Miramichi Cadet represents country in Australia

17 year old Cadet Master Warrant Officer Patrick John Godin from 3037 Miramichi Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Miramichi, New Brunswick had an amazing and well deserved opportunity to represent Canada this summer while training in Australia. Army Cadet Exchange, Australia, is an advanced training course offered to senior cadets participating in the Canadian Cadet Program who have displayed dedication, knowledge, and perseverance at their local cadet unit and previous summer training courses.

The Army Cadet Exchange program has long been an aspect of summer training that most developing senior cadets have strived for. Cadets like Patrick will have the opportunity to train with cadets from Australia and learn about their cultural along the way.

Patrick has been in Cadets for 5 years and has been awarded the Lord Strathcona Medal of Excellence; he has also earned silver level Duke of Endinburgh. Patrick will be going into his grade 12 year at École Carrefour Beausoleil. In his free time he enjoys marksmanship, biathlon, and playing basketball.

The Canadian Cadet Program offers a wide variety of exchange opportunities every year. Each of these advanced courses provides a unique opportunity for cadets who have completed the mandatory program to apply their skills in challenging new environments, as well as develop entirely new ones. Selected individuals represent the best of the Canadian Cadet Program and act as true ambassadors of Canada!

Connaught Cadet Training Centre is not exclusively home to International Exchanges, but also to the Royal Canadian Army Cadet National Rifle Team. The cadet program is designed to develop strong citizenship and leadership qualities for youth between the ages of 12-18. The program also aims to promote physical fitness, and stimulate interest in the activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.