Code of Conduct

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604 Moose RCAC has a Cadet Code of Conduct that is to be reviewed and and signed annually by every cadet and their parent/guardian.  Cadets are expected to adhere to this Code of Conduct while at all approved activities, events and trainings.

Positive Social Relations For Youth

The Safety and wellbeing of your cadet is of primary importance to 604 Moose RCAC and the Canadian Cadet Movement. That's why the organization developed the Positive Social Relations for Youth Program (PSRY), in response to the realities of today's world.  The Cadet Program is committed to ensuring the safety and security of every cadet and to providing a respectful environment that promotes fair and equal treatment. Harassment in any form is an unacceptable behaviour.

The objective of the PSRY program is to prepare cadets to:

• interact comfortably within the cadet community;
• interact positively with others;
• exercise sound judgment;
• accept personal responsibility for actions and choices;
• deal with interpersonal conflict; and
• seek assistance from available resources when needed.

Topics include expectations of being a cadet, what happens when expectation are exceeded or not met, dealing with conflict, leadership responsibility to influencing positive social relations, positive team dynamics, core leadership qualities of a cadet, and means of seeking help when needed. 
This training is administered in Level 1 and again in Level 4.

Paying Compliments

The salute is a mark of respect and courtesy for an officer’s commission and/or higher rank of other officers, for the Canadian Flag, or the National Anthem. Salutes are not performed if the individual is not wearing a headdress (including tilley cap or ball cap), instead they are to stand at attention.

Whom To Salute:

Only officers receive salutes. Officers can be recognized by the pearl and black braid rank they wear around the sleeves of their uniform jackets or on their shirt epaulettes (for examples, see the Rank Structure examples provided in this handbook).  When you recognize an officer who happens to be in civilian attire, you DO salute them.

Who To Not Salute:

Do NOT salute cadets (regardless of rank), Civilian Instructors, or other civilians.
The following areas are deemed saluting areas at the local headquarters:

• Outside of the building
• The Parade Square;
• Upon entering or leaving an office where there is an officer present
• Upon entering or leaving a classroom, when an officer is present

Compliments will be paid to officers while in the hallways/stairwells by means of turning your head and eyes and a proper greeting, “Good Evening, Ma’am/Sir” (the hallways are too narrow to salute when walking past someone). All adults will be addressed as Ma’am or Sir

Use Of Cell Phones

• Cadets may bring a personal cell phone to a cadet activity and may use it, provided that the normal training routine is not affected. 604 RCACS DCO shall designate areas where personal cell phone use is authorized. Contravention of the following limitations may result in the confiscation of a personal cell phone:
• Cadet personal cell phones shall be turned off and/or secured in their bag for the during training
• Warrant Officers should secure their phones in their bag while attending a parade night, however, Warrant Officers at 604 Moose RCACS will be afforded the privilege of keeping their cell phones on their person during duty hours provided they adhere to the following guidelines:
  • Cell phones are to remain out of hand, and out of sight when not in use;
  • Cell phones are not permitted to be worn on the uniform;
  • Cell phones will be carried in a pocket or backpack;
  • Cell phones may be used for non-duty purposes when not engaged in supervision or instruction of cadets, and only in 604 RCACS offices or other designated use areas (use of a cell phone for non emergent purposes in front of cadets is not authorized);
  • Cell phones will not be used while walking.
• Cell phone use is prohibited in washrooms
• It is the policy of this squadron that cell phone devices are to remain out of hand, and out of sight. Only phones assigned as duty phones are permitted to be worn on the uniform (e.g., on a waist belt). All other cell phone devices will be carried in a pocket, pack, or purse when moving from the storage area to the use area.
• Use areas:
  1. In the bleacher area during break;
  2. In the entryway at the start of the activity before signing in;
  3. In the entryway at the end of the activity after dismissal;
  4. Warrant Officers and Adult Staff may use cell phone devices for non-duty use when not engaged in supervision or instruction of cadets, and only in 604 RCACS offices or other designated areas. Cell phones will not be used while walking or while driving a vehicle;
  5. Other suitable use areas may be published in subsequent ROs as applicable.

Use Of Tobacco and/Or Vapour Products

• Cadets shall not smoke, vape, or chew tobacco or nicotine products while attending cadet activities or in uniform. Adult staff shall only use tobacco products in designated areas, screened from the view of cadets and as designated in the applicable facility or higher orders.
• Approved containers shall be used to dispose of smoking products

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