Join Us! |
About Joining |
When Can I Join? Registration starts in September
and we take new cadets all throughout the training year. |
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Who Can Join? To be eligible for membership as a cadet you must:
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How Do I Join? If you've decided that the 182 Squadron is for you then Congratulations, you have taken the first step in your Cadet career. Now you can do one of two things, you can either:
Either way, when you come to the Squadron offices, please bring the following:
Photocopies will be made of these documents and the originals returned immediately. The enrolment documents and photocopies will be stored in your Cadet Personnel Record (see below). |
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What If I Don't Like Being In Cadets? To get the full exposure to the program, we suggest cadets stay with the Squadron at least one year. However, Parents/Guardians can withdrawal their cadet from the program at anytime, we only ask that:
If a cadet is quiting because they're moving out of the area, arrangements can be made to transfer them to another squadron or a Army/Sea cadet corps, including transferring the uniform and/or maintaining their rank and training level at the new unit. Otherwise, the only reasons why a cadet would be required to leave the program is because:
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What Cadets Don't Do! While the program is designed to develop self-discipline in the cadets, the program is not a boot camp and there is no deliberate, planned or systematic intimidating or demoralizing of cadets nor any forms of physical or Corporal punishment, like the assigning physical or unrelated tasks like push-ups or cleaning toilets to enforce discipline. While they will learn about and are supported by the Canadian Armed Forces, cadets are NOT members of the Canadian Armed Forces and are NOT required nor obligated to become members of the Canadian Armed Forces Army, Navy or Air Force. Annually, cadets and their parents/guardian will be expected to sign the Cadet Code of Conduct which outlines the basic level of conduct that is expected by all cadets regardless of rank or seniority. |
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What is your Cadet Personnel Record? Most of the transactions in a Cadet's career, like their enrolment, promotions, training progress etc, will all be recorded on the national Cadet database known as Fortress. This is a convenient system as there is almost no need to send forms or documentation anywhere, including for summer training. However, original copies of supporting documents to transactions entered locally are put into a file folder known as a Cadet Personnel Record. All Cadet Personnel Records are stored securely at the applicable cadet unit, while the database is maintained on secure military servers in Winnipeg. The Cadet Program is bound by strict Treasury Board guidelines regarding the storage and transmission of personal information. Access to Cadet Personnel Records are restricted to those individuals authorized by the Canadian Armed Forces pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. Cadets and their parents or legal guardians may have access to the cadet’s file by way of a request to the Squadron's Commanding Officer or the Administration Officer. Cadet Personnel Records are retained until the year the cadet turns 25 when it is disposed of by shredding. Personal Information on Fortress is removed and transferred to the National Archives of Canada the same year. |
Note to Parents |
Supporting and encouraging your child is an important aspect of your role in the Cadet Program.
In addition, as a parent of a cadet you are automatically a member of the Parents’ Committee.
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Our Facilities |
While we have usage of a great facility,
it can be a little difficult to find and access for the first time. |
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