Announcements for Week of 5 March 23

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 -- 2130 hrs, on Tuesday nights.
2. If there is an urgent matter outside of these hours that requires immediate and prompt attention and cannot wait until the following Tuesday, contact the Commanding Officer, Capt Willis at rachel.willis@cadets.gc.ca.

COVID Case Reporting:  Cadets who receive a positive COVID test result must contact Capt Willis as soon as possible via email.


COVID-19 Screening:

1. Prior to leaving home for every cadet activity, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
   1. 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.).
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.
   
   

Registration for New Cadets:  Click here for information.
 
Looking for a CFOne Card?  Click here for information.
 
Did you lose something? Have a question?  Email the squadron mailbox at 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca. Your message will be forwarded as necessary.
 
Effective Speaking

1. Participant(s):  All interested cadets
2. OPI:  OCdt Caswell
3. Date:  Mon, 6 Mar 23
4. Time:  1830 — 2000 hrs   
5. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire; and
   2. A pair of indoor shoes.
6. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
7. Materials:
   1. Your Effective Speaking Workbook;
   2. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook or laptop;
   3. Your prepared speech;
   4. A bottle of water; and
   5. Your voice.
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.
9. Sign-up:  Declare your interest by filling out this form.

Regular Training & Portraits

1. Participant(s):  All Cadets
2. OPI:  Lt Rozon
3. Date:  Tue, 7 Mar 23
4. Time:  1845 — 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress: 
   1. C3 with indoor running shoes; or
      1. If you do not have your blue uniform, but have your FTUs, please wear your FTUs.
   2. Dress shirt, dark coloured pants and indoor running shoes if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued any uniform.
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.
   2. All cadets will have their portrait taken as a family keepsake.
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, 8 March 23 
4. Time:  1830 — 2030 hrs 
5. Location: 
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0 
6. Dress: 
   1. Conservative civilian attire with indoor running shoes.
7. Materials: Writing materials such as a pen and notebook; 
   1. A snack; and  
   2. A bottle of water. 
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.
9. 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 drill team members
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date:  Thur, 9 March 23
4. Time:  1900 — 2100 hrs
5. Location:
   1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
6. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire with wedge; and
   2. A pair of indoor shoes.
7. Materials:
   1. A snack; and
   2. A bottle of water.
8. Details:
   1. Drill is an important part of cadet training.  Drill promotes discipline, alertness, precision, pride, steadiness, and the cohesion necessary for success within a group.
   2. 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.
9. Sign-up:  Drill team is no longer accepting new members.

 
Staff Cadet Applications

1. Eligibility:
   1. Cadets who have turned 16 years of age or older by 1 Jan 2023 are eligible to apply.
2. Deadline: Applications are due NLT 2359 hrs on 9 March 23.
3. To apply:
   1. To apply for a staff cadet position, fill out this form.
   2. To view the position lists, visit this page.
4. Details:
   1. Cadets can apply for employment outside of the Regional Cadet Support Unit - Eastern (RCSU(E)), however, priority is given to cadets who reside within the destination Region. For example, cadets who are a part of RSCU - Pacific will have priority for positions at HMCS Quadra or Vernon CTCs.
   2. Staff cadets receive an advanced training allocation between $86 and $114 per day depending on their rank at CTC.
      
      

Pipes & Drums Music

1. NO MUSIC ON 18 MARCH DUE TO MARCH BREAK

Biathlon

1. NO BIATHLON ON 18 MAR DUE TO MARCH BREAK

Marksmanship Competition

1. Participant(s):
   1. FCpl An
   2. WO1 MacDonald
   3. FCpl Maxwell
   4. WO2 Montreuil
   5. FCpl Mpenza
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date:  Sat, 11 March 23
4. Time:  0700 — 1800 hrs
5. Location:
   1. Salaberry Armoury 188 Boul. Alexandre-Taché, Gatineau, QC J9A 1L8
      1. Cadets will be transported to and from the competition site.
   2. Drop-Off: 0700hrs at École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0;
   3. Pick-Up: 1800hrs at École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0.
6. Dress:
   1. Conservative civilian attire;
   2. Cadets are to wear a pair of outdoor shoes to the facility and change into their indoor shoes upon arrival.
7. Details:
   1. Cadets shall bring snacks as required and lunch.
   2. 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.
         
         

March Break Activities

1. Participant(s):  Cadets who sign up.
   1. The number of cadets is limited to one school bus load. A waiting list will be formed if necessary.
2. OPI:  Capt Willis
3. Date:  Sat, 18 Mar 23
4. Time:  0845 — 2030 hrs
5. Dress:
   1. Conservative (appropriate) civilian attire.
      1. Please no clothing with rips or tears.
6. Location:
   1. Drop Off:  0845 hrs at École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0;
   2. Pick Up:  2030 hrs at École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0.
7. Details:
   1. The day will begin with tours of the Senate and House of Commons, followed by lunch, a visit to the Aviation and Space Museum, and finishes off with laser tag and a pizza dinner;
   2. Cadets must bring lunch from home, but dinner will be provided;
   3. There is no cost to the cadet.
8. Sign-up: 
   1. Cadets must sign-up in order to have accurate numbers.
      1. Cadets who sign-up and do not show-up may be prevented from attending other optional activities before having a conversation with the Commanding Officer.
   2. Sign-up by completing this form.
      1. Sign-ups close at 2359 hrs on 7 Mar 23 and will not be accepted after that time.
         
         

Summer Training Applications

1. Participant(s):  Interested Cadets
2. OPI:  OCdt Caswell
3. Details:
   1. Cadets who wish to apply for summer training shall fill out this form.
   2. Please note the following:
      1. Cadets in Levels 1 and 2 may only apply for the Cadet Activity Programs (CAPs), CAP-1 and CAP-2 respectively.;
      2. Cadets in Levels 3 and up may apply for Cadet Training Centre (CTC) courses;
      3. More information on summer training can be found by clicking here.
4. Notes:
   1. Not every cadet will attend summer training.  An application does not guarantee selection.
   2. Applications are due via the form no later than 2359 hrs on 18 March.
      1. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DEADLINE.
   3. We ask that all cadets in Levels 1 and 2 who are interested in applying to CAP-1 and CAP-2 respectively, resubmit their applications. We have received new information that will change the application process. 
      1. CAP-1 and CAP-2 will be held at HMCS Carleton.  
      2. Transportation is likely to be provided.  More information will be provided as it is received.