1999 Vernon Army Cadet Camp documentary (excerpt) Cdt Hist ep6
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1999 Vernon Army Cadet Camp documentary (excerpt). Located on the southern outskirts of the City of Vernon, VACSTC is perhaps one of the most picturesque Summer Training Centres in all of Canada along with Quadra on BC's west coast and the former camp in Banff, Alberta.
Vernon opened as an army cadet camp in July 1949, just 2 years after the camp had been stood down as a WWII Canadian Army Basic Infantry Training Centre and support camp for the Coldstream Ranch Battle Drill School. That summer, some 1000 army cadets from BC and Alberta arrived by passenger train and trained for 10 days, a further 240 stayed behind to take 6 weeks of trades training. Since 1949 some 75,000 cadets from across Canada have trained at this famous camp. In the 1940s and 50s, training focused on Infantry Basic Training, Driver Mechanic and Signals, over the years training changed with the times and today the emphasis is on leadership, adventure training, and fitness all with a military flavour.
Of note: Capt Jay Pertson is the first officer in the opening scene and on Sicily Square, a well respected member of the CIC. I hope this brings back good memories for those of you who were here that summer. Enjoy!
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@dbennett4 : Memories, yep. I went to Vernon in 1960. In those days it was called Vernon cadets Trades Training Camp, VCTTC. I was in Alpha company. Some of the camp still looks the same as befor. Anyhow, i joined the army in 64, had basic in Edmonton then got posted to the Canadian Guards in Petawawa. Stayed in for 5 years then went to Spain... Those were the best years, i can still feel the ambiance of Vernon.
Wow that brings back memories!
Hope to be there this summer
That was the first year I went there... I miss the place now that I look back on my time there.
1999 vacstc good times that was my third year there D&C
Alpha 99' Great group of cadets. You all did an excellent job. I hope you're doing well.
1997 was my basic training, was with G Coy 19th Platoon, 1998 for Cadet Leader C Coy 7th Platoon and 1999 Cadet Leader Instructor (Rifle Coach) B Coy I believe 4th Platoon.
Cool I was in Delta Company 20 Plt Instead of the barracks I was in Tent city I think the number was 29 not sure
but this was in 2009 good times :)
he i was there this summer im an army cadet
Alpha '99 - Eye of the Alpha - 2 Platoon is Hot, 2 Platoon's on Fire.....
Definitely a very memorable summer. You guys were great cheers :)
Rob Earney
Good job Francois :)
what combat jackets were they wearing i need them for cadets and dont know what there called
0:34 - Somethings missing.... and it starts with group
Lawl cowkick
But other then that good drill... missing some checked arms but some day they make 2672 standerds
Is there anywhere this full documentary was posted? (Also, 99 D-coy, lucky 13 platoon!)
Great year to be Alpha Coy. This brings back memories. I hope you enjoyed your summer. You guys were great. Cheers
I was there also, 1st platoon in Alpha company. Anyone else?
You were all excellent that year. I hope you enjoyed your summer. I would have been your CSM, hopefully I didn't yell too much :) I trust you're doing well.
The BCR that was there was from 2290 MWO Erine not sure if it is spelled correctly I was also there doing Intake I was a Basic section Commander that was when basic was in mod tents Golf Company 24 Plt Section 1 for all three intakes our Plt officers and section 3 commanders changed every intake as well.
Spelling is close enough, it's Earney. Wow this brings back memories. I'm glad you enjoyed your time at Vernon. And I hope you're doing well.
2963 seaforth
man i thought ours was bad we have 20 on a good day 16 on a bad day sometimes less.
Its wierd to see a officer in regular green and not in CADPAT.
i was Alpha company 99
Alpha Coy 1 PL CMDR 2004
how old were you?
@nerfer234 I know, and we all look stupid.
@TheDudeFrom0Z They sure the hell are. We borrowed from the French and look at us now. We need to go back to the WWI style head dress.
privet lichty Charlie company sgt bing my section comander thanks reached cwo of 2943 in 2003
Oh I thought he was teaching the dudes and then was going to be tough and say ladies only. but NOO can't teaxh us to be tough gotta be nice