CADET CORPS CURRICULUM

ARMED FORCES CHILDRENS ASSOCITIONS

CADET CORPS DEPARTMENT

AFCA CADET CORPS JOINT CORPS HEADQUARTERS

CADET TRAINING AND CURRICULUM PROGRAM

Why the Redevelopment of Cadet training Program

It has not been done in over 30 years

The field of curriculum, instruction, and assessment has evolved
significantly in that time
The military has significantly changed its curriculum
We need to demonstrate how the Cadet Corps curriculum aligns with
the State Academic Content Standards
The advent of new technologies provide exciting possibilities for
curriculum content and delivery

AFCA Training System to achieve these aims by:

Providing a program that is progressive in its development of attributes

of leadership and citizenship, and places cadets in roles of
responsibility;
Providing a program that is adventurous, and physically and mentally
challenging; and,
Providing a program that maintains formal links between Cadet Corps
and components of the Ghana Armed Forces through unit affiliation.

CADET PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE

What do the Cadet Proficiency Certificate (CPC) star levels involve?

The CPC system provides a progressive programme of training based around

a wide range of exciting activities. As cadets progress through the star levels
they develop their confidence, become more independent, and learn some
CV-worthy and life skills
VARIED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES AND ENGAGING INSTRUCTION:

The enclosed curriculum embraces the following best practices for

teaching and learning:
Cooperative Learning

Researchers have long recognized the importance of active student

involvement in the learning process -- the old adage there is no better way to
learn something than to teach it, is a maxim that underpins many
cooperative learning approaches. There is considerable variability from
approach to approach regarding effects of cooperative learning on student
achievement. The characteristics of the most effective approaches are
"group reward", "individual accountability", and "task structure" (see Slavin, R.
E. "Synthesis of Research on Grouping in Elementary and Secondary Schools."
Educational Leadership 46/1 (September 1988b): 67-77.). Cooperative
learning has also been shown to have positive effects on students' social
growth and in facilitating interaction between students of different racial and
ethnic backgrounds. In the Cadet program, the core of cooperative
structure is the squad. Under the direction of squad leaders, squads are the
perfect structure for cooperative learning.
Peer Mediation and Tutoring

Peer mediation and peer tutoring have been used effectively with students
across all ability spectrums and have reciprocal benefits for tutors and tutees
alike. The characteristics of effective tutoring approaches mirror those of
effective cooperative learning approaches. In the Cadet Corps program, we
should be requiring squad leaders to be peer mediators and tutors in support
of all aspects of the Cadet curriculum.
Direct/Explicit Teaching

Direct teaching is another tried and true practice that has been shown
consistent results in classrooms over a long period of time. Good direct
teaching is the foundation of other teaching approaches like cooperative
learning. Unlike lecturing, quality direct teaching includes review, modeling,
guided and independent practice. For direct teaching to be effective all of
these elements must be present. Direct teaching in the Cadet Corps
program includes whole class direct teaching by commandant personnel
AND similar whole group and small group instruction by competent cadet
leaders.

Information Technology
Information technology is the tool of great promise in education with growing
evidence of positive effects on student learning. High levels of accessibility
and genuine curricular embedding are fundamental to the realization of the
potential of information technology in schools. In the Cadet program
specifically, I believe this includes such things as access to the internet for
research on the history and current status of military leadership, access to
fitness and healthy-lifestyle software, regular use of study skill software, and
the use of digital videography for drill and ceremonies instruction and
practice.
Reward and Reinforcement

Probably the most researched educational practice with the most consistent
results and large effects on student achievement is the consistent use of
rewards and reinforcement. Structured reward and reinforcement is a part of
all effective organizations. In the AFCA CADET CORPS, this concept is
embodied in the rank structure and the awards and decorations program,
which provide cadets with the opportunity to be recognized for their
contributions to the community and their personal growth as students and
citizens of the school.
Cognitive Strategy Learning

This involves teaching cadets to recognize the salient elements in learning

tasks and to monitor their own performance in relation to those tasks. In this
instruction, students are directly taught such strategies as rehearsing,
elaborating, organizing, summarizing, and self-questioning; they are also
taught when each strategy can be used most productively (Stein, 1989).
Classroom Management Skills

