ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADET CORPS CENTURION STANDING ORDERS TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 1 – General Instructions Definitions General Aim Administrative Command Standing Orders Part 2 – Organization General Commanding Officer’s Temporary Memorandum Chain of Command The Divisional System Duties and Responsibilities Commanding Officer Executive Officer Coxswain Regulating Petty Officer Divisional Officer Divisional Petty Officer Duty Personnel Officer of the Day Petty Officer of the Day Routines Training Night Piping Saturday Training Special Training Routine Routine Orders The Navy League of Canada Communication Interaction Part 3 – Administration Duties and Responsibilities General Communications Officer Pay Uniform and Dress Discipline and Behaviour Harassment Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking Purchases Public Relations Transportation Computer and Internet Policy Part 4 – Training Duties and Responsibilities General Part 5 – Supply Duties and Responsibilities General Part 6 – Security and Emergency Procedures Buildings and Security Supervision and Safety Emergencies Fire Accident or Illness Keys Annex: Standard Operating Procedures Ceremonial Divisions Colours and Sunset Divisions Discipline and Behaviour Evening Quarters These Standing Orders have been issued by: //Original signed by// Matthew J Beatty Lieutenant (N) Commanding Officer RCSCC CENTURION Record of Amendments AL No. Date E ditor Commanding Officer PART 1 – GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Definitions 1. The word “may” will be used as permissive, and the word “shall” will be used as mandatory. 2. Unless otherwise qualified, the word “Branch” will refer to the Kanata Branch of the Navy League of Canada. The word “Corps” will refer to RCSCC CENTURION. The word “Officer” will refer to a member of the Cadet Instructor Cadre assigned to, or volunteering with, RCSCC CENTURION. The word “Cadet” will refer to a male/female member of RCSCC CENTURION. The words “Standing Orders” will refer to orders as authorized by the present Commanding Officer (CO). General 3. The National Defence Act provides for the existence of the Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC). Officers in the CIC undergo training specifically related to working with youth and instructing cadets. 4. Officers are assigned to specific slate positions at cadet corps. The number of slate positions is designated by annual quotas listed in the Central Region Cadet Supplementary Orders (CRCSO). 5. Members of the CIC and of the CAF in general may volunteer with a corps at the discretion of the corps’ CO. 6. Naval cadets may be enrolled regardless of slate positions available but will not be paid for unit training until a slate position becomes available. Aim 7. The aim of the Canadian Cadet Movement (CCM) is to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, to promote physical fitness, and to stimulate their interest in the Sea, Land and Air elements of the Canadian Armed Forces. Administrative 8. The Department of National Defence and the Navy League of Canada administer the CCM jointly. This relationship is described in the Memorandum of Understanding published in 2005. 9. Electronic copies of the MOU can be found on the national file repository website and the Navy League website. Command 10. Officers are members of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves, and are subject to the National Defence Act and the Queen’s Regulations and Orders (QR & O). 11. The Branch is responsible to the Ontario Division of the Navy League of Canada. 12. The CO of the corps is the commanding officer of cadets and is the supervisor of the corps’ officers and civilian instructors/volunteers. Standing Orders 13. The CO, when necessary, shall institute, amend or cancel any standing order. 14. Hereinafter, this information will be referred to as “Standing Orders”. 15. Standing Orders shall in no way contradict or supersede QR & O, Cadet Administrative and Training Orders (CATO), or any directive received from a higher authority. PART 2 – ORGANIZATION GENERAL Commanding Officer’s Temporary Memorandum 1. The CO may wish to implement policy that would normally be published in the Standing Orders. The Commanding Officer’s Temporary Memorandum (COTM) gives the CO the option of having policy implemented through a memo with the authority of a Standing Order. This memo and the policy laid out therein shall be in effect for one training year unless otherwise rescinded by the CO. Chain of Command 2. The CO may appoint an officer as second in command. This person shall be known as the Executive Officer (XO). In the absence of the CO, the XO will assume temporary command. 3. In the absence of the CO and the XO, the Officer of the Day (OOD) will assume temporary command. 4. Harassment issues are sometimes addressed outside of the normal chain of command. Every effort shall be made to ensure that all members of the chain of command have the information required. The Divisional System 5. The Divisional system is the foundation of a successful corps. 