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742 National Capital Air Cadet 742 National Capital Air Cadet SquadronSquadron
Recruiting and Information
Session
Sep 2010
OutlineOutline
What is Air Cadets? Who can join? What do we do? What does it cost? How are we organised? Who are the staff and sponsors? Other Information What’s next? Questions and Answers
What is Air Cadets?What is Air Cadets?
Organisation for youth between the ages of 12 and 18.
Aims:– Develop leadership and citizenship– Develop interest in the air element of the
Canadian Forces– Develop physical fitness
What is Air Cadets?What is Air Cadets?
Adult staff organise activities, run the administration of the squadron, and supervise the cadets.
Older / more experienced cadets are responsible for a group of younger cadets.
Cadets are given more responsibility as they gain experience, learn and rise through the ranks
Who can join?Who can join?
To join Air Cadets, you must:Have already had your 12th birthday, and
not yet had your 19th birthday.Be a legal resident of Canada.Have the permission of your parent(s) or
guardian(s)
What do we do?What do we do?
Air Cadets offers opportunities to do all kinds of activities:
Flying and Gliding Survival and Fieldcraft Marksmanship Sports Music Community Service
What do we do?What do we do?
Air Cadets isn’t all fun and games; Cadets have the opportunity to learn valuable skills too!
LeadershipResponsibilityDisciplineConfidence
What do we do?What do we do?Parade NightsParade Nights
742 Squadron meets every Thursday evening during the school year.
Thursday evening training focuses on training. Most evenings, cadets will have classes on a variety of interesting topics
There are also sports nights, parades and competitions
What do we do?What do we do?RegularRegular Weekend ActivitiesWeekend Activities
We also have regular weekend activities– Aviation Ground School, for cadets who want
to be pilots– Drill Team, for cadets who want to develop
discipline, leadership and physical fitness– Band practice, for cadets who enjoy playing
music
What do we do?What do we do?SpecialSpecial Weekend ActivitiesWeekend Activities
742 Squadron has special activities throughout the year– Flying days, where cadets get a ride in a small plane or
a glider– Field Training Exercises, where they practice their
field-craft skills– Trips, where we visit museums, military facilities, or
other squadrons in other cities.– Sports competitions, where we compete for glory
against the other Ottawa squadrons!
What do we do?What do we do?Summer CampsSummer Camps
Air Cadets have an extensive Summer Camp program– Camps are out-of-town, and range from two to
seven weeks in duration.– Each camp focuses on a particular interest, such
as leadership, band, technical aviation, flying or survival.
– Cadets compete for camp spaces; about 30% go each year.
What do we do?What do we do?Employment OpportunitiesEmployment Opportunities
Older cadets can apply to work at the summer camps as paid staff.
These summer jobs can be from seven to 10 weeks long, and pay from $60 to $90 a day.
The work develops leadership skills and looks great on a resume!
How are we organised?How are we organised?
Partnership– Air Cadet League of Canada– Department of National Defence and the
Canadian Forces– Local Squadron and Local Sponsor
How are we organised?How are we organised?
Responsibilities:– Air Cadet League organises the sponsors– Canadian Forces provides personnel, some
facilities, materiel support– Local sponsors are responsible for local
facilities, fundraising– Local Squadrons are responsible for training
and supervising the cadets.
What does it cost?What does it cost?
Thursday training: fundraising by cadetsWeekend training: fundraising by cadetsSpecial trips: fundraising by cadets,
occasionally some additional costsSummer camps: funded by the League and
CF
What does it cost?What does it cost?
No dues or registration feesUniforms are provided on loan free of
chargeCadets are expected to participate in
fundraising activities– Tag Days – Walkathon
Who are the staff?Who are the staff?
Commanding Officer Major Lyle Brennan
Deputy Commanding OfficerCaptain Daniel Parker
Who are the staff?Who are the staff?
Supply OfficerCI Tyler Cabana
Training OfficerLieutenant Matt Broeders
Administration OfficerMr. Russ Lucas
Who is the Sponsor?Who is the Sponsor?
Our civilian Sponsor is the 742 Sponsoring Committee. It is a group of parents elected to represent the Air Cadet League of Canada at the local level. They find means to support activities not funded by DND.
Chair: Ms. Veronique Morisset
How can parents get How can parents get involved?involved?
The 742 Squadron parent’s committee is involved in various supporting tasks to help the Squadron run smoothly:– Canteen– Fundraising– Transporting cadets– Obtaining needed items– And more!
How can parents get How can parents get involved?involved?
Chairperson: Ms. Morisset
If you would like to help out, contact Ms. Morisset!
Other InformationOther InformationWeekly ParadesWeekly Parades
Parade nights are every Thursday during the school year. Cadets are expected at 1820 and can be picked up at 2130.
Parade nights end with a closing Parade. Parents are invited to come to watch the parade and listen to the weekly announcements.
Closing Parade starts at 2100 and generally is finished at 2130.
Other InformationOther InformationAnnual ReviewAnnual Review
The end of the year is marked with the Annual Review, a major ceremonial parade where we recognize the Cadets who have best performed over the past year.
Usually the Annual Review is held on a weekend early in June.
Other InformationOther InformationCommunicationsCommunications
Routine messages are distributed through a telephone chain. Your cadet will be assigned a contact in their Flight and should receive a telephone call during the weekend of each week.
Other InformationOther InformationCommunicationsCommunications
Weekly Messages are also posted on the squadron website:
http://www.742aircadets.ca
It is every cadets responsibility to keep themselves informed! – You don’t want to
miss out on the many fun opportunities.
Other InformationOther InformationCommunicationsCommunications
To contact a staff member, you can call the squadron telephone number:
613-737-3380Or, contact the squadron via e-mail at:
Other InformationOther InformationAttendanceAttendance
Attendance is the most important consideration when Cadets are being selected for summer camps, promotions, awards and other opportunities.
Just like at school, Cadets are expected to be present for regular Parade nights, and for activities they sign up for.
Other InformationOther InformationAttendanceAttendance
Cadets who are going to be absent for an activity, including regular training nights, are expected to call in to request leave for that activity.
If a cadet cannot be present for an activity, they must call the Squadron at 613-737-3380, or e-mail at [email protected]
Other InformationOther InformationEvaluations and SelectionsEvaluations and Selections
All cadets have the opportunity to succeed and to be recognised for their efforts.
In order to ensure that Cadets are rewarded fairly for their involvement with the Squadron, we have an evaluation system called the “Points System”.
Criteria for evaluations is published in advance to the selection, and cadets may request a review if they are not selected
Other InformationOther InformationEvaluations and SelectionsEvaluations and Selections
The criteria for evaluation vary somewhat depending on the opportunity being awarded, but include:– Experience, in years of service, training level,
and rank– Attendance, at regular training and optional
activities– Participation in fundraising– Presentation, dress and deportment
What’s Next?What’s Next?
Fill out the Enrolment package and leave with the Administration officer, along with a copy of proof-of-age and proof-of-insurance.
New cadets can come back next Thursday for their first evening of training!
What’s Next?What’s Next?DressDress
New recruits will be issued a uniform within six weeks of joining.
Until they get their uniform, recruits should wear– A collared dress shirt– Dress pants– Dress shoes
Female recruits can wear equivalent clothes but skirts and dresses are not recommended