REGULAR / LOCAL TRAINING
Regular / Local Training
Weekly training commences on Wednesdays from September to June each year. These programs are delivered by the local squadron staff and the senior cadets.
The local squadron staff are part time DND employees and volunteers tasked to deliver the Locally Directed Program (LDA). Our staff have regular jobs during the day from all walks of life including teachers, aviation specialists, instructors, office workers, customer service representatives, university students...etc.
Each level have completion criteria for the cadets to track. Cadets must complete requirements by each May / June each year in order to qualify for advancement to the next training level in the fall. Completion of training program is one of the eligibility requirements for rank advancements.
Opportunities are provided throughout the year to complete the training requirements. However, it is up to the cadets to participate in these activities to complete their training. Training requirements are not waived by excuse notes (e.g. scheduling conflict, other commitments...etc). Cadets can participate in the next opportunity to qualify (up to 1 year).
Weekend Training
Besides weekly training, participation in selected weekend activities is required to complete the training program.
For the 2024-2025 training year:
(dates subject to change, to be published under announcement page)
Training Requirements
Citizenship Activity:
Poppying Campaign: Selected weekends prior to 10 Nov
Community Service Activity:
Remembrance Day Parade: 10 Nov mid-day
Air Rifle Handling Test:
Marksmanship Day (TBC)
Physical Activity:
Treetop Trekking (TBC)
Award / Mess Dinner: (TBC: Wed 28 May)
Formal Parade:
Annual Ceremonial Parade (TBC: Sun 8 Jun)
CAF Engagement Activity:
Air Show (TBC: 14 or 15 Jun)
(Air) Elemental Periods
POx90: Aircrew Survival Exercise / Field Training Exercise (1 of 2 weekends)
Fri 25 Oct evening - Sun 27 Oct afternoon, or
Fri 28 Feb evening - Sun 2 Mar afternoon
POx30: Aviation Activities
Museum trip (TBC)
Fund-raising activities
Fall Tagging Weekend (2x half-day shifts)
TBC: 4 Sep - 6 Sep
Spring Tagging Weekend (2 half-day shifts)
TBC: 4 Apr - 6 Apr
Optional
Optional: Gliding Day
TBC
POx06: Marksmanship Day
TBC