Weekend FTX Details

All;

Important Information

1. This weekend marks our first Field Training Exercise (FTX) in over 2 years;
   
2. This mandatory activity was announced 4 weeks to your cadets, cadets that are unable to attend are required to email 87air@cadets.gc.ca to let the Officers know;
   
3. All details listed below, including timing and required Kit List below;
   
4. We will be both indoors and outdoors (primarily outdoors), cadets must dress for the weather or will be sent home;
   
5. Cadets must eat breakfast both Saturday and Sunday morning before attending. We will have a light snack during the morning break around 900hrs). We will feed cadets both lunch and dinner on Saturday, and lunch on Sunday;
   
6. When you drop your cadet off DO NOT leave, we will need all parents/guardians to sign a permission form and hand in the cadets health card; and,
   
7. On Friday we will provide another update regarding weather and the weekend. We may shorten or modify the scheduled to accommodate for rainy or snowy weather.

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Details

Location: 87 LHQ
Saturday Timing: 0800 to 2000hrs (8am to 8pm)
Sunday Timing: 0815 to 1700hrs (8:15am to 5pm)
Dress: FTUs if you have them, with layers underneath for warmth
Bring: See kit list (do not forget health card)
Public Health Measures: Proof of Vaccination required, Mask, Physical Distancing, Room Limits
Emergency Contact: Lt. L Silva (hector.silva@cadets.gc.ca)
Breakfast: Eat breakfast before arrival on both days, other meals will be provided

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Kit List

1. Cadet issued FTUs (or warm civilian clothing)
2. Wear warm clothes underneath
3. FTU Boots (or winter boots) with warm socks
4. Extra pair of socks
5. Extra pair of clothes
6. Winter jacket
7. Travel mug for hot drinks
8. Water bottle for cold drinks
9. Gloves (two pairs)
10. Toque
11. Health card!
12. Prescription medications (limited to a one day amount, report to office on arrival)
13. Proof of Vaccination
14. Mask (we have extras)
15. Money for canteen (optional)
16. Bag for personal kit

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Any questions or concerns please reach out,

Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer
87air@cadets.gc.ca