Good Evening 809,
Just a couple of notes regarding the Garrison FTX this weekend:

1. Friday Sept 16

Departure – The bus departure time is at 1730hrs (5:30pm) on Friday evening at the squadron headquarters. Be there no later than 1715hrs (5:15pm)

There will be no meals served on Friday evening, so EAT BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE BUS!

Bring your health card. If you don’t have this, you won’t be permitted to board the bus. The bus leaves at 1730hrs sharp and won’t wait for someone that’s forgotten their card.

2. Sunday Sept 18

Arrival back at squadron headquarters is expected around 1700hrs (5:00pm).

3. Updated Cadet Kit List:

Your are required to bring the following items:

• Coat/parka
• FTU Uniform, including
  • Pants
  • Tunic
  • Elemental T-Shirt
  • Headdress
  • Boots
  • Wool Socks
    • If you don’t have a uniform, then substitute camping/hiking clothing
• 1-2 Warm sweaters
• 4 Pairs of warm socks
• Sleeping attire
• 4 pair Undergarments
• Toiletries
• Towel/ hand towel
• Raingear
• Gloves
• Flashlight
• Backpack
• Water Bottle
• Hot Drink Mug
• Sleeping Bag
• For Canoeing
  • Items that may get wet
    • Civilian Pants
    • Civilian Shirt
    • Running Shoes/Water Shoes

Optional Items:

• Wristwatch
• Chapstick
• Whistle
• Pencil and Notebook

All kit must be packed into a single duffle bag or large backpack that the cadet can carry on their own.  All cadets are required to carry their own kit.   No rolling luggage is authorized.

At NO time the following will be brought on any exercise:

• Electronic devices
• No-prescription drugs
• Cigarettes, cigars, vape or other similar item
• Knives or other cutting utensils
• Alcohol or mood-altering substances
• This is not an exhaustive list.  Cadets will be held to their personal conduct as per their signed Code of Conduct
• Any cadet caught in possession of any of the above items will be returned home immediately at the expense of the parents.

Cadets who are deemed not to have suitable, or enough, equipment will not be permitted to participate in the exercise.

All prescription medication and over the counter medication will be handed over to the Cadet Corps/Squadron upon arrival.   It must be in the original container or prepared blister pack with the cadet’s name and dosage clearly marked.   It is the responsibility of the cadet to know when and in what dosage they need to take it.

The Niagara Garrison is not responsible for any items lost during the trip, but will make every effort in search of lost items.

For Emergency Contact:

In case of an emergency, the staff and cadets of 809 Squadron will be available by the squadron phone.   That number is 905-468-7584

That’s it for now.    See you all Friday evening.

Lt Couroux,
Commanding Officer,
809 Newark RCACS
“Immortal”

WARNING ORDER:
809 AUTUMN FTX – 6-7 NOV 2021

References:

A. 809 Newark RCACS COVID-19 SOP

SITUATION

1. 809 RCACS will conduct an Autumn Field Training Exercise (FTX) as a pair of day activities on 6-7 Nov 2021 to cover aircrew survival and leadership training.

MISSION

2. Cadets and staff of 809 RCACS will participate in basic aircrew survival, communications, and leadership training. Cadets will proceed to the 809 HQ (Croatian National Centre, 1416 Line 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON) from Saturday, 6 November at 0800 until 2000 and on Sunday, 6 November at 0800 until 1600. Level Four and Five cadets will assist in instruction and evaluation.

TIMINGS

3. All cadets attending the Fall FTX are to report to 809 HQ on Saturday, 6 November between the hours of 0730 and 0800 for kit check, attendance, and health card validation. Parents can pick their cadets up between 2000 and 2100. This process will be repeated on Sunday, 6 November with the same drop-off time and a pick-up time between 1600 and 1700.

COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS

4. Parent/Guardian Authorization

a. All cadets must have the Parent/Guardian Authorization Form (see Annex A) filled out and returned on upon arrival in order to participate in the FTX. All cadets must have a valid health card on their person for inspection.

5. COVID-19 Pre-Screening

a. Per the 809 Newark RCACS Standard Operating Procedures, all cadets will undergo the Ontario COVID-19 School Screening before arriving each day and will email the results
to 809air@cadets.gc.ca. The screening can be found at the following link or by scanning the adjacent QR code.

