WELCOME TO 191 RCACS

Air Cadets is a free program for youth ages 12-18. Youth will gain excellent citizenship, leadership, fitness and aviation training.  

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NEW: Field Training Uniforms (FTU)

This training year, each cadet will be issued an FTU. The FTU will be the dress of the day and worn for all regular parade nights, and field training excercises (FTX). The existing cadet uniform will be work on CO parades and other special occasions as directed by the Officer Staff. Unfortunately the due date to order the new uniforms is September 1st, so we require each cadet to be measure by a family member and the measuremens sumbitted to the squadron by August 29th so that we can place the orders. Instructions describing how to take proper measurements are here. A form to fill out and record Measurements while your measuring is here.

Virtual Summer Training

Registration date Monday June 29th, courses are first come first serve basis.

This summer three Virtual Cadet Training Centres will help deliver exciting challenges and activities for cadets. Throughout the summer they will offer different opportunities for cadets to further develop both personal and cadet skills in a new, virtual setting.

Cadets will have the opportunities to participate in flexible, voluntary training opportunities either independently at their own pace or in facilitated sessions. This summer will be about engagement and flexibility while continue to focus on the cadet experience.

5-weeks of summer training activities

Registration starts 10:00AM central time. It requires an email from your cadet’s email address in order for them to be uploaded for the training.

Visit the Virtual CTC Course Schedule above to determine what courses your cadet would like to take. Remember all info requested below is a must in order for cadet(s) to participate.

Don’t forget to email RCSU NW to email listed below:

Registration for these activities will open on Monday, 29 June at 10 AM and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. In order for cadets to register for these activities, Cadets will need to send an email to VCTCRegistrationNW@Cadets.gc.ca with the information listed below.

  • Last Name
  • First Name
  • 191RCACS
  • Air
  • Name of the activity you wish to register for.
  • Dates of serial you wish to register for.
  • The language you would like the activity delivered in;
  • Phone number (will be use as a second factor authentication for your online account)
  • An email address that the cadet has access to for the duration of the course; and
  • Instrument selection for cadets registering for the music course

Cadets will be contacted once they are loaded on an activity, and provided instructions on how to log in to the learning tools required to participate in the activity.

Additional Tools and Resources

Extranet portal – Cadet Activities

You will find here a list of activities to suggest to your cadets grouped under several themes: healthy living, financial awareness, construction activities, citizenship, cyber & media awareness and Do-It-Yourself activities (DIY). These are all individual activities and are self-paced.

Extranet portal – Leading Activities

This portal is intended for staff cadets and offers leadership and teaching development activities.

Facebook Page – Cadet Learning / Cadet Learning

This Facebook page is designed to share the latest news on the activities available on extranet and maximize participation. On this page, surveys are also posted online to find out what cadets think about their favourite activities. This page is bilingual.

Throughout the summer, the page will follow cadet summer training as a CTC page would.

The National Cadet and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group takes pride in delivering high-quality training and experiences where youth lead youth, and this summer is no different –staff cadets and adult leaders selected for summer training will continue to work at delivering unique and challenging online experiences for our Cadets, in a new virtual environment. These same staff will be responsible for facilitating and following up with cadets during their training.
Raffle Fundraiser
The Draw Date has been postponed until October 17 by the Air Cadet League of Manitoba. AGM. Parents can continue selling tickets over the summer. The final deadline for turning in all sold and unsold tickets will be September 22, 2020.

Dress Regulations:
The latest Dress Regulations are now available HERE. Have a read through and make sure that your complying with it.

New Cadet Registrations will be accepted on any Tuesday parade night during the training year : (not being accepted at this time)

We are looking for youth age 12-18 to join 191 Squadron! We meet at ANAVETS located at 3584 Portage Avenue. We require government issued ID for the applicant. Examples of accepted ID include a Canadian Birth Certificate, Canadian Passport, Permanent Resident Card, Canadian Visa or Study Permit with Passport of citizenship, Status Card and Manitoba Identification Card. Please contact us for more information.

Optional Activities

Biathlon: For more information about biathlon please contact Capt J Fichtner or Capt A Fichtner.

Marksmanship: (postponed until further notice) Practices are open to all cadets and will take place on Sundays from 1 – 4 PM at ANAVETS. For more information, please contact Lt Sul and listen to announcements on tuesdays for any cancellations.

Band: (postponed until further notice) Band practices are open to all cadets and take place on Sundays from 2-5 PM at ANAVETS. For more information, please contact WO2 Cha.

Drill Team: (postponed until further notice) Drill team is open to all cadets and takes place on Sundays from 4 – 6 PM at ANAVETS. Dress is civilian clothes. Please bring your parade boots. For more information, please contact CI Walker.

Effective Speaking: Effective speaking is postponed until further notice. Good luck to WO2 Braun and Sgt Brisson who will be representing 191 RCACS at the provincial effective speaking competition the weekend of March 14-15!

Flag Party: For more information or if you are interested in joining the Flag Party, please contact Lt Penner.

Duke of Edinburgh Program: Duke of Edinburgh is a fantastic youth program that ties in nicely with the Air Cadet Program. It is open to cadets aged 14 and older. Information on the award can be found at the Duke Of Edinburgh – MB website. A summary of what the Duke of Edinburgh Award is and how it fits in with the Air Cadet Program can be found on this brochure. If you have any questions or are interested in applying please contact Capt J Fichtner.

COMMANDING OFFICER:

Capt David MacDonald

191 RCACS PARENT ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE:

Chairperson – Heather Markmann
Treasurer – Rosemary Brisson
Secretary – Corina Bird

STAFF:

Capt Andrew Fichtner
Capt Jessica Fichtner
Capt Brad Penner
Lt Tyrone Penner
Lt Bailley Strom
Lt Don Sul
Lt Rebecca Harris
CI Elizabeth Shin
CI Tracy Walker

LEVEL DIRECTORS:

Level 1 – Aganetha Braun
Level 2 – Heather Hayden
Level 3 – Tahmina Khan
Level 4 – Barb Osorio
Level 5 – Margaret Dusik
Fundraising – Denise Miller