Phase 4 Training Resources
Welcome to Phase Four! This year is all about the developing your skills as a team member to transition you to a team leader and instructor.
Leadership
Watch the video below from the Commander of the Canadian Army about becoming "they".
Requirements for Promotion to Petty Officer First Class (PO1)
In order to be promoted to Petty Officer First Class, individual cadets must have the following:
- Minimum 6 months spent at their previous rank;
- Completion of all Phase 4 Training PO's (including: passing the PO 409 - Instruction Performance Check, attending a nautical weekend, participating in a fitness assessment, participating in a marksmanship night, and more);
- Score of at least "Completed without difficulty" on PO 403 - Leadership Performance Check; and,
- A valid and recent participation in the Cadet Fitness Assessment within the year prior to promotion date.
PO1 promotions typically take place at the end of the Phase 4 training year, once all requirements are met.
SMESC - Forming and Issuing Orders
SMESC - This is used to help us form and issue orders, when ever you are given a task take the time to think of SMESC then use the format to issue orders to your team.
Naval Knowledge & the Maritime Community
The Royal Canadian Navy![]() The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is the naval force of Canada. The RCN is one of three environmental commands within the unified Canadian Armed Forces. Founded in 1910 as the Naval Service of Canada and given royal sanction on 29 August 1911, the Royal Canadian Navy was amalgamated with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and the Canadian Army to form the unified Canadian Armed Forces in 1968, after which it was known as "Maritime Command" until 2011. In 2011 the navy was bestowed its historical title of RCN again, along with the Canadian Army and RCAF. The Royal Canadian Navy is headquartered at National Defence Headquarters (NDHQ) in Ottawa, Ontario. To learn more about the RCN click on the RCN badge above.
Chartwork & Navigation![]() Chartwork and Navigation is a vital skill to have as a Sea Cadet regardless if you are working as a navigator onboard an ORCA class ship or simply driving a zodiac. Knowing where your vessel is and the route you want to take to your destination is key to the safe passage of your vessel through any waters. In Phase IV you will learn the basics about charts, navigation tools, longitude and latitude, fixing and dead reckoning. At the end of your training you will have to successfully complete a Performance Check to ensure you have the required knowledge. Sea Cadets have the opportunity to put their navigation skills to the test in many different ways, you can take the Boatswain Mate or Ships Boat Operator course during the summer or onboard on ORCA class ship during a Sea Cadet Seamanship Deployment off the coast of British Columbia.
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The Canadian Coast Guard![]() The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is the coast guard of Canada. Formed in 1962, the coast guard is tasked with marine search and rescue, communication, navigation and transportation issues in Canadian waters, such as navigation aids and icebreaking, marine pollution response and providing support other Canadian government initiatives. The Canadian Coast Guard is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario and is a Special Operating Agency within the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Unlike armed coast guards of some other nations, the CCG is a government marine organization without naval or law enforcement responsibilities. Naval operations in Canada's maritime environment are exclusively the responsibility of the Royal Canadian Navy. To learn more about the CCG click on the CCG badge above.
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