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/

6 Registration

a. All cadets must register their attendance and confirm that they have screened before arriving on site each day. The registration form can be found at the following link or by scanning the adjacent QR code.

https://tinyurl.com/809register/

7. Dress and Kit

a. Dress for the weekend is 5 (Operational – CADPAT/NCD) for CAF personnel and C5 (FTU) for cadets.
b. Cadets who have not been issued C5 dress may wear appropriate civilian clothing.
c. Civilian gloves, coats, and rain gear are authorized
d. A personal kit list is attached at Annex B. Cadets need to have all of these items packed for the FTX.

8. Meals

a. Cadets will be provided military-style MREs lunch and supper on Saturday and for lunch on Sunday. Breakfast on Saturday and supper on Sunday will be the cadets’ responsibility before they arrive at the FTX and after they return home.

9. Emergency Contact

a. Should a parent or guardian need to contact exercise staff during the weekend, they may call the 809 RCACS mobile phone at +1 (905) 468-7584. An exercise command post will be manned from 0700 until 2100 Saturday and from 0700 to 1800 on Sunday.

10. If parents or guardians have any questions regarding the exercise, they may contact Capt Lemoine directly by email at jody.lemoine@cadets.gc.ca.

J Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
E: jody.lemoine@cadets.gc.ca
T: +1 (905) 468-7584

Annex A – Permission Form

Warning Order – Autumn FTX 2021 – Annex A PDF

Annex B – Personal Kit List

This FTX will be run as a day activity, so the kit list is more minimal than would be expected for a full exercise. Cadets are expected to bring the following each day of the FTX.

Clothing

• 2 black two-to-three layer masks
• 1 dark blue uniform t-shirt
• 1 FTU shirt
• 1 FTU pants
• 1 sweater (wool is preferable)
• 1 beret or wedge
• 1 rain gear set (jacket and pants or poncho)
• 2 pairs socks inner
• 2 pairs socks outer
• 1 pair gloves
• 1 pair combat boots
• 1 pair of secondary footwear (running shoes are acceptable)

The above list includes items to be worn to the exercise itself. Extra quantities are included so that the cadets are comfortable in the event of inclement weather.

Equipment

• Canteen or water bottle (portable)
• Cup or mug (for hot drinks)
• Flashlight
• Backpack (large enough to carry all of the above)
• Foldable chair

The Autumn 2019 FTX is today! At 1900 (7:00pm) everyone should be in the parking lot of Wetaskiwin Scout Camp on Scout Camp Road in St. Catharines. The kit list is available in the Operations Order here:

Operations Order – Autumn FTX 2019

The Google Map for directions can be found here:

Wetaskiwin Scout Camp

We’re expecting colder weather with a possibility of rain, so ensure that you come dressed appropriately.

This is a mandatory exercise with training that is required to complete your training level. It’s important that everyone comes out, but if you can’t make it, be sure to contact the squadron phone at (905) 468-7584 before training begins at 1900 (7:00pm).

We will be meeting parents in the parking lot during the arrival period. If you must arrive later than this (again call if this will be the case), the campsite can be reached by crossing the bridge at the end of the parking lot, following the road to the second bridge on the right, and walking up to the potlatch building.

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

1085-10 (CO)

