Welcome to 764 Happy Valley Goose Bay Squadron Capt Mark MacPherson, Commanding Officer

Outline What is the Air Cadet Program? Regular Parade Nights Mandatory Support Training Optional / ComplementaryTraining Summer Training Opportunities It’s a partnership: DND and Civilian What does it cost? Next Steps Questions Contacting Us / More Information

What is the Cadet Program? The Canadian Cadet Movement is the largest federally funded Youth Program in Canada, with 55,000 Cadets across Canada, in Sea, Army, and Air units, with ~25,000 Air Cadets alone. Our membership is open to all Canadian youth 12 to 18 years old. Cadets are NOT part of the Canadian Forces, nor are they expected or required to join. The three aims of the Canadian Cadet Movement are: Develop good leadership and citizenship among youth Develop physical fitness among youth Foster an interest in the activities of the Canadian Armed Forces

Cadet Program Principles There are 5 Principles that guide all of our activities and training in the Cadet Program: Invite all Canadian youth Instill Canadian Military Values These include duty, loyalty, integrity, courage, stewardship and excellence and respect Develop citizenship, leadership and fitness Balance safety and challenge Leave a positive lifelong impact

What is the Cadet Program? Saying YES to joining Air Cadets means saying yes to… Lots of fun! Tons of interesting activities! Making new friends! Taking on new challenges! Learning to become a Leader! Providing you essential life skills! Opportunities that you cannot get in any other youth program!

Parade Nights A Parade Night is our weekly training night. Cadets form up, are given instructions for the evening, conduct the activities, and then form up at the end of the evening for closing announcements. We meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:00 PM in Building 275 on 5 Wing Goose Bay. We have a bus available to pick up and drop off the cadets. On a any given Parade Night Cadets may be involved in: Learning about Aviation and Aeronautics subjects Learn about Canada’s role in significant historical events Learn about the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Forces Participate in sports, fitness, leadership, and team activities Participate in drill and ceremonial activities

Mandatory Supported Training Some of our training takes place during weekend activities. These weekend activities include: Field Training Exercises (similar to camping) Familiarization Flights Sports Activities Marksmanship Days (air rifles) Additional training for senior cadets (leadership, instructional) Annual Ceremonial Review Participation is local community events such as Remembrance Day Parades, Concerts, etc…

Optional Squadron Activities Flying Scholarship (ground school) Model building Flight simulators

Summer Training Opportunities There are a large number of paid summer training activities available. Summer Courses are available in: Music Training Sports and Fitness Drill and Ceremonial Marksmanship Survival Skills General Training course Gliding and Power Pilot programs

The Cadet Program is a partnership! The Royal Canadian Air Cadets are a federally funded youth program, jointly administrated by a civilian organization, the Air Cadet League, and the Canadian Forces. The responsibilities are defined in a Memorandum of Understanding. Some of the Canadian Forces Responsibilities are: Administering and running the Program Provide CF Officers and Civilian Instructor Staff and their training Providing cadet uniforms and training materials Running Cadet Training Centres Some of the Air Cadet League Responsibilities are: Local fundraising activities for extracurricular activities Recruiting cadets, additional staff, and volunteers Providing local training facilities and support as required

What does the program cost? The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program is jointly funded by the Department of National Defence, in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada (ACL). The program is free to join and every Cadet receives a uniform at no cost. The uniform must be returned upon leaving the Cadet program. There may be various optional activities that occur throughout the year that costs may be associated with and you may be expected to provide lunches or snacks for some weekend activities. We try to keep these to a minimum.

Next Steps So you want to be an Air Cadet now… To enroll, complete the following forms (available on our web site): CF-1158 Application for Membership Cadets In some cases, the DND2570 Detailed Health Questionnaire. You also require Proof of Canadian citizenship or Canadian Residency (such as a passport, birth certificate, or citizenship card) and a valid Health Card. All information is strictly confidential.

Questions?

For more information… For more information, please look us up on the web or email us at…. Squadron web site: https://764cadets.wordpress.com/ Squadron Facebook: fb.me/764cadets Announcements group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764cadets/ Email: 764air@cadets.gc.ca