adherence to program values.
• 4.2 The eligibility, registration, and selection processes for the various personnel within the JCR Program are outlined in specific CJCR Gp Os. These policies establish clear guidelines for participation, leadership, and training within the JCR Program, ensuring that all individuals involved are appropriately qualified and equipped to contribute to the development of youth in remote, coastal, and isolated communities.

Program Personnel

• 4.3 The JCR Program personnel at a local patrol will consist of youth participants (JCRs) and a minimum of a (1) Patrol Leader and a (1) Patrol 2IC. JCR Program personnel may also include additional civilian instructors and volunteers to enable program delivery.

5. Junior Canadian Rangers

• 5.1 Eligibility criteria and registration processes are further detailed in CJCR Gp O 10030-1, Junior Canadian Rangers.

6. Patrol Leaders

• 6.1 Criteria and selection processes for Patrol Leaders and Patrol 2ICs are further detailed in CJCR Gp O 10030-2, Junior Canadian Rangers Patrol Leaders.

7. Civilian Instructors

• 7.1 Criteria and selection processes for CIs is further detailed in CJCR Gp O 10030-3, Junior Canadian Rangers Civilian Instructors.

8. Volunteers

• 8.1 Criteria and selection processes for volunteers is further detailed in CJCR Gp O 10030-4, Junior Canadian Rangers Volunteers.

9. Publication

Frequency of Publication

• 9.1 A periodic review of CJCR Gp Os will be initiated every three years, or more frequently if necessary.

Errors/Omissions or Suggestions

• 9.2 Users of CJCR Gp Os are encouraged to identify any errors, omissions or suggested orders to the attention of CJCRPol-PolCRJC@forces.gc.ca.

10. References

Source Reference

• Queen's Regulations and Orders for Canadian Cadet Organizations
• CJCR Gp O 10010, The Junior Canadian Rangers Program

Related References

• A-CR-JCR-100/PT-001, Junior Canadian Rangers Program and Training Guide
• CJCR Gp O 10031, Junior Canadian Rangers Personnel Screening