756 Wild Goose Royal Canadian Air Cadets          "The Sky Is Our Home"

Welcome to 756 Wild Goose Squadron

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Founded in Georgetown in 1968, 756 Wild Goose Squadron cadets have been actively engaged in weekly training and community events for over 50 years! 

The Air Cadet Program is structured around three aims: To Develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership. To promote physical fitness. To stimulate an interest in the air element of the Canadian Forces.

If you are interested in joining 756 Wild Goose Squadron, or just curious about us, the Squadron parades every Monday evening at the J.R. Barber Armoury from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm, September to June. However please come after 7 PM to talk with an Officer. The Armoury is located at 91 Todd Rd. Georgetown. If you any questions they can be submitted to info@756sqn.com.

If you would like to start the enrolment process now, simply download and complete the forms located under "Join Us" section on the top banner.

Next Parade Night

IMPORTANT: The Infantry Course has been canceled. Normal training to resume as per the calendar. See you Monday 23 Sep at the armoury - Capt Shaun Laverty
 

Next parade night is Monday 25 September 2023 at 6:30 PM and is a Regular Parade. Dress is C3 (Full Uniform). If you have not been issued a uniform yet, dress is black pants, black shoes, white dress shirt, no tie.

This is a mandatory night for all cadets. If you are unable to attend, you must submit an Absence Request (available to registered web site users only). The request must be sent by noon of a Parade night. 

  • Consult the Dress Regs if you have any questions on uniform and dress, including grooming (hair, beards, etc).
  • Parents are encouraged to attend Closing Announcements in person at 2045 hrs (8:45 pm).
  • Annual Validation and Consent forms have been distributed, please review, update as needed, have parents sign, and return ASAP. 

If you have any questions regarding Enrolment or Admin: contact Capt Palla (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Capt Shaun Laverty
Commanding Officer
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Promotions - September 2023

Congratulations to the following cadets promoted on 18 September 2023!

Promoted to the Rank of Corporal (Cpl):

  • Grant
  • Potemski
  • Sharma, Aseem
  • Sharma, Anika
  • Tejnani, Vansh
  • Tejnani, Vineet

Photos available on request by contacting Lt Black (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Cadets: Please visit Supply to collect your new ranks ASAP. Ranks are to be sewn onto the tunic midway between the elbow and the shoulder seam. 

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Weekly Announcements - 18 Sep 2023

Welcome Back! We have a packed year of activities coming up, so please review the weekly announcements and join the closed FaceBook Group (www.facebook.com/groups/756sqn) for the latest information.
 
IMPORTANT: The Infantry Course has been canceled. Normal training to resume as per the calendar. See you Monday 23 Sep at the armoury - Capt Shaun Laverty
 
Op Farm Fresh - 756 RCACS will be participating in a Cadet Activity Day filled with various air training, sport, and team building activities on Saturday September 23, 2023, from 0800 to 1700 hrs (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). For more information, review the Warning Order. SIGN UP HERE Any questions, contact Lt Rozsika Black at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Fall Tagging - Tagging is a primary source of fundraising to support the optional activities at the squadron. There will be a single day of tagging on Saturday 30 Sep, and there are two shifts (morning and afternoon). All cadets should sign up for one of two shifts 0900 to 1200 hrs (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) or 1230 to 1530 hrs (12:00 PM to 3:30 PM). Sign up link: https://forms.gle/ZuRZWd5J2KG65Mxo9. This activity will be staged out of the Branch 120 Legion, 127 Mill St, Georgetown. Contact Rodney Schmelter, 756 SSC Chair (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have questions.
 
In Person Ground School - on Tuesdays starting on 26 Sep, at the Georgetown District High School, classroom 133. Parents are welcome to attend. Course times: 1900 to 2100 hrs (7 PM to 9 PM). Dress is comfortable civilian attire for cadets. Contact Capt Laverty (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have questions. A required text book, From The Ground Up, will need to be purchased.
 
