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NAG FTX 2018

It’s finally here! The NAG FTX will be this weekend. Over 300 cadets are expected to attend. Activities include canoeing, archery, hiking, orienteering, &c.

We will be departing from 809 HQ at 1700h (5:00pm) on Friday, May 4th and will be returning to the same spot at 1630h (4:30pm) on Sunday, May 6th.

Dress: Civilian or Field Training Uniform (Must have all of the pieces: Boots, Pants, Shirt, Jacket, Beret, Rank Slip-ons.) Dress for the weather.

Kit List:

  1. ONTARIO HEALTH CARD (you will not be allowed to remain at the trg site without it)
  2. Optional: FTU – olive drab decommissioned CF combats with blue air cadet rank, blue beret, black combat boots. (only complete kit to be worn)
  3. T-shirts and or long-sleeve shirts dependent on weather
  4. Pants, preferably quick dry (no jeans)
  5. Sweater or sweatshirt
  6. Underwear
  7. Socks – at least 2 pairs wool
  8. Warm Spring Coat – RAIN COAT
  9. Hat
  10. Shoes 2 pairs – one for canoeing
  11. Gloves
  12. Sleeping Bag, Pillow, Air Mattress (single)
  13. Face Towel and body towel
  14. Flashlight
  15. Sunglasses
  16. Large Water Bottle (filled w/ WATER)
  17. Toiletries and Personal Hygiene Items
  18. Chapstick
  19. Appropriate Sleeping Attire
  20. Bug spray
  21. Sunscreen
  22. HOT LIQUID MUG (for hot chocolate on Sat night – must be separate from water bottle)
  23. Prescription Medication & Non-prescription medication ( Advil, Tylenol) – bring ONLY
    ENOUGH FOR WEEKEND; notify CO immediately upon arrival at Valens Conservation Area.

The official title of the event according to the Operations Order is “May Mayhem” and Maj Palumbo is in charge of the whole thing. With that combination, there’s no way this can be anything but fun. See you there!

J. Lemoine
Captain
CO 809 Newark RCACS

Weekly Routine Orders – Week of 29 April 2018

Date
29 Apr 2018

RO Number
18-16

Training Night
2 May 2018

CAF Member Dress
3B

Cadet Dress
C2: All Cadets

Training Night Routine

Activity Timings
Building Open, Parade Setup 1815-1830
Fall-in, Inspection, Opening Parade 1830-1845
Period One 1845-1920
Period Two 1925-2000
Break 2000-2015
Period Three 2015-2050
Clean Up Training Areas and Parade Square 2050-2100
Fall-in, Closing 2100-2115
Dismissal 2115

Duty Personnel
Duty Officer: CV Nicolescu

Training Night Schedule

  Period 1
1845-1915		 Period 2
1925-1955		 Period 3
2015-2045
Level One PO/EO O-Drill O-Drill O-Drill
Description Inter-Flight
Drill Competition		 Inter-Flight
Drill Competition		 Inter-Flight
Drill Competition
Level Two PO/EO O-Drill O-Drill O-Drill
Description Inter-Flight
Drill Competition		 Inter-Flight
Drill Competition		 Inter-Flight
Drill Competition
Level Three PO/EO O-Drill O-Drill O-Drill
Description Inter-Flight
Drill Competition		 Inter-Flight
Drill Competition		 Inter-Flight
Drill Competition
Level Four PO/EO O-Drill O-Drill O-Drill
Description Inter-Flight
Drill Competition		 Inter-Flight
Drill Competition		 Inter-Flight
Drill Competition

This Week’s Activities

Date Day Activity Location Dress OPI
30 Apr 2018 1900-2000 Monday Aerospace Club 809 HQ (REIA) Civilian Capt Lemoine
30 Apr 2018 2000-2100 Monday Film: Destination Moon / Destination Mars 809 HQ (REIA) Civilian Capt Lemoine
2 May 2018 1830-2100 Wednesday Training Night 809 HQ (REIA) C2 CV Nicolescu
4-6 May 2018 Friday-Sunday NAG FTX Valens Conservation Area Civilian Capt Lemoine

Upcoming Activities

Date Day Activity Location Dress OPI
7 May 2018 1900-2100 Monday TBD 809 HQ (REIA) Civilian Capt Lemoine
9 May 2018 1830-2100 Wednesday Training Night 809 HQ (REIA) C2B/C4A CV Carbone

Jody Lemoine
Captain
Commanding Officer, 809 “Newark” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS)
Canadian Armed Forces
jody.lemoine@cadets.gc.ca / Telephone: 905-468-7584

NAG FTX Today!

Don’t forget: 545pm meet at the Squadron to board the bus. Everyone is expected to attend!

Kit list here:ANNEX E CADET KIT LIST HOT CHOCOLATE MUG & HEALTH CARDS – bring them.

Advanced Party with Capt Palumbo & CI Thiffault will be on the ground in Cave Springs by 1pm. You can reach Capt Palumbo on her cell: 289-783-1942. This is also the EMERGENCY contact # for the weekend.

Weather is looking ok – some rain tomorrow morning, but nothing expected overnight. Bring your raincoat and rubber boots – or waterproof shoes (or two pairs and a plastic bag).

Remember: we have so much fun lined up for you this weekend. Canoeing, archery, GPS Geocaching, hiking, Orienteering, Camp Crafts, Sports, Firepit, and yes you’ll be eating MREs all weekend. Come out and spend some time with everyone from the Niagara Air Group.

FTX Advanced Party

ALL CADETS except the Advanced Party are expected to EAT BEFORE ARRIVING for the bus at 545pm.

Only the cadets listed below are permitted on the Advanced Party for the FTX. Timings are as follows: (you must be logged in to view)

Capt Palumbo – to pick up

CI Thiffault – to pick up

All to meet at Cave Springs at 1pm. There will be time to change when we arrive. Dinner is provided ONLY for the Advanced Party.

Remember:  we need you. Text/Call Capt Palumbo if you need any last minute items for the FTX. 289-783-1942

NAG FTX 13-14-15 MAY 2016

ANNEX E CADET KIT LIST

It’s finally time for the NAG FTX 2016 – this wknd at Cave Springs Camp, Jordan.

BUS will depart from 809 Squadron at 1800hrs (6pm). You will need to arrive NLT 1745hrs (545pm).  Bus returns to Sqn on Sunday at 1600hrs (4pm).

Check the kit list above to make sure you have everything you need. Dress for the wknd is either FTU (as per the website under dress regs) or CIVILIAN. No mixing of the two.

Staff Cadet assignments will be handed out tonight.

If you plan to attend this wknd, SIGN UP tonight. DO NOT miss the list – and if you sign up, make sure you show up.

We are going to be having lots of fun – make sure you are prepared for full days of fun with your friends from 809 and all the other Niagara Air Group (NAG) units: 23 St Catharines, 62 Grimsby, 79 Port Colborne, 87 Welland, 126 Niagara Falls, 128 Thorold, 337 Fort Erie, 611 Dunnville.

We are the HOST unit for the weekend – so Senior Cadets, bring your “A” game.