Regular Cadet Training

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Wednesday Night Training

Wednesday night training follows curriculum set forth by Cadets Canada and includes the following topics

Citizenship Training
The Cadet Program offers cadets opportunities to develop skills and knowledge that: enable them to positively contribute as leaders in Canadian society

Regular citizenship and leadership training includes:

PO x01 – Citizenship
PO x02 – Community Service
These are required as part of the Cadet proficiency level certifications.
 
Leadership
Cadets will advance as they are given increased responsibilities to practice and demonstrate leadership principles covered in proficiency-level training. As cadets enter their final years they will be given training in instructional techniques and encouraged to teach the younger cadets.

Cadets also participate in leadership training as part of the regular night training contributing to proficiency level certification. 

Regular training includes:

PO x02 – Community Service
PO x03 – Leadership

PO x07 – General Cadet Knowledge

PO x08 – Drill

PO x09 – Instructional Techniques

These are regular classes that contribute the cadet proficiency evaluations. 

Aviation Training
In addition to regular aviation training, cadets have a regular opportunity to utilize the gimbled high fidelity flight simulator located within headquaters, go glider flying, visit aviation museums, and occasionally participate in power familiarization flights or visit RCAF bases.

Regular aviation training includes the following topics.

PO x28 – Canadian Aviation, Aerospace and Aerodrome Operations Community Familiarization
PO x29 – Radio Communication
PO x30 – Aviation
PO x31 – Principles of Flight
PO x32 – Propulsion
PO x36 – Meteorology
PO x37 – Air Navigation
PO x40 – Aerospace
PO x60 – Aerodrome Operations
PO x70 – Aircraft Manufacturing and Maintenance
PO x90 – Aircrew Survival
 

Technical Courses

Several technical courses are available to learn more about the various aviation-related trades. It is possible to learn more about air traffic controlling, and how to operate an airport. For those more interested in the mechanical aspect, several courses deal with the operation of the instruments and mechanics of an aircraft.

Aerospace

Several courses and training are available to learn more about the field of aerospace and its technologies. Individuals participating in aerospace courses learn more about the cosmos and planets. They also design model rockets and can participate in activities that simulate living conditions in space.

Flying

Members of the Air Cadet Program will be given opportunities to fly in an airplane or glider during their time with the cadets. During this flight, the pilot demonstrates certain movements of the aircraft and explains the important phases of the flight. It is a perfect opportunity to see in practice all the concepts taught during training. Cadets who will be 16 years of age and older by September 1 the year the course is taken and who will have completed the Level 3 program can apply to pilot training. These summer courses allow you to become a glider or power aircraft pilot (called a private pilot’s licence).

Fitness Training
The Cadet Program offers cadets opportunities to develop skills and knowledge that instill a lifelong appreciation of health and fitness, and support successful transitions to adulthood.

Regular training includes:

PO x04 – Personal Fitness and Healthy Living
PO x05 – Recreational Sports
 
Summer Camp opportunities provide an ability to specialize as a fitness instructor. 
Air Crew Survival
The Air Cadet Program covers the learning of forest survival skills. Each unit conducts an annual (air crew survival) adventure exercise where cadets have the opportunity to practice different techniques such as preparing a fire, building a shelter or making themselves visible to the rescue team. These exercises generally include a sleepover in the forest in the shelters built to fully experience the survival skills of a flight crew

Regular training includes:

PO x90 – Aircrew Survival

Annual Field Exercise

Each year cadets have the opportunity to participate in a local weekend field exercise where they camp out  in Kananaskis Country and participate in Leadership and Survival exercises.  This fun weekend is punctuated by the ability to spend time in our wonderful back yard, the Canadian Rockies. 

Marksmanship
The marksmanship program is comprised of: the mandatory, complementary and optional activities at the corps/squadron level; the Cadet Summer Training Centre (CSTC) program; the Regionally Directed Activities for zone and provincial competitions; and the Nationally Directed Activities for the national championship

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Regular training nights are on Wednesday evening.

Timings are as follow:

18h50 Arrival
18h35 Parade
19h10 1st block (30 min)
19h40 Break (5 minutes)
19h45 2nd block (30 minutes)
20h15 Break (15 minutes)
20h30 3rd block (30 minutes)
21h15 Dismiss

Regular training is held weekly at our headquaters building at 602 7th avenue in Canmore.

Other Available Training

Cadets have an opportunity to participate in other training alongside the regular training listed above.

First-Aid

Cadets have the opportunity to achieve various nationally recognized first-aid levels within the program, 878 Squadron will be offering an Intermediate (Standard) first-aid and CPR course with an emphasis on wilderness application as outlined in the Remote First-Aid course offered by Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine.  This will be a 3-day course offered at no charge to our cadets.  Candidates will be required to attend all 3 days, study subject matter on their own time between course days, and pass all practical skills and a written exam.

Effective Speaking

The Air Cadet Effective Speaking Program is an optional activity within the Royal Canadian Air Cadets that aims to develop cadets’ public speaking skills, self-confidence, and leadership abilities by providing them with a structured environment to practice and compete in delivering prepared speeches on various topics, progressing from squadron level competitions to regional, provincial, and ultimately national stages; essentially allowing cadets to learn how to organize their thoughts, express ideas clearly, and build confidence in speaking publicly.

Music

Bands play a significant role in cadet corps/squadrons of the Canadian Cadet Organizations (CCO). Cadet bands provide their corps/squadrons with accompaniment for ceremonial occasions add visibility within the community and build l’esprit de corps.  Equally important, the cadet music program provides individual cadets with a challenging, worthwhile means of developing as cadets, musicians and members of the community.

Music is part of the optional training in the corps/squadron program, the Cadet Summer Training Centre (CSTC) program, the Regionally Directed Activities (RDA) and the Nationally Directed Activities (NDA)

The 878 Band program is currently suspended due to enrolment numbers.  However, please speak to Capt. Petty if you are interested in pursuing music in Cadets.

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Take the first step towards an unforgettable experience with the 878 Banff/Canmore Squadron. Whether you’re interested in honing your public speaking skills, aiming for precision in marksmanship, challenging yourself in biathlon, or mastering air crew survival techniques, we have a program for you. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to grow and excel. Contact us for more information or sign up now to start your adventure!

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