The Royal Canadian Legion Medal of
Excellence is awarded in recognition for individual endeavors in citizenship
that meet or enhance the aims and objectives of the cadet movement.
Selection
Criteria
The main object in awarding the Royal
Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence is to emphasize the citizenship
aspects of the cadet program.
To be eligible for consideration, a cadet must:
- Meet all requirements of the
squadron annual mandatory and optional training programs;
- Participate in a minimum of
three community service events in addition to those supported by the cadet
squadron;
- Be regarded by peers and
superiors as exemplifying the model cadets; and
Enhance the squadron through:
- Co-operation with peers and
subordinates
- Comradeship
- Promoting goodwill and morale
within the corps
- Aiding in the development of
group identity and cohesiveness
- Supporting and assisting fellow
unit members; and
- His/her involvement in the
local community
Application
Procedures
- Completion of the following form will ensure staff are aware of all items applicable to the cadet's eligibility.
- Form must be completed
in full. Incomplete forms will not be considered.
- Applicants must submit a
narrative of 300-500 words which support why they feel they are eligible and
how they meet the selection criteria above. This is to be done within this form, but suggest the cadets applying prepare it ahead of time to ensure quality responses, accurate spelling and grammar.
Application form must be submitted no later than 8:00pm, Monday March 13th, 2023
Questions? Email the Deputy Commanding Officer, Captain Ketchum - 848squadrondco@gmail.com
Following the application deadline, squadron staff and the squadron CO will review all submissions and forward the recommendation to the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Pacific) for consideration and approval.
