Recruits: Military Knowledge Booklet Revised 2019

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE RECRUIT MILITARY KNOWLEDGE BOOKLET NAME:................................................................... BATTALION:........................................................ UNIT:.......................................................

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE RECRUIT MILITARY KNOWLEDGE BOOKLET NAME:................................................................... BATTALION:........................................................ UNIT:........................................................... DATE:................................................................... Prepared by: Captain HV Dipnarine CFM Rev 1 of 2019 Battalion 2IC 4TTCF  2 Table of Contents ABBREVIATIONS............................................................................................................................................ 4 OBJECTIVE..................................................................................................................................................... 5 AGE OF CADETS......................................................................................................................................... 5 ENROLLMENT............................................................................................................................................ 5 NATIONAL FLAG OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO............................................................................................... 6 NATIONAL ANTHEM OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO........................................................................................ 6 INDEPENENCE PLEDGE OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.................................................................................... 7 National Bird – Scarlet Ibis National Bird – Cocrico................................................................................ 7 National Flower – Chaconia.......................................................................................................................... 7 COAT OF ARMS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO................................................................................................ 8 THE NATIONAL WATCH WORDS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO...................................................................... 9 THE NATIONAL MOTO OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO..................................................................................... 9 GENERAL KNOWLEDEGE............................................................................................................................. 10 BATTALION HEADQUARTERS...................................................................................................................... 11 Battalion Commander:............................................................................................................................ 11 Battalion Second in Command:.............................................................................................................. 11 Battalion Adjutant:.................................................................................................................................. 11 Battalion RSM:........................................................................................................................................ 11 My Unit Commander is:.......................................................................................................................... 11 PRESIDENTS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO................................................................................................... 12................................................................................................................................................................ 12 PRIME MINISTERS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.......................................................................................... 13 CADET FORCE PRAYER................................................................................................................................. 14 THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE COLOUR (FLAG).................................................................... 14 The Colours of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force................................................................................ 14 The Motto of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force.................................................................................. 14 The Cadet Promise...................................................................................................................................... 14 THE CAP BADGE OF THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE.............................................................. 15 FLAG ETIQUETTE......................................................................................................................................... 