#142 st. andrew’s college highland cadet corps gold star review 2008 dileas gu brath

#142 St. Andrew’s College Highland Cadet Corps

Gold Star Review Gold Star Review

20082008

Dileas Gu BrathDileas Gu Brath


Gold Star ReviewGold Star Review

Requirements to Qualify for Your Gold Star: Complete leadership modules and classroom

assignments Organize & execute one leadership project Prepare 2 lesson plans and teach a lesson Pass the gold star written test (60% or more) Complete the drill requirements for parades.



Leadership Modules (30%)1. “Just You and Me” – building blocks to positive relationships

2. “Living in a Fast Paced World” – dealing with challenges of stress and social related issues as a leader. Also, where to find help for those in need.

3. “CHAP” – review & understand harassment & abuse policies within the cadet organization

Journals:

All above material is submitted as part of your

Leadership journal.



Completing In-Class Assignments:1. Complete a memorandum in proper form as outlined in the Army Cadet

Reference Manual 2-47. The memorandum will be a proposal to the Cadet Commanding Officer to plan a Corps dance. Include details such as dates, locations and estimated costs.

2. Prepare the agenda for a meeting which you will be chairing using the format outlined in Chapter 14. This will be your second meeting of a committee to organize a school dance.



Organizing Your Leadership Project (20%): Leadership proposals could be Duke of Ed or Community Service based. Other

ideas may be considered also. Projects began in 28 Sept 2006. Begin the planning and organization using “The Task Procedure Process 411.10”

studied in class. Leadership project Warning & Operations Orders to be posted on e-journals If you are a Duke of Ed leader or Comm Service leader, you will schedule group

meetings outside of Cadet training hours. Periodic mentoring sessions will take place to review your progress

(conducted by the Course Training Officer). Project activity to be completed by 15 Dec 2007 Project Debrief session with Capt Connery must be completed by 15 Feb

2008


Gold Star Review

Instructional Techniques – prepare & teach a lesson– Prepare 2 lesson plans

Drill Classroom

– Teach a 15 minute lesson– Submit a copy of each lesson plan to the assessor


Evaluation Breakdown

Leadership Modules and assignments – 30% Final Exam – 20% Leadership Project – 20% Instructional Techniques – teach a lesson –

10% Personal Drill assessment – 10% Course Report – 10 %



Passing the Written Gold Star Test: The test will have at least one question from

each chapter The emphasis is on Instructional Techniques,

Leadership and Map & Compass



Use the following questions to help you study each chapter.



Chapter One – Drill

1. Describe the flag party position called “The Carry”.

2. What are the steps in a Ceremonial Review

3. What is the difference between the cautionary and executive parts to a drill command.



Chapter Two – Fundamental Training

1. Name the components of a memorandum

2. Define a “Parade State”

3. Explain the difference between “rank” and “appointment”.

4. Explain the difference in the roles of officers and Non-Commissioned officers.



Battalion Organization

Cadet Commanding OfficerLieutenant Colonel

Appointment Rank

Company CommanderCaptain

Company Sergeant MajorMaster Warrant Officer

Platoon CommanderLieutenant

Platoon SergeantSergeant



Chapters Three and Four

Not allocated – nothing to study here!



Chapter Five – Map and Compass

1. What are the steps involved in converting a grid (map) bearing to a magnetic (compass) bearing?

2. Understand how to take a bearing using a protractor and plot your course

3. How do you measure distance on a topographic map.

4. How to use a 6 figure Grid Reference

5. How to identify map signs –water, terrain, activity



Chapter Six – Range Duties

1. Name four points to be covered during a range reconnaissance.

2. Name three duties of a Range Assistant.

3. At what point should the Coach review strengths and weaknesses with the shooter?



4. Name three desirable attributes in a coach.

5. List the four things of which a coach should possess a detailed knowledge.

6. Define the terms “Calling the shots” and “clock system”.



Chapters Seven and Eight

Not allocated - two more chapters with nothing to study!



Chapter Nine – Instructional Techniques

1. List six principles of instruction. (Hint : ICE-PAC)

2. Name two types of questions you can use in the classroom & two qualities of a good question.

3. What are the four stages of a lesson plan



Chapter Ten

Not allocated - last chapter with nothing in it!



Chapter Eleven – Leadership1. Define “Morale” and “Esprit-de-Corps”.2. List six of twelve expectations of followers.3. Name two of the benefits of discipline in a

cadet corps.4. What is “task procedure,” and what are the

steps in an “operations order”?5. List the barriers to communication.



Chapter 12 – Citizenship

1. Give two reasons why cadets should participate in a community activity.

2. Give an example for each of these two reasons.

3. What is the first major consideration when organizing an community activity?



“In summary, plan ahead, share the burden of organizing with others and learn from each mistake that you make. Remember that one of the aims of the cadet organization is to develop citizens, and

by getting involved in the community, you are contributing to the improvement of that

community.”



Chapter 13 – Physical Fitness

1. Name two advantages of “Tabloid Sports Meets”.

2. Name three duties of the event organizer.

3. The objective is for each competitor to achieve the predetermined ______________.



Chapter 14 – Sensible Living

1. What four things should be stated in a Notice of Meeting?

2. What two purposes does an agenda serve?

3. Name six agenda items that are included between the Call to Order and the Adjournment?



Suggestions for studying:

Study every chapter in the book

Find a study partner to work with.

GOOD LUCK



Good Luck Gentlemen!Dileas Gu BrathDileas Gu Brath

#142 st. andrew’s college highland cadet corps gold star review 2008 dileas gu brath

Documents

written gold star test

corps dance

chap review

cadet organization journals

assessor slide

cadet commanding officer

cadet training hours

leadership proposals