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809 NEWARK
ROYAL CANADIAN
AIR CADET
SQUADRON
CADET & PARENT AIR CADET PLANNER
2014-2015
- for the most up-to-date information, visit the Squadron website:
www.809cadets.ca
This Planner belongs to: ______________________________
SQN PHONE NUMBER 905-468-7584
FOR THE CADET & PARENTS
The Air Cadet program started in 1941 when a group of civilian volunteers set up a country-wide
voluntary organization to help stimulate an interest in flying and aviation. Many cadets eventually
entered wartime service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
Following the end of the war, the Air Cadet program remained in place. Its role changed to meet the
needs of society and its young people. The Aims of the Air Cadet Program are as follows:
To develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership
To promote physical fitness
To stimulate in youth an interest in the air element of the Canadian Armed Forces
To promote continuing education, encourage among young people a practical interest in aeronautics and assist those intending to pursue a career in the field of aviation.
Everything we do in Air Cadets can be summed up in the motto of the program:
To Learn. To Serve. To Advance. The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program is a unique partnership between the Canadian Forces and
the Air Cadet League. This partnership can be found at all levels of the program:
The National Level The Air Cadet League of Canada www.aircadetleague.com
The Provincial Level Ontario Provincial Committee www.aircadetleague.on.ca
The Local Level Branch 124 Royal Canadian Legion www.on.legion.ca
Each squadron is sponsored by a local organization. This can be a service club such as a branch
of the Legion or the Air Force Association, a group of clubs or a parents association. The sponsors
form a Sponsoring Committee that assists in the operation of the squadron. The Sponsoring
Committee is responsible for fund raising, securing facilities for the squadron to hold parades and to
assist in finding suitable adults to enroll as officers and civilian instructors.
Each squadron is staffed by a group of officers, civilian instructors and volunteers under the
direction of the Commanding Officer (CO). The CO is responsible for supervising the operation of
the squadron and the implementation of the training program. The CO and his/her team organize the
training program according to national standards and plan and implement various training activities
during the week and on weekends.
At the provincial and national levels, the Canadian Forces and the Air Cadet League work
cooperatively to provide the necessary resources to support the squadrons at the local level. This
includes provision of uniforms and training for officers and cadets, aircraft and gliders for the flying
program as well as administrative support for squadrons and sponsoring committees. Without this
unique partnership, the Air Cadet program would not be as successful as it is today.
THE PARTNERSHIP
CANADIAN FORCES AIR CADET LEAGUE
WHO Commanding Officer & Staff
(Officers and Civilian Instructors
and Civilian Volunteers) at the
Squadron
Squadron Sponsoring Committee
Members
WHAT Supervision of Cadets
Operation of Squadron Admin,
Supply & Training
Organize & Plan Training
Implement the Training Program
Fundraising
Securing Facilities for the Squadron
to use for Training
Assist in finding suitable adults to
enroll as officers and civilian
instructors
QUALIFICATIONS VSS, PRC, Security Clearance,
Training, Rank Qualifications
VSS, PRC, Interview
RENUMERATION Paid positions - paid by
Department of National Defence
Volunteers
OBLIGATIONS Provides Pay, Uniforms, Summer
Training, Officer Training, Training
Program, Rifles, Flags,
Competitions
Support Local Squadrons through
Regional Detachments Supply,
Admin, FORTRESS
Insurance, Maintenance and Fuel for
Air Cadet Tow Planes and Gliders
Administrative support for National
Course Applications
Support Local Squadron Sponsoring
Committees
Assist with League mandated events
(Effective Speaking)
Assist with Merit Review Boards
CHAIN OF
COMMAND
Chain of Command through
Commanding Officer to Area Cadet
Officer (London) to Regional Cadet
Officer (Borden) to Director Cadets
(Ottawa)
Subject to Code of Service
Discipline
Chain of Communication through
Sponsor Chair to the Regional
Operations Committee (ROC) to the
Squadron Operations Manager of the
Ontario Provincial Committee (OPC
Toronto Mr. Michael Hopkins
1.800.513.0952) to Air Cadet League
Canada (Ottawa)
DIRECTIVES CATO (Cadet Administrative &
Training Orders)
QR&Os (Queens Regulations &
Orders)
CRCO (Central Region Cadet
Orders)
CRCSO (Central Region Cadet
Supplementary Orders)
Routine Orders (From Detachment)
As per OPC-ACL manuals
ANNUAL
MEETING
Commanding Officers Conference Ontario Provincial Committee Annual
General Meeting
FEES n/a $50 per cadet owing to OPC-ACL
each year
$50 for one book of Lottery Tickets
per cadet each year
$50 per cadet owing to local Sqn each
year
COST & CADET RESPONSIBILITIES
There is a $150 yearly fee to join an Air Cadet squadron. This will be paid on the first night of Cadet Training in September, or the first night that the cadet attends whichever comes
first. This fee covers the Ontario Provincial Committee (OPC) assessment fee of $50 per cadet and
the cost ($50) of one book of OPC Lottery Tickets*, as well as an administration fee paid to the
local Squadron ($50).