16 THE OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION AND DIMENSIONS OF THE NATIONAL FLAG.............................................. 16 RESTRICTED  3 THE MEANING OF THE NATIONAL FLAG................................................................................................. 16 GENERAL RULES FOR THE USE & DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL FLAG....................................................... 17 HISTORY OF THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE.......................................................................... 19 SPECIALISED UNITS..................................................................................................................................... 20 COMPLIMENTS............................................................................................................................................ 20 COMMANDANTS OF THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE............................................................. 22 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE..................................................................... 23 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO REGIMENT.......................................................................... 24 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO COAST GUARD.................................................................... 25 RANKS & BADGES – TTCF AVIATION UNIT.................................................................................................. 26 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLICE SERVICE.................................................................. 27 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PRISON SERVICE................................................................. 28 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO FIRE SERVICE....................................................................... 29 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE UNIFORM..................................................................................... 30 UNIFORM ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................................................. 31.................................................................................................................................................................... 31.................................................................................................................................................................... 31.................................................................................................................................................................... 31.................................................................................................................................................................... 31 INFANTRY BATTALION STRUCTURE............................................................................................................ 32 INFANTRY UNIT STRUCTURE....................................................................................................................... 32 INFANTRY PLATOON STRUCTURE............................................................................................................... 33 INFANTRY SECTION STRUCTURE................................................................................................................. 33 PRESIDENT’S AWARD PROGRAMME........................................................................................................... 34 RESTRICTED  4 ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Meaning 2IC Second In Command Adj Adjutant BCO Battalion Commander Bn Battalion BRSM Battalion Regimental Sergeant Major CEO Chief Executive Officer CO Commanding Officer CDS Chief of Defence Staff USM Unit Sergeant Major UQMS Unit Quarter Master Sergeant CCM Caribbean Cadet Medal CFM Cadet Force Medal FRSM Force’s Regimental Sergeant Major FDS Force’s Drill Sergeant FQM Force’s Quarter Master HBM Humming Bird Medal HQ Headquarters NCO Non Commissioned Officer OC Officer Commanding OIC Officer in Charge ORQMS Orderly Room Quarter Master Sergeant Plt. Platoon PRO Public Relations Officer SSB Service Support Battalion RQMS Room Quarter Master Sergeant RSM Regimental Sergeant Major SO Staff Officer Sec Section TTCF Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force TTR Trinidad and Tobago Regiment TTCG Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard TTAG Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard TTDFR Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Reserves TTPS Trinidad and Tobago Police Service TTFS Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service TTDF Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force TTPS Trinidad and Tobago Prisons Service TO Training Officer WTWO Weapons Training Warrant Officer RESTRICTED  5 OBJECTIVE The objects of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force and of the training undertaken by Cadets: “to give mental, moral and physical training to young persons, and so to form the character of each to enable them to start well in life and to develop in them the principles of patriotism and good citizenship. Thus will be brought out qualities of self-confidence, self-respect and ability to face and accept responsibility with power to control themselves and direct others”. AGE OF CADETS Recruits must have reached the age of 12, before they can be taken on the strength of the Force and will automatically be struck off the strength when they leave the College