10032 JCR Code of Conduct and Appearance

Cadets and Junior Canadian Ranger Group Order (CJCR Gp O)

1. Identification

Date of Issue: 2021-03-19

Date of Verification: 2022-08-29

Application: This order applies to DND/CAF personnel who provide support to the JCR Program.

Supersession: JCRATO 65-01, Junior Canadian Rangers Programme – Conduct and Appearance

Approval Authority: This order is issued under the authority of the Comd CJCR.

Office of Primary Interest (OPI): DCOS Strat Plans

Enquiries: CJCR/CA HQ LO

2. Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Complete Word or Phrase
AC	Adult Committee
CA	Canadian Army
CAF	Canadian Armed Forces
CRPG	Canadian Ranger Patrol Group
JCR	Junior Canadian Ranger
the Code	JCR Code of Conduct

3. JCR Code of Conduct

3.1 The CJCR and the CA are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where all people are free from all forms of discrimination, abuse, inappropriate conduct, and damaging behaviour.

Intent

3.2 The JCR Code of Conduct communicates expectations and obligations to help ensure a safe environment for JCRs, where all JCRs will conduct themselves in a positive manner which projects a positive public perception. JCRs will adhere to all laws and applicable regulations, policies, directives, orders, and instructions.

Administration

3.3 Upon registration and annually upon return to JCR training at the patrol, JCRs must:

1. participate in a briefing on the Code, delivered by an adult supervisor, that:
   1. provides an opportunity to ask questions of clarification; and
   2. ensures that they are engaged and aware of all behavioural expectations set out in their code of conduct;
2. sign the Code form; and
3. have a parent/guardian sign the Code in order to:
   1. ensure the parent/guardian is aware of all behavioural expectations outlined within the Code; and
   2. have an opportunity to ask questions of clarification.

Record Keeping

3.4 Signed copies of the Code will be retained at the JCR Patrol until the JCR reaches the age of 25.

3.5 Each JCR must be provided with a signed copy of their code of conduct.

4. JCR Appearance

4.1 JCRs must maintain a clean, neat appearance and good personal hygiene. JCRs will wear their uniform in accordance with Cadet and JCR Dress Instructions.

5. Responsibility

5.1 The following are responsibilities associated with conduct and appearance:

The …	is responsible for …
Comd CJCR	developing related policy and allocating corresponding resources (e.g., Logistik points).
CA/CRPGs	ordering clothing and equipment through Logistic Unicorp and CAF supply system on behalf of JCRs and AC members; issuing and accounting for such clothing and equipment as required; providing direction for use, care and maintenance of clothing and equipment; and conducting code of conduct briefing and ensuring code of conduct forms are signed.
AC	assisting CRPG staff as required.

6. Publication

Frequency of Publication

6.1 Annual or more frequent review and updates, as required.

Errors/Omissions or Suggestions

6.2 Users of this document are encouraged to identify any errors, omissions or suggested orders to the attention of CJCR/CA HQ LO.

7. References

Source References

• Director Supply Chain Operations, Materiel Authorization, D08 120 CFS JCR Equipment & Clothing
• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• Canadian Human Rights Act

Related References

• A-CR-CCO-100/AG-001, Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Dress Instruction
• A-CR-JCR-100/PT-001, Junior Canadian Rangers Program and Training Guide

8. Annex

Annex A

Junior Canadian Rangers Code of Conduct