52 RCACS Summer Camp Briefing Captain Gene Kushnir, CD

Agenda 2 Week Summer Training 3 Week Summer Training National Scholarship Courses Application Process Regional & National Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Camp

2 Week Summer Training General Training (GT) This course is an introduction to summer training. It gives the participants a little taste of the cadet summer training centre (CTC) life, survival, leadership, citizenship, drill, aviation, music, marksmanship, fitness and aerospace training. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 1 Age Not to exceed 14 yrs old by ????? Training Locations Cadet Training Center (CTC) Cold Lake

3 Week Summer Training Basic Drill and Ceremonial Course (BDCC) The aim of the training is to prepare cadets to perform the role of a peer leader while building upon the leadership, drill and ceremonial knowledge and skills learned through the squadron program. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 2 Age Possible Training Locations Cadet Training Center (CTC) Vernon

3 Week Summer Training Basic Survival Course (BSC) The aim of the training is to further develop basic survival skills in cadets and inspire them to pursue specialist training in this subject area. This will allow them to participate as a skilled junior cadet in survival training as part of the squadron program. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 2 Age Possible Training Locations Cadet Training Center (CTC) Cold Lake

3 Week Summer Training Basic Fitness and Sports Course (BFSC) The aim of the training is to prepare cadets to perform the duties of a Basic Fitness and Sports Assistant while continuing to develop personal fitness and healthy living skills. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 2 Age Training Locations Cadet Training Center (CTC) Cold Lake

3 Week Summer Training Basic Aviation Course (BAC) The aim of the training is to further develop the fundamentals of aviation in cadets and inspire them to pursue specialist training in this subject area. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 2 Age Training Locations Cadet Training Center (CTC) Cold Lake

3 Week Summer Training Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course (BATAC) The aim of the training is to further develop the fundamentals of aerospace, airport operations and aircraft manufacturing and maintenance in cadets and inspire them to pursue specialist training in some or all of the subject areas. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 2 Age Training Locations Cadet Flying Training Center (CFTC) Gimli CFTC Comox

3 Week Summer Training Military Band – Basic Musician Course (MB-BMC) The aim of the training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their squadron bands and related music activities. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 2 Age Training Locations Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Quadra (Comox, BC)

3 Week Summer Training Pipe Band – Basic Musician Course (PB-BMC) The aim of the training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their squadron bands and related music activities. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 2 Age Training Locations Rocky Mountain CTC (Ghost River, AB)

6 Week Summer Training Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course (DCIC) The aim of the training is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for drill and ceremonial activities Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 3 Age Training Locations Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC)

6 Week Summer Training Survival Instructor Course (SIC) The aim of the training is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aircrew survival activities conducted at the squadron, regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CTC. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 3 Age Training Locations Cold Lake CTC (Cold Lake, AB)

6 Week Summer Training Fitness and Sports Instructor Course (FSIC) The aim of the training is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the role of a fitness and sports instructor and a team leader for fitness and sports activities conducted at the squadron, during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CTC. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 3 Age Training Locations Cold Lake CTC (Cold Lake, AB)

6 Week Summer Training Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course (ARMIC) The aim of the training is to develop individual air rifle marksmanship and summer biathlon specialty skills while reinforcing and further developing the leadership and instructional techniques skills, and preparing cadets to support these two specialty activities at the sqn, during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CTC. Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 3 Age Training Locations Whitehorse CTC (Whitehorse, YK) Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC)

3 Week Summer Training Advanced Aviation Course (AAC) The aim of the training is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aviation activities within the Air cadet program. Treated as a 6 week course Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 3 Age Training Locations Comox CFTC (Comox, BC)

6 Week Summer Training Military Band – Intermediate Musician Course (MB-IMC) The aim of the training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their squadron bands and related music activities. Music proficiency level: Have achieved the music proficiency level basic Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 3 Age Training Locations CTC Alberthead (Alberthead, BC)

6 Week Summer Training Pipe Band – Intermediate Musician Course (PB-IMC) The aim of the training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their squadron bands and related music activities. Music proficiency level: Have achieved the music proficiency level 2 Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 3 Age Training Locations Rocky Mountain CTC (Ghost River, AB)

6 Week Summer Training Military Band – Advanced Musician Course (MB-AMC) The aim of the training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their squadron bands and related music activities Music proficiency level: Have achieved the music proficiency level 2 Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 4 Age Training Locations Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC)

6 Week Summer Training Pipe Band – Advanced Musician Course (PB-AMC) The aim of the training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their squadron bands and related music activities. Music proficiency level: Have achieved the music proficiency level 3 Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 4 Age Training Locations Rocky Mountain CTC (Ghost River, AB)

