Monthly Archives:December 2025

This Week at 161! 18-Dec-2025 to 7-Jan-2026

18 Dec 25
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Ground School – ONLY Open to cadets who are eligible for Glider (turning 16 in 2026) and Power (turning 17 in 2026) Pilots Course and is Optional to attend at Simonds High School – enter at pool doors by the Football Field

Sunday 21-Dec-2025

Time: 1300 – 1500hrs

AND

Monday 22-Dec-2025

Time: 1830-2030pm

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Wednesday 7-JAN-2026 – Regular Training – FTU’s

NO TRAINING UNTIL 2026 – HAVE A WONDERFUL WINTER BREAK!

**Training Reminder**Holiday Party-No Uniforms

17 Dec 25
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Holiday Party- NO Uniforms tonight – Holiday Clothing Encouraged

Please bring a treat to share (Nut Free)

Please pick cadets up by 8:45pm

This is our last training night for 2025! See you in the New Year!

Cadet Summer Training 2026

12 Dec 25
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Atlantic Region Cadet Training Centres are located at:

-Argonaut CTC – CFB Gagetown – Oromocto, NB

-Greenwood CTC – CFB Greenwood – Greenwood, NS

-Specialty Courses Location TBA such as Glider Pilot and Power Pilot

No Summer Training for Level 1 Cadets

Completion of Level 2

Introduction to Marksmanship – 2 week Course – Location Argonaut CTC – The Introduction to Marksmanship Course enables cadets to acquire specialized skills and knowledge in marksmanship, facilitating their participation in zone and regional marksmanship competitions. It equips them to mentor junior cadets in marksmanship while advancing the skills learned in the program

Introduction to Drill & Ceremonial – 2 week Course – Location Argonaut CTC – The Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial Course engages cadets with the chance to enhance their leadership abilities and deepen their knowledge and skills in drill and ceremonial practices acquired in the program.

Introduction to Fitness & Sports – 2 week Course – Location Greenwood CTC – The Introduction to Fitness and Sports Course offers cadets a chance to refine skills acquired in the Corps / Squadron Program, aiding in fitness and sports training within the Corps / Squadron Program. Additionally, participants learn about embracing a healthy lifestyle.

Introduction to Military Band – 2 week Course – Location Argonaut CTC – Must be a member of your Unit’s Band – The Introduction to Military Band Course allows cadets to continue honing their understanding and proficiency in music, drill, ceremonial practices, and leadership skills acquired through the corps / squadron program or regional activities.

Aviation Technology & Aerospace – 2 week Course – Location Greenwood CTC -The Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course offers cadets the chance to lay the groundwork in aerospace studies, airport operations, and the principles of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance. Activities within this program encompass exploring aerospace concepts, learning about aerodrome operations, and gaining insight into aircraft manufacturing and maintenance processes.

Introduction to Survival – 2 week Course – Location Argonaut CTC – The Introduction to Survival Course allows cadets to cultivate essential aircrew survival skills. Activities involve practical field training and navigation exercises to enhance survival proficiency.

Completion of Level 3

Air Rifle Marksmanship – 4 Weeks – Location Argonaut CTC – The Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to further personal marksmanship knowledge and skills, and develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge to perform the duties of an Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor. Activities include marksmanship techniques, instructional techniques, and coaching. Cadets attending this course will also have an opportunity to progress in their marksmanship level qualification.

Drill & Ceremonial Instructor – 4 Weeks – Location Argonaut CTC – The Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge to perform the duties of a Drill and Ceremonial Instructor. Activities include advanced drill, instructional techniques and leadership in the conducting of parades and ceremonies.

Fitness & Sports Instructor – 4 Weeks – Location Greenwood CTC – The Fitness and Sports Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to further personal fitness and healthy living knowledge and skills, and develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge to perform the duties of a Fitness and Sports Instructor. Activities include personal fitness, healthy living, conducting the Cadet Fitness Assessment, and leading physical activities.

Military Band Musician – 4 Weeks – Location Argonaut CTC – MUST HAVE MUSIC PROFICIENTCY LEVEL 2 – The Military Band Musician Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop music skills to support participation in and / or leading corps / squadron military bands. Activities include music training and band activities such as music theory, music technique, band drill, leadership and performing ensemble music. Cadets attending this course will also have the opportunity to progress in their music proficiency level qualifications.

Advanced Aviation – 4 Weeks – Location Greenwood CTC – The Advanced Aviation Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aviation activities. Activities include instructional techniques, aviation communication, and meteorology.

Survival Instructor – 4 Weeks – Location Argonaut CTC – Survival Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the duties of a Survival Instructor and team leader for aircrew survival activities. Activities include aircrew survival skills, team and solo survival exercises, aircrew survival exercise operations, instructional technique, and navigation by map and compass.

Glider Pilot – 6-7 Weeks – Location Trenton or St-Jean – The Glider Pilot Training Course is a six- or seven-week training program that results in successful candidates graduating with their Transport Canada Glider Pilot License. Must be 16 years of age by 1 Sep of year of activity participation. Must have completed & passed Qualification Exam to apply.

Completion of Level 4

Power Pilot – 7 weeks – Location TBA – The Power Pilot Training Course is a seven-week training program that results in successful candidates graduating with their Transport Canada Power Pilot License. 17 years of age by 1 Sep of year of activity participation. Must have completed & passed Qualification Exam to apply.

