Announcements for Week of 17 Oct 21

Questions?  Contact 5 Cyclone here.
 
Absent? Unable to attend a class or activity?  Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).
 
Effective Speaking (Virtual)

1. Participant(s): All cadets are welcome
2. OPI:  CI Caswell 
3. Date: Mon,18 Oct 21
4. Time: 1830 - 2030 hrs 
5. Location: MS Teams
6. Material: Virtual Course Required Resources: Microphone, Webcam and your Voice 🗣️
7. Description: To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self-confidence and enhance their ability to reason, organize and express ideas.

Regular Training Night (In-person)

1. Participant(s):  
   1. Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Level 4s read further down)
   2. Tasked Senior Cadets: 
   3. Note that participants are limited due to Public Health Measures.
2. OPI:  Capt Willis 
3. Date: Tue, 19 Oct 21
4. Time:
   1. Levels 1 and 2 (Hall B):
      1. 1900 hrs: Intake
      2. 1915 hrs: Training
      3. 2030 hrs: Departure
   2. Level 3 (Hall A)
      1. 1900 hrs: Intake
      2. 1915 hrs: Training
      3. 2030 hrs: Departure
   3. Level 5 arrival:
      1. 1830 hrs: Instructors and cadets tasked with setup
      2. 1900 hrs: Other level 5s
5. Location:  
   1. Marionville Community Centre, 4629 Gregoire Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5
   2. Upon arrival, parents are to park at the back of the building and stay in their car;
   3. Cadets will be directed by a senior cadet to the appropriate entrance to use for their bubble.
6. Dress: 
   1. Field Training Uniform (FTU) with wedge and mask; or
   2. white shirt and dark coloured pants and mask if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
7. Details: 
   1. COVID-19 Screening:
   2. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
   3. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
   4. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form
8. Materials:
   1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
   2. Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted)
9. Parents:
   1. For reasons of contact tracing and bubble management, parents must remain in their vehicles when dropping off their cadet. 
   2. If parents have questions, staff members will be available in the parking lot to answer them.
10. Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:
    1. Level 1: 2Lt Rozon (newly registered cadets are in level 1)
    2. Level 2: CI Cameron
    3. Level 3: Capt Tanguay 

Regular Training Night (Virtual)

1. Participant(s):  Level 4 Cadets
2. OPI:  CI Deblois
3. Date: Tue, 19 Oct 21
4. Time:
   1. 1900-1945 hrs 
   2. 1900 will be dress inspection
5. Location:  Teams
6. Dress: 
   1. Field Training Uniform (FTU); or
   2. white shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
7. Details: Level 4s will have the opportunity for in-person training on Tue, 26 Oct 21
8. Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name: CI Deblois

Ground School (Virtual) 

1. Participant(s):  Any cadet interested in Aviation
2. OPI:  CI Maxwell 
3. Date: Wed, 20 Oct 21
4. Time: 1830 - 1945 hrs 
5. Location: Teams 
6. Dress: Casual Civilians
7. Materials: Bring writing materials.
8. Questions: Write to your instructors by clicking on their name:
   1. CI Maxwell
   2. CI Cameron

Drill Team (In-person)

1. Participant(s):  
   1. Any cadet who has signed up (limits due to public health measures) 
   2. Spots still available 
   3. Cadets can sign up by emailing a message to [email protected]
2. OPI:  CI Deblois
3. Date: Thu, 21 Oct 21
4. Time:  1900-2100hrs
5. Location:  
   1. Marionville Community Centre, 4629 Gregoire Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5
   2. Upon arrival, parents are to drop-off their cadet at the back of the building;
   3. Cadets will be directed to the appropriate entrance to use
6. Dress: 
   1. Civilian dress; 
   2. Mandatory mask; and
   3. Bring drill boots
7. Materials: Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted)
8. Details: 
   1. COVID-19 Screening:
   2. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
   3. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
   4. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form
9. Parents:
   1. Parents must remain in their vehicles when dropping off their cadet. 
   2. If parents have questions, a staff member will be available in the parking lot to answer them.
10. Description: Drill is an important part of cadet training. Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group.

Level 5 Workshops (Virtual) 

1.  Participant(s): Mandatory for Level 5 cadets
2. OPI: Capt Willis 
3. Date: 20, 22, 27 and 29 November
4. Time: Dependent on date and workshop (see below)
5. Location: Teams
6. Dress: C-5 (FTUs)
7. Materials: Bring writing materials.
8. Notes: Cadets have the choice of four (4) workshops:
   1. Workshop 1 - Supervision (0900-1200hrs on 20 and 27 Nov or 1830-2130hrs on 22 Nov)
   2. Workshop 2 - Dynamic Instruction (0900-1200hrs on 20 and 27 Nov or 1830-2130hrs on 22 Nov)
   3. Workshop 3 - Team Building (1330-1630hrs on 20 and 27 Nov or 1830-2130hrs on 29 Nov)
   4. Workshop 4 - Cadet Program Outline - The Big Picture (1330-1630hrs on 20 and 27 Nov or 1830-2130hrs on 29 Nov)
   5. Cadets can sign up and indicate their workshop preferences by filling out this form.
   6. Deadline to register is 22 Oct 21.