or School from which they are recruited unless they are transferred to another school. No Cadet will be allowed to remain in the Force after the end of the year in which he attains his 19th birthday. Recruits will not normally be accepted in the Force over the age of 16 unless by special consent of the Commandant. ENROLLMENT Any individual desirous of becoming a cadet will be attached to a recruit’s class and will be required to pass an examination at the end of the period of training (Recruit Test). There is no compulsion on an individual to join and any Cadet may hand in his/her uniform and resign at any time, but by joining a Cadet accepts and is expected to keep the rules of conduct of his/her unit, and when on parade that individual must obey and carry out smartly all orders of his superior officers. TTCF Standing Orders 2012 RESTRICTED  6 NATIONAL FLAG OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO NATIONAL ANTHEM OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Forged from the love of liberty In the fires of hope and prayer With boundless faith in our destiny We solemnly declare: Side by side we stand Islands of the blue Caribbean sea, This our native land We pledge our lives to thee. Here every creed and race finds an equal place, And may God bless our nation Here every creed and race finds an equal place, And may God bless our nation. The National Anthem was written by Mr. Patrick Stanisclaus Castagne RESTRICTED  7 INDEPENENCE PLEDGE OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life To the service of God And to my country. I will honour my parents, My teachers, my leaders and my elders, And those in authority I will be clean and honest in all my thoughts, My words and my deeds. I will strive, in everything I do To work together with my fellowmen Of every creed and race For the greater happiness of all And the honour and glory Of my country. The Independence Pledge was written by Ms. Marjorie Padmore National Bird – Scarlet Ibis National Bird – Cocrico National Flower – Chaconia National Instrument – Steel Pan RESTRICTED  8 COAT OF ARMS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO The Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago was designed by a committee formed in 1962 to select the symbols that would be representative of the people of Trinidad and Tobago. The shield has the same colours (black, red, and white) of the nation’s flag and carries the same meaning. The gold ships represent the Santa Maria, Nina, and Pinta: the three ships Christopher Columbus used on his journey to the "New World." The two birds on the shield are hummingbirds. Trinidad is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Hummingbird" because more than sixteen different species of hummingbird have been recorded on the island. The two larger birds are the Scarlet Ibis (left) and the Cocrico (right), the national birds of Trinidad and Tobago. The three Peaks were principal motifs of Trinidad's early British Colonial Seals and Flag-Badges. They commemorated both Columbus' decision to name Trinidad after the Blessed Trinity and the three Peaks of the Southern mountain range, called the "Three Sisters" on the horizon. The fruited Coconut Palm dates back to the great seals of British Colonial Tobago. Below these is our nation's motto, "Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve." Official description: Arms: Per chevron enhanced sable and gules a chevrenel enhanced argent between a chief two Hummingbirds respectant gold and in base three ships of the period of Christopher Columbus also gold the sails set proper. Crest: Upon a Wreath argent and gules in front of a Palm Tree proper a ship's wheel gold. Supporters: Upon a Compartment representing two Islands arising from the sea, on the dexter side a Scarlet Ibis and on the sinister side a Cocrico, both proper and with wings elevated and adorned. RESTRICTED  9 THE NATIONAL WATCH WORDS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Discipline, Production, Tolerance "I have given to the nation as its watch words DISCIPLINE, PRODUCTION, TOLERANCE; they apply as much as to you the young people as to your parents. The discipline is both individual and national. The individual cannot be allowed to seek his personal interests and gratify his personal ambitions at the expense of a nation. We must produce in order to enjoy. Wealth does not drop from the sky for any individual or any nation. Reduce production, skylark on the job, take twice as long to do a job and make it cost twice as much, do any of these things and in effect you reduce the total amount available to be shared among the total number of people. You don't pull your weight and you fatten at the expense of others… some of you have ancestors who came from one country, some from another, others from a third. Some of you profess one religion, some another, others a third or fourth. You in your schools have, like the nation in general, only two alternatives. You learn to live together in peace or you fight it out and destroy one another. The second alternative makes no sense and is sheer barbarism. The first alternative is civilised and is simple common sense. You the children, yours is the great responsibility to educate your parents, teach them to live together in harmony. The difference is not race, or colour of skin, but merit only -difference of wealth and family status being rejected in favour of equality of