Gunnery Trade

The Gunnery Trade consists of 3 Trade Groups, of which the listed subject material is conducted over three summers training periods. The Gunnery Trade Groups are as follows:

Gunnery Trade Group I

Aim: The Gunnery Trade Group I course is designed to provide basic skills for Sea Cadets in adventure training, physical training, drill and ceremonial.

Length: 3 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase II from LHQ Training
• completed a General Training Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

Gunnery Trade Group I Qualification
eligible to attend the Gunnery Trade Group II Course

Gunnery Trade Group II

Aim: The Gunnery Trade Group I course is designed to provide intermediate skills for Sea Cadets in adventure training, physical training, drill and ceremonial.

Length: 6 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase III from LHQ Training
• completed a Gunnery Trade Group I Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Gunnery Trade Group II Qualification
• St John’s Emergency First Aid Qualification
• eligible to attend the Boatswain Trade Group III Course

Gunnery Trade Group III

Aim: The Gunnery Trade Group I course is designed to provide advanced skills for Sea Cadets in adventure training, physical training, drill and ceremonial.

Length: 6 weeks

Prerequisites:

• completed Phase IV from LHQ Training
• completed a Gunnery Trade Group II Course
• recommended by his/her Commanding Officer
• have your parent/guardian’s permission

Qualifications:

• Gunnery Trade Group III Qualification
• St John’s Standard First Aid Qualification
• eligible to apply for a Staff Cadet position at a Summer Training Centre or a Specialty Trade Course

Subject Material for all 3 Trade Groups

• Bush Adventure Training
• Drill without Arms
• Rifle Drill (Lee Enfield Rifle)
• Cutlass Drill
• Colour Drill
• Naval Field Gun Drill
• Drill Commands
• Map & Compass
• Naval Ceremonies
• Physical Fitness Training
• Radio Procedures
• Search & Rescue
• Field Exercise – 3 to 6 days in the bush
• Sports Periods
• First Aid Training
• Instructional Technique Training
• Leadership Training