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ROYALCANADIANAIRCADETS

888AVENGERSQUADRON

FrequentlyAskedQuestions

2019-2020

888AvengerSquadron

Location:MoberlyElementarySchool,1000East59thAve.,Vancouver,BCV5X1Y7

(AdditionalProgramLocation:KhalsaDiwanSociety-Gurdwara,8000RossSt.)

MailingAddress:POBox60428,Vancouver,BCV6W3A0

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Email:chair@888aircadets.com

Phone:6048767193(JacquieSabourin)

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1.WhatisAirCadets?“ManypeoplethinkofCadetsaspreparationforacareerinthemilitary,butitisreallyaboutpreparingforlife;aboutdevelopingtheskills,thequalitiesandtheconfidencethatwillallowtheseyoungpeopletoprosperandcontributetotheCanadaoftomorrow.”

--ArtEagleton,formerMinisterofNationDefense2.VisionoftheCanadianCadetMovement(CCM)

WecommittodevelopineachandeveryAirCadetwithqualitiesofleadershipandanaspirationtobecomeavaluedmemberoftheircommunity.WereinforcevaluesnecessarytoprepareyouthtomeetthechallengesoftomorrowandtoembracethemulticulturaldimensionofCanada.Tothisend,weofferdynamictraininginasupportiveandefficientenvironmentwherechangeisapositiveandessentialelement.WefurthercommittoattainthisvisionbylivingsharedCanadianvalueswithparticularattentionto:

LoyaltyTheexpressionofourcollectivededicationtotheidealsoftheCanadianCadetMovementandtoallitsmembers.ProfessionalismTheaccomplishmentofalltaskswithprideanddiligence.MutualRespectThetreatmentofotherswithdignityandequality.IntegrityThecourageandcommitmenttoexemplifytrust,sincerity,andhonesty.

3.AimsoftheAirCadetProgram

Todeveloptheattributesofgoodcitizenshipandleadership;Topromotephysicalfitness;andTostimulatetheinterestintheaviationandaerospaceindustry.

4.HowolddoIhavetobetojoinAirCadets?Youmustbe12yearsold,andyoucanremainuntilthedayyouturn19yearsold.

5.WhatdoIneedtojoin?Aninterestintheprogram,yourparent’sorguardian’spermissionandsomedocuments:proofofProvincialHealthInsurance,andCanadiancitizenshiporlandedimmigrantstatus.Youalsomustbewillingtoattendregularparadenightandparticipateinfundraising.

6.Whatdoesitcosttojoin?Duetoincreasingcostofrunningtheprogram,in2004,theAirCadetLeagueofCanadaimposedanannualregistrationfeeforallcadets.888AvengerSquadron’sannualregistrationfeeisapproximately$200percadetpertrainingyear.Theprovincialleague(BritishColumbiaProvincialCommittee)collectsanannualfeefromeachsquadronintheprovince.Thisfee–approximately$100percadet–enablestheAirCadetProgramtoprovidehighqualityactivitiesandcourses,andcoversexpensessuchastheLeague’sliabilityinsuranceandmaintenance/investmentintheLeague’saircraftfleet.

7.WhatwillIdo?

Someoftheactivitiesavailableatthecadetunitinclude:ceremonialdrill,firstaid,musicprograms,sports,andrange.WeeklyParadenightsincludeparadingaspartofadesignatedflightwithinthesquadronasawhole,andrank/age-leveledclasses.Occasionalweekendactivitiesinclude:gliding,camping/survivalexercises(calledFieldTrainingExerciseorFTX),andcitizenshipandvolunteeropportunities.Therewillalsobeplentyofotherfun,socialeventstoenjoywithyournewfriends.

8.WillIbeexpectedtojointheCanadianForces?No.However,thosewhodojointheCanadianForces,findtheyhavealreadylearnedvaluableskillsthroughAirCadettraining.CadetsarenotmembersoftheCanadianForcesandtheprogramisnotarecruitingprogram.