opportunities. I call upon all of you young people to practice what you sing today and tomorrow; to translate the ideal of our national anthem into a code of everyday behaviour and to make our nation one in which every creed and race find an equal place" Dr Eric Williams, First Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, on the occasion of the Independence Youth Rally at the Queen's Park Oval on August 30th, 1962 THE NATIONAL MOTO OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO “Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve” RESTRICTED  10 GENERAL KNOWLEDEGE Head of State and Government: (Write In) President: His Excellency, Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona Prime Minister: The Honourable,..................................................................... Opposition Leader: The Honourable,................................................................ Ministers – (write in) National Security:............................................................................................. Education:........................................................................................................ Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force Headquarters: (write in) Commandant:............................................................................................... Deputy Commandant:.................................................................................. Adjutant:...................................................................................................... Force Regimental Sergeant Major:................................................................ RESTRICTED  11 BATTALION HEADQUARTERS (Write In) Battalion Commander:.............................................................................................. Battalion Second in Command:............................................................................................. Battalion Adjutant:............................................................................................. Battalion RSM:............................................................................................ My Unit Commander is:............................................................................................ (Names are subject to change as time and circumstance changes) RESTRICTED  12 PRESIDENTS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 1st President – His Excellency, Sir Ellis Clarke 2nd President – His Excellency, Noor Hasanalli 3rd President – His Excellency, Arthur NR Robinson 4th President – His Excellency, Prof. George Maxwell Richards 5th President – His Excellency, Anthony TA Carmona 6th President – Her Excellency, Paula-Mae Weekes RESTRICTED  13 PRIME MINISTERS OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 1st Prime Minister – Dr. Eric Eustace Williams 2nd Prime Minister – Mr. George Chambers 3rd Prime Minister – Mr. Arthur NR Robinson 4th & 6th Prime Minister – Mr. Patrick Manning 5th Prime Minister – Mr. Basdeo Panday 7th Prime Minister – Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar 8th Prime Minister – Dr. Keith Rowley RESTRICTED  14 CADET FORCE PRAYER Eternal God, Creator and Redeemer of the Human Race, you have brought us together as members of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force. Guide and strengthen us by your Spirit that we may give ourselves to your service. Inspire us with the desire to serve our fellow men and women, the Cadet Force and out Country. May we always be ready to fulfil our duties. Increase our faith, strengthen us to endure, fortify our hearts to be courageous and our wills to obey. Help us to be loyal to one another and to develop a true spirit of brotherhood. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen. THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE COLOUR (FLAG) The Colours of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force – Green and Gold – The Motto of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force – God and Country – The Cadet Promise “I, Cadet................................................, promise to honour God and my Country and to do my best to serve them loyally and honourably at all times, through the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force, to which I now belong.” RESTRICTED  15 THE CAP BADGE OF THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE The Cap Badge is a symbol worn by every member of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force. It is the basic badge of identification used by all. It is understood that General Picton, one of the early Governors of Trinidad, adopted the Star of David, the emblem of Wales, as the emblem of the Trinidad Local Forces. The Trinidad Cadet Corps as it then was never had a cap badge. It was after the 1939- New Cap Badge 0f 1976 1945 war, during the command of Major A.A.R. Wilson that the cap badge was introduced and the badge formally used by the local forces was the Star of David. The TTCF was issued a new cap badge in 1961 during the command of Lt. Colonel KS Gittens. This was a shield encircled by a laurel wreath and divided into four segments emblazoned with the words “Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force” and the map of Tobago in the upper segment and the map of Trinidad and the British Lion in the lower ones. The segmented shield was surmounted by a crown and supported by crossed rifles over