Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron
CADET RESOURCES
AIR CADET TRAINING PROGRAM
The primary goal of Air Cadets is to provide youth with training in citizenship, leadership, aviation, physical fitness and other valuable subjects and skillsets.
The Cadet program is divided into 5 years of proficiency level training. These levels correspond to the number of years a cadet has been in the program. The training program is designed to meet the developments needs of youths as they progress in age, maturity, and responsibility.
The two main methods to take advantage of all the opportunities provided by the Air Cadet Program is through mandatory weekly local training throughout the year, as well as optional summer training courses.
WEEKLY LOCAL TRAINING
The core training at 741 Squadron is conducted on a Wednesday nights at the St.Thomas Armoury located at 40 Wilson Avenue in St.Thomas, Ontario from September to June from 1830hrs (6:30pm) through 2115hrs (9:15pm).
TRAINING NIGHT SCHEDULE
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| Arrival | 18:30 |
| Squadron Fall-In & Opening Parade | 18:40 – 18:55 |
| Period 1 | 18:55 – 19:25 |
| Transition | 19:25 – 19:30 |
| Period 2 | 19:30 – 20:00 |
| Break (Canteen) | 20:00 – 20:15 |
| Period 3 | 20:15 – 20:45 |
| Squadron Fall-In & Closing Parade | 20:45 – 21:00 |
| Dismissal | 21:00 |
MANDATORY TRAINING SUBJECTS
·        Aerodrome Operations
·        Aerospace
·        Air Crew Survival
·        Aviation
·        Biathlon
·        Citizenship
·        Community Service
·        Drill
·        Fitness & Health
·        General Cadet Knowledge
·        Instructional Techniques
·        Leadership
·        Maintenance
·        Marksmanship
·        Meteorology
·        Navigation
·        Professional Development
·        Radio Communications
OPTIONAL TRAINING GROUPS & TEAMS
 Additional training and optional activities are conducted on other evenings and weekends.
- Band
- Biathlon Team
- Drill Team
- Effective Speaking
- Flight Simulator Club
- Orienteering Team
- Pilot Ground School
 ACTIVITIES, TRAINING & COMMUNITY EVENTS
- Field Training Exercises
- Community Parades and Ceremonies
- Annual Ceremonial Review
- Gliding and Power flight familiarization
- Air Cadet League lottery ticket sales
- Tag day fundraising
LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTHS
 The 741 Squadron has a compliment of trained adult staff that are accountable for cadet training and supervision, however, the senior cadets are enabled and encouraged to develop and apply their knowledge and skills by taking on instructional and leadership roles.
SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Cadets have the opportunity to apply for summer training at one of the many cadet summer training centres (CSTCs) in Canada.
The procedures, documentation and deadlines for summer training applications will be detailed once the courses are officially available for the 2020 season.Â
GENERAL level of training courses are intended to provide Cadets with a rudimentary introduction to life at a summer training centre and to the various streams within the Cadet program.
COURSE
DURATION
UNIFORM BADGE
General Training Course – GTC
2 Weeks
BASIC level of training courses are intended to provide Cadets with a basic introduction to the specialty streams in the Cadet program.
COURSE
DURATION
UNIFORM BADGE
Basic Drill & Ceremonial Course – BDCC
3 Weeks
Basic Fitness & Sports Course – BFSC
3 Weeks
Basic Survival Course – BSC
3 Weeks
Military Band – Basic Musician Course – MB-BMC
3 Weeks
Basic Aviation Technology & Aerospace Course – BATAC
3 Weeks
Basic Aviation Course – BAC
3 Weeks
ADVANCED level of training courses are intended to provide Cadets with a thorough immersion in the specialty streams in the Cadet program, enabling them to return as qualified instructors at the Squadron.
COURSE
DURATION
UNIFORM BADGE
Drill & Ceremonial Instructor Course – DCIC
6 Weeks
Fitness & Sports Instructor Course – FSIC
6 Weeks
Survival Instructor Course – SIC
6 Weeks
Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course – ARMIC
6 Weeks
Military Band – Intermediate Musician Course – MB-IMC
6 Weeks
Military Band – Advanced Musician Course – MB-AMC
6 Weeks
Advanced Aviation Course – AAC
3 Weeks
NATIONAL COURSES & SCHOLARSHIPS are senior level courses and opportunities intended to provide Cadets with specialized training in areas in order to become subject matter experts within the Squadron, as well as to investigate potential future careers.
COURSE
DURATION
UNIFORM BADGE
Advanced Aviation Technology – Airport Operations – AATC-AO
6 Weeks
Advanced Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance – AATC-AM
6 Weeks
Advanced Aerospace Course – AASC
6 Weeks
Glider Pilot Scholarship – GPS
7 Weeks
Power Pilot Scholarship – PPS
7 Weeks
International Air Cadet Exchange – IACE
3 Weeks
Staff Cadet Opportunities
7 Weeks