This Week at 161! 11-17 Dec-2025

12 Dec 25
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There will be no Optional Training on Friday & Sunday nights until the New Year. Check our website for information on when Optional Training will begin in 2026.

17-Dec-2025 Wednesday – Holiday Party – NO UNIFORMS

-Civillian Clothes – Holiday Sweaters/Clothing Encouraged

-Holiday Party Time 1815-2045hrs

Parents/Guardians: Please send a snack to share with the unit

Cadets are to bring a water bottle to all cadet activities

Return to Regular Training 7-Jan-2026

Staff Cadet Applications – Deadline to apply is 16-Jan-2026 – Contact Capt MacDonald or Capt McNutt on teams to apply

Cadet Summer Training Courses – Deadline is 27-Feb-2025 – More infotmation including courses available, length, location and a brief discription of each course will be posted under the “Cadet Summer Training” Post

**UPDATE**COs Parade Wednesday 10-Dec-2025

07 Dec 25
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Change in training – COs Parade on Wednesday 10-Dec-2025

Dress: Blue Uniforms

Parents do not need to attend

This Week at 161! 4-10 Dec-2025

05 Dec 25
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This Week at 161! 4-10 Dec 2025

Friday 5-Dec-2025 – Mess Dinner

527 Simonds Air Cadet Squadron has invited 161 to participate in a formal mess dinner to help celebrate 527’s 75th Anniversary.

Sign up for the Mess Dinner is now CLOSED! Only the Cadets who signed up will be attending. Please check the Mess Dinner post for your name. We look forward to seeing all cadets who have signed up. Please keep in mind that the meal is free to the cadets but does cost our unit $25 per plate, and we are responsible for the full amount for all 44 cadets, whether or not cadets attend. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Location: 58 Branch Legion, 8 River Road, Rothesay, NB

Drop Off Time: 1830hrs

Pick Up Time: 2030-2100hrs

Dress: Blue Uniform with White Dress Shirt & Bow Tie – NO WEDGE – Bow Ties will be provided to cadets by 161 on Wednesday 3-Dec-2025 – Cadets are responsible for finding a White Dress Shirt – If you can not borrow or purchase a White Dress Shirt please let Capt Landry know by next Wednesday 3-Dec-2025

Saturday 6-Dec-2025 – Fundamental Training Day

Only cadets who have registered can participate

***NEW***Location: Old NB Museum – Market Square, Saint John

Drop Off: 0800hrs

Pick Up: 1600hrs

Dress: FTU’s

Lunch is Provided

Bring a Water Bottle

Cadets who have registered for this activity are listed on the Fundamental Training Day Post

Sunday 7-Dec-2025 – Marksmanship & Model Building

Time: 1800-2100hrs

Marksmanship is open to All Cadets Welcome

Wednesday 10-Dec-2025 – Regular Training

Dress: FTU’s

Time: 1815-2100hrs

Bring a Water Bottle to ALL CADET ACTIVITIES

Up Coming Events:

Wednesday 17-Dec-2025 – Holiday Party – no uniforms – Ugly Christmas Sweaters encouraged! – last training day until the new year

Wednesday 7-Jan-2026 – Regular Training – 1st day in the new year

**UPDATE**Fundamental Training Day – 6-Dec-2025

05 Dec 25
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Fundamental Training Day – 6-Dec-2025

Only cadets who have registered can participate

Location: Old NB Museum, Market Square, Saint John

Drop Off: 0800hrs

Pick Up: 1600hrs

Dress: FTU’s

Lunch is Provided

Bring a Water Bottle

Cadets who have registered for this activity are listed below:

Cpl Adams

Sgt Burry

Cpl Cassidy

WO2 Dickeson

FSgt Feltmate

FCpl Gaur

Cdt Harquail

Cdt Hoyles, Oliver

Cdt Hubbard

FCpl Johnston

Cpl Lajtha

LAC MacFarlane

FCpl Munn

FSgt Munn

Sgt Perry

Cdt Richard

Cpl Robichaud, Vance

REGULAR TRAINING CANCELLED FOR 3-DEC-2025

03 Dec 25
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Due to current road conditions, and in the interest of ensuring the safety of all our cadets, Regular Training for this evening 3-Dec-2025 has been cancelled.

We look forward to seeing our cadets on:

Thursday 4-Dec-2025 at the Imperial Theatre for the Stadacona Band Concert

Friday 5-Dec-2025 for the Mess Dinner – we will have the bowties for the cadets.

Fundamental Training Day – 6-Dec-2025

02 Dec 25
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Fundamental Training Day – 6-Dec-2025

Only cadets who have registered can participate

Location: Nicolle Community Centre – 85 Durham St, Saint John

Drop Off: 0800hrs

Pick Up: 1600hrs

Dress: FTU’s

Lunch is Provided

Bring a Water Bottle

Cadets who have registered for this activity are listed below:

Joining Instructions are below.

– if your cadet requires medication during the activity please fill out the Medication Form available below:

Stadacona Band: Sleighbells Concert

01 Dec 25
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We have 15 tickets for the Stadacona Band: Sleighbells Concert

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Drop off time: 6:30pm

Location: Imperial Theatre – meet Capt Hutchinson in the main lobby

Dress: Civilian Clothes

Cadets must sign up by emailing Julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca – Priority given to the band,  but all cadets welcome to sign up.