Announcements for the Week of 01 Feb 21

Questions regarding these activities?  Contact 5 Cyclone here.
 
Unable to attend a class or activity?  Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).
 
Activity Sign-Ups
Activity Sign-ups
 
Routine Orders for February: Click here.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Beginners) 

1. Participant(s):
   1. Any interested Cadet
   2. Register here.
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Date: Mon, 1 Feb 21
4. Time: 
   1. Drummers: 1830-1930 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 2000-2100hrs
5. Location:  Zoom link 
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument
8. Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Mondays for beginners.

 

Regular Training Night (all levels)

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date: Tue, 02 Feb 21
4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs 
   1. ​1900 will be dress inspection
5. Location:  Google Classroom
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
7. Description: 
   1. Training Schedule
   2. At present, regular training occurs in Google Classrooms by Level

Virtual Uniform Inspections

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  CI Williams, Standards Officer (Stds O)
3. Date: Every Tuesday before regular training
4. Time: 1900-1920 hrs 
5. Location: Level Classrooms
6. Dress: C5 Training Dress (i.e., Field Training Uniform)
7. Description: Beginning on Tuesday 19 January 2021, all cadets will be expected to log into their respective Level Classrooms by 1900 hrs on training nights for virtual uniform inspections. Further information on uniform standards will be posted in each Level Classroom.  

 

Drone Team

1. Participant(s): Registered cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay
3. Date: Wed, 03 Feb 21
4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs
5. Location: Google Classroom
6. Description:  The program will lead the cadets to the successful completion of the Transport Canada examination “Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Basic Operations” certificate which is based on the standard entitled Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, 250g up to and including 25kg, Operating within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS). 

 
​Parent and Committee Meeting

1. Participant(s): All parents
2. OPI: Mr. MacDonald
3. Date: Wed, 03 Feb 21
4. Time:     1930hrs
5. Location: Google meet
6. Description: Monthly meeting of the 5 Cyclone sponsoring committee.  Parents are highly encouraged to come.

Music - Pipes & Drums (Levels 2/3) 

1. Participant(s):  Any interested Cadet
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Date: Sat, 6 Feb 21
4. Time: 
   1. Drummers: 0900-1000 hrs 
   2. Pipers: 1030-1130hrs
5. Location:   Zoom link
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU)
7. Material: 
   1. Your music manual
   2. Your instrument
8. Description:  Lessons provided virtually for this year by SD&G Highlanders with classes on Saturdays for more experienced players.

 
Biathlon Training 

1. Participant(s):  Registered cadets
2. OPI:  CI Gagnon
3. Date: Sat, 6 Feb 21
4. Time: 1300-1330hrs
5. Location: Google Classroom
6. Description:  This year's Biathlon training will be a combination of virtual meets and individual physical activity.  Participating Cadets will receive a training plan and instruction/coaching/mentoring from CI Gagnon. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register.

Cadet Correspondent Training

1. Participant(s):  WO2 Nadeau, Sgt Walsh, Cdt Lamoureux
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Dates: Virtual webinar Sat, 6, 13, and 20 Feb
4. Time: As communicated by email by Lt Wayne Chan or Capt Rivet
5. Location: Online
6. Description: Each session will consist of five learning modules. Weekly 90 minute webinars will be delivered on Saturdays.

Advanced Marksmanship training

1. Participant(s):  Open to Cadets who have Marksmanship experience, but would like to participate in more advanced training.
2. OPI:  2Lt Rozon
3. Dates: Sun, 7 Feb 21 (Sundays until 4 Apr 21)
4. Time: 1300-1430hrs
5. Location: Google classroom - link will be sent to registrants.
6. Description: Online workshops delivered by 51 Squadron. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register.

 
Supply on Stand-down - NEW ordering system is live

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Captain Magill
3. Description: While Supply remains on "stand-down" for the distribution of uniforms until at least the 8th of February, we have now re-opened online ordering.  While further information regarding distribution of orders will follow in the coming weeks, cadets are now encourage to access the new form to place their orders
4. All cadets are now able to:
   1. Order the initial issue of their FTU and blue uniform (if they haven't already received it)
   2. Order replacement items for their uniforms they have in their possession (including cold weather gear, badges and accessories)

Semi Annual Parade 

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Date: Tue, 09 Feb 21
4. Time: 1920-2030hrs 
5. Location:  Squadron Google Classroom
6. Dress: 
   1. C5 Training Dress (Field Training Uniform); or
   2. White open-collared shirt/dark pants (for Cadets who don’t currently have a uniform or have outgrown it)

Cadet Activities Program - March Break 2021

1. Participant(s): Registered cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Martel
3. Date: 15-19 Mar 21
4. Time: TBD
5. Location: In-Person or Online, depending on pandemic situation closer to the event dates.
6. Description:  
   1. ​The Cadet Activities Program (CAP) is a daytime program, set for March Break 2021
   2. It is designed to provide safe, fun and challenging activities (possibly presented virtually) ​for cadets of all levels at local sites.
   3. All activities will be aligned with all appropriate COVID-19 safety guidelines, such as wearing masks, physical distancing, and sanitation practices. 
   4. Go to Activity Sign-ups to register.