Reminders of Upcoming Events:

FTX Highland Sapper

When: 27-29 September

Timings: Drop off 1800hrs; Pick up 1500hrs

Location: Military Rifle Range (map is below)

Description: Cadets will participate in a CAF familiarization training exercise with the Canadian Armed Forces. Kit list below.

Please sign up on the bulletin board in the drill hall.

Romper Room Indoor Rock Climbing

When: Tuesday, 1 Oct

Timings: 1830-2045 hrs

Location: 4385 Boban Dr

Description: Cadets will participate in indoor rock climbing. Please wear comfortable clothing. You MUST sign the electronic waiver 72 hours prior to attending (by 28 Sept; wavier is good for up to one year): https://climbromperroom.com/waiver/

New Recruit Training

When: Saturday, 5 Oct.

Timings: 0830-1600

Location: Nanaimo Military Camp

Description: This is a mandatory even for all new cadets who have joined this year. We will be reviewing introductory topics such as basic drill, how to care for and wear your uniform, general cadet knowledge and much more! Lunch and snack will be provided. Sign up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board in the drill hall.

KIT LIST FOR FTX

PERSONAL KIT LIST
Each cadet and staff member will wear the following:
1 x combat boots (with boot bands);
1 x combat pants;
1 x green t-shirt;
1 x combat shirt;
1 x beret or Tam;
1 x belt;
1 x small knife or multi-tool;
1 pr undergarments;
1 pr liner socks; and
1 pr wool socks.

Each cadet and staff member will pack the following:

1 x rucksack or backpack (lined with garbage bag);
1 x sleeping bag;
1 x combat pants or civilian equivalent (no jeans!);
1 x combat shirt or civilian equivalent;
2 x green t-shirt;
1 x Tilley hat/bush hat;
1 x waterproof pants;
1 x waterproof jacket;
3 pr underwear;
1 fleece or wool sweater
3 pr. wool socks;
3 pr. thin socks;
1 x water bottle (500ml or more) or canteen or hydration pack;
1 x flashlight (with extra batteries);
1 x toque;
1 pr. gloves; and
1 x large metal or plastic cup.

Personal items to include:
Soap; Wash cloth; Towel; Deodorant;
Toothbrush and paste; Shaving supplies if necessary; Chapstick; Sunglasses; Sunblock; and Boot polish.

Corps Supply has for issue a limited supply of the following (cadets must request ahead of time):
rain jackets; rain pants; ruck sacks (back packs); and canteens.

Cadets will be responsible for carrying all equipment they bring on this exercise and should take this into account when packing.