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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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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

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.