Air Cadet Guide

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[edit] GUIDE TO THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS

This guide is for the royal candaian air cadets . Anyone may edit this at anytime.

[edit] Air Cadets

Air cadets is a youth-oriented program in which developes the following

   
*  To develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership
   
* To promote physical fitness
  
* To stimulate an interest in the air element of the Canadian Armed Forces

In addition it also produces the awarness of the following
* Produce leaders to support the air cadet training system
* Teach skills in the field of aviation
* Promote physical fitness
* Stimulate an interest in the Canadian Air Force
* Develop instructional and leadership skills
* Promote the Royal Canadian Air Cadets within the community
* Participate in activities that support the local community
* Develop self-discipline
* Promote awareness of Canada's past and present contributions to the development of aviation and the aerospace industry
* Promote sensible living habits
* Teach firearm safety

[edit] Training

Well how do you do all of this? well LHQ's (local headquarters)have different training nights where all the cadets get together and learn . Each training section is broken down into Levels

LEVEL 1 Drill General Cadet Knowledge Citizenship Physical Fitness Sensible Living Leadership Effective Speaking Principles of Flight Propulsion Radio Communication Air crew Survival
Level 2 Drill General Cadet Knowledge Citizenship Physical Fitness Sensible Living Leadership Effective Speaking Principles of Flight Propulsion Radio Communication Air crew Survival
Level 3 Drill Drill Instruction General Cadet Knowledge Citizenship Physical Fitness Sensible Living Leadership Instructional Technique Propulsion Navigation Radio Communication Air crew Survival
Level 4 Drill Drill Instruction General Cadet Knowledge Citizenship Physical Fitness Sensible Living Leadership Instructional Technique Propulsion Navigation Radio Communication Air crew Survival
Level 5 Drill Administration & Supply Leadership When a cadet reaches Proficiency Level 5, he or she will take part in supervised on-the-job training. During this phase of training the cadet will instruct other cadets, plan activities and learn administrative procedures

[edit] To Join (May vary between Different Squadrons)

Requirements
Joining Air Cadets is easy, wherever you may be in Canada. The requirements for membership are as follows:
* Between 12 and 18 years of age
* Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
* Be of good moral character
* May not belong to another cadet organization
Documentation
You must complete the documentation required:
* CF1158 Application for Membership (signed by Parents or Legal Guardians)
* Parental Consent card
* Photocopy of Proof of Age
* Photocopy of Ontario Health Insurance Card;

[edit] Squadron Activites

Different Squadrons have activites that you may come out to during the week. Some activites are sports night , rifle drill team, band , and shooting .

Band and rifle drill team
The band and the rifle drill team compete in a regional competition. During this competition the top SQN are rewarded with a 1st , 2nd , and 3rd place prize . These teams are judged by officers and cadet league staff

Shooting Teams
These teams compete in regional shoots in which a 1st 2nd 3rd place prize are given for best score

[edit] Summer Training

[edit] Air Cadet summer courses

Over 10 000 Air Cadets take part in summer training. Some of the courses offered:

• Air Traffic Control Course
• Athletic Instructor Course
• Basic Course
• Basic Music Course
• Basic Pipes & Drums Course
• Glider Pilot Scholarship
• International Air Cadet Exchange – Australia
• International Air Cadet Exchange – Belgium
• International Air Cadet Exchange – France
• International Air Cadet Exchange – Hong Kong
• International Air Cadet Exchange – Netherlands
• International Air Cadet Exchange – New Zealand
• International Air Cadet Exchange – Singapore
• International Air Cadet Exchange – Sweden
• International Air Cadet Exchange – Turkey
• International Air Cadet Exchange – United Kingdom
• International Air Cadet Exchange – United States
• Introduction to Aerospace Course
• Introduction to Aviation Course
• Introduction to Instruction Course
• Introduction to Leadership Course
• Introduction to Physical Education and Recreational Training Course
• Introduction to Rifle Coaching Course
• Introduction to Survival Training Course
• Music – Level 1 to 5 course
• Music – Level 1, 2
• Music – Level 1, 2, 3
• Music – Level 3, 4, 5 course
• Music – Level 4, 5
• Oshkosh Trip
• Pipes and Drums 1 to 5 course
• Power Pilot Scholarship
• Senior Leaders Course
• Service Band
• Survival Instructor Course
• Technical Training – Basic Electronics Course
• Technical Training – Photography Course (This course is only available on a limited basis, up to 12 individuals from across Canada are ever chosen to attend at any one intake (After the summer of 2006 this course no longer exists)
• Technical Training –Aircraft Servicing Course
• Staff Cadet Employment

[edit] Flying Programs

Through Air Cadets, 22 000 junior air cadets get to participate in familiarization gliding each year during the spring and fall. In summer, 320 senior cadets earn their Transport Canada Glider Pilot Licence through the Air Cadet Gliding Scholarship. An average of 55 000 glider flights are done every year. In Canada, the majority of glider pilots licenses are earned by Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Cadets must be 16 to write the certifying Transport Canada exam.

Each year, 250 air cadets earn their Transport Canada Private Pilot Licence through the Air Cadet Flying Scholarship program. Cadets aged 17 and 18 years old who have proven themselves to be high achievers in the cadet program and who have a particular interest and aptitude in the field of aviation have the opportunity to learn how to fly.