*Each cadet will be given a book of OPC Lottery Tickets. If the cadet
wishes, he/she may sell these tickets to family and friends, for a total
return of $50 thus reducing the cost of the program to $100 per
year. Otherwise, the cadet/parent/guardian may assume all the
tickets for themselves, thus increasing their chances of winning
one of the many impressive prizes.
In addition to paying the $150 yearly fee, each cadet is expected to fulfill the following obligations
and responsibilities:
Attending all training nights, training activities and parades. It is important for cadets to attend all scheduled activities. Cadets who do not attend parade nights regularly
will fall behind in their training and will not be as successful as their peers. The same rule applies for
weekend training. Attendance at special parades, such as the Annual Review is critical. If your son/daughter
has a legitimate reason why he/she cannot attend a squadron activity, they are to call the Squadron office
well in advance.
Taking part in fund-raising activities. In addition to the $150 yearly fee, cadets are expected to take part in fund-raising activities such as Bottle
Drives, Tag Days, and Garage Sales. These efforts raise the necessary funds to help the squadron plan and
implement various training activities. Additional fees of $75 per cadet/per day apply if the cadet is unable to
participate in the scheduled fundraising days. These fees, payable by post-dated cheque, are collected in
advance of the fundraising activities, and cashed in the event that the cadet is unable to attend.
Taking care of the uniform Each cadet will be issued a uniform when he/she completes the intake program. The squadron has a fixed
budget to purchase uniforms each year. It is critical that the cadet takes care of his/her uniform, keeps it
cleaned and pressed and returns it to the squadron when he/she leaves or outgrows the uniform. Each cadet is
given training on how to look after their uniform. Ask your son/daughter to share this information with you.
Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork There are permission forms for weekend training, summer camp
applications, information bulletins, training schedules, parent meetings
etc. This information is sent home for you the parent/guardian, as well as
the cadet. Please ensure that the forms are completed and returned in a
timely manner. Some forms are NATIONAL requirements.
COST BREAKDOWN Anticipated
Activities/Fees
Funding Approximate
Actual Cost
Cost Per Cadet (based on # of cadets
permitted to
participate in activity)
Cost to Parent
Registration Fee Air Cadet League
Sqn Sponsoring Committee
$150.00 $150.00
Attendance Fees Sqn Sponsoring Committee $75.00-$225.00 See note below
Air Cadet Uniform DND $800.00 $800.00
Facilities, Utilities Sqn Sponsoring Committee $5000.00 $166.00
Administration DND $3000.00 $100.00
Paid Staff DND $24,750.00 $825.00
Welcome Back BBQ Sqn Sponsoring Committee $500.00 $16.00
Gliding Air Cadet League
DND
$5000.00 $250.00
Fall Field Training
Exercise
Sqn Sponsoring Committee
DND
$3000.00 $100.00
Remembrance Day
Vigil & Parade
Sqn Sponsoring Committee
DND
$750.00 $25.00
Santa Claus Parade Sqn Sponsoring Committee $250