Cadets have been cashing in their bottles and contributing the proceeds to the Squadron.  If you do this, it qualifies under the Service section of your Duke of Edinburgh's Award Participant's Record Book.

Pictures of our Airplane, the "Moose". We try to fly every weekend, weather permitting!

Ranks & Appointment

	- Leading Air Cadet - (LAC) Ok, some might argue that this is not a rank per se, and they are right about this. Leading Air Cadet is more a recognition of your involvement and hard work than a rank. However, you get to wear it proudly and it identifies you as someone who took his/her job as an air cadet seriously, a real team player! In fact, there is only one criteria to be met if you want to receive the LAC propellers... Actively participate in the squadron mandatory training for a period of EIGHT months.
	- Corporal Now we are getting serious... This is a very important rank in the hierarchy of your squadron. This is the first rank that comes with responsibilities and those responsibilities must not be taken lightly. You get to take charge of other cadets! Corporals are responsible for the well-being of their subordinates. They get to call them, transmit important messages, sometimes they even get to inspect their uniforms! The training you receive during your first year prepares you to accomplish these tasks. This is why the only prerequisite necessary to be considered for a promotion to the rank of Corporal is to: Successfully complete Proficiency Level 1.
	- Flight Corporal Prerequisites for the rank of Flight Corporal are: Completed at least six months satisfactory service at the substantive rank of Corporal Successfully complete Proficiency Level 2. Preferably have successfully completed a Familiarization Summer Course
	- Sergeant The best Corporals will be considered for a promotion to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant usually have a few Corporals and cadets under their leadership. They also get more responsibilities. National prerequisites to the rank of Sergeant are: Completed at least six months satisfactory service at the substantive rank of Flight Corporal Successfully completed Proficiency Level 3 Preferably have successfully completed an Introductory Specialty Summer Course iv. Submit an application for promotion; v. Attended at least 85% of Mandatory Training; and, vi. Unit Standard Selection Matrix: a. Attendance – 10% b. Uniform - 10% c. Assignment – 10% d. Officer Recommendation – 20% e. Sergeant Drill Exam – 25% f. Sergeant Written Exam – 25%
	- Flight Sergeant Now we are talking about major responsibilities! Flight Sergeants, as their rank implies, get to take charge of entire flights of cadets, which usually means that they have a few Sergeants, Corporals and many cadets under their command. They are making decisions and making sure that everyone is OK. Prerequisites for the rank of Flight Sergeant are: Completed at least six months satisfactory service at the rank of Sergeant Successfully completed Proficiency Level 4 Preferably have successfully completed a Advanced Specialty Summer Course iv. Submit an application for promotion; v. Attended at least 90% of Mandatory Training; and, vi. Unit Standard Selection Matrix: a. Attendance – 10% b. Uniform - 10% c. Assignment – 10% d. Officer Recommendation – 20% e. Flight Sergeant Drill Exam – 25% f. Flight Sergeant Written Exam – 25%
	- Warrant Officer 2nd Class In many squadrons across Canada the WO2 is the highest ranked cadet, which makes him/her THE Leader. Cadets achieving this rank are trained as leaders and they get to collaborate with officers in the organization of activities for the squadron. Warrant Officers Second Class are senior cadets who must perform to a very high level and take care of many responsibilities. Prerequisites for this rank are: Completed at least six months satisfactory service at the substantive rank of Flight Sergeant Preferably have successfully completed a Advanced Specialty Summer Course iv. Submit an application for promotion; v. Attended at least 95% of Mandatory Training; and, vi. Unit Standard Selection Matrix: a. Attendance – 10% b. Uniform - 10% c. Assignment – 10% d. Officer Recommendation – 20% e. Warrant Officer 2nd Class Drill Exam – 25% f. Warrant Officer 2nd Class Written Exam – 25%
	- Warrant Officer 1st Class The highest rank that an air cadet may aspire to receive. Highly experienced senior cadet who has proven to be worthy of leading all cadets of his/her squadron. Cadets wearing this rank are leaders who have gone through all five levels of Mandatory Training, giving them the experience and the knowledge to excel as leaders. Prerequisites for this rank are: Completed at least 6 months satisfactory service at the substantive rank of WO Second Class Preferably have successfully completed a Advanced Specialty Summer Course iv. Submit an application for promotion; v. Attended at least 95% of Mandatory Training; and, vi. Unit Standard Selection Matrix: a. Attendance – 10% b. Uniform - 10% c. Assignment – 10% d. Officer Recommendation – 20% e. Warrant Officer 1st Class Drill Exam – 25% f. Warrant Officer 1st Class Written Exam – 25%

PLACEMENT OF BADGES AND INSIGNIA

Illustrated Reference of badge placement, tie, and hair. (click Reference)

Shoulder Badge (Shoulder Flash)
The shoulder badge is worn on both sleeves of the tunic only. The top of the badge is to be 2 cm below the shoulder seam. See Figure 2-20.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme was founded by Prince Philip in 1956 and introduced in Canada in 1963. The programme was developed to encourage all youth ages 14 to 25 to be active, and to participate in four areas of self development:

All cadets should be familiar (or at least have read) the following documents.

      (...and no, sleeping on them does not count!)