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Cadet Instructors Cadre
Cadre des instructeurs de cadets
Badge of the CIC
Country	Canada
Branch	Canadian Armed Forces
Type	Personnel branch
Role	Responsible for the safety, supervision, administration and training of Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets in the Canadian Cadet Organizations
Size	7,800 officers
Part of	Canadian Forces Reserve
Motto	Illuminate viam (Latin for 'illuminate the way')
March	"La feuille d'érable"
Anniversaries	Founded May 1, 1909

The Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC; French: Cadre des instructeurs de cadets) consists of approximately 7,800 Canadian Forces (CF) officers.^[1]

CIC Branch Officers of the Canadian Forces Rserve sub-component COATS (Cadet Organization and Training Service) undergo training to fill a variety of roles at local corps and squadrons to deliver Canada's youth program as Commanding Officer, Training Officer, Administration Officer, Supply Officer, or Instructor. Each of these roles come with specific training that prepares you to deliver the best program possible in your community.

As a member of CIC Officer Branch and Reserve Force Sub-Component 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; Canadian Forces laws and regulations; and military ethics and ethos.^[2]

You receive training on youth development and creating a positive learning environment for cadets.

The COATS (Cadet Organization and Training Service), 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.^[3]

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.^[4] CIC (Cadet Instructor Cadre) 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 cadets; Primary Reserve and Regular Force members; and members of the community at large such as parents of cadets.

The CIC Branch consists of approximately 7,800 commissioned officers whose primary duty is the safety, supervision, administration and training of over 52,000 cadets.Cadet Instructor Cadre Officers.

To enrol in the Canadian Forces Reserve Sub-component COATS as a CIC Branch Officer you must be a Canadian citizen; age 18 to 63 years of age; in good standing in the community; and must meet Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) medical standards for COATS (Cadet Organization and Training Service); 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 candidate must be recommended by 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.^[5][6]

References

External links

• Canadian Forces and Department of National Defence

Order of precedence