Online Ground School - Course Applications are now open for the Online Ground School. This is REQUIRED if you wish to submit an application for either the Glider Pilot Training Course (GPTC) or Power Pilot Training Course (PPTC) for the summer of 2024. Course starts 1 Oct 23, please submit requests via email ASAP to Capt Laverty via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), stating which course you want to enroll in: GPTC or PPTC.
 
Band - on Thursdays starting 5 Oct, at St Andrew's United Church (89 Mountainview Rd South, Georgetown) from 1930 to 2100 hrs (7:30 PM to 9:00). If you can play an instrument and read sheet music, please sign up here. Dress is comfortable civilian attire. This is a military brass and reed marching band. Prior musical experience is a must. Contact Capt Laverty (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have questions.
 
Drill Team - on Thursdays starting 5 Oct, at St Andrew's United Church (89 Mountainview Rd South, Georgetown) on from 1800 to 1930 hrs (6:00 PM to 7:30 PM). Dress is comfortable civilian attire for cadets but bring your boots and wedge. This is an EXCELLENT opportunity to polish up your drill skill! Contact Capt Laverty (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) if you have questions.  Open to all cadets.
 
Absence Request Form - Please fill out the Absence Request Form beforehand, if you are going to be absent for any activities. This must be completed NLT (no later than) noon of a parade night, for us to update the absentee list. If not, you may get a phone call regardless.
 
Annual Validation Forms - Due for ALL returning cadets. If you have lost it please contact Capt Palla for a replacement (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Cadets that do not return their form by 30 November WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARADE.
 
CADET365 - This is the primary online platform we use to communicate with Cadets, distribute files and paperwork, publish the Squadron Calendar, etc. All cadets MUST log into, and update your passwords, for Cadet365 if you have not done so. If you have lost the sign in info provided previously, please contact Capt Palla (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). In addition, once signed into CADET365, all Cadets must complete the Cyber Awareness course ASAP.
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Online Ground School Course Applications

Course Applications are now open for the Online Ground School. This is REQUIRED if you wish to submit an application for either the Glider Pilot Training Course (GPTC) or Power Pilot Training Course (PPTC) for the summer of 2024.

The Online Course is a 45 hour self-led course, with a mandatory practice and final exam. It must be completed NLT (no later than) 15 Jan 2024.

Requirements:

  • GPTC Online Ground School - Age 16 by 1 Sep 2024 and complete Level 3 by 30 Jun 2024.
  • PPTC Online Ground School - Age 17 by 1 Sep 2024 and complete Level 4 by 30 Jun 2024. 

Course starts 1 Oct 23, please submit requests via email ASAP to Capt Laverty via email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), stating which course you want to enroll in: GPTC or PPTC.

This is not to be confused with the in-house Ground School which is open to all cadets and parents

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Cadet Activity Day SIGN UP

756 RCACS will be participating in a Cadet Activity Day filled with various air training, sport, and team building activities on Saturday September 23, 2023.
 
Arrival Times:
Level 5 Cadets ONLY - Arrive 0730 hrs, Saturday, September 23, 2023
Level 1-4 Cadets - Arrive 0800hrs, Saturday, September 23, 2023

Departure Times:
All Cadets - Depart 1700hrs, Saturday, September 23, 2023

For more information, review the Warning Order.
 
 
Any questions, contact Lt Rozsika Black at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 
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Now Accepting New Cadets!

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756 Wild Goose Squadron is now accepting new cadets for the 2023/2024 cadet year! 

There will be an information night for new and interested youth AND parents on Monday 11 September 2023 at 1900 hrs (7 pm) at CJRB Armoury, located at 91 Todd Rd. Georgetown. 

To join, you must register through the Online Registration Tool (ORT) for Cadets via cadets.ca; and return the forms in person at the Arrmoury on any Monday evening (Sep – Jan). If you have questions. do not hesitate to contact us (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

  • Follow the Online Registration Tool (ORT) link.
  • Enter "756 Wild Goose" as the unit name and number.
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756’s Latest Pilots!

BRAVO ZULU (congrats!) to 756’s latest pilots!

FSgt Everett and FSgt Stewart earned their glider wings! Both have been at the Mountainview Glider Training Centre for six weeks this summer, diligently working towards this significant achievement.

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