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9.WhatdoIneedtoknowaboutuniforms?Uniformsareloanedtocadetsatnocosttothefamily.Cadetsneedtobeawarethateachfullsetofuniformcostsapproximately$500,anditisexpectedthattheuniformbereturnedinthesameconditionuponleavingthecadetprogram.Cadetsaremeasuredanduniformsareorderedfromamanufacturer.Asaresult,itisnormalnottohavedeliveryofcompleteuniformpiecesforseveralweeksormonths.Onlywhenallpiecesareavailable,willacadetreceivehis/heruniform.Torequestreplacementpartsorbadges,cadetsaretogototheofficeanytimebeforetheendofthirdperiodandasktheSupplyOfficersforhelp.

Familiesoftenpurchasegreenolivedrabfielduniformsforacadet’sfieldtrainingweekends(FTX).Thesefielduniformsareoptional.Afewweekspriortoeachweekendexercise,thestaffand/orseniorcadetsprovideaQ&Anightcoveringwhattoandwhatnottopackforfieldtraining.Purchasingasleepingbag,tarpandfoammatisoftenrecommendedduetothelimitedstockavailableatoursupportunitinChilliwack(FTXlocation).

Allcadetdressregulationsareavailableonlinebysearching:“CATO55-04DressStandards”.IllustratedreferencesareinannexF(examplesofsomeasshownbelow)http://121redarrows.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/cato55_04_annex_f.pdf

Beforeyoucometocadets,usethischecklisttoensureyouarewearingthecorrectuniformparts.WinterDress• Wedge• DressShirt• Tie• Pants• BrassBelt• Tunic• TunicBelt• NameTag• GreySocks• Boots• HairCut(Males)• HairGelled(Females)

SummerDress• Wedge• DressShirt• Tie• Pants• BrassBelt• Tunic• TunicBelt• NameTag• GreySocks• Boots• HairCut(Males)• HairGelled(Females)

10.WhatisParadeNight?

BasicTrainingisthemain“ParadeNight”activity.888AvengerSquadronparadesonTuesdaynights,1800hr-2115hr(6:00p.m.-9:15p.m.).Paradingoccursatthestartandtheendoftheevening.Duringthetimeinbetween,cadetsattendclassesonGeneralCadetKnowledge,Drill,Citizenship,PhysicalFitnessandAirCrewSurvival.Cadetsalsotakeothercoursesspecifictotheirrank.Cadettrainingisprovidedbyseniorcadets,Officers,CivilianInstructors/Volunteers,andcommunityexperts

ParentsareinvitedtoattendClosingParadewhichusuallystartsat2050hr(8:50p.m.).CommandingOfficer’s(CO’s)Paradeisaspecialparadewherepromotionsaregiven,andthecadets’uniforms(fulldressuniformwithmedalsareworn)andpersonalgroomingstandardsarereviewed.COParadesoccurthefirstTuesdayofeverymonth.

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11.AttendanceATTENDANCEatWEEKLYPARADESisMANDATORY!Ifacadetisunabletoattendaparadenight,itishis/herresponsibilitytocontactandinformtheirFlightCommanderpriorto1800hrs(6:00p.m.)oftheirabsence.Acceptablereasonsforabsencesincludeillnessorparentalrequest.Asacadetshouldbeexercisingtimemanagementandbeattentivetocommitments,schoolworkandprojectsaregenerallyconsideredweakreasonsforabsences.

ATTENDANCEatEXCURSIONS,EVENTS,TAGGING,VOLUNTEERING,ORSIMILAR,isEXPECTED,whereacadethassigned-up(madeacommitment)toparticipate!Ifacadetfailstofulfillacommitmentwithoutappropriateandacceptableprocedureofcancelingthecommitment,thecadetwillbeCHARGEDtheFEEorCOSTofsuchexcursionoreventand,asisthecasewherenocostisassociated,discreditmayaffectacadet’seligibilityforpromotionandsummertraining.