a scroll with the words ‘Deo et Reginae’. However, the wreath which was authorised originally never became part of the 1961 version of the Cadet Force Cap Badge. After attaining Republican status the badge was changed slightly by removing the Crown and British Lion, separating the Old Cap Badge 0f 1961 words ‘Cadet Force’ and placing in the lower segment, adding a wreath of coconut branches around the shield and the words on the scroll were changed to ‘God and Country’. RESTRICTED  16 FLAG ETIQUETTE THE OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION AND DIMENSIONS OF THE NATIONAL FLAG The official description of the Flag reads as follows: "On a Red Field, a Bend Dexter Sable bordered Silver; that is to say, there is on the Red Field a diagonal from left to right in Black bordered with White. The width of the Black and White bands joined side by side at the upper dexter corner of the Flag is one-fifth of the full length of the Flag, and the width of each white band is one- sixth of the width of the White and Black bands together. The width of the Black is therefore four-sixths of the total width of the White and Black." The Black and White diagonals must always point to the peak of the staff. “The dimensions of the National Flag shall be in the proportions of five to three (5:3).” THE MEANING OF THE NATIONAL FLAG The Black represents for us the dedication of the people joined together by one strong bond. It is the colour of strength, of unity of purpose, and of the wealth of the land. Red is the colour most expressive of our country; it represents the vitality of the land and its peoples; it is the warmth and energy of the sun, the courage and friendliness of the people. White is the sea by which these lands are bound; the cradle of our heritage; the purity of our aspirations and the equality of all men under the sun. Thus, the colours chosen - Black, White and Red - represent the elements of Earth, Water and Fire which encompass all our past, present and future; and inspire us as one united, vital, free and dedicated people. RESTRICTED  17 GENERAL RULES FOR THE USE & DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL FLAG Hoisting and Lowering Of the National Flag The Flag should be hoisted briskly to the top of the staff, care being taken to ensure that it occupies the correct position on the halyard, the right upper corner of the flag being at the peak of the staff. The Flag is to be lowered slowly and with dignity. Display of the National Flag with Other Flags and Emblems In this country and at its Overseas Missions, no other flag, colour, standard, ensign, or other emblem should be displayed above or to the right of the National Flag: that is, the Flag's own right, or the observer's left. All other flags flown together with the National Flag of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago should be placed to the left of it. When the flags of two or more nations are displayed together they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height and all the flags should be as far as possible of the same size. International usage forbids the display of the flag of one nation above that of another in time of peace. When the National Flag is flown with other flags it must be the first to go up and the last to come down. It must never be lowered while other flags are flying or are being hoisted The National Flag in Mourning: Half-Mast The National Flag is flown at half-mast (or half-staff) when the Nation is in mourning. By "half-mast" is meant lowering the Flag by its own depth from its normal position at the peak of the staff. When the Flag is flown at half-mast, it is first hoisted to the top of the staff for an instant and then lowered to the half-mast, position. Before hauling it down for the day, the Flag is again raised to the top of the staff. The Flag should be flown at half-mast on the day of the death and funeral day of: (i) The President (ii) The Prime Minister RESTRICTED  18 (iii) The President of the Senate (iv) The Speaker of the House of Representatives (v) Members of the Cabinet (vi) Other notable citizens and residents of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago as may be announced by the Minister of National Security. Flying the National Flag at Night The National Flag should not be flown after sunset, except inside a building. However, on important ceremonial occasions the Flag may be displayed in the open after sunset when it should be floodlit if possible. RESTRICTED  19 HISTORY OF THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE  The Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force was founded on May 1 1910.  Queen’s Royal College and St. Mary’s College were the first two schools to have Units established.  The first patron of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force was Sir George Ruthven Le Hunte.  The first Commandant of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force was Lt. Col. R Johnstone.  The Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force was presented its first Standard in 1955 and its second Standard in 1966.  The Cadet Force Act governing the structure and control of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force was passed in 1963.  The name Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Corp was changed to The Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force in 1965.  