Classroom engagement has been shown to be a huge predictor of student

achievement. Commandant classroom management skill -- which covers a
range of practices, including delivering feedback, proximity management,
expectation setting and time management -- is a strong corollary of
engagement. Effective commandants, like all effective teachers manage
time, space, and behavior effectively and maintain high expectations for
their cadets. These classroom management skills are also taught to cadets in
their second and third years of cadet enrollment.
Individualization/Differentiated Instruction

Individualization is a term commonly associated with the needs of

exceptional populations. In fact, many of the best practices that are applied
to all student populations have their origins in research with exceptional
groups. Increasingly educators are recognizing that a truly individualized
education should be an objective for all students. Clearly, learning style
preferences and differences apply to all segments of the school population.
Flexible grouping, strategy training, instructional adaptations, differentiated
curriculum, and teaching strategies all can be used in classrooms to respond
to the variety of learning differences that exist in every classroom.

Authentic and Frequent Assessment

The premise of the Cadet promotion and award system is that cadet
performance on specific assessments garners recognition in the form of rank
advancement and individual decorations. Cadets are expected to learn
content delivered through direct instruction and prove that knowledge on
traditional paper and pencil tests. But cadets also perform at individual
and unit drill events, physical fitness activities, leadership laboratory
experiences, bivouacs, leadership schools, encampments, parades, colour
guards, promotion boards, and the Individual Major Awards program to
name a few.
Mastery Learning

Based on some fundamental common sense principles, mastery learning

affords students the opportunity to progress at a rate and in curriculum
materials that are consistent with their prior learning history. It has been shown
to increase the sense of efficacy learners feel for their classroom success in
addition to improving achievement. To be successful a mastery approach
must be accompanied by a highly evolved and intentional curriculum to
ensure that students who progress at different rates can be adequately
accommodated in the classroom. The Cadet curriculum allows students to
progress through graded curricular content aligned with the rank structure.
Cadets are given multiple opportunities for success.
Active Learning

Active learning is a current buzzword for drawing upon students prior

experiences and actively engaging them in the learning process. It includes
empowering students with opportunities to make explicit connections to prior
knowledge, see reasons for their current learning, and be active participants
in their own learning, rather than passive participants in a teach-directed
process. Though the military structure of the Cadet program is traditional,
efforts must be made to make learning the curricular content meaningful
and student engagement high. The fact that cadets serve as peer leaders
motivates all cadets to achieve higher positions of authority and
responsibility. This empowers cadets with reasons to study the material and
master it in preparation for assuming greater leadership roles.
CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES

Standard #1: Cadets participate in patriotic activities and develop a spirit of

patriotism.

Objectives:

a) Know the meaning of, as well as proper care and display of the Ghana
Flag. Sing a variety of Ghanaian patriotic songs.
b) Participate in a ceremonial flag detail to raise and lower the flag.
c) Participate in Color Guards to present the colors.
d) March proudly in parades.
e) Know the Pledge of Allegiance and proper honors to the flag and
National Anthem.
f) Know the significance and history of important Ghana symbols and
documents (e.g. Ghanas Constitution, Independence Freedom).
g) Know important events in Ghana, especially as they relate to the
Military history of Ghana.
h) Know the five democratic values of liberty, equality, justice, majority
rule, and minority rights.

Standard #2: Cadets learn strategies to improve school performance and be

good citizens.

Objectives:

a) Know how to properly take notes.

b) Learn academic vocabulary that is used across academic
disciplines.
c) Know test-taking strategies.
d) Use the writing process to communicate ideas.
e) Learn conflict resolution and anger management strategies.
f) Know strategies to work effectively with others.
g) Use a variety of study strategies.
h) Learn to take personal responsibility for actions.
i) Know the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
j) Know techniques for effective listening.
k) Know the different learning styles and how they affect success in the
classroom.
l) Know the seven citizenship skills of cooperation, patience, fairness,
respect, strength, self-improvement, and balance.
m) Practice reading comprehension with a variety of texts.
n) Know about current local, state, national, and international events.
o) Develop oral speaking skills.
p) Know techniques for planning and presenting lessons to other cadets.
 q) Develop skills of sensitivity to different cultures and gender roles and
gender differences in society.
r) Develop skills of personal organization, time management and
planning.

