November 2016
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Controlled by the Regional Cadet Office
Applications submitted through FORTRESS by
Admin O to Toronto Detachment
Deadlines are not flexible
Forms are pre-formatted and all information
requested is mandatory
Each cadet’s level determines which courses
they can apply for – not all courses are
available to all cadets
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Each cadet can make 3 choices for summer
training
Courses are listed on the hand-out and state
which level they are open to
No matter the order of your cadet’s choices
(#1, #2, #3) this does not guarantee that they
will be selected for them in this order, or at
all
Be sure to make 3 selections
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Selections are made at the Regional level
They are based on available beds, squadron
quotas, male/female, cadet choices, merit
Only the merit portion is influenced by the
CO in the form of a selection priority list, and
is only used by the Det to differentiate cadets
of equal qualifications
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Course Offerings distributed to cadets:
beginning to middle of November
Course Choices submitted to Capt Palumbo
by 1st Wed in December
Applications finalized: Nov - Dec
National Courses: all paperwork to Capt
Palumbo NLT Wed 21 Dec 16
National Courses: mailed to Det London by
10 Jan 17 *** NOT FLEXIBLE***
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All courses should be decided by April – we
should have the first round of selections by
end of April, National courses as early as
March
Late selections occur after the first round of
selections have been accepted or rejected
Being accepted on ANY course is better
than not being selected at all.
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General Training (GT)
◦ Only for level 1 or level 2 cadets who have not
completed a previous course
◦ Held at Trenton Summer Training Centre
◦ No breaks, no leave passes
◦ Parent visitation on Sunday
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For Level 2 Cadets: Basic Drill & Ceremonial,
Basic Fitness, Basic Survival, Basic Aviation
Technology & Aerospace, Basic Aviation
For Level 3 Cadets: Advanced Aviation
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Often introductory courses that prepare the
cadet for the subsequent 6-wk summer
course: Basic Drill & Ceremonial (3 wks) then
Drill & Ceremonial (6wks)
◦ Held at various summer training centres: Trenton,
Blackdown, St. Jean (QC)
◦ Parent visitation, leave passes sometimes available
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Air Rifle Instructor, Drill & Ceremonial,
Survival Instructor, Sports & Fitness
Instructor
◦ Open to cadets who have completed level 3 or
higher and who have completed a previous 3 wk
course
◦ In-depth, intensive training course with specific
course material providing cadet with a skill set to
take back to the squadron training program
◦ Held at various training centres: Trenton,
Blackdown, Connaught
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Glider Pilot Scholarship, Power Pilot Scholarship
(7wks), Advanced Aviation Technology Course –
Airport Operations (AATC-AO), Advanced Aviation
Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance (AATCAM), Advanced Aerospace, International Air Cadet
Exchange (IACE)
◦ Open to cadets who have completed either level 3, 4 or 5
(depending on the course) and have placed high enough on
the MERIT LIST as compiled by the Ontario Provincial
Committee selection process
◦ **Compilation of the following to be included in
application: Rank, Age, Level, Courses Completed, School
Marks, Narrative, Extra-curricular activities, Interview Score,
Exam score (if applicable)**
- IACE, Power, Glider: require a copy of Birth Certificate or
proof of Canadian Citizenship & passport photos
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Must be 16 years old by 1 Jan 17 to apply
Cadets should apply for a course that they
have already completed, at a training centre
they have already attended
Various positions available, determined by
Pre-Employment course which also assigns
the cadet’s rank for the summer and their
rate of pay
7 weeks in duration
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Glider and Power Pilot Scholarships:
◦ A valid CAT 3 medical is required, obtained through an MD
who is licensed with Transport Canada
 Medications may preclude issuing medical
◦ Cost approx $120 – reimbursed by the Squadron
Sponsoring Committee on acceptance to pilot course
◦ Min/max weight and height restrictions for Glider Pilot
◦ Aviation Exam
◦ Not every squadron will receive a pilot scholarship each
year regardless of published quotas
◦ 2 passport photos to be submitted with application
◦ Age 16 for Glider & age 17 for Power by 1 Sep 17
◦ Completed level 3 for Glider, level 4 for Power by 30 Jun 17
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International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE)
◦ Valid Canadian Passport
◦ Passport photos
◦ $375 approx cost for IACE required clothing, Sponsoring
Committee will partially reimburse the cadet
◦ Interview is now local, and on same day as National Courses
◦ 3 choices for destination country, merit-based selection
◦ Only open to cadets who have demonstrated that they can
be a true ambassador for Canada, based on previous
performance
◦ 3 weeks in duration, departure dates vary in July
◦ Age 17 by 1 Aug 17
◦ Completed level 5 trg by 30 Jun 17
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Narrative is required for all National Course
applications (one for each course)
◦ Must be one page, typed, signed by the cadet, and describe
why they want and deserve to be selected
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Official School Transcript & Mid-term marks
◦ Ask for this from your school guidance counsellor
Interview
◦ Held first Sat in Feb, in full dress uniform, a panel of judges
(Officers, OPC, Sponsor Members – not from 809)
◦ Dress, Deportment, Self-Confidence, Current Events
◦ For some courses, on the merit list, this element is worth all
others combined
◦ Mock Interviews at 809 in Dec & Jan – run by LCol (Ret)
Moody, CD (Sponsor)
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Based on the following criteria:
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Attitude
Attendance
Suitability
Squadron needs
Drill, dress & deportment
File Review: blue chits/red chits, squadron teams,
fundraisng/community events participation
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Sign acceptance form with Capt Palumbo
Entered into FORTRESS
This is a Regional or National selection
It is a privilege to attend – not guaranteed or
assumed
If you must cancel: do it early, directly to CO,
may affect future course selection
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Standby: your cadet qualifies but is waiting to
be selected; often last minute selections
Pending: waiting for paperwork submission to
complete application making you eligible for
selection
Refused: application cancelled by CO
Not Selected: cadet did not meet prerequisites or did not place high enough on
the merit list
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Blackdown, Trenton, Connaught, North Bay,
St. Jean
◦ 2 week: Serial C: 7 – 18 Aug 17
◦ 3 week: Serial B: 31 Jul – 18 Aug
◦ 6 week: 10 Jul – 18 Aug
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Mountainview CFTC
◦ Glider: 10 Jul – 18 Aug
◦ Power: 10 Jul – 25 Aug
Speak with Capt Palumbo on either a Mon
or Wed night (7-9pm)
 Email CO – [email protected]
 Need help? Ask early and often
 National Course help? Ask CO – narrative
proofing, examples, review application
- National course booklet on website:
www.809cadets.ca
 http://portal.cadets.gc.ca For additional
info
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