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Announcements for Week of 19 Sep 21

9/20/2021

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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).
 
Welcome Back Event
  1. Participant(s):  Mandatory Training for all cadets
  2. OPI:  Capt Willis
  3. Date: Tues, 21 Sep 2021
  4. Time: 1900-2000 hrs 
  5. Location:  Teams
  6. Dress: Civilian attire
  7. Materials: N/A
  8. Description: 
    1. Welcome back to cadets for the 2021-2022 Training Year! 
    2. We will be operating in Microsoft Teams, so please ensure you access the Meet from your @5cycloneaircadets.ca email account, invitation to follow;
    3. Topics to be covered include how training will be conducted, plans to resume in-person activities, and COVID-19 Awareness;
  9. 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
 
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 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the subject “Cadet Registration” and include your name in the body of the email

Ground School, 1st Online Session
  1. Participant(s):  
    1. Any cadet interested in attending Virtual Ground School. Mandatory for anybody applying for Glider or Power
    2. Sign-up by writing an email to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the subject “Sign-up for Ground School” and include your name and rank in the body of the email
  2. OPI:  CI Maxwell 
  3. Date: Wed, 22 Sep 21
  4. Time: 1830 - 2115 hrs 
  5. Location: Teams invite will be sent out to registered participants.
  6. Dress: Casual Civilians
  7. Materials: Bring writing materials.

Marksmanship Day 
  1. Participant(s):  
    1. All cadets are eligible to participate
    2. Registered participants as of 23 Sep:
      1. An, A
      2. Bakana, S
      3. Brunette, C
      4. Burns, C
      5. Choinière-Bélanger, S
      6. Côté, J
      7. Gauthier, J
      8. Ghomsi, R
      9. Kimble, N
      10. MacDonald, A
      11. Mpenza, E
      12. Nadeau, H
      13. ​Panagapko, G
      14. Pershick, J
      15. Roderick, I
      16. Stackhouse, T
      17. Tetreault, J
      18. Vandevisch, A
      19. Vandevisch, H
      20. Weiher, E
      21. Yakabuski, A
  2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay
  3. Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021
  4. Time: 1100 - 1800 hrs 
  5. Location:Connaught Range and Primary Training Centre
  6. Transportation: Transportation will depart from Embrun Arena (6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0) at 11:00 AM and return at 6:00 PM
  7. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU) or comfortable civilian attire, if the cadet doesn’t have the FTUs.
  8. Meals: Cadets will be responsible for providing their own meals/snacks 
  9. Sign Up: Cadets can still sign up here , but spots are limited.
  10. Questions: Write to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca
 
RCSU Eastern CO’s 5k Walk/Run Challenge 
  1.  Participant(s):  
    1. Sign-up with 5 Cyclone by writing an email to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca with the subject “Sign-up for 5k Run/Walk” and include your name and rank in the body of the email.
    2. To register your time results with the Region: Complete your online registration at http://tiny.cc/5Kchallenge
  2. OPI:  Capt Martel 
  3. Date: Sat, 25 Sep 21
  4. Time: Time of your choice during daylight hours. 
  5. Location: Individual locations.
  6. Dress: Sports clothing comfortable for walking or running
  7. Description: This activity is self-led due to the Public Health Measures currently in place.  
 
Signups for Optional Teams
  1. Sign-up: Sign-up by writing an email to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca 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 (minimum age of 14 at time of certification)
    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).
 
Virtual Meet & Greet / Teambuilding
  1. Participant(s):  Mandatory Training for all cadets
  2. OPI:  Capt Willis
  3. Date: Tues, 28 Sep 2021
  4. Time: 1900-2100 hrs 
  5. Location:  Teams
  6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU) or white shirt and dark pants
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This cadet squadron conducts its activities in English only. Limited service in French is available. You will find general information on the  Cadet Program  in both official languages on the national cadet site.  // Cet escadron de cadets dirige ses activités en anglais seulement. Des services limités en français sont disponibles. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux à propos du programme des cadets dans les deux langues officielles sur le site national des cadets.
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  • Become a Cadet
    • What is Air Cadets?
    • Application for Membership
  • Cadet Resources
    • Cadet365
    • CF One
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Dress Regulations & Orders of Dress
    • Orders
    • Supply
    • Teams >
      • Biathlon Team
      • Drill Team
      • Effective Speaking Team
      • Ground School
      • Marksmanship
  • About the Squadron
    • History
    • Cadet Commander
    • Commanding Officer
    • Senior Cadets
    • Squadron Staff
  • Keeping Informed
    • Calendar
    • Weekly Announcements
  • Sponsoring Committee
    • Donate
    • General Election
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Sponsoring Committee Executive
    • Subscribe to Parent Mailing List
    • Volunteer
  • Contact