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We wanted to send an update on the current COVID-19 situation. A few hours ago, word was given from BGen D.B. Cochrane that all in person cadet activities will be cancelled for the remainder of the Spring and Summer 2020. In person cadets is planned to stand up September 1, 2020. All cadets will be successfully completing their local training levels. With Summer Training being cancelled, we know there will be many questions to arise, but updated information will be given as it comes. The adult staff is working hard to prepare for next training year. In the meantime, the Senior NCO Staff plan to execute continued cadet involvement digitally until our planned stand up in September 2020. Together we will be executing the Pathfinder Project (more information to follow). See the message below from BGen D.B. Cochrane. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact the 525 Commanding Officer, Capt Zakir Khan. Thank you, Captain / Capitaine Zakir Khan Commanding Officer 525 Pathfinder Air Cadet Squadron National Defence, Government of Canada khan.ibn.zakir@gmail.com / Tel: 778-877-9226 Commandant 525e Escadron des cadets de l'Air Pathfinder Défense Nationale / Gouvernement du Canada khan.ibn.zakir@gmail.com/ Tél.: 778-877-9226. Sent on behalf of BGen D.B. Cochrane, Comd Natl CJCR Sp Gp // Envoyé au nom du Bgén D.B. Cochrane, Cmdt Gp S Nat CRJC CANCDTGEN 015/20 SPRING AND SUMMER 2020 ACTIVITIES CANCELLATION Refs: A. CATO 14-06, Training or Recreational and Educational Trips B. CANFORGEN 039/20 C. 3350-Op LASER 20-01 D. CANCDTGEN 008/20 E. CANCDTGEN 010/20 F. CANCDTGEN 011/20 G. CANCDTGEN 012/20 H. CANCDTGEN 14/20 1. In addition to direction delivered at refs D to H, Comd Natl CJCR Sp Gp has made the decision to cancel all in-person activities related to the Cadet and JCR programs through to 31 Aug 20. This includes, but is not limited to local training, corps and squadron trips, cadet summer training and activities, in-person training for Cadet Instructors Cadre officers, and, in coordination with the Canadian Army, the JCR enhanced training sessions. 2. Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers will not be penalized for missing the remainder of the 2019-2020 training year, and will be credited as having this year’s training completed. 3. Our goal over the coming months is to focus and remain connected with the cadets. Staff at the corps/squadron level will be seeking, where possible, innovative and meaningful ways to connect with cadets virtually. We will seek to explore options for new experiences online and looking for alternatives to in-person training activities. Maintaining the link with our cadets and staff is a priority. 4. For the summer, the Natl CJCR Sp Gp staff will begin planning to explore innovative ways to take advantage of this pause in training to implement new and exciting solutions for our program. You can expect to hear more about this in the weeks to come as we will be looking at options for alternative employment opportunities. 5. The decision to cancel activities ensures the safety and security of everyone who participates in our programs and will ensure that the Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers, like the Canadian Armed Forces, do not become a vector to spread COVID-19. It will also ensure that valuable resources, from medical support to facilities, can be made available to the CAF to assist Canadians when they need it the most. 6. This was not an easy decision, nor was it made in isolation. The Command Team of the National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group have consulted with many advisors and stakeholders, and have been closely monitoring the actions of like-minded youth organizations. 7. We understand many will be disappointed with this news. However, the strength and resilience of the men and women who not only support and lead this program, but also participate in it will prevail. This is our role to play in demonstrating leadership and citizenship in the face of adversity. Canada’s Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers are all up for the challenge. 