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Commanding Officers Parade - March

26/3/2023

 
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 + 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, cadets will change into sports gear to participate in fitness activities.
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Questions to WO1 Frankowski, G
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Squadron Stand Down - Spring Break

12/3/2023

 
Activity: Squadron Stand Down - Spring Break
Who: ALL 525 Cadets and Parents
Where: 525 LHQ - 595 Keith Road, West Vancouver
When: 12 March - 25 March 2023
Dress: N/A
Bring: N/A
NCOIC: WO1 Frankowski, G
OIC: Capt Khan, Z 
 
Description 


525 Pathfinder will take a break to align with the school district's spring break period.


All in-person squadron activities are stood down until the evening of 25 March 2023.


Cadets will resume with a Commanding Officers parade on 27 March.


We hope you have a safe and enjoyable break from the senior cadets and adult staff at 525.


Questions to FSgt Frankowski, G
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Snowshoeing day

4/3/2023

 
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Activity: Snowshoe Day
Who:       Level 1 & 2 Cadets 
When:    Sunday 5th March 2023, 1000hrs-1230hrs
Where:   Cypress Nordic Area
Dress:   Appropriate outdoor wear
NCOIC: Sgt Bowmann

Description

Level 1 and 2 cadets will go on guided snowshoe tours on Cypress Mountain and learn the basics of winter survival. Cadets are to arrive at the Cypress Nordic Area at 1000hrs on Sunday, March 5th, and will be picked up at 1230hrs. Any questions can be directed to Sgt Bowmann.

Commanding Officers Parade - FebRUARY

26/2/2023

 
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: Boot Polishing Kit (polish cloth, black polish, tooth brush) + 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 cadets will be guiding through a boot polishing session. Please bring your boot polishing kit along with a water bottle.

Don’t forget your canteen funds.
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Questions to WO1 Frankowski, G
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Squadron Stand down - Family Day

19/2/2023

 
Squadron Stand Down – Family Day
 
The squadron will be helping families celebrate the upcoming Family Day holiday by not conducting any training on February 20th.
 
We will be returning to training on February 27th. With a Commanding Officers Parade. 

Stay tuned to SLACK and further website announcements for more information.
 
Questions to your Flight Commanders.
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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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  • Home
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    • Cadets >
      • Cadet Training >
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        • Local Training >
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