12.CoreTrainingTheAirCadetTrainingProgramprovidesawiderangeofactivitiesandcoursestomeettheinterestsofcadets.Allcadetsareprovidedwithnotebooksandreferencematerials.NewRecruits(cadets)begintheirtrainingwithDrillandGeneralCadetKnowledge,whichincludeslearningabouttheCadetMovementanditsdevelopment,anunderstandingofcadetrankstructure,andappreciationandcareofthecadetuniform.Aftertheirinitialtraining,recruitsareintegratedintoFlights(squadronsubgroupsmadeupofcadetsofvaryinglevelsandranks).RecruitswillbeassignedFlightStaffwhoareavailabletoansweranyquestionsandtoaddressanyconcernstheymayhave.CadetsthenmoveontosubjectssuchasCitizenship,PhysicalFitness,SensibleLiving,EffectiveSpeaking,AircraftIdentification,AeronauticalFacilities,Airframes,AircrewSurvival,andRange/Shooting.Levels(Level1,Level2,Level3,Level4,Level5).Acadetwillusuallycompleteoneproficiencyleveleachcalendaryear;however,therecanbeexceptions.Eachproficiencylevelbuildsontheknowledgeandskillsofpreviouslevel.FirstyearcadetsmustbegintheirtrainingpriortoJanuary31st,toqualifyforadvancementtothenextlevelinthefall.CadetsstartingafterJanuary31st,willremainintheircurrentlevelinthefall.Allcadetsarerequiredtoparticipateinfieldtrainingexercises,communityserviceactivities,andfundraising.Mandatoryeventsinclude:BattleofBritain,PoppySales/Tagging(RoyalCanadianLegion),RemembranceDayParade,TagDays,andAnnualCeremonialReview.

13.FieldTrainingExercise(FTX)FieldTrainingExercises(FTX)areoff-sitecampingeventsthatgenerallyoccuroveraweekend.Therearemultiple–mandatoryandoptional–FTXsthroughouttheyear,eachwithaspecifictrainingfocus:Somepertaintothecadet’slevel,otherspertaintoskills,suchasmarksmanship(shootinganairrifle).YourcadetwillberequiredtoattendatleastoneFTX(andusuallymore,oncehe/shemovesupinlevel/rank).CadetsarriveatadesignatedmeetingareaontheFridayevening(lateafternoon)andaretransportedtothetrainingareasinChilliwack,BCbycharterbus.TheyreturnonSundayafternoon.AllmealsareprovidedintheformofMealsReadytoEat(MRE).Cadetssleepinlargetentsof20-30cadetsorinsmallersheltersof2-3cadetseach,dependingontheexercise.CadetswillbeinformedofanexercisethroughaWarningOrder,whichoutlinesalldetails,itinerary,contactinfo,andkitlists.Themandatorykitlistmayvarydependingontheexercise;followingisanexample.

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MandatoryKitListforFTX(Example)

√ Quantity Item √ Quantity Item

1 Backpack(suitableforhiking)1 1 Winter/Hikingboots2

3 Longsleeveshirts 1 Watch(Inexpensive)

3 Shortsleevesshirts 1 Mug/canteentoholdhotliquids

2pairs Pantsforthefield(nosweatpantsorjeans) 2 Largegarbagebags

4ormore Undergarments 1 Padofpaper&Pen

1 ThermalUndergarments 1 Flashlight(withextrabatteries)3

4ormorepairs

Cottonsocks 1 Whistle

3ormorepairs

Woolsocks 1 SleepingBag

1 Sweater 1 FoamSleepingPad

2 Hat/Toque(inexpensive,noinappropriatelogos/slogans)

1 WinterJacket,warmandwaterproof

2pairs Gloves(warm,waterproof) 1 Tarp

1 Personalhygienekit(toothpaste,toothbrush,etc.) 1set RainGear(JacketandPants)

1–Nosuitcase,dufflebag,garbagebag,etc.Mustbewaterproof,orhavearaincover.2–Comfortable,waterproofanddurable.Norunners,sneakersorrubberboots.3–LEDrecommended

PriortotheirfirstFTX,cadetswillbeshownallappropriategeartobringandsometipsonpacking.Ascadetsrequirethesekititemsthroughouttheircadetcareer,itisimportanttomaketheinitialinvestmentintothegear.Somekeyitemsyoumayneedtopurchaseare:adurable/comfortablebackpack,hikingboots,sleepingbag,etc.

14.WhatisaWarningOrder?WarningOrders–issuedtocadetsforFTXs,events,trips,etc.–aredocumentsintendedtoclearlycommunicatetoparentsandcadets,theinformationofanevent.Thisdocumentmayincludesectionssuchas:eventdetailsanditinerary,contactinformation,groundrulesandexpectations,directions,amandatoryandoptionalkitlist,andmedicalquestionnaire/consentformtobereturnedpriortoevent.WarningOrderswillbehandedoutinprintontrainingnightsandaregenerallyavailableonthesquadronFacebookpage.