Standard #3: Cadets learn basic military subjects.

a) Know the history, objectives, and motto of the AFCA.

b) Use the principles of military courtesy.
c) Know the rank structure of the Cadet Corps and all branches of the
Ghana Armed Forces
d) Know and use the Chain of Command as well as the NCO and Staff
Support Channels.
e) Know the Cadet Code and live by its components.
f) Properly wear the Ghana Cadet Corps Uniforms.
g) Know the General Orders and proper execution of Guard Duty
responsibilities.
h) Know skills for bivouacking, including shelter set up, food preparation,
and field hygiene and sanitation.
i) Know techniques of surviving in mountain, desert, ocean, and snow
wilderness circumstances.
j) Know the contributions of important military and civilian leaders in
Ghana History.
k) Know rules of Hunter Safety.
l) Participate successfully in marksmanship activities with the .177 air rifle,
.22-cal smallbore rifle.
m) Learn about various career options, including all branches of Ghana
military.

Standard #4: Cadets participate in a variety of fitness and wellness activities.

Objectives:

a) Know all the dimensions of personal wellness, monitor personal wellness,

and plan and implement a personal wellness plan.
b) Understand the concept of the Healthy Fitness Zone on the Fitness
gram test.
c) Know the components of a fitness program (warm-up, conditioning,
cool-down), plan and implement a personal fitness regimen.
d) Enhance a level of overall flexibility.
e) Enhance a level of overall strength.
f) Enhance aerobic capacity and physical endurance.
g) Know the rules and proper techniques for playing a variety of team
sports.
h) Take the Para Military Physical Fitness Test each semester in which
enrolled in the AFCA program.
 i) Understand the impact of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco on the body
and are taught strategies to avoid their use.
j) Become critical consumers.
k) Understand the impact of various media (e.g. TV, music, advertising) on
people
l) Effectively manage personal and business finances.
m) Learn the signs, symptoms, modes of transmission, and strategies for
preventing infection of blood borne, airborne, and sexually transmitted
diseases (i.e. HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, tuberculosis).

Standard #5: Cadets participate in Drill and Ceremonies.

Objectives:

a) Know how to use a command voice.

b) Know how to teach individual and unit drill to others.
c) Properly execute close order individual drill.
d) Properly participate in squad drill.
e) Properly participate in platoon drill.
f) Properly participate in company and larger unit drill.
g) Properly command a squad.
h) Properly command a platoon.
i) Properly command a company.
j) Correctly participate in and/or plan a Pass in Review.
k) Properly execute the Manual of Arms.
l) Properly march with arms.
m) Be able to march to music and cadences.
n) Know how to conduct a military inspection.
o) Participate in a variety of competitive drill events.

Standard #6: Cadets know principles of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR).

Objectives:

a) Know general principles of triage, head-to-toe exams, universal

precautions and body substance isolation.
b) Know how to stop bleeding.
c) Know how to perform CPR on infants, children, and adults, and the
instances when to consider compression only CPR.
d) Help conscious and unconscious choking victims.
e) Know the signs and symptoms and how to treat for shock.
f) Know how to properly care for burns.
g) Provide appropriate first aid treatment for sprains, strains, and broken
bones.
h) Know how to treat head, neck, and spinal injuries.
 i) Know how to treat asthma attacks, diabetic emergencies, allergic
reactions, stroke, poisoning, bites, stings, food-borne illness, heart
attacks, poisoning, and altered/loss of consciousness.
j) Know how to treat heat and cold injuries.
k) Know how to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
l) Know how to correctly activate the Emergency Medical System.
m) Receive certification by the Ghana Heart Foundation and/or Ghana
Red Cross at Basic First Aid and Infant, Child, and Adult CPR.
n) Know strategies to prepare themselves and their families for natural
disasters and public emergencies.
o) Receive certification by the Ghana Heart Foundation and/or Ghana
Red Cross at such advanced topics as Standard First Aid and
Wilderness First Aid.

