Weekly Routine Orders (WROs) 2022/23-28 – Week 28 – 2 April 2023

Date

2 April 2023

RO Number

2022/23-28

CO’s Message

Hello 809. This week, marks the 99th birthday of the Royal Canadian Air Force which was founded on April 1, 1924. Happy Birthday RCAF.

Regarding training, this Wednesday night will be a CO’s Parade and Inspection. Dress will be C1A, so make sure your boots are shined, uniform is pressed and all badges are secured properly.

809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions

Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Capt Emptage
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Assistant Training Officer (ATrgO): OCdt Bell
Squadron Warrant Officer: WO1 Abt
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer/Admin NCO: WO2 Vidal
Flight Commander/Supply NCO: WO2 Dau

Supply

Supply is open for exchanges and new issue on Monday evening only. Make sure you see CI Dau to set up an appointment.

Training

Regular Training

Where: Squadron HQ
When: 5 April 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants
Duty Officer: Lt Couroux

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 M130.02 M108.10 CO’s Parade
Description Describe the Main Components of an Airplane Execute Salute on the March CO’s Parade and Inspection
Instructor
Level Three and Four PO/EO M309.06 C208.02 CO’s Parade
Description Plan a Lesson Execute Drill With Arms CO’s Parade and Inspection
Instructor

Announcements

1. Monday Evening Optional Training – Monday, March 27

Dress: Appropriate Civilian Clothing
Timing: 1830-2115
Duty Officer: CI Dau

Aviation

Exploring the series “Dogfights” and military aviation history.

Sports

Open to everyone. Come out and have fun.

2. Gliding

We currently have 8 cadets signed up for gliding. We still have enough spaces open that the entire squadron can take part. I’ve decided to keep the sign up list open for the time being to give more cadets the opportunity to take part. This is one of the most exciting activities provided by the Air Cadet Program. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.

When: Sunday, 30 April 2023 (PM)
Where: Welland CFS (Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport)
Flight Slots: 20 Cadets
Dress: Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU
Duty Officer: TBD

If you’re interested in going, please sign up on our website by Wednesday, March 29.

Staff: if you’re interested in supervising, please sign up. We’re looking for two volunteers.

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
3 April 2023 Monday Optional Training Squadron HQ Suitable Civilian Attire CI Dau
5 April 2023 Wednesday Regular Training and CO’s Parade Squadron HQ Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants Lt Couroux

Upcoming Activities

Date Day Activity Location Dress OIC
10 April 2023 Monday Easter Monday
No Training
     
12 April 2023 Wednesday Regular Training Squadron HQ Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU Capt Emptage
17 April 2023 Monday Optional Training Squadron HQ Suitable Civilian Attire Lt Couroux
19 April 2023 Wednesday Regular Training Squadron HQ Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU Capt Lemoine
24 April 2023 Monday Optional Training Squadron HQ Suitable Civilian Attire Capt Emptage
26 April 2023 Wednesday Regular Training Squadron HQ Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU CI Dau
29 April 2023 Saturday Female Cadet Leadership Day 128 Flying Dragons HQ Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU TBD
? April 2023 ? Male Cadet Leadership Day TBD Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU TBD
30 April 2023
1300h 1:00pm
Sunday Gliding Welland CFS (Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport) Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Golf Shirt and Kakhis or FTU TBD
27 May 2023 Saturday Cadet Day Canada’s Wonderland Suitable Civilian Attire TBD
3 June 2023 Saturday Bottle Drive Various Niagara-on-the-Lake Locations Suitable Civilian Attire TBD
9 June 2023 Friday 809 Squadron Awards Banquet Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants TBD
10 June 2023 Saturday 809 Squadron Annual Ceremonial Review TBD Cadets C1A; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Collared Shirt, Tie, and Dress Pants Lt Couroux

D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!