8. The Natl CJCR Sp Gp continues to collaborate with the Department of National Defence and CAF as well as with other federal departments in order to maintain proper situational awareness on the COVID-19 situation in Canada and globally to synchronize interdepartmental response under the lead of Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. As a result, the situation is continuously being monitored and further decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. 9. Additional details related to the impact of this decision and way forward will be communicated to all in the weeks ahead. 10. All available and updated information for the Natl CJCR Sp Gp response to COVID-19 can be found on the CCO net at: http://collaboration.cco.nat/sites/NAT/SitePages/covid19.aspx, DWAN: https://collab.cadets.gc.ca/sites/NAT/SitePages/covid19.aspx Sent on behalf of BGen D.B. Cochrane, Comd Natl CJCR Sp Gp // Envoyé au nom du Bgén D.B. Cochrane, Cmdt Gp S Nat CRJC 
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Due to the currant status of the COVID - 19 outbreak the cadet program has deemed an extension to the current stand down of the cadet program to be extended till April 30th 2020. Over the next few days an online plan will be developed and published to our website to ensure the cadets are kept engaged and can successfully still complete their level training for the year. Questions to the Commanding Officer - Capt Khan, Z : khan.ibn.zakir@gmial.com See below for the updated message from our national headquarters. We have 525 wish everyone the best of health and looking forward to seeing you all again when we do stand up. Thank You CANCDTGEN 014/20 UPDATE CCO RELATED – CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS FOR 2020 Refs: A. CATO 14-06, Training or Recreational and Educational Trips B. CANFORGEN 039/20 C. 3350-Op LASER 20-01 D. CANCDTGEN 008/20 E. CANCDTGEN 010/20 F. CANCDTGEN 011/20 G. CANCDTGEN 012/20 1. In addition to direction delivered at refs D to G, a decision has been made to extend the cancellation of ALL CADET ACTIVITIES, including local training until 30 April, 2020. Prior to Thursday, 30 April, 2020, further direction will be provided, including the potential for this cancellation to be extended. 2. Furthermore, all Cadet inbound and outbound international exchanges and training opportunities, which includes but not limited to the following: the Civil Air Patrol - Cadet Officer School (Alabama, USA), the Army Cadet National Rifle Team (Bisley, UK), the Army Cadet Maple Leaf UK Exchange, the Army Cadet Voyage through History, all International Sea Cadet and Air Cadet Exchanges and any international training or recreational and educational trips (under Ref A) through to the end of the summer period 2020 have been cancelled. 3. Based on ongoing assessments and medical advice, a decision has been made to temporarily cease most training at CAF training and academic institutions effective immediately. As a result, Natl CJCR Sp Gp CIC Courses have been postponed until 01 July, 2020, with the exception of courses offered on the DLN and courses required for force generation for CTC summer 2020, which are planned for May/June 2020, i.e. Adventure Training Specialty Courses, Glider Pilot Instructor Courses, Tow Pilot Conversion Courses, and Range Safety Officer – Large Bore Courses. 4. The Natl CJCR Sp Gp continues to collaborate with the Department of National Defence and CAF as well as with other federal departments in order to maintain proper situational awareness on the COVID-19 situation in Canada and globally to synchronize interdepartmental response under the lead of Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. As a result, the situation is continuously being monitored and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. 5. All available and updated information for the Natl CJCR Sp Gp response to COVID-19 can be found on the CCO net at: http://collaboration.cco.nat/sites/NAT/SitePages/covid19.aspx, DWAN: https://collab.cadets.gc.ca/sites/NAT/SitePages/covid19.aspx As you know or may have heard the cadet program is taking an aggressive posture to allow for the limited spread of the coronavirus and to promote the positive health of our cadets.
