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Weekly Training Nights

During the school year, we hold mandatory training nights every Wednesday evening from ​6:20pm - 9:00pm.  

Cadets are expected to attend, and to contact the Administration Officer if they cannot.

What do we do on Wednesdays?

We start with an opening parade where we take attendance.  It's important to arrive on time and put your things away to be ready to form up.

 

Most Wednesday nights we divide into "levels" for three training periods a night.  Occasionally we will have a special guest speaker, parade practice, sports night, marksmanship night, or another squadron-wide focus.

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Cadets are divided into levels, according to their joining date and age.  For example, first-year cadets are considered Level One Cadets, but may get fast-tracked to an age-appropriate level if they joined at age 14+.

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A senior cadet and an officer or adult volunteer is assigned to oversee the facilitation and training of each level.   

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Instructors are all qualified senior-level cadets, civilian volunteers, and officers. Instructors undergo regular evaluation by the Training Officer to ensure standards are maintained. 

What do we learn?

Our program focuses on leadership, responsibility, citizenship, community service, and volunteering.

Training Levels

1

Level One
First Steps

  • Citizenship and Community Service

  • Physical Activity and Teamwork

  • Life Skills

  • Marskmanship

  • Field Training Exercise and Survival

  • Aerodrome/Aviation Activities

  • Familiarization Flights

  • And much more…

2

Level Two
Gaining Confidence

  • Citizenship and Community Service

  • Physical Activity

  • Leadership

  • PHASE Training

  • Principles of Flight/Aviation Activities

  • Field Training Exercise and Survival

  • And much more…

3

Level Three
Learning to Lead

  • Citizenship and Community Service

  • Physical Activity

  • Leadership

  • PHASE Training

  • Lesson Instruction

  • Meteorology

  • Navigation

  • Space Exploration

  • And much more…

4

Level Four
Practicing Leadership

  • Citizenship and Community Service

  • Physical Activity

  • Leadership

  • PHASE Training

  • Instruct a Lesson

  • Command a Flight

  • Aviation Radio Procedures

  • Aerodrome Operation Careers

  • And much more…

5

Level Five
Leading the Leaders

​Level 5 cadets spend most of their time instructing and leading other cadets, with mentorship from our staff. 

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  • Physical Activity

  • PHASE Training

  • Personal and Professional Development

  • On-the-Job Training

Location & Timings

Address

Sergeant William Merrifield VC Armoury
18 Brant Ave
Brantford, ON N3T 3G5

Parking

Only accessible parking is available at the Armouries - all others must park at RBC across the road.

Hours

Drop Off

by 6:20pm

Pick Up

9:00pm

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