15 Sep 2019

Dist List

OPERATIONS ORDER: AUTUMN FTX

1. Situation:
   1. 809 Squadron requires a Field exercise to be conducted the weekend of 1-3 November 2019.
2. Mission:
   1. 809 Squadron will conduct a field training exercise to build upon and enhance the level training for survival, leadership and teamwork and mandatory field training.
3. Execution:
   1. The cadets will commence training on Fri 23 Nov 2018 at 1900 hrs at Wetaskiwin Camp, St Catharines, ON. They will complete training on Sun 25 Nov 2018 at 1400. For a detailed itinerary please see Annex A.
   2. The exercise will be conducted in four phases as follows:
      1. Phase 1 – Planning – Sep 2019
         1. Scheduling and exercise layout
         2. Paperwork submitted to 809 Squadron CO for approval
         3. Paperwork submitted to NGTA Office (NLT 15 Sep 2109)
      2. Phase 2 – Advance Party – 1500 1 Nov 2019
         1. A team is to drive up to Camp Wetaskiwin in advance of the exercise.
         2. The team will set up all supply and accommodation logistics as directed by the weekend OPI
         3. The team will meet Detachment Supply at Wetaskiwin by 1500 to obtain all requested stores and rations
      3. Phase 3 – Training – 19:00 1 Nov 2019
         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
   3. Taskings:
      1. Exercise OIC – Capt J. Lemoine
      2. Exercise TrgO – Lt M. Russell
      3. Exercise LogO – CI S. Carbone
      4. Exercise AdminO – 2Lt R. Nicolescu
      5. Training Staff
         1. Remaining 809 squadron staff and senior cadets
      6. Meals
         1. LogO
      7. Advance Party
         1. OIC
         2. (TBD)
4. Service and Support
   1. Rations
      1. Friday
         1. All cadets are expected to arrive already fed dinner
         2. Squadron Sponsorship Committee will provide fresh rations for the dinner of the advance party members
      2. Saturday
         1. All three (3) meals will be MREs provided by Detachment
      3. Sunday
         1. Both (2) meals will be MREs provided by Detachment
   2. Supply and Logistics
      1. See Annex B – London Warehouse Stores List Request
      2. 809 Squadron Stores will be pulled from the SupplyO the training night prior to the exercise
         1. Supply will be loaded and transported to the exercise by cargo van on Friday 1 Nov 2019
5. Transportation:
   1. See Annex D – Camp Wetaskiwin Map
      1. See Annex D – Appendix 1 – Directions to Camp Wetaskiwin
   2. All cadets are expected to provide their own transportation to and from Camp Wetaskiwin
      1. Drop off NLT 1900 1 Nov 2019
      2. Pick-up NLT 1400 3 Nov 2019
   3. One Cargo Van will be required to transport Squadron Kit and act as an emergency vehicle
      1. Capt J. Lemoine is in possession of a valid 404 drivers license
6. Accommodations:
   1. Accommodations will be four (4) occupant cabins
7. Emergency Action Plan:
   1. In case of an emergency all actions will be directed through the officer staff and OPI
   2. The squadron mobile phone (905-468-7584) will be available for emergency use during the activity
   3. All cadet home phone contact numbers will be kept with the AdminO at all times
   4. The closest hospital is located at:
      1. 1200 Fourth Avenue, St Catharines, ON L2S 0A9 (Phone 929-378-464)
8. Dress:
   1. Authorized dress for this exercise:
      1. CAF Members – Operational (CADPAT)
      2. Civilain Staff – Civilian Dress
      3. Cadets – Civilian Dress or FTU (see Annex C for cadet kit list)
9. Safety/First Aid:
   1. For any minor incidents, the First Aid Officer for the exercise is CI Carbone
      1. He will be in possession of a first aid kit
   2. For major incidents the local ambulance/hospital will be notified
   3. 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
   4. In the event that a cadet or staff member is hospitalized, the parent/guardian/next of kin will be notified immediately via the emergency contact phone numbers
      1. Any further action required will be determined at that point in time
      2. The NGTA Office be contacted at the earliest opportunity
10. Command and Signals:
    1. Command Structure is as follows:
       1. OPI – Capt J. Lemoine
       2. 2IC – Lt M. Russell
       3. 3IC – 2Lt R. Nicolescu
11. Communications:
    1. The squadron mobile phone (905-468-7584) will be available for emergency use during the activity
12. All inquiries should be directed to the undersigned

OCdt D. Couroux
TrgO
809 Squadron
Telephone: (905) 468-7584

Annexes

Annex A
Annex B
Annex C
Annex D

Dist List Info

CO
TrgO
NGTA6 ZTrgO – Capt C. Hollands

Annex A – Detailed Schedule

1. (To be provided)

Annex B – Stores List Request

1. (Available on request)

