177 RCACS Winnipeg

Announcements

**PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY**

NO CADETS ON 01 APRIL 2022 DUE TO SPRING BREAK

Cadets will resume on 08 April 2022.  Cadets should be following the schedule noted below. 
Cadets are expected to arrive on time. 

LEVEL 3 & 4 ASSESSMENTS
Reminder: you should be prepared to conduct your assessment for Instructional Techniques - Instruct A Lesson. 
You must complete this assessment in order to pass your level or to be considered for a promotion.  
Any Cadet who has not conducted this assessment yet, MUST be ready to perform this activity on 08-Apr-2022, as we need to move onto the Aviation lessons and assessments next.

The rubrics and resources for each of your levels in located on the website under:
Cadet Training>Master Training Plan (or click here )

1) Ensure that you are ready to instruct your lesson that you chose.
2) A copy of your Lesson Plan is required to be handed in or emailed to the Level Officer BEFORE your lesson.  
3) If you need any resources (photocopying, instructional aids) or assistance - please email your Level Officer at 177air@cadets.gc.ca and be clear on what you require.  
 

DRESS CODE:
We realize that many Cadets do not have a uniform yet or have parts that need to be replaced as they are too small.  
Please be patient as Capt Ocran and Capt Dionne-St. Vincent is working hard to put these together.  

If you do not have a uniform and need to wear civilian attire, it must uphold a positive and professional image of the Squadron and the entire Canadian Cadet Movement.  

• Sleepwear (pyjama pants, slippers, etc.), joggers, leggings is discouraged
• Pants should not have rips, holes, or stained
• No graphic, imagery, or slogans on t-shirts or sweatshirts
• Female cadets must tie their hair back (ponytail, braids, etc.) or wear their hair up and must be neat and tidy
• Hairstyle and colour must not be bizarre, exaggerated, or unusual in appearance.
• A combination of issued uniform parts and civilian clothing is not permitted.

CADET SUMMER TRAINING
This summer the Cadet Program will be resuming in-person summer training opportunities for Cadets.
 There will be 2 types of opportunities that are being offered, that Cadets can apply for.
 
Cadet Training Centre (CTC):
Courses are for any Cadet that is Level 3 and up. 
You must pass your Level to be considered. 
 
These will be held at various locations across Canada. 
Courses may have a distance-learning (DL) portion prior to attending the CTC. 
Cadets will need access to a device (laptop, tablet, etc). 
Cadets who are offered a spot, will also require a Cadet365 account.  Cadets who have previously attended Virtual Training should have an account.  Any Cadet who does not have one and is offered a spot, will be provided an account. 
 
The course descriptions can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2022/ctc-summer-courses-2022.html
 
Cadets may apply for ‘Common Courses’ and/or ‘Air Cadet Courses’.  You may apply for up to 3 courses.
Please note: You may not apply for Glider or Power Pilot as this process has already been started and is only available for Cadets that previously applied and are currently going through the selection process).
 
Cadets interested in applying for a CTC – please complete the application form: https://forms.gle/gD4UVGeERTBcALGu5
 
Applications for CTC are due 08 April 2022.
 
Cadet Activity Program (CAP):
Courses will available for Cadets that are Level 1 or 2.
These will be summer day camps that augment the corps/squadron’s program.
The dynamic citizenship, fitness, and Canadian Cadet Organization's familiarization activities will leverage CAF and community facilities to provide an elevated experience linked to the Cadet Program aims and objectives.
 
*** More details to follow ***
 

CAF Famil "Tech Talks"

The objective is CAF Familiarization (CAF Famil), which is essentially an introduction to as many (Canadian Armed Forces) CAF members in as many occupations as possible. This is the team that ensures the CAF can maintain a strong, secure, engaged national defense policy.
Every “cool job” has many other unseen team members working together to ensure their operational effectiveness.  Every team member is essential, there are no “spare people” in the CAF. As these episodes are for general familiarization, they are open to all elements.

The Next upcoming Tech Talks is Thursday, 31 March 2022

Featuring Royal Canadian Navy at a MARLANT facility in Halifax. The guest presenter & location are yet to be confirmed, but the episode will be conducted from a Navy facility in Halifax. 
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Tech Talks is Tuesday, 5 April 2022

CAF Famil “Tech Talks” episode Tuesday, 05 April 2022, featuring an Aviation Systems Technician working on the Dash-8. This presentation is to replace the episode which lost connectivity due to a snowstorm on 18^th January.  AVN techs are part of the unseen team that keeps the aircraft in the sky. While we have featured AVN techs before, no two have had the same specialty. As with Army MSE Ops, there are many sub-sets of the trade. As always, the message is CAF Teamwork and culture of Safety.
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Please remember to be courteous and come in with your video and mic muted unless asked otherwise.

This is not being run by the staff of 177 Squadron. And as such we will be limited in the assistance. Please make sure you are using MS Teams to access this presentation. 

ABSENCES
A reminder that if you are unable to attend a class, you still must complete the Absence Request Form on the website.  In addition, excused absences still count against your attendance percentage.  In order to be promoted or pass your level at the end of the year, your attendance must be ≥
60%.  You may be required to conduct make-up classes or additional training if you do not meet this requirement. 

SOCIAL MEDIA
Did you know we have 3 ways of getting information?

Website:   www.177rcacs.ca

Facebook:  177 RCACS - Cadet & Parent Page; https://www.facebook.com/groups/295561923844191/members
You will need to respond to 3 questions before being admitted as it is a closed group.

Instagram: 177rcacs