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"Cadets, as you know, is not the military, and one of the aspects that makes it
a civilian organization is the unique relationship that exists between the
Department of National Defence (DND) and the Air Cadet League of Canada. These
two organizations put their efforts together to operate and assist 440 Royal
Canadian Air Cadet Squadrons in Canada. Their responsibilities are different but
they work together to complement each other."1 |
Department of National Defence and the Canadian
Forces
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The Department of National Defence
is a major partner in implementing the Air Cadet program and is
the main government body that works together with the Air Cadet
League to support the air cadet program.
In general, "The Department of National Defence/Canadian
Forces provides funding for the Cadet Program, including cadet
uniforms, instructors, training and travel costs."2
"The Canadian Forces (CF) is responsible for training,
supply, administration and organization of the squadron.
More specifically, DND provides uniforms for cadets and some
transportation, such as buses, to go on survival exercises. DND
also provides facilities for summer camps and reviewing officers
for annual inspections. Training of Cadet Instructors Cadre
officers from the squadron staff is also conducted and provided
by DND."1
DND/CF:
http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/home-accueil-eng.asp
DND/CF National Cadet Website:
http://www.cadets.ca/home-accueil.aspx?LangType=4105 |
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Air Cadet League |
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The Air Cadet League of Canada is
a major partner in implementing the Air Cadet program and it is a civilian,
non-profit organization that works together with the Department
of National Defence to support the air cadet program.
"The Air Cadet league is the supervisory body for all local
sponsors who provide facilities and storage space to the cadet
corps and squadrons. Local sponsors, who form the local level of
the leagues work in partnership with cadet corps and squadron
staffs. The majority of league members are volunteers who
donate their time to the Cadet Program. Most work directly
at the community level with the cadet corps and squadrons in
areas such as fundraising and cadet recruiting."3
"The League is responsible for public relations with the
community; providing training equipment, transportation and
facilities not supplied by the CF; providing financial support
as required; and for the administration of the local sponsor."1
National Link:
http://www.aircadetleague.com/
Alberta Provincial Branch Link:
http://www.aircadetleague.ab.ca/ |
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West Edmonton Rotary Club |
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This club
has supported the Squadron since 1983. The sponsor financially supports
the activities of 395 air cadets. Mr. Don McDermid is the current
Sponsoring Committee Chairman for the Rotary Club. The Rotary Club has
received the Top Sponsor Award from the Alberta Provincial Committee
during it's tenure with 395 Squadron.
"Sponsoring Committees work in partnership
with cadet corps and squadron staff to ensure the viability of the
unit. Their support is intended to complement the resources available
from the Canadian Forces. The responsibility for the sponsoring
committees falls to the Air Cadet League - as their Supervisory
Sponsor."3
Meeting weekly on Mondays at 12:15
at the Petroleum Club
11110 - 108 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
Link:
http://edmontonwest.rotary5370.org/
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417 Squadron |
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Certain cadet corps and squadrons have Affiliated Units which
may be Regular or Reserve Force units. The affiliated units name
a liaison officer for the cadet corps or squadron and also
provides, where possible, support towards the achievement of the
cadet corps or squadron's goals."2
For many years
395 has been affiliated with 417 Combat Support Squadron based
in Cold Lake, Alberta. 417 Squadron flies the CH-146
"Griffon" helicopter and this is the reason that 395 Sqaudron
is referred to as "Griffon" Squadron. Through this
affiliation, members of 395 and 417 Squadron share a squadron
crest as well as a coin that symbolizes membership in "The
Ancient and Loyal Order of the Griffon" and recognizes
dedication to their respective unit for a specific period of
time. Through this affiliation, cadets are able to take
part in many exciting" activities including periodic
opportunities to have familiarization flights in the CH-146
Griffon helicopter.
"[417's] roles are essentially a carry-over from its past
Base Flight days: search and rescue (SAR), medevacs and Cold
Lake Air Weapons Range maintenance support. 417 Squadron's
helicopters are being deployed more often to participate in
national SAR operations since the integration in 1994 of four
Search and Rescue technicians. One full crew and helicopter are
on standby 24 hours a day."4
Link:
http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/4w-4e/sqns-escs/page-eng.asp?id=481 |
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Squadron Alumni Foundation |
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395 Squadron Alumni Foundation has been formed to support the
activities of the 65th Anniversary of the Squadron. Listed below
our goals of the Alumni Foundation. The main focus is to leave a
legacy for the continuation of the Alumni operation including
financial resources to benefit cadets from this unit. This will
be an ongoing scholarship program directed to furthering the
cadet’s ambitions in an aviation or aerospace career.
Our Goals . . .
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support the 65th reunion activities
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continue the squadron Alumni
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keep the ongoing 395 Squadron historical component
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support the staff and cadets of 395
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Provide financial resources for an ongoing Scholarship ProgramLink:
http://www.395alumni.ca/
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"Other organizations supporting the cadet
program include other federal government departments,
sporting agencies such as Biathlon Canada and the Canadian Yachting
Association, and local service groups such as the Royal Canadian Legion,
the Kiwanis Club, Lions and Lioness and Club Optimist."5 |
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Sources
1. Air Cadet Level 2 Handbook (former training program)
2.
http://www.cadets.ca/content-contenu.aspx?id=49319
3.
http://www.cadets.ca/content-contenu.aspx?id=49319
4. http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/4w-4e/sqns-escs/page-eng.asp?id=481
5.
http://www.cadets.ca/content-contenu.aspx?id=49319
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