Biathlon (In-person)

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who sign up by emailing a message to [email protected]
2. OPI: 2Lt Rozon
3. Date: Sat, 23 Oct 21
4. Time: 1000-1200 hrs *NOTE time change due to marksmanship*
5. Location: 388 Centralpark Blvd, Russell ON K4R 
6. Dress: 
   1. Appropriate sportswear for the weather (bring layers), a hat, and well-fitting running shoes. 
   2. Bring a full water bottle, a small towel and an optional gym mat, all contained inside a small backpack, 
   3. plus mandatory mask.
7. Details: 
   1. COVID-19 Screening:
   2. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
   3. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
   4. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form
8. Description: Biathlon is an Olympic winter sport, which combines competitive, free-technique cross-country skiing and small-bore rifle marksmanship.  Training consists of strength and cardiovascular conditioning through static exercises, running, and other dynamic activities.

 
Marksmanship (In-person)

1. Participant(s):  
   1. All cadets who pre-registered;
   2. spots still remain, email [email protected] to register
2. OPI:  Capt Willis 
3. Date: Sat, 23 Oct 21
4. Time: 1500 - 1800 hrs 
5. Location: Paul-Émile Levésque Centre, 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
6. Details: 
   1. COVID-19 Screening:
      1. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
      2. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
      3. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form
   2. Vaccination Requirement:
      
      1. The City of Casselman has safety measures in place that require all individuals accessing the Paul-Émile Lévesque Centre provide proof of double vaccination and a government issued ID (eg. health care or driver's license, etc.)
         
      2. All questions can sent directly to Captain Martel at [email protected]
         
7. Description: Cadet marksmanship had its roots in familiarization training with the Canadian Forces. Its current focus, however, is on teaching cadets the proper use and safe handling of firearms for recreational purposes only. The marksmanship program has been specifically designed for youth and is based on Olympic-style competition.

 
Poppy Campaign 2021 (In-person)

1.  Participant(s): any cadet can sign-up
2. OPI: Capt Pascal
3. Date: Sat, 30 Oct
4. Time: Morning or afternoons shifts
5. Location: In-person TBD exact location (locations in Embrun and Russell)
6. Dress: C3-Service Dress
7. Sign-up Form: Link
8. Details: 
   1. Every year 5 Cyclone Squadron provides support to the Russell Legion during its Poppy Campaign.  
   2. This is a good opportunity to help your community and counts for 
   3. volunteer hours for Cadets who are in High School; and
   4. service hours for Cadets participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.  

Field Training Exercise (FTX)  (In-person)

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets 
2. OPI:  Capt Pascal
3. Date: Saturday, 6 Nov 21
4. Time: 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
5. Location:  14081 Groves Road, Ingleside, Ontario, K0C 1M0
6. Dress: 
   1. Field Training Uniform (FTU); or
   2. Appropriate outdoor civilian attire
7. Transportation: Transportation will depart from Embrun Arena (6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0) at 7:00 AM and return at 6:30 PM
8. Meals: Meals will be provided.
   1. Details: 
   2. Cadets that have been asked to complete a Detailed Health Questionnaire must submit their DHQ NLT October 26, 2021 in order to participate in this activity. 
   3. Cadets must register for this activity NLT October 27, 2021 using this sign up form 
   4. Medication: Please refer to the medication section in the sign up form.
   5. Equipment List: Please refer to the equipment list section in the sign up form.
9. Description: Other than having fun doing activities, this FTX will allow cadets to learn and practice basic skills when stranded in the wilderness. Such skills include, first aid, building shelters based on situation, strategies to get rescued, and much more.
10. Questions: Please direct questions to [email protected]   

Supply of Uniforms

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Magill 
3. Details: Supply requests are open for this training year. Visit this page for instructions on how to take your measurements at home and submit your request.  Requests are open for:
   1. ​New cadets to receive their initial issue of the full uniform (FTU and DEU)
   2. Returning cadets to request replacements for items they currently have.
   3. In addition to requests, Supply is now taking returns and exchanges.  At this time returns and exchanges will only be accepted from cadets who have placed and order for new items, where the return/exchange can be coordinated at the same time as distribution.  This will be coordinated individually as orders are filled.

Registration for New Cadets

1. Participant(s):  Youth 12 and up who wish to register in Air Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Pascal 
3. Details: Request information on Air Cadet Registration by writing an email to Capt Pascal at [email protected] with the subject “Cadet Registration” and include your name in the body of the email

​Sign-ups for Optional Teams

1.  Sign-up: Sign-up by writing an email to [email protected] with the Team Name in the subject line and include your name and rank in the body of the email.
   1.  ​Band (Pipes & Drums)
      1. OPI: Capt Martel
      2. Date/Time: Lessons will be arranged individually by appointment
      3. Location: Virtual
      4. Description: The Cadet Music Program involves instruction in theory, performance, sight-reading and instrument maintenance.
   2. Drone Team
      1. OPI: Capt Tanguay
      2. Date: Wednesdays (start TBD)
      3. Time: 1900 - 2030 hrs
      4. Location: Virtual
      5. 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).