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North Battleford army cadet takes on leadership role in Vernon

Submitted VERNON, B.C. –– Cadet Sergeant Donald McInnes instructed Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Cadets about Ceremonial Drill at Vernon Cadet Training Centre this summer.
Cadet Sergeant Donald McInnes
Cadet Sergeant Donald McInnes. Photo submitted

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VERNON, B.C. –– Cadet Sergeant Donald McInnes instructed Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Cadets about Ceremonial Drill at Vernon Cadet Training Centre this summer. McInnes is a cadet at 2537 North Saskatchewan Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in North Battleford, and he worked with the Drill & Ceremonial Instructor Course this summer at Vernon Cadet Training Centre, located in Vernon B.C.

McInnes joined the cadet program at the age of 12 and throughout his career he has completed the General Training, Basic Expedition, Expedition Instructor, and Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Courses and Outward Bound Wales Exchange. This was his first summer as a staff cadet and his goal this summer was to develop his leadership and to share his knowledge to his cadets, so that they can leave summer training with better understanding of drill, dress, and deportment, goals which he was able to accomplish this summer.

“I joined cadets because I want to join the Canadian Armed Forces for my future occupation and cadets is something to get my feet wet. The experiences I’ve had in the program has made me who I am today, and I think that everyone should give it a try!” said McInnes.

More than 1,500 Sea, Army and Air Cadets participated in summer training activities in Vernon this summer. Other cadets have had the opportunity to travel across the country and even overseas. Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets are national programs for youth ages 12 to 18, which aim to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, promote physical fitness and stimulate the interest of youth in sea, land and air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces. The programs are delivered by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces in partnership with the civilian Navy League, Army and Air Cadet Leagues of Canada. For more information about the cadet program, visit www.cadets.ca or follow on Twitter @BCCadets.