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Commanding Officers Parade - January

29/1/2023

 
Activity: Commanding Officers Parade
Who: ALL 525 Cadets and Parents
Where: 525 LHQ - 595 Keith Road, West Vancouver
When: 1830 - 2115 - Normal Parade Night timings
Wear: Full Blue Uniform
Bring: Fitness Clothes (Level 1 & 2 Only) + Water bottle
NCOIC: WO1 Frankowski, G
OIC: Capt Khan, Z 
 
Description 

Commanding Officers Parade is a tradition in the military where the head commanding officer inspects the squadron and acknowledges the cadets' success over the past month.

Cadets will arrive at their regular Monday night timings and participate in parade practice. Parents are highly encouraged to remain and for the parade which starts at 1910.

The CO will march on at 1920, followed by the remainder of the Commanding Officers parade, including the inspection, march past, and awards and presentations. Parents are welcome to watch and support the squadron and their cadet. This months CO's parade is especially important for our Level 1 Cadets as they will be sworn into the squadron, along with being accelerated to their new levels if applicable. 

After the parade, level 1 & 2 cadets will change into sports gear to participate in fitness activities. The Level 3 & 4 cadets will remain in their blue uniforms for sessions with their level officers. 

Questions to WO1 Frankowski, G
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Acceleration training

27/1/2023

 
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Activity: Acceleration Training
Who: All eligible cadets
Where: Navy League Building, 1555 Forbes Ave, North Vancouver
When: Saturday, January 28th 1200-2000hrs 
Dress: C3 (Blues) (Cadets without blues wear white shirt and black pants)
Bring:
-Note-taking material
-Water
-Lunch and snacks
-Sports gear

​All eligible cadets who wish to be accelerated into a higher training level must attend Acceleration Training on Saturday, January 28th from 1200-2000hrs. Cadets will undergo classroom and practical training, and will then do written and practical evaluations. Successful cadets will graduate into their new training levels at a graduation parade at 1900 hrs. Parents are invited to attend the parade and watch their cadets graduate.  Direct any questions to FSgt Wang.

Level 2 & 3 survival Day Exercise

21/1/2023

 

Activity: Level 2 & 3 Survival Day Exercise
Who: ALL Level 2 & 3 Cadets (MANDATORY)
Where: Navy League Building, 1555 Forbes Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2Y4
When: Sunday January 22, 2023 at 1200hrs to approx. 2100hrs
Bring FTUs and rain gear, personal dinner and snacks, full water bottle, flash light, gloves, hat (toque, ball cap or beret). If no FTUs, please wear weather appropriate clothing.
Put all belongings in a waterproof bag or backpack.

NCOIC: Sgt Bowman
OIC: CI Peters, A

Description:
The Survival Day Exercise is an opportunity for cadets to further their wilderness and aircrew survival skills and prepare them for future FTXs. Cadets will meet at the Navy League building entrance at 1200hrs and should eat lunch before they arrive and in addition bring their own dinner and snacks.

Questions to Sgt Bowmen on Slack

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New Recruit Training

20/1/2023

 
Activity: New Recruit Training
Who: All Level 1 Cadets
​Where: Navy League Building, 1555 Forbes Avenue North Vancouver BC
When: Saturday, January 21st 1200-2000 hrs
Dress: FTUs


​NCOIC: FSgt Wang
OIC: CI Batten


​Bring:
-Blue uniform on a hanger
-Parade boots
-Boot polishing kit
-Sports gear
-Water
-Lunch/snacks


All level one cadets will attend a training weekend to learn basic knowledge requirements. Cadets eligible for acceleration must attend this training day.

Cadets successfully completing the new recruit training will be sworn in as official cadets at 525 Pathfinder during our January CO's Parade.

​Questions to the NCOIC
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Return to Training - 9 Jan 2023

8/1/2023

 
We want to welcome the squadron back from the winter break.

Cadets will resume on 9 January 2023 at our regular training location. NCOs are to arrive at 1800 cadets are to come at 1830. All cadets will be dismissed at 2115.

Dress is blue uniforms for those that have it and FTU's for those that have yet to be issued a blue uniform.

Parents are welcome to view our closing parade starting at 2105 and hear the upcoming announcements.

Questions to your level officers.
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Winter Break - stand Down

18/12/2022

 
Well it’s that time of year. 525 Pathfinder Squadron will be taking a break (Stand Down) over the holiday season. The squadron will not be participating in any activities from 18 Dec 21 to 8 Jan 23. 
 
Over the past four months we have seen our cadets take large leaps with their development, either through learning what it means to be a cadet for our juniors, to our more senior cadets learning how to lead others and help drive the squadron through this training year. 
 
