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October 31st, 2021

10/31/2021

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Effective Speaking (Virtual)
  1. Participant(s): All cadets are welcome
  2. OPI:  CI Caswell 
  3. Date: Mon, 1 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 4 (Level 3s read further down)
    1. Senior Cadets tasked with set-up (those who spoke with Capt Willis)
    2. Senior Cadet Instructors
    3. Note that participants are limited due to Public Health Measures.
  2. OPI:  Capt Willis 
  3. Date: Tue, 2 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 4 (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 4: CI Deblois


Regular Training Night (Virtual) 
  1. Participant(s):  Level 3 Cadets
  2. OPI:  Capt Tanguay
  3. Date: Tue, 2 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1900-2100 hrs
  5. Location:  Teams
  6. Dress:  Field Training Uniform (FTU); orwhite shirt and dark coloured pants if the cadet hasn’t yet been issued FTUs
  7. Details: Level 3s will have the opportunity for in-person training on Tue, 02 Nov 21
  8. Questions: Write to your level officer by clicking on their name: Capt Tanguay
 

Ground School (Virtual) 
  1. Participant(s):  Any cadet interested in Aviation
  2. OPI:  CI Maxwell 
  3. Date: Wed, 3 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1830 - 1945 hrs 
  5. Location: Teams 
  6. Dress: Casual Civilians
  7. Materials: Bring writing materials
  8. Glider and Power Candidates are required to join the Ground School session at 1945 hrs to discuss their progress on with the National Ground School program.
  9. 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, 4 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 (CANCELLED) 
  1. There is no Biathlon on 6 Nov 21.
  2. The next meeting will be on 12 Nov 21.
Marksmanship (CANCELLED)
  1. There is no Biathlon on 6 Nov 21.
  2. The next meeting will be on 12 Nov 21 
Field Training Exercise (FTX)  (In-person)
  1. Participant(s):  All Cadets 
  2. OPI:  Capt Pascal
  3. Date: Saturday, 6 Nov 21
  4. Time: 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  5. Location:  14081 Groves Road, Ingleside, Ontario, K0C 1M0
  6. Dress: 
    1. Field Training Uniform (FTU); or
    2. Appropriate outdoor civilian attire
  7. Transportation: Transportation will depart from Embrun Arena (6 Blais St, Embrun, ON K0A 1W0) at 7:00 AM and return at 6:30 PM
  8. Meals: Meals will be provided.
  9. Details:
    1. Cadets must register for this activity NLT November 2, 2021 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 section in the sign up form.
  10. Description: 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   
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.
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.
 
  1. 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.
  2. Drone Team
    1. OPI: Capt Tanguay
    2. Date: Wednesdays (start TBD)
    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).
 

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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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