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Dist List

Operations Order: An Air Raising Experience 2020

1. Situation
   1. The cadets and staff of 809 Squadron will participate in the Cadet Youth Development Centre’s “Introduction to Aerospace Through Simulation” training program during the weekend of 28 Feb – 1 Mar 2020.
2. Mission
   1. To build upon and enhance the level training for aviation, aerospace and aerodrome operations.
3. Execution
   1. The cadets will commence training on Fri 28 Feb 2020 at 2000h at the Cadet Youth Development Centre in Breslau, ON. They will complete training on Sun 1 Mar 2020 at 1630h. For a detailed itinerary please see Annex A.
   2. The exercise will be conducted in four phases as follows:
      1. Phase 1 – Planning
      2. Phase 2 – Paperwork submitted to 809 CO for approval
      3. Phase 3 – Paperwork submitted to Area Office (NGTA)
   3. The exercise will be conducted in four phases as follows:
      1. Phase 1 – Planning
         1. Scheduling and exercise layout
         2. Paperwork submitted to 809 CO for approval
         3. Paperwork submitted to Area Office (NGTA)
      2. Phase 2 – Advance Preparation
         1. An officer will extract necessary rations from storage and prepare them to be loaded on the bus
         2. Rations will be loaded on the bus when it arrives at 809 HQ
      3. Phase 3 – Training
         1. All cadets and staff will execute the exercise as laid out on the schedule in Annex A
      4. Phase 4 – Tear Down and Departure
         1. All training staff will continue to follow Annex A for tear down
         2. All supplementary orders will come through the OPI or designate
4. Service and Support
   1. Dress
      1. Authorized dress for this exercise
         1. CAF Personnel – Operational (CADPAT or NCD)
         2. Cadets – Civilian (See Annex B for cadet kit list)
   2. Rations
      1. Friday
         1. Cadets are expected to arrive already fed
      2. Saturday
         1. Breakfast and lunch will be MREs
         2. Dinner will be locally-ordered pizza
      3. Sunday
         1. Breakfast and lunch will be MREs
   3. Transportation
      1. All cadets are expected to provide their own transportation to and from 809 HQ.
         1. Drop off NLT 1815 28 Feb 2020
         2. Pickup NLT 1815 1 Mar 2020
      2. Transportation from 809 HQ to the Cadet Youth Development Centre will be by bus. See Annex C for route.
   4. Accommodations
      1. Accommodations will be in the CYDC’s open floor area and/or classrooms.
   5. Emergency Action Plan
      1. In case of an emergency all actions will be directed through the Officer Staff and OPI
      2. The unit’s mobile phone (905-468-7584) will be available for emergency use during the activity
      3. Parents and guardians can contact their cadets via the unit’s mobile phone for urgent matters
      4. All cadet home phone contact numbers will be kept with the Supervising Officer at all times
   6. Safety/First Aid
      1. For any minor incidents, the First Aid Officer for the exercise is 2Lt Nicolescu. She will be in possession of a First Aid kit.
      2. For major incidents the local Ambulance/Hospital will be notified. Cadets must be in possession of an Ontario Health Benefits card at all times, as well as any medical alert information, asthma inhalers, and/or epipen kits. The route to the closest Emergency Room is outlined in Annex D.
      3. In the event that a Cadet or Officer is hospitalized, the parent/guardian/next of kin will be notified immediately via the emergency contact phone numbers. Any further action required will be determined at that point in time. The Area Office will be contacted at the earliest convenient opportunity.
5. Command and Signals
   1. Command Structure is as follows:
      1. OPI – Capt Lemoine
      2. 2IC – 2Lt Nicolescu
   2. Communications:
      1. The unit’s mobile phone will be available for all emergency calls during the exercise. The phone number is 905-468-7584.
6. All inquiries should be directed to the undersigned.

J Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Annex A
Annex B
Annex C
Annex D

Distribution List

Action

DCO 809 RCACS
TrgO 809 RCACS
AdminO 809 RCACS
SupO 809 RCACS

Information

NGTA ZONE TRGO
SSC Chair 809 RCACS

Annex A
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Annex A – Training Schedule (Tentative)

1. Friday, 28 Feb 2020
   

   Time	Flight 1	Flight 2	Flight 3	Flight 4
   1830	Bus Departs from 809 Squadron HQ
   2000	Bus Arrives at Cadet Youth Development Centre
   2030	Briefing: Outline of the “Introduction to Aerospace Through Simulation” Schedule Establish Training Flights
   2100	Free Time
   2200	Lights Out

2. Saturday, 29 Feb 2020
   

   Time	Flight 1	Flight 2	Flight 3	Flight 4
   0730	Reveille
   0800	Breakfast
   0900	Cockpit Familiarization
   0915	Aircraft Review Flight Controls Simulation Lessons 1-5	Aircraft Review Flight Controls Simulation Lessons 1-5	Robot ROV	Apollo 13
   1015	Robot ROV	Apollo 13	Aircraft Review Flight Controls Simulation Lessons 1-5	Aircraft Review Flight Controls Simulation Lessons 1-5
   1115	Apollo 13	Robot ROV	Vehicle Simulation	Air Traffic Control Simulation
   1215	Lunch
   1330	Tour: Airport Terminal Flight Centre Aircraft Maintenance
   1530	Vehicle Simulation	Air Traffic Control Simulation	Apollo 13	Robot ROV
   1700	Lunch
   1930	Evening Activity
   2200	Lights Out

3. Sunday, 1 Mar 2020
   

   Time	Flight 1	Flight 2	Flight 3	Flight 4
   0730	Reveille
   0800	Breakfast
   0900	Briefing
   0915	Simulation Lessons 6-10	Simulation Lessons 6-10	Navigation	Navigation
   1015	Navigation	Navigation	Simulation Lessons 6-10	Simulation Lessons 6-10
   1130	Cross-Country Navigation	Cross-Country Navigation	Lunch	Lunch
   1230	Lunch	Lunch	Cross-Country Navigation	Cross-Country Navigation
   1330	Rubber Rocket Construction
   1430	Indoor Rocket Launch and Competition
   1500	Debrief
   1530	Break and Final Clean-up
   1600	Presentation of Certificates and Class Photo
   1630	Bus Departs From Cadet Youth Development Centre
   1800	Bus Arrives at 809 HQ

Annex B
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Annex B – Kit List

1. All cadets should be in possession of the following clothing and equipment in order to ensure a safe, productive, and enjoyable training exercise:
   1. Health Card;
   2. Appropriate Outdoor Coat or Cadet Parka with Liner;
   3. Winter Gloves;
   4. Toque;
   5. Winter Boots;
   6. Shirts (2 minimum);
   7. Socks (4 pair minimum);
   8. Underwear (2 pair minimum);
   9. Pyjamas;
   10. Pants (i.e. khakis, jeans [no rips or holes]);
   11. Running shoes (indoor and outdoor);
   12. Personal Hygiene Kit. (tooth brush, tooth paste, &c);
   13. Plastic Bag (for dirty laundry);
   14. Air Mattress (with pump);
   15. Sleeping Bag and Pillow; and
   16. Prescription Medication
 (Bring ONLY enough for the weekend;
 notify officer staff immediately upon arrival.)
2. Cadets MAY bring personal electronics such as digital cameras and music players (with headphones) but these are discouraged and are brought entirely at the cadet’s own risk. Neither the trip staff nor the squadron will be responsible should such items go missing.
3. Cadets are NOT to bring the following:
   1. Any Item Deemed to be a Potential Weapon (i.e. Knives);
   2. Illegal or Controlled Substances (i.e. Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco); or
   3. Pornographic material.
4. Any and all prescription medication will be turned in to the OIC upon arrival to the Squadron HQ. Health cards and will be collected upon arrival and returned at the end of the exercise.

ANNEX C
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Annex C – Map to Cadet Youth Development Centre (14-4881 Fountain Street N, Breslau, ON N0B 1M0)

ANNEX D
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Annex D – Map to Grand River Hospital Emergency Room (835 King Street W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1G3)