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 2025-2026 training year:
(dates subject to change, to be published under announcement page)
Training Requirements
Citizenship Activity:
Poppying Campaign: Selected weekends prior to 11 Nov
Community Service Activity:
Remembrance Day Parade (TBC: Sun 9 Nov morning to early afternoon)
(Level 1) Air Rifle Handling Test:
Marksmanship Day (TBC: half a weekend day / during FTX)
Physical Fitness:
Location TBD (TBC: Sat 24 Jan)
Award / Mess Dinner: (TBC: Wed 20 May)
Formal Parade:
Annual Ceremonial Parade (TBC: Sun 7 Jun)
CAF Engagement Activity:
TBD
(Air) Elemental Periods
POx90: Aircrew Survival Exercise / Field Training Exercise:
Fri 31 Oct evening - Sun 2 Nov afternoon
(Level 1) PO121: Aviation Activities:
TBD
Fund-raising activities
Fall Tagging Weekend (2x half-day shifts)
Fri 17 Oct - Sun 19 Oct
Spring Tagging Weekend (2 half-day shifts)
TBC: 17 Apr - 19 Apr
Optional
Optional: Gliding Days
25 Oct, 30 May