Air Cadet Summer Training

AIR CADET SUMMER TRAINING2019

Outline

• What is Air Cadet Summer Training?• Where is summer training conducted?• What courses are available?• Who can attend?• Who conducts & supervises the courses?• How do cadets apply?• Medication and limitations on participation• What is life like at the Cadet Training Centre (CTC)?• How do cadets get selected?• How do cadets get to and from the centres?• Contact Information

Aim Of Summer Training

• Provide instruction and opportunities to develop advanced knowledge and skills in specialized activities

• To develop instructors and leaders for these activities

• To provide further opportunities to employ the general knowledge and skills obtained through the school year

BAGOTVILLE Cadet Summer Training Centre

Located CFB Bagotville,

in Saguenay Lac St-Jean (QC)

7 HOURS AWAY !!

VALCARTIERCadet Summer Training Centre

Located CFB Valcartier, in St Gabriel-de-

Varcartier, near Quebec City

5 HOURS AWAY !!

Regional Cadet School of Music

Located at Mont St-Sacrement

High School in St Gabriel-de-Varcartier

(QC)

5 HOURS AWAY !!

Cadet Flying Training Centre

Located at the CÉGEP and airport in

St-Jean-sur-le-Richelieu (QC)

3 HOURS AWAY !!

GREENWOODAir Cadet Summer Training Centre

Located in CFB Greenwood, Nova

Scotia

15 HOURS AWAY !!

CONNAUGHTNational Army Cadet Summer Training Centre

Located in Ottawa at the Connaught

RangesRight in your backyard!!

Categories of Training

General Training

Basic

Intermediate /Instructor

Advanced Training

2-week course designed to introduce cadets to summer training

3-week courses designed to teach the knowledge & skills in specialized activities

6-week courses designed to develop instructor/leaders in specialized activities

6-week courses designed to advance senior cadets’ leadership and specialized skills

General Training CoursesDescriptions

2 WeeksCTC Bagotville

This course provides cadets who have recently joined the Cadet Program an introductory summer training experience where they will participate in a variety of activities from each specialty.

Activities include:• Drill and Ceremonial, • Music, • Marksmanship, • Aviation, • Aerodrome Operations, • Aircraft Manufacturing and

Maintenance,• Aerospace, and • Aircrew Survival.

General Training CoursesWho can attend?

• 12 and 13 years of age • Completed Level One at the Squadron• Physically fit and in good health• Recommended by the Squadron Commanding Officer and selected by the

RCSU

General Training CoursesCourse Dates

8 July – 19 July

22 July - 2 Aug

5 Aug - 16 Aug

Specific serials and training centres locations will be allocated to Squadrons

Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates

Basic Courses (3 weeks)

• Basic Drill & Ceremonial• Basic Fitness & Sports• Basic Aviation• Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace• Basic Survival• Military Band - Basic Musician

Basic Courses Who can attend?

• 13 and 14 years of age• Completed Level Two at the Squadron• Physically fit and in good health• Recommended by the Squadron’s Commanding Officer and selected by

the RCSU

Basic Courses Course Dates

8 July – 26 July

29 July - 16 August

Specific serials and training centres locations will be allocated to squadron

Course dates do not include travel days. Cadets must be prepared to travel up to 2 days prior and after course dates.

Basic Drill and Ceremonial

(CTC Valcartier, west of Quebec City)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to build on drill learned at the squadron, participate in advanced drill and ceremonial activities, and to develop leadership skills and knowledge; while performing the role of a team leader.

Activities include:• commanding a squad on parade, • drill with arms, • flag drill, and• marksmanship training.

All Basic Courses are 3 weeks long

Basic Fitness and Sports

(CTC Valcartier QC, or CTC Argonaut NB)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in fitness and sports activities, and to develop knowledge and skills on how to perform the duties of a Fitness and Sports Assistant.

Activities include:• following a personal fitness

routine, • leading warm-up and cool-down

sessions, • assisting with the Cadet Fitness

Assessment and • assisting with recreational sports.


Basic Aviation

(CTC Greenwood, Nova Scotia)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to develop the fundamentals of aviation.

Activities include:• radio communication, • a familiarization flight, • meteorology, and • air navigation.


Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace

(CTC Greenwood, Nova Scotia)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to develop the fundamentals of aerospace, airport operations and aircraft manufacturing and maintenance.

Activities include:• aerospace, • aerodrome operations, and • aircraft manufacturing and

maintenance.


Basic Survival

(CTC Bagotville)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to develop aircrew survival skills.

Activities include:• field training, • navigation, and • ground search and rescue.


