Page Last Updated: 27 Sep 2020
Supply - COVID-19 Updates
Message from the Supply Officer
While the squadron continues to navigate restrictions put in place for both in-person and virtual training, the resumption of in-person supply nights will begin in mid October. At this time the only function of these supply nights will be the initial issue of the new Field Training Uniform (FTU); as such there will be no issuing, exchanging or returning of DEU (blue) uniform parts at this time. Please read through the following information in detail in order to ensure you are following the proper procedures for requesting and picking-up your new Field Training Uniform.
As always, should you have any questions or any urgent requirement not related to FTUs, please contact the Supply Officer directly using the following email address: supply@5cycloneaircadets.ca
- Captain Magill
As always, should you have any questions or any urgent requirement not related to FTUs, please contact the Supply Officer directly using the following email address: supply@5cycloneaircadets.ca
- Captain Magill
How do I get my new Field Training Uniform?
The following is the process that all cadets must follow in order to receive their FTU initial issue.
- In-person measuring of cadets will not take place at this time. Using the guide below, each household will have to take measurements and record their own measurements.
- Once measurements are taken, an appointment must be booked to visit Supply. Appointments cannot be made less than seven (7) days in advance in order to ensure adequate time for packaging and sitting untouched for at least 72 hours before being issued. The booking link for these appointments, as well as the appointment process is outlined below.
Graphic Measuring Guide
The guide that follows provides instructions, with graphics to ensure measurements are taken correctly and accurately.
Note: In order to properly take measurements, a soft measuring tape is required.
Note: In order to properly take measurements, a soft measuring tape is required.
Height (inches)
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1. Remove shoes.
2. Stand straight with heels together, with your back up against a wall. Make sure your head is touching the wall. 3. Take a flat and rigid tool (example: a wooden ruler is good) and place it flat on the head up against the wall. Make sure the tool is at a 90-degree angle with the wall, and make a mark on the wall with a pencil. 4. Measure in a straight line from the floor to the mark on the wall. |
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head (inches)
1. Measure around the widest point of the head, just above the ears.(Figure 1A & 1B.)
2. The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge (or beginning) of the tape (Figures 1B & 1C).
2. The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge (or beginning) of the tape (Figures 1B & 1C).
The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge of the tape, rounded up to the nearest ¼ inch or 0.5 cm. This person has a head measurement of 23-¾ inches.
chest (inches)
1. Lift the arms, place tape around the chest at the largest part with tape parallel to the floor, place arms down to the sides and take the measurement (Figures 3A & 3B).
Note: The measuring tape should be snug, but not too tight around the body.
Note: The measuring tape should be snug, but not too tight around the body.
Do not estimate measurements. Take this measurement over light clothing.
waist (inches)
(Use one of the two following methods)
METHOD 1 (Preferred method)
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1. Take a pair of trousers that fits you well when fastened (Do not use low rise trousers).
2. Put the trousers flat on a table, waist fastened. 3. Measure the distance from one side seam the other (Figure 4). The measurement you obtain should be multiplied by two (2); this is your waist measurement. |
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METHOD 2
1. This measurement is taken directly against the skin, but you must wear trousers while taking it in order to determine your belt line (Do not use low rise trousers).
2. Wrap the tape around the waist at the belt line, inserting it between the trousers and skin (Figures 4B & 4C). The tape should be snug against the skin, but not tight.
3. The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge of the tape.
2. Wrap the tape around the waist at the belt line, inserting it between the trousers and skin (Figures 4B & 4C). The tape should be snug against the skin, but not tight.
3. The correct measurement is the number that lines up with the edge of the tape.
Do not estimate measurements. Do not take the measurement over your pants or belt.
foot (MILLIMETRES)
The FTU boots do not follow common Canadian sizes that you might be used to for civilian shoes. Instead, a system called "mondopoint" is used. Essentially the sizes are based on the length and width of the foot, in millimetres.
If you already have a comfortably fitting parade boot, take this size from the tongue of the boot.
