Cadets, Civilian Instructors, and volunteers across Canada face a standardized casualty administration framework following the issuance of order 5018-1 by the Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group.
The directive establishes mandatory reporting protocols for injuries, illnesses, and toxic exposures to protect health entitlements and legal interests.
The order took effect on June 1, 2026, superseding Cadet Administration and Training Order 12-24. Issued under the authority of the Commander Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group, the framework applies directly to members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Civilian Instructors, and Department of National Defence employees.
Every injury, illness, or actual or suspected exposure involving a cadet, staff cadet, Civilian Instructor, or volunteer must be documented without delay using form DND 2299. The reporting requirement applies regardless of cause, severity, or activity location, including cumulative or late-manifesting conditions.
Under the new directive, reporting must not be postponed pending medical diagnosis, recovery, or investigation outcomes. Partial information must be submitted immediately when full details remain unavailable, with subsequent updates supplied as facts emerge.
Failure to submit form DND 2299 carries administrative, medical, and legal consequences. Non-reporting can compromise an individual’s access to necessary medical care and insurance coverage while increasing liability for the chain of command.
Insurance coverage for cadets, Civilian Instructors, and volunteers strictly applies to authorized cadet activities, including approved travel between rally points and designated locations. When an incident occurs during these activities, insurance claims follow a strict three-tier sequence.
| Coverage Level | Program Type | Application Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Coverage | Provincial / Territorial Health Care | Medically necessary care delivered in Canada |
| Secondary Coverage | CJCR Gp Insurance | Eligible costs not paid by provincial systems |
| Tertiary Coverage | Personal Insurance | Remaining eligible expenses after primary and secondary |
When facts regarding an incident remain unconfirmed, the uncertainty must be recorded directly on the reporting statement. Responsible officers must ensure all documentation remains factual, contemporaneous, and legible while avoiding subjective speculation about fault or liability.
Official casualty records are maintained at Regional Cadet Support Units and Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Group Headquarters in accordance with approved retention schedules. All personal and medical information collected through form DND 2299 is governed by the Privacy Act and departmental security directives.