Standard #7: Cadets know how to read and use a variety of maps and
compasses.

Objectives:

a) Know how to read road maps.

b) Know the marginal information on a map, including the symbols and
colors used on topographic maps.
c) Read six and eight digit coordinates on a topographic map.
d) Know how to use the scales on topographic maps to measure
distances.
e) Know how to use magnetic and lensatic compasses.
f) Know the three types of north and how to calculate and use the
differences between them using declination diagrams.
g) Know how to measure direction using an azimuth.
h) Know how to identify the major and minor terrain features on
topographic maps and can read contour lines and elevation markings.
i) Know how to read an orienteering map.
j) Successfully complete an orienteering course.
k) Know how to use Global Positioning Satellite (GPA) technology.

Standard #8: Cadets know and apply theories of leadership.

Objectives:

a) Know the definition of the traits, principles and indicators of leadership.

b) Know the conditions of followership necessary to be an effective
leader.
c) Know the definition of a leader and leadership and know the Cadet
Leaders Code from memory.
d) Experience a variety of practical leadership scenarios.
e) Know the responsibilities of Cadet Staff members.
f) Know the roles and responsibilities of non-commissioned officers.
g) Know the roles and responsibilities of officers.
h) Properly utilize Cadet Corps regulations.
i) Correctly perform a variety of cadet staff functions.
j) Experience the responsibilities of command.
k) Employ leadership counselling techniques.
l) Use problem-solving strategies with their peers.
m) Know the leaders code and apply its principles.
 AFCA CADET CORPS
CURRICULUM GUIDE
JUNIOR LEVEL AND SENIOR LEVEL
FORM 1, FORM 2, FORM 3, / LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3

A NEW SCHOOL CADET CORPS CURRICULUM GUIDE

FIRST MONTH
BEFORE A NEW SCHOOL CADET INUGRATES THE FIRST BADGE MUST
UNDERGO THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM;

LEARN THE FOLLOWING LESSONS

INTRODUCTION TO CADETTING
THE CADET PROGRAM
CONDUCT
GENERAL ODERS
CADET CORPS HONOUR CODE
CADET CORPS OATH
CADET CREED
CADET CORPS VALUES
GHANA NATIONAL ANTHEM, PLEDGE, AND YOUTH ANTHEM IN WORDS
(RECIATATION)
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL TRAINING
COMPLIMENTS
BASIC COMMUNICATION
BASIC CADET TERMS
CADET HISTORY
UNIT AFFILIATION KNOWLDGE
DURING THESE CLASS LECTURES CADETS SHOULD BE UNDERGOING
PHYSICAL TRAINING EXERCISE.

THE CLASS LECTURES AND PHYSICAL TRAINING EXCERICES IS TO PREPARE

THE STUDENT CADET MENTAL PHYISCALLY READY FOR THE VARIOUSE DRILL
TRAINING AHEAD.

SECOND MONTH

DRILLS

FOOT DRILLS
TURNINGS
SLOW MARCH
QUICK MARCH
 FORMATION
BASIC SQUAD FORMATION
THREE RANKS
TWO RANKS

BASIC RIFEL DRILLS

ORDER ARMS
SHOULDER ARMS
PRESENT ARMS
BASIC CARE OF RIFLE

THIRD MONTH

BASIC PARADE FORMATION

DURING THIS PERIOD, THE CONTIGENT COMMANDERS, RSM, COLOR

ENSIGN, 3IC, 2IC AND COMMADER SHOULD BE SELECTED FROM THE BEST
STUDENT CADET TO HOLD AS ACTING APPOINTMENT. BASED ON THEIR
GOOD PERFORMANCE.

INUGRATION PARADE TRAINING REHERASAL

THE FOURTH MONTH ENDING SHOULD BE SET FOR THE SCHOOLS CADET
INUGRATION

GENERAL COURSE CONTENT FOR SHS

Cadet History & Objectives

Cadet History & Objectives (key)
Personal Wellness
Are you a Good Listerner?