Below is the message from formation cancelling all cadet activities for the three weeks. This includes all weekend activities, team practices and LHQ events. Administration that is required is still to be conducted but from an at home posture. More information to come as it becomes available. Questions are to be directed to Capt Khan, Z the Commanding Officer 525 CANCDTGEN 012/20 CADET PROGRAM CANCELLATION (3 WEEKS) Refs: A. CATO 14-06 Training or Recreational Trips B. CANFORGEN 039/20 C. 3350-Op LASER 20-01 D. CANCDTGEN 010/20 1. In response to developments in the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Natl CJCR Sp Gp has CANCELLED ALL CADET ACTIVITIES, including local training, for three weeks effective immediately. Prior to Friday, April 03, 2020, further direction will be provided, including the potential for this cancellation to be extended. 2. The National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group (Natl CJCR Sp Gp) has been directed to adopt an aggressive posture to minimize personnel risk of exposure and to prevent the CAF and cadets from becoming a transmission vector. As such, CANCDTGEN 010/20 was released on March 12, 2020 issuing amplifying direction related to the execution of Cadet and Junior Canadian Ranger (JCR) activities, and preventative measures to better protect CAF members, cadets and JCRs and their families from COVID-19. 3. The safety and welfare of all who participate in our programs is always our top priority, as such we take very seriously our responsibility to protect cadets from any real or apparent health or safety concern. 4. The Natl CJCR Sp Gp is collaborating with Department of National Defence and CAF as well as with other federal departments in order to maintain proper situational awareness on the COVID-19 situation in Canada and globally to synchronize interdepartmental response under the lead of Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. As a result, the situation is continuously being monitored and decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. 5. All available and updated information for the Natl CJCR Sp Gp response to COVID-19 can be found on the CCO net at: http://collaboration.cco.nat/sites/NAT/SitePages/covid19.aspx, DWAN: https://collab.cadets.gc.ca/sites/NAT/SitePages/covid19.aspx March 16th
Commanding Offficers parade today. Parents and guest are to be seated by 19:55 for 20:00.
 Activity: YVR Airport / Air Canada Tour
Who: First 20 cadets to sign up Where: YVR Airport / Air Canada Hangar. Email will be sent out of exact meeting location. When: Saturday, February 29, 2020, 10 am – 4pm (end time could change. You will be notified prior). Bring: Wear C1’s, Bagged Lunch, Water Bottle OIC: Lt Khan, Erica Description 20 Cadets will get the opportunity to see the portions of the Air Canada Building, Simulator, Control Tower and much more. Cadets are required to be dropped off and picked up by parents. If parents cannot provide transportation, take skytrain to Sea Island Centre Skytrain. Cadets are required to wear C1s and pack a bagged lunch. LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. If you have already seen the Air Canada Building and Control Tower, I ask that you do not sign up and give the opportunity to other cadets. Questions can be directed to the OIC. Lieutenant Erica Khan 525 Pathfinder Air Cadet Squadron National Defence, Government of Canada ericabraam@gmail.com / 778-888-7413 525 Escadron de cadets de l'Air Pathfinder Défense nationale, gouvernement du Canada ericabraam@gmail.com / 778-888-7413 Activity: NCO Training Course 2020 Who: Level 2-5 Cadets Where: 1513 Forbes Ave, JP Fell Armoury When: 2000hrs 14 Feb 2020 – 1600hrs 17 Feb 2020 What: See Kit List + Permission Form Description Cadets are invited to attend 525's Multi Squadron NCO Training Course. The training will consist of three courses. Junior for all Level 2 cadets, Senior for all Level 3 cadets, Instructor for all Level 4 cadets and PRO-D for all Level 5 cadets that are not staffing. This is mandatory for all Level 2,3,4 and 5 cadets. Please sign-up on the sign-up board. Course cadets are to arrive on Friday at 2000hrs and be picked up at 1500hrs on Monday. Kit lists and permission forms will be handed out on the start of February. For all parents, there will be a graduation parade for the course at 1330 in the JP Fell Armory (1513 Forbes Avenue, North Vancouver, BC). Please direct any questions to Lt Khan, E
 Commanding Officers parade tomorow. Arrive in Full Dress (C1's).
The location for review boards will be at Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School, 1335 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 8G7, Canada .
Cadets involved will have their timings given to them. Due to the weather conditions and safety, cadets is CANCELLED tonight.
Please stay safe at home tonight. |
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