A graduation ceremony for Air, Army, and Sea Cadets is taking place at 8 Wing Trenton this weekend.
Graduation ceremonies are taking place on both Friday and Sunday, with over 300 cadets from across Canada attending.
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SBO SCOP 3 on Water Training with a cadet lowering a bouy before approaching another vessel.
Warrant Officer First Class Margaret Hood is one of the instructing graduating cadets.
She says that she developed a range of skills through her time in the program.
“Within my time as a cadet, I was able to drastically develop my leadership skills, and step out of my comfort zone more than had I done anything else,” said Hood.
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SBO Course Cadets in Whalers training for SCOP 3
There is no training required to enter any of the cadet programs, with the only requirement being above the minimum age of 12 years old.
“We are able to develop so many skills and be able to pass those on to people, like the younger cadets and other people our age, because not everyone gets the same experiences.”
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Ship Boat Operator Cadets on the Water practising their boating skills.
Cadets can learn a wide variety of skills through the program, with Air Cadets able to earn a glider pilot or parachuter certification, while Sea Cadets learn the skills vital to operating a boat.
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Ship Boat Operator Course Photo
This weekend’s ceremonies are for the last graduates of 2025.
