Date

11 December 2022

RO Number

2022/23-15

CO’s Message

After a busy weekend, we start to quiet down a bit. This is the 2nd last week before we break for the holidays. Our Mess Dinner is next week and will be our last training night of the year.

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions

Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO / Co-TrgO): Lt Russell
Administration Officer (AdminO / Co-TrgO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO2 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/Admin NCO: FSgt Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: FSgt Dau

Supply

Supply is open for exchanges and new issues during the evening. Make sure you see CI Dau to set up an appointment

Training

Regular Training

Where: Squadron HQ
When: 14 December 2022
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU
Duty Officer: Lt Russell

Training Night Schedule

Begins	Ends	Period
1815	1830	Building Open, Parade Square Set-Up
1830	1845	Uniform Inspection / Opening Parade
1845	1920	Period 1
1925	2000	Period 2
2000	2015	Break
2015	2050	Period 3
2050	2100	Clean-Up Training Areas / Parade Square
2100	2115	Closing Parade
2115	2130	Building Closed

Class Schedule

		Period 1 1845-1920	Period 2 1925-2000	Period 3 2015-2050
Level One and Two	PO/EO	M231.01	M107.04	M108.04
	Description	Identify the Four Forces that Act Upon an Aircraft	State the Aim and Motto of the Air Cadet Program	Close to the Right and Left
	Instructor
Level Three and Four	PO/EO	C320.01	M309.04	M208.01
	Description	Discuss Canadian Forces (CF) Careers in Aviation	Recognize Questioning Techniques	Execute Left and Right Turns on the March
	Instructor

Note: Off-duty instructors are to report to their secondary duties:

• Administration NCO: FSgt Vidal
• Supply NCO: FSgt Dau

Announcements

1. Monday Evening Optional Training – 12 December – Effective Speaking and Aviation

When: 1830-2115
Where: Squadron HQ
Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux

Effective Speaking:

Mrs Gowans is back and ready to coach you on your speeches. Please come prepared and ready to have some fun.

Aviation:

FSgt Vidal will be running an aviation class. This is a great introduction to anyone considering becoming a pilot later in their cadet career, or if you just have an interest.

2. 126/809 RCACS Mixed Drill Team

Drill Team has been cancelled until the new year. More information to follow as it’s received.

3. 809 Squadron Annual Mess Dinner – Wednesday, December 21

After going virtual for 2020 and 2021, we’re finally able to have our annual Mess Dinner in person. This will be our last parade for 2022 before the holidays Details on timings and location are to follow in a separate email.

This is considered part of your mandatory training and is meant to teach you about the traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force. It also gives you the opportunity to take part in a social event that centres around the cadets of 809 Squadron.

Dress for the occasion will be C2, which means the following. Please note that name tags are not to be worn.

C2	Composition	Authorized Clothing, Accoutrements and Accessories
Mess Dress	Environmental dress shirt (white dress shirt optional) Necktie (black bow tie optional) Jacket Trousers with belt Boots Socks Ribbons Pins

Summary

All attendees must check-in for all in-person activities using the Registration for In-Person Events form.

In-Person Activity Check-In Form

This Week’s Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
12 December 2022	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	Lt Couroux
14 December 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C5, CAF 5, CI/CV Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU	Lt Russell

Upcoming Activities

Date	Day	Activity	Location	Dress	OIC
19 December 2022	Monday	Optional Training	Squadron HQ	Suitable Civilian Attire	Lt Couroux
21 December 2022	Wednesday	Parade Night	Squadron HQ	Cadets C2, CAF 2 or 2B, CI/CV Jacket and Tie	Lt Couroux

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!