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15.OptionalTrainingInadditiontomandatorytrainingactivities,cadetsareencouragedtoparticipateinoptionalprogramsofinteresttothem.Theseinclude:

MarchingBandInterestedcadetsshouldcontactanOfficerorSeniorCadet.Priorknowledgeofmusicisanassetbutnotmandatory.EffectiveSpeakingCadetslearnhowtobuildconfidenceandspeakfluentlyinfrontofthepublic.FlagPartyCadetslearntheproperprocedureforcarryingtheflagsduringtheregularparadenightandspecialevents.GroundSchoolLevel/agerestricted,weeklyclassesareheldfromOctobertoJanuary.Thisaviationstudypreparescadetsforthecompulsoryqualifyingexamsrequiredforscholarshipqualifications.PrecisionDrillTeamMarchingmovementsaretaught,andaspeciallyprepareddrillroutineislearnedforperformanceatcompetitionsandatthesquadron’sAnnualCeremonialReview(ACR).OpenRangeCadetslearnproficiencywithairrifles.SportsTeams Varioussquadronshostinter-squadronteam-sporttournaments,suchasbasketball,volleyball,dodgeballandsoccer.Teamsareformedandpracticesheld,roughlyamonthpriortotournamentdates.FirstAidFirstAidisavitalskill,notjustforcadetswhenonremoteexpeditions,butforeverydayuse.Theaimistoteachallcadetsbasicfirstaid,withtheoptiontostudyfurther.Familiarization(Fam)FlyingThisisthepartwherecadetsgettoFLY!Cadetshavetheopportunitytoexperiencebothnon-powered(glider)andpowered(familiarizationorfamflying)flights.Onweekends,weatherpermitting,qualifiedpilotstakecadetsglidingorflying.Famflightsaverageaboutthirtyminutesandallcadetsaregivenachancetobethe“co-pilot.”Flyingandglidinghappenatvariousdatesinthefallandspring.Whiletransportationto/fromtheactivityisgenerallynotprovided,theactualactivitycostissupportedbytheLeagueandSquadron.

16.WhataboutSummerTraining?CadetsjoiningpriortoDecember31ofatrainingyearmaybeeligibletoapplyforsummercamp(training).AcomponentoftheTrainingProgram,two-tosix-week-longsummertrainingcamps–heldatvariouslocationsacrossCanada–consistofcoursesaimedatsupportingandenhancingsquadrontrainingbyprovidingnewskills.Spaceislimited,andtherearemandatorycriteriathatacadetmustmeettobeeligibleforcampselection.SummerTrainingisarewardforcadetswhohavestrongattendanceandahighlevelofparticipation;however,aswithalloftheCadetTrainingProgram,cadetsshouldbewillingandabletoputinseriouseffortandcommitment.Familiesofcadetswhoareselectedforsummertrainingneedtobeawarethatonceloadedintoacourse,thespotcannoteasilybeswappedwithanothercadet,shouldselectedcadetchangehis/hermindormakeothersummerarrangements.Cadetswhoareselectedarenotifiedassoonaspossible,withtraveldatesusuallyconfirmedinJune;cadetswhoarenotselectedareplacedonawaitinglist,withastrongpossibilitythattheymaybeofferedalast-minuteselection.(It’simportantacadetlettheofficerinchargeofsummertrainingknowofanychangestohis/hersummerschedule/trainingavailability,shouldhe/shebeonawaitinglist.)Therewardsforsummertrainingaremanyandincludeamazinglearningopportunities,growthinindependenceskills,newfriendshipsandfuturerecommendationsforcoursesandopportunities.

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SummerCamps(subjecttochange)

LevelOne GeneralTraining(2wks)LevelTwo BasicDrillandCeremonialCourse(BDCC)(3wks)

BasicAviation(BAC)(3wks)BasicFitnessandSports(BFSC)(3wks)BasicSurvival(BSC)(3wks)BasicMusician(MB-BMC)(3wks)BasicAviationTechnologyandAerospace(BATAC)(3wks)

LevelThree DrillandCeremonialInstructor(DCIC)(6wks) GliderPilotScholarship(GPS)(6wks) AdvanceAviation(AAC)(3wks)