Military Band – Basic Musician

(HMCS Acadia CTC, Clementsport NS)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in music training and military band activities, to prepare them to support squadron music programs.

Activities include:• maintaining a primary instrument, • music theory, • demonstrating rhythm skills, • executing drill as a member of a

band, and • performing ensemble music as a

member of a band.


Intermediate/Instructor Courses

• Drill & Ceremonial Instructor• Fitness & Sports Instructor• Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor• Survival Instructor• Advanced Aviation• Military Band - Intermediate Musician• Pipe Band - Intermediate Musician

Intermediate/Instructor Courses Who can attend?

• 6 weeks in length• 14+ years of age • Completed Level Three (3) at the Squadron• Be physically fit and in good health• Be recommended by the Squadron Commanding Officer and selected by

the RCSU

Intermediate/Instructor Courses Course Dates

8 July – 16 August


Drill and Ceremonial Instructor

(Greenwood CTC)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to become an instructor and team leader during drill and ceremonial activities.

All courses have standard first aid training

Activities include:• advanced drill, • instructional techniques, and • leadership.

Fitness and Sports Instructor

(Cold Lake CTC)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a fitness and sports specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the role of a Fitness and Sports Instructor and a team leader for fitness and sports activities conducted at the squadron during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CTC

Activities include:• personal fitness and healthy

living, • conducting the Cadet Fitness

Assessment, and • leading recreational sports.

Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor

(Connaught CTC)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to develop marksmanship skills and knowledge, and to instruct and lead air rifle marksmanship activities.

Activities include:• first aid, • advanced marksmanship, • instructional techniques and • coaching.

Survival Instructor

(Greenwood CTC)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aircrew survival activities within the Air Cadet Program.

Activities include:• instructional technique, • first aid, • survival and field training, and • ground navigation.

Intermediate/Instructor Courses Course Descriptions

Advanced Aviation *Three week course**(Greenwood CTC)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aviation activities within the Air Cadet Program.

Activities include:• instructional technique, • radio communication, • meteorology, and • air navigation.

Military Band – Intermediate Musician

(CTC HMCS Acadia, Clementsport NS)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in music training and military band activities, to prepare them to support squadron music programs.

Prerequisite: Musician Proficiency Level Basic

Activities include:• first aid, • maintaining a primary

instrument, • music theory, • executing drill as a member of a

band, and • performing ensemble music as a

member of a band.

Military Band – Advanced Musician

(Greenwood CTC)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in advanced music training and military band activities, to prepare them to lead and instruct corps’ music programs. Prerequisite: Musician Proficiency Level 2

8 July – 16 August

Activities include:• music theory, • executing drill as a member of a

band, • performing ensemble music as a

member of a band, • leadership, and • instructional technique.

National Courses

• Advanced Aviation – Airport Operations• Advanced Aviation – Aircraft Maintenance• Advanced Aerospace• Glider Pilot Scholarship• Power Pilot Scholarship• International Air Cadet Exchange

National CoursesWho can attend?

• Level 3– Advanced Aviation – Airport Operations, Aircraft Maintenance,

Advanced Aerospace and Glider Pilot Scholarship• Level 4

– Power Pilot Scholarship• Level 5

– International Air Cadet Exchange• Be recommended by the Squadron Commanding Officer and selected by

the RCSU

National CoursesSelection

• Each provincial/territorial Air Cadet League conducts a file review and interviews (Selection Boards)

• Cadets must submit an application including a narrative, school report and other documents based on the course applying for

• Gliding and Power applicants must pass the CAF Flying Qualifying Exam and be in possession of a valid Medical Category 3 Certificate from Transport Canada

National CoursesCourse Dates

IACE19 July – 4 August

GPS/PPS30 Jun – 16 August

Remaining8 July – 16 August


Advanced Aviation – Airport Operations

(Canadore College, North Bay, ON)

This course is a six-week course that introduces Cadets to the various components of operating an airport.

Activities include: • airside operations, • meteorology, • navigation, • air traffic services,

• ground services, and safety.

Advanced Aviation – Aircraft Maintenance

(Canadore College, North Bay, ON)

This course is a six-week course that provides Cadets the opportunity to learn aircraft maintenance skills through a set of practical, hands-on training activities.

Activities include: • installing and removing rivets

used in aircraft metal structures, • performing a landing gear

retraction test on a fixed wing aircraft,

• assembling an input driveshaft from a turbine powered helicopter.

Advanced Aerospace

(St Jean CFTC)

This course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aerospace activities within the Air Cadet Program.

Activities include: • instructional technique, • first aid, • astronomy, • orbital mechanics, and • model rocketry.

National CoursesDescriptions

Glider Pilot Scholarship(St Jean CFTC)

Develop, train and obtain a glider pilots license.

