TUESDAYS

6:30 Arrive at West Middlesex Memorial Centre (Old Arena). This is the squadron's LHQ (Local Head Quarters). Please enter only at the automated doors on the southeast corner, off the rear parking lot. Cadets in uniform must ensure their wedge is worn correctly at all times while out in public areas. Cadets must pay respect and salute according to the rules of the Squadron. If this is your first time then please walk up to any officer (adult in uniform) and introduce yourself. Cadets that have not been issued a uniform should wear appropriate civilian clothing (black pants and a white shirt and clean shoes). Parents are encouraged to stay at the beginning of the first Tuesday of each month and watch the COs parade. Cadets with a backpack or binder can place it next to a wall or on a bench in the Multi-Purpose Room (Gym). Please don't leave any personal items in the washroom, change room or lobby. The Duty NCM for the month will assign cadets to prepare the parade floor, raise the flags and banner and set up tables and chairs for training. See the Training Officer or designate for the key for the locked storage area. Cadets are reminded that the fitness and sports equipment in the gym and locker area are NOT to be used by anyone without permission of the Staff. You will then form up in your flights which can consist of about 15 cadets in three rows (ranks) of five with a senior cadet as flight commander. New recruits on their first night may wish to stand behind the squadron ranks, next to the training staff main tables, and observe. Cadets, with a wedge on, are reminded to pay respect to the Canadian flag while passing in front of it.

7:00 Training Period One. A Supply session may be held for new recruits and cadets who are exchanging ill-fitting uniform parts. A Supply session will be announced by the Supply Officer. New recruits, obtaining their uniform, may be asked to try it on. Use the change rooms next to the Gym. Please keep your personal items together in a bag so that you don't go home missing the articles your arrived in. Reminder: do not leave valuables in the locker room. Training will take place in a different location in the LHQ for each level.

7:30 Training Period Two. During any of the three training periods you will be grouped by level. Senior cadets, staff and officers will instruct you according to the squadron's training plan. Adult staff, not in uniform, are Civilian Instructors and they are addressed by 'CI' followed by last name. New recruits will learn about the air cadet movement's history, the squadron's history, chain of command, ranks, squadron rules and regs, forming up on the parade floor, standing at attention and at ease, uniforms and much more in the first weeks of the training year. If you have joined the squadron after September then a senior cadet may teach you, one-on-one, to catch you up to the other new recruits. So don't worry if it is Fall or Winter and you just heard about our squadron. There is still time to join and you won't be left behind.

8:00 Break. A member of the Squadron's Sponsoring Committee will have items for sale such as water bottles, fruit and granola bars. Proceeds are used to re-stock the canteen and all profits are used to help finance the squadron's Annual Trip. Cadets must stay in the designated areas used by the squadron and are not allowed to wander around the hockey rink or concession area during break.

8:15 Training Period Three. You'll never know how much fun the night may present. Build and fly a paper glider, listen to a member of the armed forces, study the parts of an aircraft, learn how to build a survival shelter and much, much more. Each year just gets better and better. By the time you are in high school you may want to take the squadron's ground school and prepare to become a pilot one day. Don't be discouraged with the military style of doing things. You will find that you will become more attentive, organized and you will have a greater sense of accomplishment by mastering drill. Air Cadets is all about citizenship, loyalty, professionalism, mutual respect, integrity, fair play, teamwork and more. Also you will learn life skills and leadership and some day you will have the opportunity to teach a new recruit what you have learned in air cadets.

8:45 Closing Parade and Announcements. This is the time that cadet's parents or guardians should arrive and enter the LHQ to hear the announcements. After dismissal, there may be opportunities for cadets to sign up for squadron events. New recruits are encouraged to sign up and attend any gliding opportunities. Cadets are reminded to NOT leave any person belongings behind. The squadron has an announcements white board which Cadets and parents may wish to review to ensure all special dates are recorded accurately. Especially for mandatory events (which are those events that ALL cadets and staff are required to attend to ensure success).

9:00 Clean Up and Departure. Duty flight cadets will pick up all trash, fold and return all tables to storage, respectfully put away the squadron's flags, return all chairs to storage, etc. If you are a parent of a son and/or daughter in the duty flight. Don't panic. It only takes a few minutes to put everything away...this is where they practice teamwork. Senior cadets and staff will ensure the #3 Squadron storage room is securely locked. The lost and found may be in that room, so if you left something behind then call the squadron's phone number and leave a message or talk to an officer.