FitnessandSportsInstructor(FSIC)(6wks)SurvivalInstructor(SIC)(6wks)MilitaryBand-IntermediateMusician(MB-IMC)(6wks)PipeBand-IntermediateMusician(PB-IMC)(6wks)AdvancedAerospace(AASC)(6wks)AdvancedAviationTechnologyCourses(6wks)AirportOperations(AATC-AO)(6wks)AircraftMaintenance(AATC-AM)(6wks)AirRifleMarksmanshipInstructor(ARMIC)(6wks)OshkoshTrip(OT)(2wks)StaffCadet(7wks)

LevelFour PowerPilotScholarship(PPS)(7wks) MilitaryBand-AdvancedMusician(MB-AMC)(6wks) PipeBand-AdvancedMusician(PB-AMC)(6wks) OshkoshTrip(OT)(2wks) StaffCadet(7wks)LevelFive+ PowerPilotScholarship(PPC)(7wks)

MilitaryBand-AdvancedMusician(MB-AMC) PipeBand-IntermediateMusician(PB-AMC)(6wks) PipeBand-AdvanceMusician(PB-AMC)(6wks) InternationalAirCadetExchange(IACE)(3wks)

StaffCadet(7wks)SeniorScholarshipCourses(andMockBoards)Thereareanumberofseniorscholarshipcoursesavailabletocadets,suchasthePowerPilotScholarship.Aspartoftheapplication,annualScholarshipAwardBoardsareconducted.Essentiallythisisaformal30-minuteinterviewsessionbetweentheapplicantcadetanda“board”(consistingoftwoACLmembersandanofficer).Sincetheseinterviewscanbeverystressfulforyoungcandidates,officersandcommitteemembersattempttopreparetheapplicantsbyholdingpracticesessions(“mockboards”).ItishighlyrecommendedthatcadetsinterestedscholarshipsalsoparticipateintheEffectiveSpeakingProgram.

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17.ScholarshipandAwardsandHighSchoolProgramsTherearevariousscholarships,trainingprograms,andawardsavailabletocadets,suchasLordStrathconaMedal,RoyalCanadianLegionCadetMedalofExcellence,DukeofEdinburgh’sAward.Detailscanbefoundonthevariouswebsites:http://aircadetleague.com/for-cadets-squadrons/awards/www.dukeofed.orgwww.gg.cahttp://bc-aircadetleague.com/workExperience.php

18.PromotionsPromotiontotherankofLeadingAirCadetthroughtoWarrantOfficer1stClassisbasedonqualificationssetoutonanationalbasisbyNationalDefenseHeadquarters.Criteriaforpromotioninvolvestimeservedinrank,achievedtraininglevel,completionofcourses,attendance,andmerit.Whileacadetmaymeetqualificationstobepromoted,fortherankofSergeantandabove,thepromotioncanonlybehadifapositionisavailablewithinthequotaofaparticularrank.Furthermore,recommendationforcadetpromotionismadebysquadronstaffandcommitteemembers;actualdecisionofcadetpromotionlayswiththeCommandingOfficer.

Ranks

AC AirCadet N/A

NewCadet LAC LeadingAir

Cadet

2ndrankrequires:

completionof6monthsoftraining

CPL Corporal

3rdrankrequires:

completionofLevelOne

FCPL FlightCorporal

4thrankrequires:

completionofLevelTwo

SGT Sergeant

5thrankrequires:

completionofLevelThree

FSGT

FlightSergeant

6thrankrequires:

completionofLevelFour

WOII

WarrantOfficer

2ndClass

7thrankrequires:WarrantReviewBoards

WOI

WarrantOfficer

1stClass

8thrankrequires:Warrant

ReviewBoards

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19.ChainofCommand(COC)Thechainofcommandinaunitcanbeseenasthebackboneuponwhichallstructurerelies.Cadetsbelongtoflights;flightshaveflightstaffandsectionleaders.Thechainofcommandworkssuchthatallmembersofaflighthavesomeonetoreportto,andtoaskquestionsof.Belongingtoaflight,yourchildwillbeassignedasectionleaderwhowillcallweeklytocommunicateeventdetailsandofferyourchildtheopportunitytoaskquestions.His/hersectionleadershouldbeyourchild’sprimarypointofcontact.Allcadetsareencouragedto,first,directquestionstotheirpeersandothercadetsintheirflightortheirlevel,andthentomoveupthechainbycallingthesectionleader,andsoon.Becauseofthischain,allquestionsareansweredatthelowestlevelpossible.SectionleadershaveaccesstoFlightNCOs(non-commissionedofficer)andotherresourcestoobtaininformationandtoanswersquestionsacadetmayhave.Itmaybedifficultforanewcadettoadjusttothisstructure,butitservestosharetasks,unifytheflight,teach,andofferopportunitiesforgrowth.