National CoursesDescriptions

Power Pilot Scholarship(Various)

Develop, train and obtain a Private Pilot’s License.

MEDICATION Cadet who have prescription drugs are strongly

encourage to use blister packages.

Otherwise, medication must be in their original package with the original label.

It is requested that cadets arrive on CTCs with enough medication to cover the complete period of the course

A control of the over the counter medication will be done by the Centre’s medical staff for cadets who bring some from home; in case of need, it is possible to get some from the medical staff.

Participation Limitations

The following participation limitations prevent cadets from attending any CTC:

• “cadet cannot participate in any RDA or CTC course or may not participate in training or activities with meals”;

• “unable to attend overnight activities”;

• “unable to participate in drill and parades; or unable to take part in a group activity.”

Participation Limitations continued

The following Participation limitations may prevent cadets from attending any CTC.

• “may be unable to do significant classroom work or studies”;

• “may choose not to participate in certain activities”;

• “may participate in physical activities at own pace and duration”;

• “may require close supervision”;

• “may require extra assistance for daily activities”;

• “may require extra assistance/direction in complex and non-routine tasks”; or

• “may require special care during overnight activities - verify with cadet”.

Who conducts and supervises the courses?

• Members of the Cadet Organisation and Administration Service (COATS) including Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC) Officers, and Civilian Instructors, Regular Force, Primary Reserve members, and civilian contractors

• Senior cadets are also employed as staff cadets to assist with supervision and instruction

• The ratio of adult supervisor to cadet is approximately 1:10

Cadets: What will life be like?

• Close quarters with cadets from all over Canada• Meals in mess halls• Busy training days• “Down time” in the evenings• Home sickness / calling home• Personal hygiene (care for yourself)• Laundry and uniform care• Make great friendships• Learn fantastic skills• Receive training bonus (approx. $60/week)

Parents: What to expect?

• May receive anguished calls or texts from your homesick cadet• Best advice: TRUST the staff at the CTC to take good care of your cadet –

do not try to interfere• Leave Passes / visitation is granted at specific times only so as not to

interfere with training – CALL AHEAD• If you’ve been doing your cadet’s laundry and ironing – STOP! They must

do it themselves at the CTC• Management of their training bonus/finances

How are cadets selected?

• Cadets submit their list of choices to the Squadron staff

– Published tonight at midnight on the 706 website– Deadline: Thursday March 14th 2019 at 23:59

• The Squadron Staff will rank and select cadets• Cadets and parents need to be aware that medical/participation

limitations (including allergies and asthma) may prevent or limit selection for CTC courses, will be contacted individually

How are cadets

selected?

Criteria Weight

Attendance at Mandatory Events

15

Attendance at Optional Events

5

Recurring Activities 10

Uniform Inspections 10

Previous Awards 5

Rank 5

Total 50

Completing the Application

Every year cadets are not selected because of incomplete information. Please read the application thoroughly. Here are some specific items to pay particular attention to:

Contact InformationEnsure that your current phone numbers and email addresses are on file with 706 Squadron, ask admin to verify if necessary

Additional InformationIf you do not know the information required, check with 706 Squadron staff. They can provide the information on file.

Completing the Application

Medical Health ChangesIf your medical information has changed you will need to fill out a Detailed Health Questionnaire. The medical information must be the most current available.

What happens when I have been selected?

• Squadron staff will notify you of your selection and present you with an “Offer of Participation”

• Both the cadet and a parent/guardian must sign the offer

• The Squadron staff will keep a copy of the Offer, and the cadet must bring a copy to the CTC

What happens when I have been selected?

• Squadron staff will submit your answer (accept or decline)

• Travel Orders and Joining Instructions will be emailed directly to the email address on file. Please ensure your correct email address is provided to the Squadron

Completing the Offer of Participation Form

• It is extremely important that you review all the information on this form to make sure it is correct. Make any corrections necessary.

• Ensure that all other sections of the form are completed including:– Leave pass restrictions– Alternate Family or Friend Contact– Cadet signature– Parent Signature

How do cadets get to and from the training centres?

• All transportation is organized and paid for by DND • Cadets may travel by bus, commercial air, or DND air• Cadets are escorted or met on all legs of their journey when travelling in

large groups. For smaller groups adult escorts will be based on location and duration

• If parents request special transportation arrangements, (or RTU), they may be financially responsible

• The dates listed are course dates and cadets may travel up to two days prior and following the course dates

Contacts

During the application process and when summer training is occurring, please direct any questions to the following:

[email protected]

In the event o an emergency, parents and guardians can communicate with the staff of their child’s training centre.

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