Fun! Challenge! Adventure! Air Cadets! - the cadet program in action  (video)

Joining Instructions

Please ensure you read all the program information as well

395 Squadron parades every Tuesday evening, September through mid-June, at the HMCS Nonsuch between 6:30 and 9:30pm

To enrol your son or daughter into 395 Squadron:

1. Fill out an Application form (requires parent/guardian and applicant signatures)

2. Bring the applicant's birth certificate and Alberta Health Care Card (A photocopy of both will be made and kept on file for the entirety of the cadet's career)

3. Fill out Emergency Information Sheet

4. Fill out the Basic Health Questionnaire

5. Fill out Release of Personal Information Sheet

The forms for the above enrolment package may also be obtained by visiting us on a Tuesday evening.
 

Program Information

Overview

Air Cadets is an organization for youth between the ages of 12 and 18.  The three aims of the air cadet program are to:

• Develop leadership and good citizenship
   
• Promote physical fitness
   
• Stimulate an interest in the Air element of the Canadian Forces

There is no cost associated with joining the Air Cadet program.  All mandatory training activities and most optional activities are delivered at no cost to the cadet.  A uniform is issued and on loan to the cadet during their time in the program and must be returned upon completion or leaving for other reasons.

The program is implemented through the affiliations of a number of different organizations including the Department of National Defence/Canadian Forces and the Air Cadet League of Canada.  The training at 395 Squadron is implemented by qualified staff that are either Canadian Forces Reservists in the Cadet Instructors Cadre or appropriately trained and screened civilian instructors and volunteers.

395 Squadron is supported by a very dedicated Parents' Committee that helps organize and plan activities for cadets and parents, including a number of fundraising endeavours.  All parents of cadets are invited and encouraged to attend meetings and familiarize themselves with the Parents' Association at 395 Squadron.

Mandatory Training

Mandatory training takes place on Tuesday evenings and some weekends throughout the year and consists of lessons in:

Aeronautical facilities/Aerodrome Operation Activities Aircraft identification Aircrew survival Airframe structure Citizenship Drill Effective speaking General cadet knowledge Physical Fitness and Healthy Living/Sensible living Canadian Forces Familiarization Radio Communication Aviation Activities Aerospace Activities Air Rifle Marksmanship Principles of flight Propulsion/Engines Instructional techniques Leadership Navigation Meteorology Community Service Aviation History Aircraft Maintenance

As part of our mandatory support training, every cadet will be given the opportunity to go on a "familiarization flight" with certified pilots in a glider and powered aircraft.