Level 1 Range Shoot, Squadron Boot Bash, and Commanding Officers Parade
 
To celebrate the achievements of our cadets over the past month, 525 Pathfinder will be hosting a Commanding Officers parade on 2 May 2022.
 
Also, in preparation for our Annual Ceremonial Review in June, cadets at 525 will be switching from our Field Training Uniforms to our Ceremonial Blue uniforms. In this week's CO parade, cadets will be dressed in their C1s.
 
To ensure all our cadets have the appropriate uniform pieces and badges correctly maintained, a squadron Boot Bash will be held at the Navy League building this Sunday, May 1st. This Boot Bash is recommended to ensure cadets know how to do their uniforms and ensure any missing kit can be replaced as our supply is now only open on Sundays in the Navy League. The Boot Bash will follow the level 1 range shoot scheduled on the same day.
 
Details below for each event.
 
Questions to your Flight Commanders.
 
Level 1 Range Shoot
Where: Navy League North Vancouver (1555 Forbes Ave, North Vancouver)
When: 1330 – 1530 May 1st
Dress: comfortable, appropriate civilian clothing
Bring: Water Bottle and Mask
 
Squadron Boot Bash
Where: Navy League North Vancouver (1555 Forbes Ave, North Vancouver)
When: 1530 – 1800 May 1st
Dress: comfortable, appropriate civilian clothing
Bring: ALL non-FTU uniform parts (blue tunic, dress shirt, tie, rank epaulets, nametag, wedge, black belt, parade boots, blue pants, socks, and any badges)
 
Commanding Officers Parade
Where: LHQ (595 Keith Road, West Vancouver)
When: Level 5’s 1800; Level 1-4 1830 till 2115
Dress: C1s
Bring: Water Bottle, Snack and Mask

Commanding Officers Parades
 
Commanding Officers (CO’s) Parades are used to celebrate the achievements of the cadets of 525 over the past month. The CO and 525’s sponsors inspect the squadron and deliver a few awards and presentations such as promotions and medals.
 
Due to the current covid restrictions and the weather forecast that we will be parading this Monday evening indoors, we are unfortunately limited to only cadets and adult staff. The adult staff will take photos and videos and be available for cadets to access after the parade to share their accomplishments with their families.
 
Cadets are to arrive at their standard times for regular Monday night training and will be dismissed at the usual time.
 
Dress: FTUs (if you have not been issued FTU, please wear a white shirt, dress pants and dress shoes.)
Where: LHQ
What: CO’s Parade
When: Level 5’s 1800; Remaining Cadets 1830
 
Questions to your level officers.

​Level 1 & 2 – Day Survival Exercise.
 
Cadets from levels 1 and 2 will participate in practical survival training to learn about aircrew survival. Training will cover various field crafts in an outdoor environment with some hiking techniques.
 
Aircrew survival is one of the few mandatory training items not covered on our regular parade nights and is required to complete your training level.
 
Who: All Cadets in Levels 1 and 2
Where: The Navy League Building (1555 Forbes Ave, North Vancouver)
When: 1300-2100
 
What to Bring: Pack a dinner, water, and a snack. Note: the squadron will not provide food. Bring a flashlight and a knife (blade length no longer than six inches).
 
Dress: FTUs with a coat (rain or cold depending on forecast) and gloves. If you do not have your FTUs yet, please wear appropriate civilian attire and a raincoat and hiking boots.
 
Questions to your level officers.