Local Headquarters Training

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The Star Level Program is the main training program carried out by all Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Canada. This program is mandated by the Department of National Defence, through the Directorate of Cadets & Junior Rangers.The Star Level Program is composed of five levels:

• Green Star (Level 1)
• Red Star (Level 2)
• Silver Star (Level 3)
• Gold Star (Level 4)
• Master Cadet (Level 5) (New)

Starting in the 2012-13 training year, the National Star of Excellence or NSE replaced the National Star Certification Examination or NSCE as a ranking tool for Senior Cadets. Year 5 of LHQ training was also introduced as "Master Cadet" consisting of a great deal of OJT and self-led professional development opportunities.Cadets are taught a variety of subjects, known as Performance Objectives (PO) that include: citizenship, physical fitness, healthy living, drill, marksmanship, map and compass, outdoor survival, eco-friendly camping and military history and traditions. To better assist in understanding the Star Level training, the Star programs are identified as follows:

• PO 101-Participate in Citizenship Activities: Cadets are introduced to Canadian history, traditions and symbols. Cadets are also introduced to Canada's political system, along with a high-education of the Canadian Forces.
• PO 102 - Perform Community Service: Cadets are introduced to the concept of volunteerism and importance of community involvement.
• PO 103 - Participate as a Member of a Team: Cadets are introduced to the concept of teamwork and are introduced to the roles of a follower.
• PO 104 - Develop a Personal Activity Plan: Cadets are introduced to the importance of physical activity, physical fitness and physical health.
• PO 105 - Participate in Recreational Sports: Cadets participate in a variety of recreational sports, such as running, biking, hiking, marches and swimming activities.
• PO 106 - Fire the Cadet Air Rifle Marksmanship
• PO 107 - Serve in an Army Cadet Corps: Cadets are introduced to the history and traditions of the Cadet Corps. Cadets are introduced to Green Star and Year 1 training opportunities. Cadets are taught the basic rules with regards to being a cadet.
• PO 108 - Participate in an Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) Parade: Cadets are introduced and taught ceremonial drill, in preparation for public parades.
• PO 109 - Participate in Fieldcraft
• PO 120 - Demonstrate Knowledge of the Organization and Traditions of the Canadian Forces:
• PO 121 - Participate as a Member of a Group During a Weekend Bivouac Exercise:
• PO 122 - Identify Location Using a Map:
• PO 123 - Participating in a Day Hike:

• PO 201 - Identify the Role of an Environmentally Conscious Canadian Citizen:
• PO 202 - Perform Community Services:
• PO 203 - Demonstrate Leadership Attributes Within a Peer Setting:
• PO 204 - Update Personal Activity Plan:
• PO 205 - Participate in Recreational Sports:
• PO 206 - Fire the Cadet Air Cadet Rifle During Recreational marksmanship:
• PO 207 - Serve in an Army Cadet Corps:
• PO 208 - Execute Drill as a Member of a Squad:
• PO 211 - Participate in Competitive Summer Biathlon Activities:
• PO 220 - Recognize Canadian Forces Peace Support Operations:
• PO 221 - Perform the Duties of a Section Member During a Weekend Bivouac Exercise:
• PO 222 - Navigate Along a Route Using a Map and Compass:
• PO 223 - Hike along a Route as Part of an Overnight Exercise:
• PO 224 - Identify Immediate Actions to Take when Lost:

• PO 301 - Recognize the Purpose of Service Groups within Canada:
• PO 302 - Perform Community Service:
• PO 303 - Perform the Role of a Team Leader:
• PO 304 - Update Personal Activity Plan:
• PO 305 - Participate in Recreational Sports:
• PO 306 - Fire the Cadet Air Rifle During Recreational Marksmanship:
• PO 307 - Serve in an Army Cadet Corps:
• PO 308 - Direct a Squad Prior to A Parade:
• PO 309 - Instruct a Lesson:
• PO 311 - Participate in a Recreational Summer Biathlon Activity:
• PO 320 - Recognize the Valour of Members of the Canadian Army:
• PO 321 - Perform the Duties of a Team Leader On A Weekend Bivouac Exercise:
• PO 322 - Plot Location on a Topographical Map Using A Global Positioning System Receiver:
• PO 324 - Survive When Lost:
• PO 325 - Identify the Competencies of an Outdoor Leader:
• PO 326 - Perform Expedition Skills:

• PO 401 - Recognize How the Legal System Affects Youth:
• PO 402 - Perform Community Service:
• PO 403 - Act as a Team Leader:
• PO 404 - Update personal Activity Plan:
• PO 405 - Participate in Recreational Sports:
• PO 406 - Fire the Cadet Air Rifle During Recreational Marksmanship:
• PO 407 - Serve in an Army Cadet Corps:
• PO 408 - Command a Platoon on Parade:
• PO 409 - Instruct a Lesson:
• PO 420 - Identify the Structure of the Canadian Army:
• PO 422 - Follow a Multi-Leg Route Using a Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver:
• PO 424 - Employ Natural Resources in a Survival:
• PO 425 - Develop an Expedition Plan:
  • Section 1 - Establish Expedition parameters:
  • Section 2 - Plan an Expedition Route:
  • Section 3 - Develop an Expedition Equipment List:
  • Section 4 - Develop an Expedition Ration Plan:
  • Section 5 - Discuss Actions Taken when a Person is Lost:
  • Section 6 - Analyze Problems Using an Expedition Case Study:
• PO 426 - Perform Expedition Skills:

The Master Cadet star level is the highest star level