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Announcements for Week of 21 Nov 21

11/21/2021

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Absent? Unable to attend a class or activity?  Report your absence here and you will be marked as Absent Excused (AE).
 
Effective Speaking (Virtual)
  1. Participant(s): All cadets are welcome
  2. OPI:  CI Caswell 
  3. Date: Mon, 22 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1830 - 2030 hrs 
  5. Location: MS Teams
  6. Material: Virtual Course Required Resources: Microphone, Webcam and your Voice 🗣️
  7. Description: To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to increase their self-confidence and enhance their ability to reason, organize and express ideas.
 
Regular Training Night (In-person) 
  1. Participant(s):   Levels 1, 2 and 3 (Level 4s read further down)
    1. Senior Cadets tasked with set-up (as per the schedule here)
    2. Senior Cadet Instructors
    3. Note that participants are limited due to Public Health Measures.
  2. OPI:  Capt Willis 
  3. Date: Tue, 23 Nov 21
  4. Time: 
    1. Levels 1 and 2 (Hall B): 
      1. 1900 hrs: Intake
      2. 1920 hrs: Training
      3. 2100 hrs: Departure
    2. Level 3 (Hall A) 
      1. 1900 hrs: Intake
      2. 1920 hrs: Training
      3. 2100 hrs: Departure
    3. Level 5 arrival: 
      1. 1830 hrs: Instructors and cadets tasked with setup
  5. Location:   
    1. Marionville Community Centre, 4629 Gregoire Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5
    2. Upon arrival, parents are to park at the back of the building and stay in their car;
    3. Cadets will be directed by a senior cadet to the appropriate entrance to use for their bubble.
  6. Dress:  
    1. Field Training Uniform (FTU) with wedge and mask; orwhite shirt and dark coloured pants and mask if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
  7. Details:  
    1. COVID-19 Screening:
    2. Prior to leaving home, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
    3. If the screening result is “go to school/child care”, go to Squadron Training;
    4. 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 (use of water fountains is not permitted)
  9. Parents: 
    1. For reasons of contact tracing and bubble management, parents must remain in their vehicles when dropping off their cadet. 
    2. If parents have questions, staff members will be available in the parking lot to answer them.
  10. 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

Regular Training Night (Virtual) 
  1. Participant(s):  Level 4 Cadets
  2. OPI: CI Deblois 
  3. Date: Tue, 23 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs
  5. Location:  MS Teams
  6. Dress:  Field Training Uniform (FTU); or white shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
  7. Details: Level 4s will have the opportunity for in-person training on Tue, 30 Nov 21
  8. Materials: Pencil/Pen and Paper
  9. Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name: CI Deblois

Level Five (5) Programme  (Virtual)
  1. Participant(s): Mandatory for all Level 5 cadets not attending in-person training
  2. OPI: Capt Martel
  3. Date: Tue, 23 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs
  5. Location: MS Teams
  6. Dress: Field Training Uniform (FTU); or white shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet does not have FTUs.
  7. Materials: Pencil/Pen and Paper

First Aid Training (In-person)
  1. Participant(s): All cadets are welcome
  2. OPI:  CI Cameron
  3. Date: Say, 15 Jan 22
  4. Time: 0830 - 1630 hrs 
  5. Location: To be confirmed 
  6. Material: To be confirmed
  7. Description: To provide an opportunity for Air Cadets to receive first aid training. 
  8. Sign Up: Click here to sign up for this activity. 

Ground School (Virtual) 
  1. Participant(s):  Any cadet interested in Aviation
  2. OPI:  CI Maxwell 
  3. Date: Wed, 24 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1830 - 1945 hrs 
  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

Drill Team (In-person)
  1. Participant(s):  
    1. Any cadet who has signed up (limits due to public health measures)  
    2. Cadets can sign up by emailing a message to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca
  2. OPI:  CI Deblois
  3. Date: Thu, 25 Nov 21
  4. Time:  1900-2100hrs
  5. Location:  
    1. Marionville Community Centre, 4629 Gregoire Rd, Russell, ON K4R 1E5
    2. Upon arrival, parents are to drop-off their cadet at the back of the building;
    3. Cadets will be directed to the appropriate entrance to use
  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)
  8. Details: 
    1. 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
    2. Parents:
      1. Parents must remain in their vehicles when dropping off their cadet. 
      2. If parents have questions, a staff member will be available in the parking lot to answer them.
  9. 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.

Biathlon (Suspended)
  1. Due to the mixed weather during the transition of seasons, combined with the leaf-covered conditions on the running trail, and without a suitable alternate facility to train in/at, Biathlon practice is suspended, effective immediately.
  2. 2Lt Rozon encourages all Biathlon Cadets to continue with their fitness training, of 2-3 times per week.
  3. Biathlon will resume training once there is enough snow on the Larose Forest trails to allow for the beginning of ski training.
 
Marksmanship (In-person)
  1. Participant(s):  
    1. All cadets who pre-registered;
    2. spots still remain, email 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca to register
  2. OPI:  Capt Willis 
  3. Date: Sat, 27 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1500 - 1800 hrs 
  5. Dress: C-5 (FTUs)
  6. Location: Paul-Émile Levésque Centre, 756 Brebeuf St, Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
  7. Details: 
    1. 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
      4. Vaccination Requirement:
        1. The City of Casselman has safety measures in place that require all individuals accessing the Paul-Émile Lévesque Centre provide proof of double vaccination and a government issued ID (eg. health care or driver's license, etc.)
        2. All questions can be sent directly to Captain Martel at christine.martel@cadets.gc.ca 
  8. 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.

Supply of Uniforms
  1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
  2. OPI:  Capt Magill 
  3. Details: Supply requests are open for this training year. Visit this page for instructions on how to take your measurements at home and submit your request.  Requests are open for:
    1. ​New cadets to receive their initial issue of the full uniform (FTU and DEU)
    2. Returning cadets to request replacements for items they currently have.
    3. In addition to requests, Supply is now taking returns and exchanges.  At this time returns and exchanges will only be accepted from cadets who have placed and order for new items, where the return/exchange can be coordinated at the same time as distribution.  This will be coordinated individually as orders are filled.

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

Sign-ups 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. 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.
 


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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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