Since September we have been concentrating on creating a strong foundation. Looking forward, we are going to be starting up more operational training activities - such as flying and overnight survival training. Feel free to look ahead on our calendar to preview our upcoming events. I can’t wait to have our cadets experience these new opportunities.
 
From the adult staff at 525 Pathfinder, we would like to wish everyone an excellent holiday season and looking forward to seeing you all again in-person for 2023.
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Band Clinic

3/12/2022

 
Activity: Weekend Band Clinic 
Who: Band Members
Where: Navy League and Armoury - 1513 Forbes Ave. North Van.
When: Saturday - 0830 to 1630
           Sunday - 0830 to 1500

Wear: Civies - make sure to wear or bring something warm
Bring: Instrument + Music + Parade Boots and socks in bag + Water bottle. Lunch is provided
NCOIC: Sgt Wu
OIC: CI Peters, A
 
Description 

Band Clinic is a great opportunity to learn more about parade music, parade drill and improve your music skills. A valuable learning opportunity for those in the band.

The Band Clinic will be run by dedicated instructors travelling in from Vancouver Island to teach parade related drill and music. We will be joined by band cadets from near-by squadrons too.
Bring your drill boots to parade parade drill.

Questions to CI Peters, A

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Commanding Officer's Parade - Parents Meeting

26/11/2022

 
Activity: Commanding Officers Parade - Parents Meeting
Who: ALL 525 Cadets and Parents
Where: 525 LHQ - 595 Keith Road, West Vancouver
When: 1830 - 2115 - Normal Parade Night timings
Wear: Full Blue Uniform
Bring: Fitness Clothes + Water bottle
NCOIC: WO1 Frankowski, G
OIC: Capt Khan, Z 
 
Description 

Commanding Officers Parade is a tradition in the military where the head commanding officer inspects the squadron and acknowledges the cadets' success over the past month.

Cadets will arrive at their regular Monday night timings and participate in parade practice. Parents are highly encouraged to remain and for the parade which starts at 1910.

The CO will march on at 1920, followed by the remainder of the Commanding Officers parade, including the inspection, march past, and awards and presentations. Parents are welcome to watch and support the squadron and their cadet.

After the parade, the cadets will change into sports gear to participate in fitness activities. The parents will conduct a meet and greet to introduce the role of the parent sponsoring committee and expectations of cadets & parents and will answer any questions.

Questions to WO1 Frankowski, G
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Level 4 Morale Day

25/11/2022

 
Date: Sunday November 27th, 2022
Who: All Level 4 cadets (mandatory)
Where: Cypress Mountain Hollyburn Nordic Area (please meet at the Hollyburn mountain trailhead)
When: 0900 for cadets, 0845 for staff until approx. 1530 hrs
Dress: Weather appropriate clothing (i.e. snow gear, winter clothing, waterproof boots)
OIC: CI Sato, T
NCOIC: Sgt Nitsch, R

The Level 4 Morale Day is an opportunity for Level 4 cadets to learn about winter survival situations and participate in team-building activities. 
Cadets will arrive at Cypress Mountain Hollyburn Nordic area at 0900, Level 4 instructors and officers will arrive 15 minutes before. Everyone will be meeting at the parking lot in front of the trailhead. Snowshoes will be provided. Lunch will be provided, but please bring any snacks and personal water bottle (with water). 

Any questions, please contact Sgt Nitsch, R via Slack. 



Level 4 survival day exercise

10/11/2022

 
Activity: Level 4 Survival Day Exercise
Who: ALL Level 4 Cadets (MANDATORY)
Where: Navy League Building, 1555 Forbes Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2Y4
When: Sunday November 13, 2022 at 1300hrs to approx. 2100hrs
Bring FTUs and rain gear, personal dinner and/or snacks, flash light, gloves, hat (toque, ball cap or beret). If no FTUs, please wear weather appropriate clothing. 
NCOIC: FSgt Han
OIC: Lt Williams, M & CI Sato, T


Description:
The Level 4 Survival Day Exercise is an opportunity for cadets to further their wilderness and aircrew survival skills. This event is mandatory for all Level 4 cadets in order to meet their level requirements. Cadets will meet at the Navy League building entrance at 1300hrs and should either eat before they arrive or bring their own dinner/snacks.
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  • Home
    • The Squadron >
      • Staff
      • Sponsoring Commitee
      • History
      • Sponsors and Supporters
  • 2022/2023 FUNDRAISING
  • About Cadets
    • What is Air Cadets
    • How 2 Cadet
  • Join Us
  • Resources
    • Cadets >
      • Cadet Training >
        • Promotion Criteria
        • Summer Training
        • Local Training >
          • First Aid Team
          • Ground School
          • Effective Speaking
          • Band
          • Range Team
          • Precision Drill Team
          • Survival Team
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      • Training Resources >
        • Band
        • Uniform Care
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    • Parents
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