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Announcements for Week of 23 April 23

23/4/2023

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:

Squadron official hours are 1830 - 2130hrs, on Tuesday nights.
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:

Prior to leaving home for every cadet activity, each cadet must complete this COVID-19 Screening;
- 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.).
If the screening result is “go to school/childcare,” go to Squadron Training;
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.

5 Cyclone Sponsoring Committee Bursary

Details:
1. A bursary is available for graduating Cadets who are registered to a university or college program for the 2023/24 year,
2. Proof of registration will be required prior to receiving your bursary.
Eligibility:
1. Hold the rank of Flight Sergeant or higher;
2. Have been in the Air Cadet Program for a minimum of four years by the end of this training year,
3. Be a current or former member of 5 Cyclone Squadron,
4. Have shown exemplary deportment and participation in the Squadron.
How to Apply:
1. Submit an essay of 500-1000 words explaining how being an Air Cadet has helped you prepare for your chosen study/career path.
2. Applications must be submitted to chair@5cycloneaircadets.ca no later than 15 May 23.

Regular Training

Participant(s): All Cadets
OPI: Lt Rozon
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 23
Time: 1845 – 2100 hrs
Location:
1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress:
1. C5 with indoor running shoes; or
2. Dress shirt, dark coloured pants and indoor running shoes if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued any uniform.
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.
Materials:
1. Bring writing materials such as a pen and notebook; and
2. Bring a water bottle.

Ground School

Participant(s): Any cadet interested in learning about aviation theory
OPI: CI Maxwell and CI Cameron
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 23
Time: 1830 – 2030 hrs
Location:
1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress:
1. Conservative civilian attire with indoor running shoes.
Materials:
1. Writing materials such as a pen and notebook;
2. A snack; and
3. A bottle of water.
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.
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

Participant(s): All drill team members
OPI: Capt Willis
Date: Thur, 27 Apr 23
Time: 1900 – 2100 hrs
Location:
1. École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress:
1. C1A
Materials:
1. A snack; and
2. A bottle of water.
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.
Sign-up: Drill team is no longer accepting new members.

Pipes & Drums Music

Music will resume in May.

Biathlon

NO BIATHLON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
1. The next Biathlon practice will be held when the ground has thawed and training facilities have been secured.
2. Please return all ski equipment as soon as possible. Contact Lt Rozon to schedule the return of 5 Cyclone ski equipment.

Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) with 832 SQN

Participant(s):

Cdt Abraham
FCpl An
Cdt Boyer
Cpl Castonguay
Cdt Cayer
Cpl Cheriai
Cpl Chin Yuen Kee
FSgt Forero Dimas
Cpl Gareau
FCpl Ghomsi
Cpl Gingras
Cpl Girard
FCpl Hicks
LAC Humphries
LAC Lackey-Diguer
LAC Lanthier
Cpl Laporte
Cdt Larocque
Cdt Lohnes
WO1 MacDonald
FCpl Maxwell
Cdt McGee
WO2 Montreuil
FCpl Mpenza
Sgt Mushing
LAC Neily
Sgt Novokchanov
Cdt Paquette
LAC Roy
Cdt Seguin
Cpl Socholotuk
Cdt Spratt
Cpl Tetreault
LAC Trepanier
Cpl Van De Visch
Sgt Van De Visch
LAC Vance
FCpl White

OPI: Capt Cooper
Date: Fri 28 Apr – Sun 30 Apr 23
Time:
1. Drop-off: Fri 28 Apr 23 – 1730 hrs - École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
2. Pick-up: Sun 30 Apr 23 – 1530 hrs - École secondaire catholique Embrun 1276 St Jacques Rd, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0
Dress:
1. C5 - Field Training Uniform (FTU); or
2. Appropriate outdoor civilian attire if the cadet has not been issued their FTUs.
Location:
1. SAJO (Service Animation Jeunesse Outaouais) 67 Mnt de St André Avellin, Thurso, QC J0X 3B0
Materials:
1. See the kit list.
Meals:
1. Meals will be provided.
Details:
1. 5 Cyclone will be participating in a joint Spring FTX with 832 Twilick. This is an excellent opportunity for cadets to meet cadets from another squadron, make new friends, and learn survival skills.
2. FTX is a mandatory part of the cadet program and as such all cadets are encouraged to attend in order to pass their training levels.
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.
Sign-up: Sign-up by filling out this form.
1. Cadets who do not sign-up by 2359hrs on Tues 18 Apr 23 will not be permitted to attend.

Spring Gliding

Participant(s): Maximum 20 cadets
OPI: CI Maxwell
Date: Sun 7 May 23 subject to weather. Please visit 5cycloneaircadets.ca by 1800 hrs 6 May 23 for GO/NO-GO confirmation.
Time: TBD
Location: Smiths Falls Airport however transportation will be provided—details to follow.
Dress:
1. Conservative civilian attire.
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. There is only room for 20 cadets to attend. Priority will be given to cadets who have not had the opportunity to go gliding yet. A waitlist will be formed as necessary.
  1. There will be another gliding day in September 2023.
Sign-up:
1. Sign-up by completing this form.