The Medal of Merit (Gold) was awarded to The Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force in 1977.  The Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force’s first intake of female Cadets was on May 31 1984.  The patron of The Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force is His Excellency, The President of The Republic of Trinidad And Tobago.  The Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force falls under the Ministry Of National Security.  The Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force has evolved in Structure Form, from Unit, to Area, to the current Battalion Structure. RESTRICTED  20 SPECIALISED UNITS Alternative Cadetting was introduced in the form of the following specialized Units:  The Band – 1955  Messing Unit – 1992  Naval Unit – 1997  Air Wing – 2001  Medical Unit – 2001 COMPLIMENTS The Reason All compliments derive their origin from the Sovereign, to whom the highest compliment, the Royal Salute is paid. Because of their link with the Sovereign, the following are also paid some form of compliment:  Members of the Royal Family  Governors and Ministers to whom authority is delegated.  All Standards, Guidons and Colours of Regiments of the Army and their equivalent in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Air Force.  All Officers, as holders of the Sovereign’s commission. The Origin The salute with the hand, the present arms and the salute with the sword were methods by which the person paying the compliment could show the person to whom the compliment was paid that no offense was meant. They are all gestures symbolic of loyalty and trust. A salute is, in fact, the normal greeting between comrades in arms. That a salute is given when a Cadet meets an Officer is a basic matter or Discipline. That the salute is properly and smartly given is a matter of training. Failure to salute shows disrespect, idleness, and a low standard of discipline. Failure by an Officer in uniform to insist on being saluted is a breach in discipline. Failure by an Officer in uniform to return a salute to a subordinate is a form of disrespect. RESTRICTED  21 COMPLIMENTS (Continued) National Anthem  When on parade or in an organized party, all ranks will stand at attention, but only Officers and Warrant Officers will salute. NCO’s will only salute if they are in charge of an organized party.  When not on parade, but in uniform, all ranks will salute.  When not on parade, and not in uniform all ranks will stand at attention. When Riding a Bicycle The rider of the bicycle (motor or pedal) will not salute or look to his/her flank when the bicycle is moving. When stationary, the rider will salute by giving the “Eyes Right” or “Eyes Left” but will not take his/her hands from the handlebars. When In Trucks, Cars, Etc  Drivers will never salute.  Those beside the driver will salute with the hand.  Cadets other than these will sit or stand at attention. Military Funerals All Cadets in uniform passing a military funeral will salute the bier. Standards, Guidons, Colours  These are entitled to the highest compliments.  Formed bodies on the march will give the “Eyes Right” or “Eyes Left”.  Individuals will halt, face the passing Standards, Guidons, or Colours and salute, or, if passing, will salute to the right or to the left. RESTRICTED  22 COMMANDANTS OF THE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE 1) 1910-1911 Lt. Col. R. Johnstone 2) 1911-1912 Capt. H.C. Hooten 3) 1912 Maj. A.C. Baden-Wheatham 4) 1912-1913 Capt. G.H. May 5) 1913-1914 Capt. C.R.C Boyle 6) 1914-1916 Maj. A.H. Baker 7) 1916-1920 Maj. A.S. De-Pass 8) 1920-1924 Maj. J.H. Luice Smith 9) 1924 Maj. W. Harragin 10) 1924-1937 Maj. K. Knaggs 11) 1937-1943 Maj. C.T. Deacon 12) 1943-1944 Maj. R.J. Morrision 13) 1944 Lt. Col G.R.G. Alston 14) 1944-1945 Maj. R. McChung 15) 1945-1946 Maj. A.A.R. Wilson 16) 1946-1947 Maj. W.H. Homer 17) 1947-1948 Maj. B.J. Costelloe 18) 1949-1953 Maj. A.A.R. Wilson 19) 1953-1967 Lt. Col K.S. Gittens 20) 1967-1971 Lt. Col W.E. Henry 21) 1971-1976 Lt. Col S.A. Rodriguez 22) 1977-1985 Lt. Col H.S. Walke 23) 1986-1988 Lt. Col O. Baptiste 24) 1988-1992 Lt. Col E.C.R. Blackette 25) 1992-1995 Lt. Col G.F. Sebro 26) 1995-2001 Lt. Col Z. Crepin 27) 2001-2010 Col. E.N. Issac 28) 2010 – 2013 Col. P.E. Taylor 29) 2013 – 2018 Col. Ellis W.G. Robinson 30) 2018 – Present Lt. Col R York RESTRICTED  23 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE Lance Corporal Corporal Sergeant Staff Sergeant Cadet Warrant Officer Adult Warrant Officer Adult Warrant Officer Class 2 (red background) Class 2 (green background) Class 1 (no background) Under Officer 2nd Lieutenant Lieutenant Captain Lieutenant Major Colonel Colonel RESTRICTED  24 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO REGIMENT Lance Corporal Corporal sergeant Colour Sergeant Regimental Quartermaster Warrant Officer Class 2 Warrant Officer Class 1 Sergeant Officer Candidate 2nd Lieutenant Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel Brigadier General Major General RESTRICTED  25 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO COAST GUARD Able Seaman Leading Seaman Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer Warrant Officer Lieutenant Midshipman Sub Lieutenant Lieutenant Commander Commander Captain Commodore Rear Admiral RESTRICTED  26 RANKS & BADGES – TTCF AVIATION UNIT Senior Air Cadet Class 2 Senior Air Cadet Class 1 Corporal Sergeant Flight Sergeant Cadet Warrant Officer Class 