Regional Cadet Instructor Schools

There are five Regional Cadet Instructor Schools:

• Regional Cadet Instructor School Atlantic, Shearwater (Halifax), Nova Scotia
• Regional Cadet Instructor School Eastern, St.Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
• Regional Cadet Instructor School Central, Borden, Ontario
• Regional Cadet Instructor School Prairie, Edmonton, Alberta
• Regional Cadet Instructor School Pacific, Victoria, British Columbia

All Cadet Instructors Cadre officers participate in a 10-day Basic Officer Qualification (BOQ) course that covers training in military principles, leadership, military writing, environmental awareness and youth issues. Training also includes SHARP and CHAP — Canadian Forces programs that deal with issues of sexual harassment, abuse and racism prevention for youth (CHAP) and for adults (SHARP). Cadet Instructors Cadre officers are eligible for further training and courses depending on their element, rank and interests. Cadet Instructors Cadre officers range in rank from officer cadet to lieutenant-colonel (naval cadet to commander).