20.WhatistheAnnualCeremonialReview(ACR)UsuallyheldinMayorJune,theAnnualCeremonialReview(ACR)isconsideredthemostimportanteventoftheAirCadettrainingyear.Amandatoryevent,itistheopportunityforcadetstodisplaywhattheyhavelearnedoverthecourseoftheyear–toincludeband,drill,andsportpresentations.Alongwithfamilies,guests,andmilitarydignitaries,aReviewingOfficerisinvitedtoinspectthecadetsaspartoftheparade.A“LeagueInspector”(fromBCProvincialLeague)isalsoappointedtoreviewandmark/rankthesquadrononitsexecutionoftheACR(whichincludesreceivingofficialreportingdocumentsfromSSCpertainingtoSSCfunctionsthroughtheyear).Awardsarepresentedtocadets.Andvisualdisplaysdepictingthevariousaspectsoftrainingandeventsthroughtheyearareavailableforviewingduringashortreceptionfollowingtheparade.

21.TheAirCadetLeagueofCanadaTheAirCadetLeagueofCanadaisacivilianorganizationthatworkscloselywiththeDepartmentofNationalDefense(DND).TheDNDisresponsibleforprovidingofficers,training,uniforms,summercamp,administrationandorganizationofthesquadron.TheAirCadetLeagueofCanadaisresponsibleforpublicrelationswithinthecommunity;providingtrainingequipment,insuranceandguidancetosquadronsacrossCanada.TheAirCadetLeagueofCanadaiscomprisedofthreelevelsofadministration:national,provincial,andlocal(throughSquadronSponsoringCommittees).TheNationallevelmaintainsafull-timeheadquartersinOttawa.TheBritishColumbiaProvincialCommitteeislocatedat7630MontrealStreet,Unit2,Delta,BC.ThedutiesoftheProvincialCommitteeincludesupervisionofsquadronactivitieswithinitsboundary,assistingintheformationofnewsquadrons,andguidancetoSquadronSponsoringCommittees.

22.888AvengerSquadronSponsoringCommittee888AvengerSquadronSponsoringCommittee(SSC)isanincorporatednon-profitsociety.In2000,theProvincialCommitteevotedtoincorporateallParent/SquadronSponsoringCommitteeswithinBC.EachsquadronnowhasaBoardofDirectors,whichgovernstheParent/SquadronSponsoringCommittee.TheSSCisdescribedasthebackboneofthecadetorganization,becausethesuccessofanAirCadetSquadronisdependentontheorganizationalabilityandeffectivenessofthiscommittee.Membersareusuallycadetparents,whojoin/belongtotheRoyalCanadianAirCadetLeagueofCanada.Allmembersgothroughascreeningprocess,whichincludesacriminalrecordscheck.Membersmayparticipateatvariouslevels,includingaspartofsub-committeesoraselectedBoardofDirectors(electedatanAnnualGeneralMeeting).TheBoardofDirectors(Executives)managestheoverallaffairsoftheSociety.Theseexecutivesmeetonceamonthtoreviewfinancialstatements,docorrespondence,andplanandcoordinateupcomingevents.Theyalsoimplementpoliciesandworkdirectlywiththeofficers,civilianstaff,andcadetsonanon-goingbasis.AllmembersarevolunteersandarenotpaidorcompensatedforthemanyhourstheycommittoourSquadron.

