 Cadets are provided an opportunity to increase their self-confidence, their ability to reason, and their ability to organize and express ideas.Cadets can participate in this annual program at the local level in their squadron and compete at a regional, provincial and national level.The participating cadets prepare a 5-minute speech from a list of topics approved by the National Effective Speaking Committee and are asked to deliver a 3-minute impromptu speech while at the competition.