Announcements for Week of 2 October 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 outside of these hours that requires immediate and prompt attention, call the Commanding Officer, Capt Willis, at 613-898-3616. 

 
COVID Case Reporting: Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Willis as soon as possible at 613-898-3616 or via email.  
 
COVID-19 Screening:  

1. Prior to leaving home for every cadet activity, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening; 
2. 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.). 
3. If the screening result is “go to school/childcare,” go to Squadron Training; 
4. 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.  
 
Call for Interest: Social Media Committee 

1. Participant(s): Any interested cadets 
2. OPI: Capt Willis 
3. Details: 
   1. We are looking for cadets who are interested in developing social media posts from the cadets’ perspective.  
   2. No experience necessary, just a willingness to be creative! 
   3. Duties would include: 
      1. Taking photos; 
      2. Writing social media posts and submitting them to adult staff for approval; and 
      3. Working with cadets of all levels to design content for Facebook and Instagram. 
   4. Interested cadets can sign up here. 

 
Regular Training & Commanding Officer’s Parade 

1. Participant(s): All Cadets 
2. OPI: Capt Willis 
3. Date: Tue, 4 Oct 22 
4. Time: 1845-2100hrs 
5. Location:  
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress:   
   1. C1A-Ceremonial Dress; or 
   2. Dress shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued their uniform. 
7. Details:    
   1. Regular Training for all Cadets during periods 1 and 2. 
   2. Commanding Officer’s Parade during 3rd period. 
      1. Parents are welcome to attend the Commanding Officer’s Parade during third period. 
      2. Please be seated in the gym by 2015hrs.  
   3. 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. 
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, 5 Oct 22 
4. Time: 1830 - 2100hrs 
5. Location: 
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress: 
   1. Conservative civilian attire. 
7. Materials: 
   1. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook; 
   2. A snack; and  
   3. A bottle of water. 
8. Questions? Write to your instructors at the following address(es):   
   1. CI Maxwell: claire.maxwell@cadets.gc.ca 
   2. CI Cameron: james.cameron@cadets.gc.ca 

 
Drill Team 

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets. 
2. OPI: Capt Willis 
3. Date: Thur, 6 Oct 22 
4. Time: 1900 - 2100hrs 
5. Location: 
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress: 
   1. Conservative civilian attire with wedge and drill boots. 
7. Materials: 
   1. A snack; and  
   2. A bottle of water. 
8. Details: 
   1. Declare your interest by filling out this form. 
   2. Drill is an important part of cadet training. Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group. ​

Biathlon 

1. Participant(s): Cadets who sign up by filling out this form 
2. OPI: Lt Rozon 
3. Date: Sat, 15 Oct 22 
4. Time: 1000-1200 hrs  
5. Location: TBD 
6. Dress:  
   1. Appropriate sportswear for the weather (bring layers), a hat, and well-fitting running shoes.  
   2. Bring a full water bottle, a small towel and an optional gym mat, all contained inside a small backpack,  
7. Description:  
   1. 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. 

 
Marksmanship 

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets 
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon  
3. Date: Sat, 15 Oct 22   
4. Time: 1600-2100hrs    
5. Dress:  
   1. C-5 (FTUs); 
   2. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear comfortable attire for lying on the floor. 
6. Location:  
   1. Paul-Émile Levésque Centre, 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0   
7. Details:  
   1. Cadets are to wear outdoor footwear to and from the activity and change into their indoor footwear once on site.  
   2. Bring dinner and drinks. 
   3. Declare your interest by filling out this form. 

Field Training Exercise (FTX)

1. Participant(s):  Mandatory Training for All Cadets 
2. OPI: Lt Rozon
3. Date: Saturday, 29 Oct 22 to Sunday 30 Oct 22
4. Time: 
   1. Drop-off: 0745hrs Saturday 29 Oct 22
   2. Pick-up: 1700hrs Sunday 30 Oct 22
5. Location: Camp Sheldrick - 12489 Nesbitt Rd, Winchester, ON K0C 2K0
6. Dress: 
   1. Field Training Uniform (FTU); or
   2. Appropriate outdoor civilian attire
7. Transportation: 
   1. Transportation will depart from Embrun Arena (6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0) at 8:00 AM on Saturday and return at 5:00 PM on Sunday.
8. Meals: Meals will be provided.
9. Details:
   1. Cadets must register for this activity NLT October 25, 2022 using this sign up form.
   2. Medication: Please refer to the medication section in the sign up form.
   3. Equipment List: Please refer to the equipment list that will be provided in the Weekly Announcements.
10. Description: 
    1. Other than having fun doing activities, this FTX will allow cadets to learn and practice basic skills when stranded in the wilderness. Such skills include, first aid, building shelters based on situation, strategies to get rescued, and much more.
11. Questions: Please direct questions to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca.

Russell Legion Poppy Sales 

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets 
2. OPI: TBD 
3. Date: Sat, 5 Nov 22   
4. Time: TBD   
5. Dress: C3 – Service Dress 
6. Location:  
   1. Various locations around Embrun and Russell. 
7. Details:  
   1. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and dark coloured pants.  
   2. This time can be claimed as community service hours towards a cadet's Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 
   3. Sign-up by filling out this form.

 
Vars Remembrance Day Ceremony 

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets 
2. OPI: TBD 
3. Date: Sun, 6 Nov 22   
4. Time: 1400-1600hrs    
5. Dress: C1A 
6. Location:  
   1. War Memorial Park - Corner of Buckland Rd and Rockdale Rd, Vars, ON K0A 3H0   
7. Details:  
   1. Cadets who do not yet have a uniform shall wear a dress shirt and dark coloured pants. 
   2. This time can be claimed as community service hours towards a cadet's Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 
   3. ​Declare your interest by filling out this form. 

 
Effective Speaking 

1. Participant(s): All interested cadets 
2. OPI:  OCdt Caswell 
3. Date: Mon, 14 Nov 22 
4. Time: 1830-2000hrs    
5. Dress:  
   1. Conservative civilian attire 
6. Location:  
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0  
7. Details:  
   1. To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self-confidence; and increase their ability to reason, organize and express ideas; 
   2. To promote the citizenship component of local squadron training; 
   3. To provide a focus at the Local, Regional/Wing, Provincial/Territorial, and National levels, to promote and encourage Air Cadets to participate in an optional activity that will provide them with an opportunity to acquire effective speaking skills through instruction and practice in a structured and competitive environment; 
   4. To increase public awareness regarding the citizenship and leadership aspects of the Air Cadet program at the national, provincial and local levels. 
   5. Declare your interest by filling out this form.