6 Week Summer Training Staff Cadet Paid summer employment. Work at any CTC in the country, usually North West Region or Pacific Region. (AB/BC/SK/MB/YK)e Can apply for staff cadet in addition to Regional and or National Courses Separate application process Pre-Requisites Level Completed Level 4 Age 16 yrs by 1 Jan of the year of course Training Locations Any CTC

Regional Course Progression General Training GT Aviation Courses BAC ->AAC BATAC Drill Courses BDCC -> DCIC -> Staff Cadet Other Courses ARMIC Staff Cadet Survival Courses BSC -> SIC -> Staff Cadet Fitness Courses BFSC -> FSIC -> Staff Cadet Band Courses MB-BMC -> MB-IMC -> MB-AMC -> Staff Cadet PB-BMC -> PB-IMC -> PB-AMC -> Staff Cadet

National Scholarships Advanced Aviation Technology – Airport Operations The aim of the training is to introduce cadets to programming specific to airport operations. The aim will be accomplished through practical, hands-on learning modules that will reinforce theoretical notions. By establishing a dynamic learning environment and exposing the cadets to a variety of airport operations, they will be inspired to further pursue learning in this program area. Level Completed Level 3 # per sqn 1 Training Location Candore College, North Bay, Ontario Duration 6 weeks

National Scholarships Advanced Aviation Technology – Airport Maintenance The aim of the training is to introduce cadets to aircraft construction and maintenance. The aim will be accomplished through practical, hands-on learning modules that will reinforce theoretical notions. Byestablishing a dynamic learning environment and exposing the cadets to a variety of aircraft construction and maintenance functions, they will be inspired to further pursue learning in this program area. Level Completed Level 3 # per sqn 1 Training Location Candore College, North Bay, Ontario Duration 6 weeks

National Scholarships Advanced Aerospace Course The aim of the training is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aerospace activities within the Air cadet program. Level Completed Level 3 # per sqn 1 Training Location St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec Duration 6 weeks

National Scholarships Glider Pilot Scholarship Must be 16 years of age by 1 Sep of the year completing the course Achieve a minimum of 60% on the Qualifying Examination in January Height Requirements: 152.4cm to 190.5cm (5’0” – 6’3”) Weight Requirements: 40.82kg to 90.72kg (90lbs – 200lbs) Completed Grade 9 Completed a Category 3 Transport Canada Medical Examination Level Completed Level 3 # per sqn Based on squadron quotas (5) Training Location Gimli, MB Duration 6 weeks

National Scholarships Power Pilot Scholarship Must be 17 years of age by 1 Sep of the year completing the course Must have completed Squadron Level 4 Achieve a minimum of 60% on the Qualifying Examination in January Weight Requirements: Not to exceed 111.13kg (245lbs) Completed Grade 10 Completed a Category 3 Transport Canada Medical Examination # per sqn Based on squadron quotas (5) Training Location Various locations across NW Region Duration 7 weeks

National Scholarships International Air Cadet Exchange Must be 17 years of age during the exchange Must have completed Squadron Level 5 # per sqn 1 Training Location A variety of world wide countries Duration 2-3 weeks (depending on country visited)

Application Process - Regional Talk to your parents Fill in the Application Form and return to Administration by No Later Than (NLT) 1 November Administration will put all the applications in a spreadsheet Training will rank all of the applications based on attendance, drill / dress and deportment Commanding Officer will have final decision on ranking Applications will be entered into Fortress Region will start making offers approximately 1 April Offers will be emailed to email address on application Offers need to be signed and returned Cadets not initially selected will remain on Standby

Application Process - National Hand in Notice of Intent by 10 Oct 17 Comply with schedule of returns on the reverse of Notice of Intent Fill in the Regional Camp Application with the national courses applied for You may apply for Regional Courses as well as a back up Power/Glider candidates must already be in ground school Attend Interviews in Feb 2018

Do’s & Don’ts of Summer Camp If family summer plans, email the squadron as soon as possible (after applying) to cancel the application If selected for summer camp and you want to pick up your son/daughter at the end, you need to notify the summer camp ASAP, if you know before 30 Jun, notify the squadron If you haven’t received your travel orders prior to 2 weeks before the course, email the squadron

Do’s & Don’ts of Summer Camp If travel orders include airline travel, DO NOT check-in online. Movements staff will check in the cadets at the airport and take care of luggage fees Do not modify travel orders on your own, exceptions can be made to accommodate parents, contact the squadron for assistance We are only offered certain summer camp serials, it is very hard to move Altering travel arrangements

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