Announcements for Week of 19 March 23

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).

Squadron Hours:

• Squadron official hours are 1830-2130 hrs, on Tuesday nights.
• If there is an urgent matter outside of these hours that requires immediate and prompt attention and cannot wait until the following Tuesday, contact the Commanding Officer, Capt Willis at [email protected].

COVID Case Reporting:  Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Willis as soon as possible via email.

COVID-19 Screening:

• Prior to leaving home for every cadet activity, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
  • Cadets must complete the COVID-19 screening for every event (including but not limited to regular training, ground school, drill team, marksmanship, biathlon, trips, etc.).
• If the screening result is “go to school/childcare,” go to Squadron Training;
• Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form.
  
  

Registration for New Cadets:  Click here for information.
 
Looking for a CFOne Card?  Click here for information.
 
Did you lose something? Have a question?  Email the squadron mailbox at [email protected]. Your message will be forwarded as necessary.
 
Effective Speaking

1. The Effective Speaking program has concluded for the 2022-2023 Training Year.
   1. We wish WO2 Montreuil the best of luck at the area competition on 26 March!

Regular Training & Commanding Officer’s Parade

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon
3. Date:  Tue, 21 Mar 23
4. Time:  1845 - 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: 
   1. C1A with indoor running shoes; or
      1. If you do not have your blue uniform, but have your FTUs, please wear your FTUs.
   2. Dress shirt, dark coloured pants and indoor running shoes if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued any uniform.
7. 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. Parents are welcome to attend the Commanding Officer’s Parade during third period.
      1. Please be seated NLT 2015 hrs in the gymnasium.
8. Materials: 
   1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
   2. Bring a water bottle.

Ground School

1. Participant(s):  Any cadet interested in learning about aviation theory 
2. OPI:  CI Maxwell and CI Cameron 
3. Date:  Wed, 22 March 23 
4. Time:  1830 -- 2030 hrs 
5. Location: 
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress: 
   1. Conservative civilian attire with indoor running shoes.
7. Materials: 
   1. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook; 
   2. A snack; and  
   3. A bottle of water. 
8. 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.
9. Questions? Write to your instructors at the following address(es):   
   1. CI Maxwell:  [email protected] 
   2. CI Cameron:  [email protected]

Drill Team

1. Participant(s): All drill team members
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date:  Thur, 23 March 23
4. Time:  1900 - 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire with wedge; and
   2. A pair of indoor shoes.
7. Materials:
   1. A snack; and
   2. A bottle of water.
8. Details:
   1. Drill is an important part of cadet training. Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group.
   2. 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.
9. Sign-up: Drill team is no longer accepting new members.
   
   

Pipes & Drums Music

1. No music on 25 March 23.
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Biathlon

1. NO BIATHLON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
   1. The next Biathlon practice will be held when the ground has thawed and training facilities have been secured.
   2. Please return all ski equipment as soon as possible.  Contact Lt Rozon to schedule the return of 5 Cyclone ski equipment.

Marksmanship

1. Marksmanship has concluded for the 2022--2023 Training Year.  Sessions will resume in the 2023--2024 Training Year in September 2023.

Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) with 832 SQN

1. Participant(s):  All cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Cooper
3. Date:  Fri 28 Apr -- Sun 30 Apr 23
4. Time:
   1. Drop-off:  Fri 28 Apr 23 – 1730hrs - École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
   2. Pick-up:  Sun 30 Apr 23 – 1530hrs - École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
5. Dress:
   1. C5 - Field Training Uniform (FTU); or
   2. Appropriate outdoor civilian attire if the cadet has not been issued their FTUs.
6. Location:
   1. SAJO (Service Animation Jeunesse Outaouais) 67 Mnt de St André Avellin, Thurso, QC J0X 3B0
7. Materials:
   1. See the kit list (will be provided closer to the date).
8. Meals:
   1. Meals will be provided.
9. Details:
   1. 5 Cyclone will be participating in a joint Spring FTX with 832 Twilick.  This is an excellent opportunity for cadets to meet cadets from another squadron, make new friends, and learn survival skills.
   2. 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.
10. Sign-up:  Sign-up by filling out this form.
    1. Cadets who do not sign-up by 2359 hrs on Tues 18 Apr 23 will not be permitted to attend.