Date
26 November 2023
RO Number
2023/24-13
CO’s Message
Hello 809!
We have a bit of a fun week. I’m happy to announce that we’ll be doing range this Monday evening. We haven’t had a shooting program in a while and I’m excited to bring it back. On Wednesday we’ll be having a sports night.
We are now tasking FCpls and Sgts with being duty NCO for the evening. The duty NCO will report directly to the duty officer on Monday and Wednesday night activities. The duties are included as an attachment for your review (See Annex A – General Statement of Duties – Duty NCO).
I’d like to announce that we have three cadets taking part in Online Ground School. FSgt Deane (glider), WO2 Dau (power) and Cpl Hogan (glider). Good luck to each of you.
December activities are now posted. It’s a short, but very active month as we move into the Holiday break.
As per WROs from last week, over the next few weeks, we’ll be phasing out posting the WROs to our website and will be posting them solely to Teams. In order to view them, you must have an active Cadets365/CCO email account and access to Teams, which will be used as the main form of communication within the squadron. If you don’t have this, or are not sure how to use teams, please see Capt Lemoine for assistance.
Now for the WROs…
809 Officer and Senior Cadet Staff Positions
Commanding Officer (CO): Lt Couroux
Deputy Commanding Office (DCO): Lt Russell
Training Officer (TrgO): Capt Emptage
Assistant Training Officer (ATrgO): OCdt Bell
Administration Officer (AdminO): Capt Lemoine
Supply Officer (SupO): CI Dau
Squadron Warrant Officer:
Squadron Deputy Warrant Officer:
Training
Regular Training
Where: Squadron HQ
When: 29 November 2023
Who: All Cadets and Staff
Dress: Appropriate Sports Attire
Duty Officer: Lt Russell
Duty NCO: Per WO2 Dau
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 1 and 2 | PO/EO | MX04.01 | ||
| Description | Participate in Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Sports Night |
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| Instructor | Senior Cadets Supported by Capt Emptage |
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Note: If you cannot make it to a mandatory cadet activity, or one that you’ve signed up to attend, you need to call the squadron at 905-468-7584 and leave a message, or send an email to 809air@cadets.gc.ca, indicating your reason for not attending. Failure to do so will result in being marked as absent without excuse and will affect your standings towards training.
November Events
1. Monday Evening – Range Training
We are teaming up with 358 Sir Isaac Brock Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps to have a range night. Cadets from both units will be qualifying and shooting the air rifle. All cadets are encouraged to attend as this goes towards completing your mandatory level training. Dress is appropriate civilian attire. Location is our HQ from 1900-2100hrs. We ask that you show up early to assist in setting up the range so you get more time shooting. See you Monday.
2. Fish Fry
The legion is looking for volunteers to take part in service duties for Fish Fry on Thursday nights. This is not a cadet activity, but you can earn time towards your community service hours for high school decoration. All interested parties are to reach out to Ms Kathleen Kells by email. Include your phone number, mobile phone number she can text to, and any dates that you cannot help out.
Summary
This Week’s Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 November 2023 | Monday | Range Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | CI Dau |
| 29 November 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Appropriate Sports Attire | Lt Russell |
Upcoming November Activities
| Date | Day | Activity | Location | Dress | OIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 December 2023 | Monday | Optional Training Parade Preparation |
Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Lt Couroux/td> |
| 6 December 2023 | Wednesday | CO’s Parade Parade Preparation |
Squadron HQ | Cadets C1; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie | Lt Couroux |
| 9 December 2023 | Saturday | Niagara-on-the-Lake Santa Claus Parade | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 | Cadets C3; CAF 3; CIs/CVs Appropriate Civilian Attire | Capt Lemoine |
| 9 December 2023 | Saturday | WO2 and WO1 MRBs | Lake Street Armoury | Cadets C1; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie | Lt Couroux |
| 11 December 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Capt Emptage |
| 13 December 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Training | Squadron HQ | Cadets C5; CAF 5; CIs/CVs Appropriate Civilian Attire or FTUs | Capt Emptage |
| 18 December 2023 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | Capt Lemoine |
| 20 December 2023 | Wednesday | Mandatory Mess Dinner | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 | Cadets C2; CAF 2 or 2B; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie | Capt Emptage |
| 21 December 2023 to 7 January 2024 – Holiday Stand-Down – No Training – Enjoy your time off! | |||||
| 8 January 2024 | Monday | Optional Training | Squadron HQ | Suitable Civilian Attire | CI Dau |
| 10 January 2024 | Wednesday | CO’s Parade | Squadron HQ | Cadets C1; CAF 1A; CIs/CVs Jacket and Tie | Lt Couroux |
| 13 January 2024 | Saturday | Bottle Drive | VanNoort Greenhouses | Suitable Civilian Attire | Mr. Abt / Lt Couroux |
D Couroux
Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!
Annex A – General Statement of Duties – Duty NCO
The Duty NCO is responsible on any given training night to the Duty Officer for the general execution of the Squadron’s nightly administrative duties. Any questions regarding the following duties should be addressed to the Duty Officer. The position of Duty NCO is to be rotated between all the Sergeants, or if necessary, the Flight Corporals as well. It is the responsibility of the Squadron Warrant Officer to schedule Duty NCOs for every Wednesday training night. The SWO will make the Commanding Officer aware of the schedule in advance of the publishing of the weekly routine orders.
Primary Duties
- Arrive no later than 18:15 hrs and report to the Duty Officer. (1)
- Remain at the main entrance to the building until 18:30 hrs to monitor the influx of cadets.
- Ensure that all visitors sign in at the Squadron Office.
- Ensure that attendance is collected and ready before the opening parade. (2)
- The attendance list shall be delivered to the administration officer after the opening parade is finished.
- Be familiar with the schedule of the night.
- Notify instructors five minutes before end of classes.
- Notify instructors at the end of classes
- Notify the Duty Officer when cadets are formed up and ready for dismissal.
(1) If the Duty Officer is not present, report to the most senior member of staff present.
(2) The Duty NCO will participate in Opening Parade
Secondary Duties
- Conduct additional duties as instructed by the Administration Officer and/or the Duty Officer.
- Ensure that the Canteen NCO sets up and cleans up canteen in accordance with the Squadron schedule.
- Ensure that all garbage cans are emptied and that the Squadron HQ is cleaned following dismissal.
- Assist all officers with additional duties as necessary.