Announcements for Week of 26 Sep 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).
  
Virtual Meet & Greet / Teambuilding

1. Participant(s):  Mandatory Training for all cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date: Tue, 28 Sep 21
4. Time: 1900-2100 hrs 
5. Location:  Teams
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU) or white shirt and dark pants
7. 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 
   4. Level 4: CI Deblois

Ground School

1. Participant(s):  Any Cadet interested in Aviation
2. OPI:  CI Maxwell 
3. Date: Wed, 29 Sep 21
4. Time: 1830 - 1945 hrs 
5. Location: Teams invite will be sent out to registered participants.
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

Commemoration for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

1. Participant(s):  Cadets from Levels 3, 4, 5
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date: Wed, 29 Sep 21
4. Time: 1945-2030 hrs 
5. Location:  Teams
6. Dress: 
   1. Field Training Uniform (FTU) or white shirt and dark pants; and
   2. An orange t-shirt or square patch pinned to the left pocket of the tunic is authorized by the CO.
7. Details: 
   1. Preparation (on Tue, 28 Sep 21): Cadets are to explore the pre-learning activities such as videos and stories found here.  
   2. Virtual Round Table with a special guest and member of First Nations on Wed, 29 Sep 21.

Supply of Uniforms

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Magill 
3. Details: Visit this page for instructions on how to contact the Supply Officer to have a new uniform issued or exchange uniform parts.

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

Signups 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.
2. Effective Speaking: 
   1. OPI:  CI Caswell 
   2. Date: Mondays (beginning 4 Oct 21)
   3. Time: 1830 - 2030 hrs 
   4. Location: Cadet365 Teams, invitations will be sent to registrants.
   5. Description: To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self-confidence and enhance their ability to reason, organize and express ideas.
3. Drill Team 
   1. OPI:  CI Deblois 
   2. Date: Thursdays (tentative start of 7 Oct 21)
   3. Time: 1900 - 2100 hrs 
   4. Location: TBD.
   5. 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.
4. Marksmanship 
   1. OPI:  Capt Willis 
   2. Date: Saturdays (tentative start of 9 Oct 21)
   3. Time: tentatively 1500 - 1800 hrs 
   4. Location: TBD.
   5. 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.
5. 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.
6. Biathlon
   1. OPI: 2Lt Rozon
   2. Date: Saturdays
   3. Time: TBD
   4. Location: TBD
   5. 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.
7. Drone Team
   1. OPI: Capt Tanguay
   2. Date: Wednesdays
   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).

 
Regular Training Night (all levels)

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Capt Willis 
3. Date: Tue, 5 Oct 21
4. Time:
   1. 1900-1945 hrs 
   2. 1900 will be dress inspection
5. Location:  Teams
6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU) or white shirt and dark coloured pants, if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
7. Description: At present, regular training occurs in Teams by Level.  Invitation to follow.
8. 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 
   4. Level 4: CI Deblois