Annex C – 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. Ontario Health Card (This is a MUST!)
   2. T-shirts (6)
   3. Pants, Preferably Quick Dry (No Jeans) (4)
   4. Sweater or Sweatshirt (3)
   5. Underwear (4)
   6. Pairs of Socks (8)
   7. Jacket (Waterproof May be Necessary) (1)
   8. Hat (1)
   9. Boots (No Shoes, Waterproof) (1)
   10. Pillow (1)
   11. Face Towel and Body Towel (1)
   12. Flashlight (1)
   13. Sunglasses (1)
   14. Sunscreen (1)
   15. Chapstick
   16. Large Water Bottle (Filled with WATER, BPA-Free) (1)
   17. Toiletries and Personal Hygiene Items
   18. Appropriate Sleeping Attire
   19. Prescription Medication
       (ONLY ENOUGH FOR THE WEEKEND; Notify officer staff immediately upon arrival at Camp Wetaskiwin)
2. Please note that due to the nature of the weather this time of year it is difficult to account for all personnel kit items. Please use appropriate discretion with packing and follow the weather reports up until departing for the exercise. We will train rain or shine. Please also take into consideration that we will be sleeping in tents and the amount of personal kit space is very limited.
3. The following optional equipment may be brought:
   1. Camera
4. Do NOT bring any of the following:
   1. Expensive jewelry
   2. Money
   3. Knives
   4. Non-prescription medication (Advil, Tylenol)
   5. Mobile phone
5. We are not responsible for lost or broken items, and have a zero tolerance for theft.

Annex D – Camp Wetaskiwin Map

1. See below

Annex D – Appendix 1 – Directions to Camp Wetaskiwin

1. From Niagara-on-the-Lake:
   1. Follow Highway 55 toward St. Catharines
   2. Turn right at Queenston Road
   3. Turn left on Welland Canals Parkway
   4. Turn right on Glendale Avenue
   5. Turn left on Pelham Road
   6. Turn left on Scout Camp Road
   7. Arrive at Camp Wetaskiwin

We will be meeting on Friday, 22 Feb in front of 809’s HQ no later than 1815h (6:15pm) for an 1830h (6:30pm) departure. Make sure you have everything in the kit list with you, especially your health card.

We will be returning from the Cadet Youth Development Centre in Waterloo at approximately 1630 (4:30pm) on Sunday, 24 Feb, for an estimated return of 1830h (6:30pm) arrival. If there are unexpected changes to this, notification will given as soon as possible.

We’re gearing up for an amazing weekend with a few additional things that we didn’t experience last time. I hope everyone else is looking forward to it as much as I am!

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS
Immortal!

Kit List:

General:

1. Health Card
2. Appropriate Outdoor Coat or Cadet Parka
3. Winter Gloves
4. Toque
5. Winter Boots
6. 809 Shirt and Ball Cap
7. 809 Hoodie (if available)
8. Shirts (2 minimum)
9. Socks (4 pair minimum)
10. Underwear (2 pair minimum)
11. Pyjamas
12. Pants (i.e. khakis, jeans [no rips or holes])
13. Running shoes (indoor and outdoor)
14. Personal Hygiene Kit. (tooth brush, tooth paste, &c)
15. Plastic Bag (for dirty laundry)
16. Air Mattress
17. Sleeping Bag and Pillow

Medication:

Medication as required (bring only what is necessary for the weekend)

Optional Items: (Squadron will not be responsible for lost or stolen items)

1. Camera
2. Music Player with Headphones (iPod, &c)
3. Appropriate Reading Material

Prohibited Items:

1. Any Item Deemed to be a Potential Weapon (i.e. Knives)
2. Illegal or Controlled Substances (i.e. Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco)
3. Pornographic material

It’s almost upon us… the Autumn 2018 FTX! Tomorrow night at 1900h (7:00pm) everyone should be in the parking lot of Wetaskiwin Scout Camp on Scout Camp Road in St. Catharines. The kit list and the Google Map with directions is available in the calendar entry here: Autumn FTX 2018.

This is a mandatory exercise with training that is required to complete your training level. It’s important that everyone come out, but if you can’t make it, be sure to contact the squadron phone at (905) 468-7584 before training begins at 1900h (7:00pm).

We will be meeting parents in the parking lot during the arrival period. If you must arrive later than this (again call if this will be the case), the campsite can be reached by crossing the bridge at the end of the parking lot, following the road to the second bridge on the right, and walking up to the potlatch building.

J. Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer
809 Newark RCACS