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SquadronSponsoringCommitteeresponsibilitiesinclude:• organizingsocialeventsforcadetsand/orparents• budgetingforandpayingallcostsassociatedwiththesquadronoperationsthatare

notdirectlycoveredbytheDepartmentofNationalDefence(DND).Thesecostsincludechargesforourbuildingandfurnishings,insurance,transportation,rations,bandinstruments,music,flags,specialclothing,trophies/awards,administrativesuppliesandequipment,trainingaids

• coordinatingvolunteerresourcesrequiredforcadetfunctions• fundraising(taggingandother)• recruitingofofficers,SSCmembers,andcadets• liaisingwiththeCOandhis/herstaff;liaisingwithBCPC(ProvincialLeague)

23.Fundraising&TagDaysFundraisingisvitaltosupportourcadetactivitiesandcoverthecostofrentandequipment.Ourlargestfundraiser,TagDays,wherecadetsaskfordonationsinfrontoflocalstores,isdonetwiceayear,andalwaysneedsparentsupport.ParentsarerequiredtodelivercadetstotheirtagginglocationsandbringthemtotheTaggingHeadquarterstodropofftheircansaftertheirshifts.Parentsarestronglyencouragedtostayattheirchildren’stagginglocationsoratleastcheckonthemregularlythroughouteachshift.

24.888TrainingOpportunities

Followingaresomeoftheactivitiesthathappenat888,includingsomethataremandatoryandothersthatareoptional.Participatinginasmanyactivitiesaspossibleishighlyencouraged!

FALL

• BattleofBritainParade• SeniorNCOTrainingWeekend• JuniorNCOTrainingWeekend• Tagging(Fundraise)Weekend(mandatory)• VeteransPoppyTagging(mandatory)• RemembranceDayParade(mandatory)• RecruitTrainingWeekend(mandatory)• FTXWeekend(Senior)• ChristmasTreeLotVolunteering• ChristmasPotluckDinner

WINTER• SummerTrainingApplications• FTXWeekend(Level3,4)• Tagging(Fundraise)Weekend(mandatory)• AirCadetBasketballTournament• AirCadetDodgeballTournament• 103LeadershipTrainingWeekend

SPRING

• FTXWeekend(Level1,2,mandatory)• DrillCompetition• BandCompetition• AirCadetUltimateFrisbeeTournament• EffectiveSpeakingCompetitions• VaisakhiParades• MessDinner• FTXWeekend,Range(mandatory)• AirCadetSoccerTournament• AnnualCeremonialReview(mandatory)• CanadaDayParade• AbbotsfordAirShow

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AcronymsandDefinitions

OFFICERSANDTRAININGSTAFFCO CommandingOfficer2IC 2ndInCommand

CMDR CommanderMAJ MajorCAPT CaptainLT Lieutenant2LT 2ndLieutenantOCDT OfficerCadetOIC OfficerInCharge

CI/CV CivilianInstructor/CivilianVolunteerCADETSANDRANKS

AC AirCadetLAC LeadingAirCadetCPL CorporalFCPL FlightCorporalSGT SergeantFSGT FlightSergeantWO2 WarrantOfficer2ndClassWO1 WarrantOfficer1stClassNCO Non-CommissionedOfficer

COLOURS FlagsWHITES Belt,lanyard,glovesforband,drillandcolourpartycadets

CIVILIANDRESS Everydayclothing(notuniform)SUMMERDRESS UniformwithouttieandtunicWINTERDRESS Uniformwithshirt,tie,andtunicFULLDRESS FulluniformwithmedalsPTGEAR Physicaltrainingclothes(shorts,t-shirt,andrunners)

GENERALACR AnnualceremonialReviewACLC AirCadetLeagueofCanada

AgingOut Whenacadetreachestheir19thbirthdayAWOL AbsentWithoutLeaveAGM AnnualGeneralMeetingBCPC BritishColumbiaProvincialCommitteeCATO CadetAdministrativeandTrainingOrderCF CanadianForcesCIC CadetInstructorsCadreCCO CanadianCadetOrganizationCCM CanadianCadetMovementCHAPS CadetHarassmentAbusePreventionDND DepartmentofNationalDefence

EXCUSED AbsentWithLeave-ExcusedFTX FieldTrainingExerciseHQ HeadquartersLHQ LocalHeadquartersIMP IndividualMealPacket

PACREGIONAL BritishColumbiaPacificRegionRCAC RoyalCanadianAirCadetsRCSU RegionalCadetSupportUnitRGS RegionalGlidingSchoolSSC SquadronSponsoringCommitteeBCPC BritishColumbiaProvincialCommitteeRCAF RoyalCanadianAirForceTC TransportCanada

TRI-SERVICE Army/Sea/AirelementsoftheMilitary