742 National Capital Air Cadet Squadron

742 National Capital Air Cadet 742 National Capital Air Cadet SquadronSquadron

Recruiting and Information

Session

Sep 2010

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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

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Hangar tourAdministration and Registration

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?

Weekly meetingsWeekend activitiesSummer campsTrips

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:

[email protected]

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

Any Questions?Any Questions?