2 Warrant Officer Class 2 Warrant Officer Class 1 (red background) Officer Candidate Pilot Officer Flying Officer Flight Lieutenant Wing Commander Group Captain Squadron Leader Air Commodore Air Vice Marshal RESTRICTED  27 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POLICE SERVICE Corporal Sergeant Assistant Senior Inspector Superintendent Superintendent Superintendent Assistant Commissioner Deputy Commissioner Commissioner RESTRICTED  28 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO PRISON SERVICE Assistant Prison Officer 2 Prison Supervisor Superintendent Superintendent Senior Assistant Deputy Commissioner Superintendent Commissioner Commissioner RESTRICTED  29 RANKS & BADGES – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO FIRE SERVICE Fire Fighter Sub Officer Sub Station Officer Assistant Divisional Station Officer Divisional Officer Officer Assistant Chief Fire Deputy Chief Fire Officer Chief Fire Officer Officer RESTRICTED  30 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CADET FORCE UNIFORM Ceremonial Uniform Ceremonial Tunic & Skirt Ceremonial Trousers Drill Order & Field Wear Drill Order Shirt Drill Order Pants Field Jacket Field Pants RESTRICTED  31 UNIFORM ACCESSORIES Head Dress & Cap Badge Shoulder Title Courlene Belt Boots RESTRICTED  32 INFANTRY BATTALION STRUCTURE Battalion Commander (Lt. Col/ Major) Battalion RSM (WO1) Battalion Second in Command (Major/ Captain) Battalion Battalion Adjutant Quarter Master (Capt/Lt/2Lt) (Capt/Lt/2Lt) School Unit School Unit School Unit School Unit INFANTRY UNIT STRUCTURE Unit Commander (Capt. / Lt.) Unit Second in Command (Lt. /2Lt) UQMS USM (Staff Sgt) (CWO2) Platoon 1 Platoon 2 Platoon 3 Platoon 4 RESTRICTED  33 INFANTRY PLATOON STRUCTURE Platoon Commander 2Lt. / UO Platoon Second in Command (WO2) Platoon Sergeant Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 INFANTRY SECTION STRUCTURE Section Commander (Cpl/ L/Cpl) Section 2IC (L/Cpl or Sen. Pvt.) Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet Cadet RESTRICTED  34 PRESIDENT’S AWARD PROGRAMME The Award Programme was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1956 as The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The aim was to motivate boys aged between 15 and 18 to become involved in a balanced programme of voluntary self-development activities to take them through the potentially difficult period between adolescence and adulthood. The Programme was designed with great care by a small team, led by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh; Dr Kurt Hahn, German educationalist and founder of Outward Bound and the United World Colleges; and Sir John (later Lord) Hunt, the leader of the first team to conquer Mount Everest. Within the first year of its establishment the lower age limit was reduced to 14, where it has stayed ever since. A girls’ scheme was launched in 1958, and the two separate schemes were amalgamated in 1969. In 1957 the upper age limit was increased to 19, increased again in 1965 to 20, increased to 21 in 1969, and finally increased to 25 in 1980. Young people growing up in this modern complicated world have many difficulties to face, and opportunities for personal achievement are often limited. At the same time, parents, teachers, voluntary organisation leaders, and employers, who recognise their responsibilities towards young people, also have their problems. This Programme is intended to help both the young as well as those who are concerned for their welfare. The object is to provide an introduction to worthwhile leisure activities and voluntary service, as a challenge to the individual to discover the satisfaction of achievement and as a guide for those people and organisations who would like to encourage the development of their younger fellow citizens. HRH The Duke of Edingburgh KG KT There are three (3) levels of awards:  Bronze  Silver  Gold RESTRICTED  35 The Programme has four Sections designed to provide a balanced programme of personal development at each level.  Service – to learn how to give useful service to others  Skills – to encourage the development of personal interests, creativity or practical skills  Physical Recreation – to encourage participation in physical recreation and improvement of performance  Adventurous Journey – to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery whilst undertaking a journey in a group There is also an additional requirement at the Gold level:  Residential Project – to broaden experience through involvement with others in a residential setting MINIMUM TIMEFRAME FOR AWARD ELIGIBILITY Physical Skill Service Plus Adventurous Recreation Journey Bronze 3 months 3 months 3 months All 2 days + 1 participants night must do an extra 3 months in either Physical Recreation or Skills or Service Silver 6 months 6 months 6 months Non-Bronze 3 days + 2 holders nights must do an extra 6 months in either Physical Recreation or Skills or RESTRICTED  36 Service Gold 12 months 12 months 12 months Non-Silver 4 days + 3 holders nights must do an extra 6 months in either Physical Recreation or Skills or Service *Plus additional requirement of 5 day / 4 night Residential Project PRESENTATION OF AWARDS Bronze Awards are presented to recipients by the local organisation coordinating their program. Silver and Gold Awards are presented to recipients at President’s House by the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. RESTRICTED