888 RCACS Cadet Summer Training

Briefing 2017OCdt Allan Ma

20 Jun 2017

Before we Begin…

Congratulations!

Agenda

1. CTC Locations

2. Movement Orders

3. Joining Instructions (JIs) Overview

4. Summer Contact Information

5. Questions

Cadet Training Centres (CTCs) Location

CTC Locations

• Albert Head CTC

• Located approximately 30 km from downtown Victoria, BC

CTC Locations

• Vernon CTC

• Located on the southern outskirts of the City of Vernon, BC

CTC Locations

• HMCS Quadra CTC

• Located at the end of Goose Spit Park in Comox, BC

CTC Locations

• Comox CFTC

• Located at CFB 19 Wing Comox in Lazo, BC

CTC Locations

• Cold Lake CTC

• Located at CFB 4 Wing Cold Lake, 300 km northeast of Edmonton, Alberta

Movement Orders

Movement Orders

Intake

(Going there)

Movement Orders

Exhaust

(Coming home)

Joining Instructions (JIs)

Joining Instructions

Includes all necessary information regarding

Summer Training

Joining Instructions

• The JIs Include:

• What to bring, What NOT to Bring

• Graduation Dates

• Accommodations

• And more…

• Read the Joining Instructions thoroughly!

• http://888aircadets.ca/summer-training/joining-instructions/

• Select the Proper JIs pertaining to your CTC

Transportation• Transportation is all provided by the Department of National Defence as

detailed in the Movement Orders

• All Cadets are to travel in C2 order of dress

• Required Identifications (ORIGINAL ONLY– NO PHOTOCOPIES)

• 1 piece of Government Issued PHOTO ID (Passport, Driver’s License, Provincial Card, Status Card)

• BC Care Card or BC Services Card

• Parental Pick Up/ Drop Off

• Cdt #118 Form (Found in JI)

Transportation

Col Sherman Armoury

5500 No 4 Rd, Richmond, BC

YVR Airport

Domestic Departure Terminal, Level 3 by escalators

Packing

• Follow Packing Checklists found in the JIs

• Don’t Pack Prohibited Kit

• Bring Minimal Civilian Attire

• Bring your Issued Uniform

• Combination Locks

• Label All Uniform Parts

Administration and Pay

• Recommended for Cadets not to carry more than $40 on them

• Can deposit to Finance Officer on site

• Withdraw Cash with Debit Card

• Cadet are entitled to Training Bonus

• $10 per training day to a maximum of $60 per week

• Pay phones and Calling Cards are available at CTCs

Accommodation, Meals and Religious Services

• Accommodations are multi-occupant, gender-specific Barracks with two-tier bunk beds

• Washroom and Shower Facilities either located in Barracks or separate buildings

• Free laundry services (Pac Region)

• 3 Meals and several snacks per day

• No food in barracks

• Church Parades on Sunday

Medical and Dental

• Cadets taking Prescribed Medications MUST bring enough for the duration of the course (Preferably Blister Packed)

• Medications will be retained by Medical Staff and will be administered by CTC Staff

• Over the Counter/ Prescribed Administration Form (Found in JIs)

• Cadets are NOT to bring any Over the Counter medication

• Anaphylaxis and Food Allergies Form**

• Eyeglasses Prescription

• No Dental Service beyond emergency

Cellular Phones and Pay Phones

• Cell Phones are authorized and permitted to be brought to CTCs

• Only to be used during non-training hours

• Inappropriate usage would lead to confiscation

• Pay Phones are available in all CTCs

• Recommend purchasing Calling Cards to avoid long distance rates

Personal Appearance and Discipline

• Hair Cuts

• Get them before departing for CTC

• Hair Cut Parades

• Cadets are to conduct themselves appropriately

• All CTCs have a NO SMOKING policy

• Return to Unit (RTU)

Graduation Parade

• CTCs conduct a full ceremonial Graduation Parade at the end of every course

• Parents and Friends are welcome to attend the parades

• Graduation Parade Schedules can be found in the JIs

Postal Service

• CTCs provide Postal Service to Cadets

• Addresses are located in the JIs

• Cadets can bring Stamps and Envelopes to write and return mails

Visits/ Leave Pass

• Visits and Leave may be authorized

• Usually during weekend or non-training hours

• Must complete Cdt #161 form found in JIs

• CTC staff would only release Cadets to the authorized adult on the form

Summer Contact Information

Summer Contact and Important Numbers

• RCSU (PAC) Movements Number

• 1 866 668 8388

• 888 RCACS Summer Contact Officer

• OCdt Allan Ma

• Allan.Ma@cadets.gc.ca / 778 323 1468

• That is all! Reminder to READ THE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

• Cadets with Anaphylaxis and/or Food Allergies please stay behind

• Have a Great Summer!