Military Courtesy
Military Courtesy (key)
Rank & Chain of Command
Rank & Chain of Command (k)
Stationary Drill Performance Rubric
 Cadet Code
Cadet Code (key)
Vocabulary Skills
Vocabulary Skills (key)
Stationary Drill Performance Rubric
Fitness Test / Goal Log

Uniform Inspection Rubric

Uniform Wear
Uniform Wear (key)
Note taking: Cornell Notes
Fitness

General Orders
General Orders (key)
Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem (key)
Squad Drill Performance Rubric
Preparing for Tests
Preparing for Tests (key)

Leadership Definition
Leadership Definition (key)
Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Flag: Care and Display
Flag: Care and Display (key)
Map: Colors and Symbols
Map: Colors and Symbols (key)

Leadership Traits 1-3

Leadership Traits Rubric
Family Disaster Planning
Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative Learning Rubric
Map: Topographic
Map: Topographic (key)
Compass
Map: Direction
 Map: Direction (key)
Flexibility

Leadership Traits 4-6

School Emergency Plan
Scanning Text
Scanning Text (key)
Color Guard
Map: Measuring Distance

Leadership Traits 7-9

Map: Land Features
Map: Land Features (key)
Flag: History
Flag: History (key

Leadership Traits 10-12

Leadership Traits 10-12 (key)
Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution (key)
Anger Management
Anger Management (key)
Pledge / National Anthem
Pledge / National Anthem (key)
Orienteering
Orienteering (key)
Platoon Drill

Leadership Traits 1
Leadership Traits 1 (key)
Leadership Traits 2
Leadership Traits 2 (key)
Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Citizens Responsibilities
Citizens Responsibilities (key)
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
 Reduce-Reuse-Recycle (key)
Airway-Choking
Airway-Choking (key)

Leadership Principles 1-2

Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Bill of Rights
Bleeding
Volleyball
Alcohol
Alcohol (key)

Leadership Principles 3-4

Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Human Rights
Washington Monument
Washington Monument (key)
Bites and Stings
Bites and Stings (key)
Heat and Cold
Heat and Cold (key)
Oral Presentation
Drug Abuse

Leadership Principles 5-6

Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Violence Prevention
Medal of Honor
Sprains, Strains and Broken Bones
Taking Multiple Choice Tests
Basketball
HIV AIDS

Leadership Principles 7-8

Profile: ****
 Cultural Awareness
The White House
CPR
Test Anxiety
Badminton
Badminton (key)

Leadership Principles 9-11

Leadership Principles 9-11
Profile: ****
Democratic Values
Statue of Liberty
Shock
Shock (key)
Moving an Injured Person
Moving an Injured Person (key)
Arguing Effectively
Softball
Softball (key)

Leaders Code - Part 1

Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Constitution
Constitution (key)
Vietnam Veterians Memorial
Survival: Shelter
Survival: Fires
Communicating with Teachers
Football
Football (key)

Leaders Code - Part 2

Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Executive Branch
Executive Branch (key)
Ghana Coat of Arms
Survival: Traps and Snares
Communicating with Parents
Field Hockey
 Leaders Code - Part 3
Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Judicial Branch
Judicial Branch (key)
Mount Rushmore
Survival: Water
Survival: Edible Plants
Avoiding Procrastination
Handball
Handball (key)

Leadership Indicators
Profile: ****
Profile: ****
Legislative Branch
Legislative Branch (key)
Patriotic Holidays
Liberty Bell
Liberty Bell (key)
Survival: Tools
Survival: Signaling
Dodgeball
Dodgeball (key)

Method of Instruction / Lesson Planning

Bullying
Manuals of Arms
Drill Rifle: Parts
UC/CSU Requirements
Presidential Physical Fitness

Personal Finances - Money Management

Arlington & Tomb of Unknown Soldier
S-4 Duties
Introduction to Firearms
 Bowling

Forming Sqds, Plts. Co and Bn

Personal Finance - Invensting
The Korean War Memorial
Cadet Duties 1
Golf

Formal Ceremonies / Pass in Review

Filling out a Job Application
Ghanas Capital
Cadet Duties 2
Archery Fundamentals

Command Voice
Career Path
Ghanaian Memorials
Cadet Duties 3

Regulation: Series One

Leadership Counseling
Seven Citizenship Skills
S1 Forms: Strength Report
S1 Forms: Service Record
S1 Forms: Orders
Ghanas Symbols
Ghanas History: Part1
Critical Consumer: Buying a Car

