Announcements for the week of 24 April 2022

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:  

1. Squadron official hours are 1830 - 2130hrs, on Tuesday nights.  
2. If there is an urgent matter, call Capt Martel at 613-791-1008. 

 
COVID Case Reporting: Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Martel as soon as possible at 613-791-1008 or email.  
 
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/childcare,” go to Squadron Training; 
3. Otherwise, stay home and advise Admin by filling out this form. 

 
Supply of Uniforms: Click here for information.  
 
Registration for New Cadets: Click here for information.  
 
Regular Training Night (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All Cadets 
2. OPI: Capt Willis  
3. Date: Tue, 26 Apr 22 
4. Time: 1845-2100hrs 
5. Location: École secondaire catholique Embrun, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress:   
   1. Field Training Uniform (FTU) with wedge and mask; or 
   2. White shirt and dark colored pants and mask if the cadet hasn’t been issued FTUs 
7. Materials:   
   1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and 
   2. Bring a water bottle (use of water fountains is not permitted). 
8. Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name:   
   1. Level 1: Lt Rozon (Newly registered cadets are in level 1) 
   2. Level 2: CI Caswell 
   3. Level 3: CI Cameron 
   4. Level 4: CI Deblois 
   5. Level 5: Capt Willis 

  
Ground School (Virtual):   

1. Participant(s): Any interested cadet 
2. OPI: CI Maxwell   
3. Date: Wed, 27 Apr 22 
4. Time: 1830 - 2000hrs   
5. Location: MS 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 

 
Personal Development Sessions   

1. Participant(s): Interested cadets in Level 5 
2. OPI: Capt Willis  
3. Date: Wed, 27 Apr 22 
4. Time: 1845-2000hrs 
5. Location: MS Teams 
6. Dress: FTUs 
7. Details: 
   1. Session on developing resumes and cover letters. 
   2. Level 5 Cadets who register will be emailed a link to each MS Teams meeting. 
   3. These sessions are completely optional, but available to any Level 5 who wishes to attend.  
8. To Register: Interested Level 5 cadets shall write to Capt Willis. 

 
 
Drill Team (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All cadets 
2. OPI: CI Deblois 
3. Date: Thu, 28 Apr 22  
4. Time: 1900 - 2100hrs  
5. Location: École secondaire catholique Embrun, 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
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) 

  
Spring FTX (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All Cadets - MANDATORY 
2. OPI: Lt Rozon 
3. Dates: Sat, 30 Apr 22 and Sun, 1 May 22  
4. Time: 
   1. Drop off at 0745hrs at Embrun Arena 6 Blais Road, Embrun BOTH DAYS 
   2. Pickup at 1745hrs at Embrun Arena 6 Blais Road, Embrun BOTH DAYS 
5. Dress: C-5 (FTUs) or equivalent civilian dress. 
6. Location: MacSkimming Pioneer Village, 3685 Wilhaven Dr, Cumberland, ON K4C 1J7 
7. Details: Kit list. 

 
Level 1 Summer Training - Cadet Activities Program (CAP) (In-person) 

1. Participant(s): Level 1 Cadets  
2. OPI: Capt Martel 
3. Dates:  
   1. July 4-8th, 2022; 
   2. July 11-15th, 2022; 
   3. July 18-22nd, 2022; or 
   4. July 22-29th, 2022.  
4. Time: To be determined.  
5. Location: To be determined. 
6. Details:  
   1. The CAP for Level 1 Cadets is a 5-day experience that allows cadets opportunities to build confidence and meet other cadets through participation in fun, safe, challenging, and well-organized activities in the Ottawa Area. Cadet participants are generally aged 12-13 and are about to enter their second year of training at a corps/squadron.  
   2. If you wish to register for a sessions please contact 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca indicating which session you wish to register for. April 26th, 2022 will be the last day to register. Questions are to be directed to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca 

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Level 2 Summer Training - Cadet Activities Program (CAP) (In-person) 

1. Participant(s): Level 2 Cadets 
2. OPI: Capt Martel 
3. Dates: July 4-15, 2022  
4. Time: To be determined.  
5. Location: To be determined. 
6. Details:  
   1. The CAP for Level 2 Cadets is 12-day experience that allows cadets opportunities to build leadership and interpersonal skills through participation in fun, safe, challenging, and well-organized activities in the Ottawa Area. Cadet participants are generally aged 13-14 and are about to enter their third year of training at a corps/squadron.  This training will take place from. Further details will follow. 
   2. Registration and/or questions are to be directed to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca. The last day to register is April 26th, 2022. 

 
CO 5k Challenge (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All Cadets  
2. OPI: TBD 
3. Dates: Sat, 28 May 22   
4. Time: 1100hrs 
5. Location: 8, Valoris Street, Embrun  
6. Details: Sign up here. 

 
Chairperson’s Award 

1. Applicants: Any cadet who meets the following criteria: 
   1. Be less than 19 years of age before October 31st of the year of nomination. 
   2. Be a full-time student. 
   3. Have, at the time of the application, a minimum rank of Flight Sergeant and have completed level IV Air Cadet Training. 
   4. Note that applications will be due in mid-June, if you are currently a Sgt you may be promoted to FSgt before the application deadline.  
2. Expression of Interest: Write to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca if you are interested in applying for the Chairperson’s Award.  
3. Details: The Chairman’s Award serves to reward a cadet who, by his/her actions, societal involvement and leadership, represents the values of the Air Cadet League. The recipient will demonstrate that he/she is capable of sharing his/her ideas and experiences in the community. The winner will have shown the ability to accomplish these ideas and to rally others to implement a project. The recipient will also demonstrate the necessary confidence to be an ambassador of the Air Cadet League in the community and among his/her peers. 

 
Abseiling (In-person)  

1. Participant(s): All Cadets can sign up (there are 20 spots available) 
2. OPI: TBD 
3. Dates: Sat, 11 Jun 22   
4. Time: 1300-1700 hrs 
5. Location: Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre 
6. Details: Sign up here.