Sea Cadet Spencer Aulenback of Drumheller, Alberta, received the award as top cadet in the Air Rifle Marksmanship Course at the final parade of six-week Instructor Courses at Vernon Cadet Training Centre.
Cadet Aulenback is a member of 80 Furious, Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps of Drumheller, Alberta. The corps parades at 325 3 Street W Drumheller on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. New recruits are always welcome.
The cadets attended the six-week Army Cadet Marksmanship Instructor Course at Vernon Cadet Training Centre where cadets learned the principles of Cadet Marksmanship: how to lead marksmanship activities, how to assist the Range Safety Officer and how to coach younger cadets. In addition, the cadets toured Vernon and enjoyed recreational swimming.
During the summer, more than 1500 army, sea and air cadets from western Canada spent up to six weeks in Vernon, expanding the training they receive at their home corps, developing new skills and forming new friendships.
The Cadet Program is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the sea, army and air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces. Cadets make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities. Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.
