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Details for our regular training, activities and events can be found on the Calendar details.
Summer Training 2026 - Apply by March 3!
Summer Training 2026 - Apply by March 3!
We ask that any cadet interested in virtual courses or the Military Band Musician course apply ASAP. All other courses have a deadline of Mar 3. You may still apply after this date, but your application will be considered late, and course availability will be limited.
Information on specific summer courses for all cadets (completion of level 2 required) is available at the link provided. Please see the link for camps and locations.
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Mar 07
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Mar 07
Open to all cadets. Cadets will participate in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade on March 7 (TBC 1145-1240hrs), Ottawa, a family-friendly civic event hosted by the Irish Society of the National Capital Region. This will be the first Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Ottawa in over 10 years and presents a visibility opportunity for community engagement. Confirmed list of cadets has been posted on the Calendar. More details on the website Calendar.
National Post-Secondary Education Scholarships
Available to current and recently aged-out Air Cadets who are entering or continuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution. The deadline to submit applications is April 1, 2026.
Virtual Junior Ground School on March 11
Virtual Junior Ground School on March 11
11 March: Jr Groundschool will be Virtual. Look here for a link to the presentation
Junior Ground School takes place on Wednesdays as indicated on the calendar from 1845-2045hrs. Open to all cadets - no prerequisites.
Please note that the UMCC closes promptly at 2100hrs, and cadets will have to wait outside if parents are late for pickup.
The 742 Sqn Music Programs are looking for new members!
If you are interested in Brass & Reed Music Programs, check the B&R info sheet!
If you are interested in Pipes & Drums Music Programs, check the P&D info sheet!
If you are interested in Highland Dancing Team Programs, check the HD info sheet!
GPTC/PPTC - Summer 2026
GPTC/PPTC - Summer 2026
Senior Ground School has ended for this year. Congratulations to all 16 cadets who wrote the entrance exam. Marks will be communicated by late February, with interviews taking place on March 21. We will see those cadets interested in GPTC or PPTC for summer 2027 for ground school in the fall.
Cadet365 Onboarding
Cadet365 Onboarding
All enrolled cadets are issued a Cadet365 account. This provides access to your cadet email (Outlook) and MS Teams (essential for virtual training), along with various online resources and training. Please follow the onboarding instructions (under Resources) in order to access your cadet email and MS Teams.
Password assistance:
If your password has expired reset it at this link.
If you have forgotten your password reset through Microsoft Online.
742 Boutique Shop
742 Boutique Shop
Show your 742 pride with our new squadron merch! Check it out here:
It is important to select "Pick up" option for "Cadets 742" to avoid delivery fees. Items will be available for pick up at the Hangar on Thursdays.
Parents / Guardians: Sign up for the SSC Newsletter
Parents / Guardians: Sign up for the SSC Newsletter
742 Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) - Sign up for our Newsletter or to Volunteer!
Stay informed about SSC-led events, fundraisers and volunteer opportunities.
Support our cadets during the season of giving
Support our cadets during the season of giving
Activities are made possible from the support and generous contributions by our community. There are many ways to support our cadets, whether its through donations (our charity number is 123613523 RR 0029) or CanadaHelps, or shopping on FlipGive.
Are you a parent/guardian of a cadet and looking for ways to contribute to 742? There are many ways to help out!
CF One Card : Current youth aged 12-18 years of age participating in the Sea Cadets, Air Cadets or Army Cadets. *Cards expire on the 19th birthday or 3 years from card issue date, whichever comes first.
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