Meet the 188 Cobra Squadron Staff !
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The squadron staff is a team of Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) officers, Civilian Instructors (CI) and Civilian Volunteers (CV). As members of the CIC, they belong to the Cadet Organization Administration and Training Service (COATS), which is a sub-component of the Canadian Forces Reserves. The staff at 188 Cobra are specifically tasked with the supervision, administration and training of cadets. Staff have full time day jobs while they dedicate their evenings, weekends and vacation days to the development of the youth under their care. All our adult staff are trained and screened to work with youth.
Meet the 188 Cobra Squadron Staff !
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The squadron staff is a team of Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) officers, Civilian Instructors (CI) and Civilian Volunteers (CV). As members of the CIC, they belong to the Cadet Organization Administration and Training Service (COATS), which is a sub-component of the Canadian Forces Reserves. The staff at 188 Cobra are specifically tasked with the supervision, administration and training of cadets. Staff have full time day jobs while they dedicate their evenings, weekends and vacation days to the development of the youth under their care. All our adult staff are trained and screened to work with youth.
188 Cobra Squadron
Marksmanship Team
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Marksmanship training is available to all cadets; however, tryouts will determine the 188 Cobra Team to represent our unit.
Cadets have the opportunity to participate in a series of individual & team competitions at the local level that culminate in Provincial and National competitions.
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Cadets participating in the Marksmanship program achieve the following:
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learn about the safe handling of rifles,
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build self-esteem,
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practice focus/breathing,
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engage in good sportsmanship,
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develop greater self-discipline on top of improving marksmanship technical skills.
There is an emphasis on physical fitness as the team will be competing in the Prone and Stand Positions. Cadets use the "Daisy 853C" Air Rifle with a round aperture sight, that fires a 0.177 caliber pellet. Because of the low muzzle velocity, the Daisy 853C is not classified as a firearm under Federal Legislation.
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Qualifications Awarded
Qualifications are based on shooting 10 pellets onto two targets for all levels. The 10 pellets are fired on the same relay. The highest qualification attained during the year is retained. For a Marksman qualification, a cadet must obtain two groupings of 3 cm on two targets. For example:
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Three additional Cadet Marksmanship Championships Series Pins are awarded when a member competes in the various levels of competition. You wear this pin with pride on your uniform!
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PIN PLACEMENT:
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The Zone, Provincial or National Championship Pin awarded under the Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Championship Series shall be worn centred on the left breast pocket, equidistant between the lower seam and the lower edge of the Tunic pocket flap
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The Vamplew Award and Clément Tremblay Award pins replace other Marksmanship Championship Pins.
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Only one Marksmanship Championship Series Pin is permitted on the uniform indicating the highest level attained by the cadet
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This pin is worn on the Tunic only
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PLACEMENT NOTES:
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When a Duke of Edinburgh Award Pin is worn with the Cadet Certificate of Commendation Pin, the two pins shall be worn centred on the right breast pocket equidistant between the lower seam and the lower edge of the jacket pocket flap, with 0.5 cm between the two pins. In this case, the Cadet Certificate of Commendation Pin shall be worn in the top position. Only the Cadet Certificate of Commendation Pin can be worn on the shirt.
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When a Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Championship Series Pin is worn with a Canadian Cadet Movement Biathlon Championship Series Pin or an Air Cadet League of Canada Effective Speaking Competition Pin, the two pins shall be worn centred on the left breast pocket equidistant between the lower seam and the lower edge of the jacket pocket flap, with 0.5 cm between the two pins. The Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Championship Series Pin shall be worn in the top position, if worn with the Canadian Cadet Movement Biathlon Championship Series Pin, or in the bottom position if worn with the Air Cadet League of Canada Effective Speaking Competition Pin.
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If a cadet is the recipient of an Air Cadet League of Canada Effective Speaking Competition Pin, a Canadian Cadet Movement Marksmanship Championship Series Pin and also a Canadian Cadet Movement Biathlon Championship Series Pin, this cadet shall be authorized to wear two out of the three pins awarded as the cadet uniform can only accommodate two pins. In this case, the cadet must make the decision as to which two pins he shall wear on his uniform.
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Will you represent 188 Cobra this year?
