Fam Flying Saturday 21 January 2012

Familiarization flying will occur (weather permitting) from 0900-1200hrs and 1300-1600hrs.  Dress is full uniform and will be staged from Excel Flight Training Centre located just south of the Lethbridge Airport terminal building.  Please note that flying may be cancelled if weather is beyond our permissable limits.  You will be phoned if flying is cancelled but due to the unpredictability of the weather, this may be decided as late as saturday morning.

Fam Flying Saturday 14 January 2012

Familiarization flying will occur (weather permitting) from 0900-1200hrs and 1300-1600hrs.  Dress is full uniform and will be staged from Excel Flight Training Centre located just south of the Lethbridge Airport terminal building.  Please note that flying may be cancelled if weather is beyond our permissable limits.  You will be phoned if flying is cancelled but due to the unpredictability of the weather, this may be decided as late as saturday morning.

Mess Dinner 20 Dec 11 @ 1800hrs at 702 Wing Air Force Association

Our annual mess dinner will take place 20 Dec at 702 Wing Air Force Association (approx. 1/2km north of the Armoury). 

Dress is full uniform with ribbons.  Sgts and above can wear white shirts with bow tie under their tunic. 

Guest speaker will be MCpl Webber who was a squadron commander of our unit and is currently serving with the PPCLI.

Fam Flying Saturday 17 December

Familiarization flying will occur (weather permitting) from 0900-1200hrs and 1300-1600hrs.  Dress is full uniform and will be staged from Excel Flight Training Centre located just south of the Lethbridge Airport terminal building.  if participating in both range and fam flying, ensure you have civvies for range and uniform for fam flying.

Please note that flying may be cancelled if weather is beyond our permissable limits.  You will be phoned if flying is cancelled but this may be decided as late as saturday morning.

Unit Range Saturday 17 Dec 0900-1200hrs & 1300-1630hrs

Range on saturday at Vimy Ridge Armoury from 0900-1200hrs or 1300-1630hrs.  Dress is comfortable civilian clothing.  If participating in both range and fam flying, ensure you bring a both civvies and uniform.

Orienteering 22 Oct 11 at Indian Battle Park -Alberta Shelter 1000-1600hrs

We will be conducting an orienteering exercise at the Alberta Shelter in Indian Battle Park 1000-1600hrs saturday 22 Oct.  Dress in layers for the weather and wear appropriate shoes for going through the bush.  Lunch (MREs) will be supplied.

The Alberta Shelter can be found by going down the hill from Wendys on Scenic Drive and 3rd Ave into Indian Battle Park, make your first right at the bottom of the hill and take the first left after the Baroness Shelter.  The parking lot for the Alberta Shelter will be on the left.

Survival Ex 23-25 Sep 2011

Our fall survival ex runs 23-25 Sep 11 for all 2nd year and up cadets.  Information sheets and kit list follows:

Information for Fall Survival Training 23-25 Sep 11.

1.                    Cadets (second year and up) will be participating in survival training on 23-25 Sep 11 at Syncline Group Campground

2.                    Cadets must arrive at the Vimy Ridge Armoury at 1715hrs on 23 Sep 11 for a brief kit check.

3.                    Cadets will return Vimy Ridge Armoury no later then 1600hrs on 25 Sep 11.  An updated ETA will be provided while enroute to Lethbridge.

4.                    ANNEX A contains a kit list with items cadets will be required to have for this exercise.

5.                    The following staff from 11 Lethbridge RCACS will be attending this exercise:

·         OIC – – Capt Look, B

·         OPI- Capt Furtado

·         Med O – CV B Quinn

·         Trg Asst-CVs

6.                    Cadets are reminded that they will be staying in an area with wildlife and are therefore not allowed to have any food or aromatic hygiene products in their possession.

7.                    Any cadets who are taking medications must report them to CV B Quinn.

8.                    The emergency contact number is: 403-380-0174  or 403-795-8232, please use these numbers in the event you must contact your cadet.  If there is no response, leave a voicemail and your call will be returned.

9.                    PLEASE NOTE THAT SUPPER WILL NOT BE PROVIDED ON FRIDAY EVENING 23 SEPTEMBER SO ENSURE YOU HAVE EATEN BEFORE DEPARTURE OR BRING A BAG SUPPER TO EAT ENROUTE TO SYNCLINE.

ANNEX A (Kit List):

 

Cadets are required to bring the following items of personal kit:

• Toiletries
  • Toothbrush and paste
  • Hairbrush or comb
  • Soap
  • Facecloth
  • Hand towel
• Appropriate warm clothing (layers) for 3 days:
  • 3 pairs of underclothing
  • 1 pair of long johns
  • 3 pairs of socks
  • 3 pairs of pants
  • 3 pairs of shirts
  • Appropriate sleep wear
  • Sweater
  • Hat
  • Toque
  • Gloves
  • Hiking boots/snow boots
  • Water proof winter weight jacket
  • Light jacket
  • Rain gear
  • Handkerchief or tissues
  • Combat clothing is optional and may be used to substitute items on this list[1]
• Mug (metal or hard plastic, preferably with lid)
• Flashlight c/w batteries
• Notepad and writing implements
• Water bottle
• Any and all medications required
• Chap-Stick™
• Sun screen/sun glasses
• Bugspray

 

Cadets may bring the following items of personal kit:

• Multi tool
• Snack food for the bus
• Camera

 

Cadets are not allowed to bring the following items:

• Alcohol, tobacco, non-prescribed medications, illicit drugs, etc.
• Explosives, weapons (excluding small knives), or other dangerous materials
• Small portable Discmans™ or MP3 players
• Food or aromatic hygiene products

 

All personnel need to eat supper prior to departure or bring supper to eat on the bus while driving to exercise area.

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[1] Combat clothing can only be worn without rank or insignia of any kind.

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WELCOME BACK!

Welcome back to our 2011-2012 training year. 

RETURNING CADETS:  Our first parade for returning cadets is Tuesday 6 Sept 2011.  Get your boots shined and uniform ironed and lets have a good showing.  PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NEED YOUR PARENTS PRESENT TO FILL OUT REQUIRED MEDICAL FORMS WHICH MUST BE SUBMITTED TO RCSU (PRAIRIE).

NEW CADETS:  Our first parade night for new cadets is Tuesday 13 Sept 2011.  Please remember to bring your Alberta Health Care card as well as proof of citizenship.

Captain Furtado, TrgO