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Announcements for Week of 7 Nov 21

11/7/2021

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Effective Speaking (Virtual)
  1. Participant(s): All cadets are welcome
  2. OPI:  CI Caswell 
  3. Date: Mon, 8 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 and 5s 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, 9 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, 9 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1900-2100 hrs
  5. Location:  MS 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 4s will have the opportunity for in-person training on Tue, 16 Nov 21
  8. 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, 9 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1900-2030 hrs
  5. Location: Level 5 Teams Meet
  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
  8. Details: 
    1. ​This week: EO C501.01 – REFLECT UPON WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A GOOD CANADIAN CITIZEN
    2. Next: Feedback


Ground School (Virtual) 
  1. Participant(s):  Any cadet interested in Aviation
  2. OPI:  CI Maxwell 
  3. Date: Wed, 10 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 (CANCELLED) 
  1. There is no Drill Team on 11 Nov 21.
  2. The next meeting will be on 18 Nov 21

Biathlon (In-person)
  1. Participant(s):  Cadets who sign up by emailing a message to 5aviation@cadets.gc.ca
  2. OPI: 2Lt Rozon
  3. Date: Sat, 13 Nov 21
  4. Time: 1000-1200 hrs
  5. Location: 388 Centralpark Blvd, Russell ON K4R 
  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, plus mandatory mask.
    3. 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
  7. Description: 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 (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, 13 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.
 
  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).

Effective Speaking (Virtual)
  1. Participant(s): All cadets are welcome
  2. OPI:  CI Caswell 
  3. Date: Mon, 15 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.

 

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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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