Green Star

• 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:

Red Star

• 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:

Silver Star

• 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:

Gold Star

• 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:

Summer Training Courses

Summer Training Courses are as follows:

• Cadet Activity Program 1 (CAP1) (1 Week)
• Cadet Activity Program 2 (CAP2) (2 Weeks)
• Expedition Instructor (EI) (4 Weeks)
• Drill and Ceremonial Instructor (DCI) (4 Weeks)
• Fitness and Sports Instructor (FSI) (4 Weeks)
• Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor (ARMI) (4 Weeks)
• Military Band (4 Weeks)
• Pipes and Drums (P&D) (4 Weeks)
• Leadership & Challenge
• Outward Bound: Wales/Scotland
• Canadian Forces Basic Parachutist Course
• Maple Leaf Exchange
• National Rifle Team (Bisley)
• Other various exchanges under the ACE (Army Cadet Exchange) Program

Summer Training Centres

There are 8 Army Cadet Summer Training Centres across Canada and they are:

• Blackdown Cadet Training Centre
• ACSTC Argonaut|Argonaut Army Cadet Summer Training Centre
• Connaught National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (Connaught NACTSC)
• Mont St-Sacrement Cadet Summer Training Centre
• Rocky Mountain National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (RMNACSTC)
• Valcartier Army Cadet Summer Training Centre
• Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre (VACSTC)
• Whitehorse Cadet Summer Training Centre (WCSTC)