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ADULTS LEADING CADETS THE ANNUAL CADET PROGRAMS UPDATE CURT LAFOND CHIEF, CADET PROGRAMS

ADULTS LEADING CADETS THE ANNUAL CADET PROGRAMS UPDATE CURT LAFOND CHIEF, CADET PROGRAMS. Overview. New Products In Development Discussion: Improving the NCC program Moving to an online testing system. New Products: C/Staff Handbook. Detailed job descriptions

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ADULTS LEADING CADETS THE ANNUAL CADET PROGRAMS UPDATE CURT LAFOND CHIEF, CADET PROGRAMS

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  1. ADULTS LEADING CADETSTHE ANNUAL CADET PROGRAMS UPDATECURT LAFONDCHIEF, CADET PROGRAMS “Citizens Serving Communities”

  2. Overview New Products In Development Discussion: • Improving the NCC program • Moving to an online testing system

  3. New Products: C/Staff Handbook Detailed job descriptions Scalable organizational charts Practical tools: • Inspection scorecard • Meeting schedule template • Drill teaching sequence • Formations cheat sheet How to design a cadet staff

  4. New Products: Drill Video AFJROTC Drill Instruction Video

  5. New Products: Cadet Great Start Advocates for a “pipeline” vs. “trickle in” Detailed, recipe-like lesson plans To be run by cadet NCOs & officers Comprehensive intro to cadet life Pre-event training for cadet staff Parents orientation From open house to C/Amn in 5 weeks Concludes with an O-Flight

  6. cap.gov / cadet radio

  7. Deliverables Textbook in 4 modules Activity Book Curriculum Guide Cadet Staff Handbook Drill Instruction DVD Podcasts Online Quizzes & Tests Supplemental Readings (SEP cadets) In Development: Leadership Curriculum

  8. In Development: Online Records Goal: Bring cadet records into 21st century with online Cadet Master Record • Makes 5 paper forms obsolete for tech-savvy squadrons • No more waiting for Mitchell Awards to clear NHQ • Reduces hassle in transferring records if cadet transfers unit • Error-trapping ensures 52-16 requirements are always met • Records’ accuracy improves as cadets get access to their file • CCs alerted when cadets become eligible for promotion • National and wing leaders get visibility into cadet advancement • Optional system; paper records still okay

  9. Discussions The following ideas are offered for the sake of discussion.Tell us what you think!

  10. Discussion: Online Tests Goal: Boost cadet retention by making it easier for cadets to advance, without lowering standards Proposal: Online Testing Stop presenting cadets with the dilemma of “Study for school or CAP?” • Cadets test at their convenience • Cadets test at home • Achievement tests become open book • Milestone exams remain closed-book, controlled by the squadron Promotion focus changes from test scores to leadership performance.

  11. CURRENT SYSTEM Squadron controls testing schedule Squadron keeps test inventory Testing officer corrects tests & updates cadet records Costly & time-consuming to update Only one version of each test; easy to game system Knowledge-level test; low academic standard Closed book, no time limit Re-ordering tests is a pain Requires about 1 hr of squadron time We’ve always done it this way PROPOSED ONLINE SYSTEM Cadet tests at their convenience NHQ website hosts tests Computer instantly corrects test and automatically updates records Easy to update; tests always current Questions generated at random; harder to game system Comprehension-level test; higher academic standard Open book, but with time limit No need for units to re-order tests Frees-up about 1 hr per month Takes advantage of technology Discussion: Online Tests

  12. Discussion: NCC What should a cadet competition be? • A contest involving all facets of the Cadet Program • Team experience centered around local squadron • One of many activities cadets participate in How many cadets participate in the NCC program? Why don’t more squadrons develop cadet competition teams now? • Not enough cadets • Not enough time • Not enough money • Not enough chance of winning

  13. Discussion: NCC Not enough cadets: • Comprise team of 9 cadets (8+1) • Most cadet units have fewer than 15 active cadets Not enough time: • Team practices are logistical nightmares • Eliminate innovative drill, volleyball Not enough money: • Take the money out of the inspection No chance of winning: • All cadets to hail from a single squadron • No wing-level super teams • Teams have chance to win “national” honors in each event. (JROTC regional model) NCC Events Standard Drill Indoor Posting Outdoor Posting Inspection Team Leadership Problems CPFT Quiz Bowl

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