No Easy Ride: Reflections On My Life In The RCMP - Plot & Excerpts
Radical changes were taking place in the training curriculum and in the Force itself. The hours once devoted to equitation were now freed up for more relevant and contemporary topics. More time was allotted to academic subjects such as criminal law, federal statutes and practical training. The introduction of female recruits loomed as an additional engine of change. Training for new instructors included teaching through the establishment of learning objectives, giving the program much-needed structure. The study of human relations was in its infancy, but Corporal Dal Langenberger, the NCO in charge, was attempting to re-mould the former “cavalry curriculum” of PT, foot drill, riding and harassment, which aimed to “break” the candidates. Another welcome addition was the presence of French-language counsellors to assist unilingual francophone recruits. In spite of the changes, high expectations prevailed. The Depot training experience was still stressful for recruits.
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