The officers of 151 Squadron are members of the Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC). The CIC is a sub-component of the Canadian

Forces Reserves whose primary duty is the supervision, administration and training of close to 65,000 sea, army and air cadets across Canada.

 

CIC Officers come from virtually all walks of civilian life. Some are students, others are homemakers, doctors, police officers, accountants, construction workers and ex-Regular Force military. But no matter how diverse their backgrounds, CIC Officers do have one thing in common, their dedication to the development of Canada’s youth.

 

The training of officers of the CIC is conducted throughout the calendar year by the appropriate Regional CIC Training School. These courses offer a civilian exposure to a military environment while also covering fundamental skills required in training cadets. Upon graduation from the first course (Basic Officer Qualification), candidates may become commissioned officers of the Canadian Forces (Reserves).

 

It is interesting to note that, with more than 6000 members, the CIC is the largest officer branch in the Canadian Forces.

 

For more information on the Cadet Instructor Cadre, visit the National Cadet Website.