To Learn . To Serve . To Advance
Aims
of the program
Cadets will learn what it means to be a Canadian citizen, the values of our country, with a focus on positive community impact, respect for multiculturalism and learn how to become good leaders.
Develop Citizenship and Leadership
The cadet program promotes physical activity in order for cadets to be healthy in mind and body.
Promote Physical Fitness
Cadets Familiarize themselves with the structure, equipment and opportunities present in the Canadian Armed Forces, this involves various activities including base visits and special invited guests.
Familiarization with the Canadian Armed Forces
Training
Each Air Cadet Squadron across Canada offers the same courses throughout the year (Mandatory Training Program). These weekly sessions run for approximately 30 weeks, in conjunction with the school year. Training is divided into 5 Levels, with cadets completing 1 Level per year. Courses vary from Aircrew Survival, Citizenship, Leadership, Navigation - to name but a few. For more detailed information on the National Training Program, visit the National Cadet Site.
Mandatory
Nights
At 690 Squadron, our Training is conducted Monday evenings. Our schedule offers additional monthly activities such as: Sports nights (basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, soccer); Halloween Party & Wacky Sports Night, Movie Night and various tours. Listed above are the various activities that complement the theoretical material covered in these weekly session.
optional
Nights
Our goal for optional training is simple - provide a wide variety of different activities that would appeal to all of our cadets. Cadets will be able to participate in activities pending their interest and availability. To provide an even further selection, activities typically change 3-4 times throughout the year.
The activities we are able to offer year to year may change, depending on Officer and volunteer availability and skillsets.
Mandatory
Activities
Aircrew
Survival
Held once a year (fall/spring) at Camp Mariste (Rawdon, Qc). This is the opportunity for our cadets to put theoretical survival to practical use, with focus on: fire building, local vegetation, ground to air signals, radio communications, map & compass, ground search & rescue and other simulated missions.
Aircrew
Survival
Power
Flying
&Gliding
Held at Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu or Bromont Airport, these activities are specifically to introduce cadets to flying. During the day, the cadets receive 1-2 flights, pending weather and the number of cadets present. Various aviation related courses are also conducted "on site", such as Aeronautical Facilities and Airframes.
Power
Flying
&Gliding
Community
Service
All of 690's cadets are required to participate in a minimum of 4.5 hours of community related activities in order to successfully complete the Citizenship Course. List of activities are provided throughout the training year. Cadets are able to attend as many activities as they are interested in.
Community
Service
Sports
Sports
Physical fitness is at the heart of the Cadet Program. All of 690's cadets are required to participate in a minimum hours of sports in order to complete their training level. Cadets interested in playing more sports are invited to attend Optional Training Nights each Friday where they can join of our sports teams.
Range
Cadets shoot the air rifle, and practice in the prone position (lying down). The cadets work on improving their technique and skill under the constant supervision of a qualified Range Safety Officer. The team for the local and Provincial Competition is selected from the cadets who participate during these Sessions.
Range
OPTIONAL
Activities
Drill
Team
This is the perfect place to improve your drill skills. You can even learn new drill commands that you don't usually see on Monday nights. A perfect place to learn discipline and determination. Cadets will also compete in the provincial competition against other squadrons.
drill team
Effective
Speaking
If you are nervous to get up and speak in front of a group, or if you LOVE to get up and speak but want to work on your skills - this is the activity for you! Learn & practice the effective speaking techniques, work on your presentation & delivery of both impromptu and prepared speeches.
effective
speaking
Band
The band is open to all cadets who are ready, willing and able to learn basic music theory, how to play and march with the instrument. The band plays during the Commanding Officer's Parades and other special events. Cadets or potential cadets who already play an instrument are strongly encouraged to join, however it is not a requirement. Various instruments are available to "Loan" to cadets. Most instruments issued from schools can be used in the band.
BAND
Ground
School
This is for cadets who have dreams of becoming a pilot and would like to take the opportunity of achieving that goal through the Air Cadet Program. This competitive program provides the cadets with aviation courses, a mandatory requirement to applying for the Glider Pilot or the Power Pilot Training Courses. The ground school program starts in the fall and the selection process in the winter.