604 'Moose' RCACS2018 Summer Training Briefing

Tonight's Agenda Joining Instructions Getting Ready Getting There Being There Coming Home Q&A

Getting Ready Confirm Information Accuracy

Cadet Medical Information Summary

Advise any changes / updates to health condition

New Detailed Health Questionnaire Queries to:

Master Warrant Officer Power, Regional Cadet Medical Liaison Officer, Winnipeg, MB 1-800-842-1851 Ext 8 – 5704

Cadet's Contact Persons Information Summary

Advise any changes / updates esp to contact info Ensure there is an Emergency Contact Person should

parent/guardian not be available Add / delete those authorized to pick up your cadet while on course

Cadet Infomation Card

Advise any changes / updates esp to contact info

Joining Instructions (JI)

Getting Ready

RTI – Read JIs cover to cover

Preparation, Pre-departure Information

Transportation difficulties contact number: 1-855-761-3747

CTC Services & Infrastructure

Medical & Dental

Postal Services

Laundry

Cadet Banking

Worship Services

Visits, Leave & Passes

CTC Contact Information

Graduation Parade Schedule

RTI = Read the Instructions

CTC = Cadet Training Centre

Getting Ready RTI – Read JIs cover to cover

Annex A – Check List

Must have identification & health card Must have copy of signed Offer of Participation If Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, must carry a copy to CTC (inc in folder)

Annex B – Record of Valuable Items

Annex C – Cadet/Staff Cadet Uniform & Clothing Requirements

Inc items prohibited & not allowed

Annex D – Cadet Code of Conduct

Cadet & Parent signs & dates Must be taken to camp

Annex E – Staff Cadet Code of Conduct

Annex F – Prescription & OTC Medications

To be in original packaging Take only enough to last the camp

Annex G – Parental Pick Up Form

Glide & Power

Class 3 medical - essential

radio licence

photos as per email

$$ for Transport Canada and licence Music

Do not take instrument, one will be issued there

Getting Ready

Getting Ready Clothing & Equipment

If something doesn't fit right, contact Supply Officer right away

Follow the kit list

Take own PT gear & runners

Don't bring a lot of civilian clothes Medical & Dental

Get prescription renewals & necessary dental appts now

Bring enough prescription meds for the camp Rescue medication – 2 sets that don't expire during camp Medication 'holidays' not recommended

Glasses – bring a 2nd pair or at very least a copy of prescription

Sports strap if on Fitness Courses

Recommend sunglasses for GPS & PPS

Getting Ready

Current Health Status

If anything changes between now and when you leave – advise the CO & Admin right away

Hair Cut

Get one

Positive Attitude

Get ready for a fun summer. Make sure your attitude meets the standard before you get on the bus.

Getting There – Travel Orders Carry Copy With You

Correct name

Correct course

Intake & Exhaust icons

Correct course dates

Time and location for drop off & pick up

Routing

In Case of Emergency While Travelling

– 1-855-761-3747

Getting There

Transportation

Transport to and from the CTC is provided at no expense to the cadet

Bus Air

Cadets under age 16 must have either one piece of photo identification or two pieces of identification, one of which specifies gender, date of birth and legal name

Cadets over age 16 – and those who turn 16 during course – must have photo identification

Cost of one bag under 50 lbs will be covered A uniformed officer will meet at drop off / pick up location

Cadets travel in uniform inc tunic, no whites

Getting There Travel Itinerary aka Travel Orders

May be last minute changes Parent requested deviations from issued

Travel Orders is at parent expense Parent Drop Offs / Pick Ups

Advise Transport ASAP to avoid unnecessary costs

Enroute meals will be provided

unlikely to accommodate meal preferences or restrictions

Being There In clearance upon arrival at your CTC

Paperwork

Security & Safety Kit Check Don't bring anything on the prohibited list

OD clothing & knives will be issued on Survival Course

Glider Height & Weight check

Being There Services & Facilities

Sleeping accommodation – gender-specific Standards to be maintained

Cafeteria style military mess hall, 3 times daily requests for food related preferences, intolerances and/or

allergies cannot be accommodated Canteen

MIR / on site clinic

Telephones, cell phones

Laundry

Worship / spiritual / counselling (was Padres)

Banking / No ATMs

MIR = Medical Inspection Room

Being There

Training Bonus

$10 per day to a max 6 days per week

Visits & Leave

Cadets train 6 days a week, schedule 0600-2000 hrs

See JIs for camp specific policies & Leave form

Parent visits to be prearranged for weekends Must not conflict with scheduled activities Authorized adults must be entered in Fortress

JIs = Joining Instructions

Being There Personal Appearance & Standards

Same as at 604 Discipline & Deportment

Cell phones – prohibited in barracks and washrooms Smoking, Vaping, Drinking, Drugs

ZERO tolerance inc cancelling wings parade

At this time, cannabis remains a prohibited drug in Canada. Should that change, the CTC will announce policy with regard to its use. Until then the current policy stands: It is prohibited unless authorized by a qualified medical practitioner for the purposes of medical treatment.

Being There

Fraternization

ZERO tolerance

Return to Unit (RTU)

A cadet may be RTU'd for: Serious disciplinary problems Medical reason Training fail Upon parental request Compassionate By order of CTC CO

At parents expenseCTC = Cadet Training Centre

Being There

Grad Parade / Wings Parade

Graduation dates are in JI

GPS & PPS one set cloth wings will be issued at grad parade one set metal wings issued at Squadron additional wings (ie, for personal flight suit) at own expense

PPS – your GPS sleeve badge will be issued at PPS grad

Parents may attend Grad & Wings parades

Travel home the next day

Going Home

Departure

Transportation home is provided

See Travel Itinerary (Travel Orders) where and when to meet your cadet off the bus or plane

Parents may pick up their cadet at the CTC Must be organized ahead Complete Parent Pick Up Form in JIs Advise Transport asap so spot can be cancelled Any parent requested changes to the Travel Orders would be

so at parent's cost

604 Contact for the Summer

Major Bauhuis

604air@cadets.gc.ca

FAQ Not feeling well?

Cadet can report to MIR for evaluation

If required, cadet may be transported to local hospital

Not unusual for cadets to pull muscles, sunburn, sore throat

Mail

Sending a care package or postcard is AWESOME!

See JIs for addresses

Cell Phones / Wifi / Technology

Limited cell service at most locations

Ensure Canada wide calling plans include Whitehorse

Cellphones to be used only outside of training times and NEVER IN BARRACKS OR WASHROOMS

Big electronics not permitted (except Power)

Friends & Families

Make sure everyone authorized to visit or take your cadet away from CTC is listed on Annex G PPU form

Homesick?

Every cadet gets homesick

Parents be strong – its new for your cadet and they have the support to keep them going

Phone calls home – reassure them you are confident they can do this

Concerns / Family Emergencies

Parents can call the CTC phone number found in JI

Cadet Summer Training Centres

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

Questions?