If you don't have a comfortably fitting parade boot, or you would like to confirm the size, use the method outlined belwo:
If you already have a comfortably fitting parade boot, take this size from the tongue of the boot.
If you don't have a comfortably fitting parade boot, or you would like to confirm the size, use the method outlined belwo:
Length
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1. Place a piece of letter paper on the floor, with the short edge touching the wall
2. With your heel against the wall, place one foot on the piece of paper and stand with equal weight on both feet 3. Mark the longest point of your foot, step off the paper and measure from the edge of the paper to the mark. This is your foot length. |
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Width
1. Place a piece of letter paper on the floor, with the long edge touching the wall
2. With the outside of your foot against the wall, stand on the paper with equal weight on both feet
3. Mark the widest point of your foot, step off the paper and measure from the edge of the paper to the mark. This is your foot width.
2. With the outside of your foot against the wall, stand on the paper with equal weight on both feet
3. Mark the widest point of your foot, step off the paper and measure from the edge of the paper to the mark. This is your foot width.
Appointment Process
**NOTICE **
The online booking system is currently offline.
Once the squadron has approval to proceed with in-person Supply functions, online bookings will be opened for all cadets.
The online booking system is currently offline.
Once the squadron has approval to proceed with in-person Supply functions, online bookings will be opened for all cadets.
Once all measurements have been taken and an appointment has been booked, you will follow these procedures when arriving on site:
- Once a household arrives on site one member of the household will stand outside the door to the Supply unit, visible to the Supply staff. Individuals are not to enter without confirmation from the Supply staff. The Supply staff will then give further directions.
- After confirming with the Supply staff, the cadet(s) and one parent/guardian will proceed to a sign-in table outside the facility. All individuals entering the facility must review a COVID-19 questionnaire (see below) and sign-in.
- Only one parent/guardian will be permitted in Supply per household, if there are multiple cadets in the same household, the restriction is still to one parent/guardian
- All visitors must wear a face mask or covering while in Supply, and;
- All visitors must respect the taped boundary and traffic flow indicators on the floor.
COVID-19 SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE
Every participant attending the in-person Supply appointment must, prior to entering the facility, read these questions and acknowledge on the COVID-19 Activity Register (at the door) that they have NONE of the following symptoms:
If there are any concerns (i.e. they respond yes to any of the questions) the individual(s) shall be sent home immediately and told to follow up with their family doctor.
1. Are you experiencing any severe difficulty breathing or severe chest pain?
2. Are you experiencing any mild or moderate shortness of breath or unable to lay down due to being short of breath?
3. Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?
a. new or worsening cough?
b. an increased temperature?
c. feeling of fever or chills?
d. experiencing muscle aches?
e. loss of smell or taste?
f. feeling unwell?
g. Have/had any upset stomach or diarrhea?
4. Have you travelled outside your province or Canada within the last 14 days (including the United States)?
5. In the last 14 days, have you had close contact with a person with symptoms of COVID-19 or who has travelled outside Canada?
(Close contact means lived with, provided care to, or travelled in a vehicle with)
Reference: Health Canada COVID-19 Self-assessment – http://ca.thrive.health
If there are any concerns (i.e. they respond yes to any of the questions) the individual(s) shall be sent home immediately and told to follow up with their family doctor.
1. Are you experiencing any severe difficulty breathing or severe chest pain?
2. Are you experiencing any mild or moderate shortness of breath or unable to lay down due to being short of breath?
3. Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?
a. new or worsening cough?
b. an increased temperature?
c. feeling of fever or chills?
d. experiencing muscle aches?
e. loss of smell or taste?
f. feeling unwell?
g. Have/had any upset stomach or diarrhea?
4. Have you travelled outside your province or Canada within the last 14 days (including the United States)?
5. In the last 14 days, have you had close contact with a person with symptoms of COVID-19 or who has travelled outside Canada?
(Close contact means lived with, provided care to, or travelled in a vehicle with)
Reference: Health Canada COVID-19 Self-assessment – http://ca.thrive.health
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Note: All measurements must be taken before proceeding to book an appointment
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