Regulation: Series Three

Authority vs Responsibility
Culture: Ghana
Training Schedules
Press Releases
Ghanas History: Part 2
Media Literacy
 Regulation: Series Four
Human Motivation
Culture: African
S-4 Forms
Ghanas History: Part 2
The Obesity Epidemic

Regulation: Series Five

Leaders of Character
Culture: Asian
Guard Duty
Careers in the Military
Ghana Cadet History: Part 1
Weight Management

California Military & Veterans Code

Management vs Leadership
Culture: Middle Eastern
4, 6 and 8 Digit Grid Coordinates
Declination Diagram
Map Scale
Cardio Health

Leadership: Overview
Poem: **
Poem: **
Nsawam Prison
Triage
Head to Toe Exam
State Gov - Executive
Creative Writing
Injury Prevention & Safety

Leadership: Roles, Levels & Teams

State: Bill Becomes Law
Poem: **
Poem: **
 Stroke
Knots
State Gov - Legislative
Creative Writing
Physical Growth in Adolescents

Leadership: A Leader of Character

Ghana and Nigeria Relationshiip
Poem: **
Poem: **
Body Substance Isolation & Precautions
Honor Bars and Qualification Badges
State Gov - Judicial
Creative Writing
Social-Emotional Health

Leadership: Competency
HIV / AIDS
Poem: **
Poem: **
Treating Burns
Cadet Shoulder Cords
Writing a Statement for College
Creative Writing
Family and Social Health

Leadership: Organiizational & Strategy

Presidental Powers during War
Poem: **
Poem: **
Head, Neck & Spinal Injuries
AFCA Ribbons: How to Earn Them
Preparing a Resume
Creative Writing
Nutrition Choices
 Leadership Profle: ****
Song: Cadet Corps Hymn
CR1: In Depth Study
Good Character: Responsibility
Presidents of Ghana part 1
History: Ghana Armed Forces
Bones and Joints

Leadership Profle: ****

Patriotism: Your Response
CR4-1: In Depth Study
Good Character: Respect
Presidents of Ghana Part 2
History: Ghana Army
Body Composition

Leadership Profle: ****

Patriotism: Your Response
CR3 Series: In Depth Study
Character: Self Discipline
Presidents of Ghana part 3
History: Ghana Navy
Ways to Train
Physical Fitness Formation

Leadership Profle: ****

Patriotism: Your Response
CR Series 5: In Depth Study
Character: Compassion
Presidents of Ghana Part 4
History: Ghana Air Force
Warm Up, Main Routine and Cool Down
Physical Fitness Routine

Leadership Profle: ***

Patriotism: Your Response
 CR Series 1: In Depth Study
Character: Perseverance
Presidents of Ghana Part 5
History: Ghana Police
Drug In Sports

Leadership Profle: ****

Map Reading: Resection
Character: Patience
Presidents of Ghana part 6
Training / Fitness Activities for the Heart

Leadership Profle: ****

Map Reading: Polar Coordinates
Character: Honesty
Presidents of Ghana part 7
Energy System
Military Time

Leadership Profle: ****

Map Reading: Lensatic Compass
Character: Sportmanship
Immediate Effects of Exercise
Phonetic Alphabet

Leadership Profle: ****

Map Reading: Topographic Map
Character: Caring
Somatotypes

Leadership Profle: ****

Map Reading: Advance Orienteering
Character: Courage
PE and Safety
Adult Cadet Training Program

1st week
PT week
Cadet introduction
Cadet history
Ghana Armed Forces History
Basic drills 1
Cadet training program
Cadet regulations1
1st Exams

2nd week
Ethics
Code of discipline
Basic drills 2
Basic Unit lessons
Basic Jungle exercise
Cadet regulations 2
Basic first aid PT exercise continues
2nd Exams

3rd week
Boxing exercise
Stipple chase
Cadet regulations 3
Map work
Unit Drill
3rd week Exams

4THweek
Sports
Parade rehearsal
Final Exams
Passing out parade