6. The Divisional Officers (DO) and Petty Officers (DPO) are required to take a special interest in the cadets in their division, not only at drill or parade, but in their daily lives, and to exert a wholesome influence over them in accordance with the principles on which Canadian Cadet Movement is established. 7. The DO and DPO shall know every cadet by name. They must be careful to uphold discipline and be consistent in its maintenance. Where possible, he/she should try to understand the cadet’s viewpoint and realize that conditions, rather than the individual, are sometimes at fault. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES COMMAND Commanding Officer 1. Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Cadet Organizations defines the Commanding Officer (CO) of a cadet corps as an officer of the Cadet Instructors Cadre as appointed by the Commanding Officer, Regional Cadet Support Unit. 2. The CO is responsible to the RCSU Detachment and ultimately to the CO of the RCSU for the efficient operation of all aspects of the corps. 3. The CO will delegate authority and responsibility to his/her officers; however, the accountability for all occurrences rests with the CO. Executive Officer 4. The Executive Officer (XO) is second-in-command of the corps. He/She is responsible to the CO for the following: a. The discipline, physical fitness, dress and deportment, safety and welfare of the Ship’s Company; b. The administrative and training organization of the corps; and c. The effectiveness and consistency of corps’ routines. 5. The Executive Officer will carry out the following duties: a. Prepare the Routine Orders; b. Create duty lists for Officer of the Day, Petty Officer of the Day, Corporal of the Gangway and Duty Division; c. Represent the CO whenever he/she is not present; d. Oversee the implementation of CATO 15-22 Conduct and Discipline – Cadets, and advise the CO as necessary; e. Supervise all subordinate officers and notify the CO of any discrepancies; f. Direct all parades, ceremonial or otherwise; and g. Ensure that all directions provided in the Standing Orders are adhered to. Coxswain 6. General. The Coxswain (CXN) is second in the chain of command in the corps' duty personnel organization. He/she is directly responsible to the OOD for the performance of his/her duties related to the duty personnel organization. The CXN shall be dressed according to CATO 35-01 at all times. 7. The CXN is responsible to the XO for the following: a. Ensuring the proper conduct and discipline of the ship's company; b. Ensuring that duty personnel carry out their duties by conducting frequent but irregular visits; c. Assisting the OOD at the gangway as required; d. Carrying out rounds as directed by the OOD; and e. Any other duties as assigned by a higher authority. Regulating Petty Officer 8. The Regulating Petty Officer (RPO) is responsible to the CXN for the following: a. Ensuring the proper conduct of cadets; b. Representing the CXN whenever he/she is not present; c. Coordinating with the XO and CXN for all parade matters ceremonial or otherwise; d. Taking attendance at all events; e. Piping announcements; and f. Any other duties as assigned by a higher authority. Divisional Officer 9. A divisional officer (DO) is responsible to the XO for the following: a. Tracking of cadets’ progress with regards to training and uniform upkeep; b. Tracking of attendance with the goal of managing punctuality; c. Mentoring cadets in the areas of leadership and general cadet practices; d. Managing and addressing behavioural issues; e. Notifying the XO of any behavioural issues that require additional assistance; f. Setting a positive and wholesome example for his/her charges in the spirit of the aims of the Canadian Cadet Movement; g. Creating a positive environment that encourages attendance and cadet retention; and h. Any duties as assigned by a higher authority. Divisional Petty Officer 10. A divisional petty officer (DPO) is responsible to his/her DO for the following: a. Notifying cadets of events and/or changes to events; b. Tracking of attendance; c. Maintaining standards of dress within their division, whether in ceremonial, working or other uniform; d. Creating a positive environment that encourages attendance; e. Setting a positive and wholesome example for his/her charges in the spirit of the aims of the Canadian Cadet Movement; and f. Any duties as assigned by a higher authority. DUTY PERSONNEL Officer of the Day 11. The Officer of the Day (OOD) shall: a. Bring the logbook and nominal role for the activity to the muster area in the event of a fire or other emergency drill; b. Ascertain the identity of all visitors and note the same in the Ship’s Log; c. Secure filing/storage cabinets, interior doors, buildings and grounds upon completion of training or activities; d. Wait with cadets until a parent or guardian has picked them up; and e.