Finished earlier than expected. Just left Salisbury. Expected arrival 1830hrs.

GLIDING UPDATE

SIGN UP IS CLOSED

Gliding – Miramichi, NB – 11-Oct-2025 Day Trip

NO UNIFORMS

THIS IS A WEATHER DEPENDANT ACTIVITY – CHECK THE WEBSITE BEFORE YOU LEAVE AS GLIDING MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

ONLY CADETS WHO ARE LISTED BELOW WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND – SIGN UP IS CLOSED

THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE FROM A STORE WILL BE IN SALISBURY ON THEY WAY TO AND FROM MIRAMICHI

Drop off: Barrack Green Armoury 0530hrs

Bus leaves at 0600hrs – WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR YOU

Lunch – Cadets are to bring lunch, snacks & enough drinks for the day

Supper – will be provided (Subway)

Pick Up: approx. 2000hrs at the Barrack Green Armoury – Check the website for more accutate times

Please note, due to the limited timings at the gliding site there is a chance that not all cadets will get a chance to go gliding. We will try to priortize those that have never gone gliding first. Unfortunately we had to remove some cadets from this gliding trip and they will be the first cadets offered for spring gliding.

GLIDING LIST:

Virtual Music Theory Training – Band Members – 12-Oct, 8-Nov, 7-Dec-2025 – Joining Instructions have been sent to those who signed up – Make sure you read the Joining Instructions!

10-Oct-2025 – Band Practice – Every Friday 1830-2100hrs – New Members can start after the Christmas Break

11-Oct-2025 – Gliding – Day trip to Miramichi, NB – Sign Up Closed – we had to remove some cadets due to new glider site regulations – these cadets have been informed and will be at the top of the list for gliding in the spring – we apologize but this is out of our control – Please see **Gliding Update** post for more information – NO UNIFORMS

15-Oct-2025 Wednesday Regular Training – New Cadets Welcome Arrival: 1815hrs Dress: FTU’s (Green Uniforms) Dismissal: 2100hrs

Bring a Water Bottle – there is a water fill station available

Returning Cadets -Bring back Annual Validation Forms -If you did not receive your Annual Validation last week; Please go to the office and ask

**If Annual Validation Forms are not brought back or New Cadet Paperwork is not completed Cadets will NOT be able to attend activities. All Paperwork must be completed, handed and DHQs(if required) must be approved in to attend.**

Up Coming Events:

17-19 Oct-2025 – Tri-Service Field Training Exercise (optional) – Overnight Survival Weekend – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions – Sign up Deadline 26-Sep-2025 at 1700hrs

18-Oct-2025 -Canadian Armed Forces Engagement Activity – Congratulations to FCpl Burry & FSgt Campbell who were awarded the opportunity to attend the CAF Engagement Activity

25-26 Oct-2025 – Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend (level 4 & 5 only)– Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions

31 Oct to 2 Nov-2025 **DATE CHANGED** – Music Workshop – CTC Argonaut – Registration Closed

5-Nov-2025 CO’s & Promotions Parade – Parents Welcome – Please be seated by 2010hrs

11-Nov-2025 Rememberance Day – Grand Bay-Westfield – Blue Uniforms or Business Casual if you DO NOT have a blue uniform

12-Nov-2025 Sports Night

– Merit Review Boards are for level 4 & 5 cadets

-Regular Training for Levels 1, 2, 3

SIGN UP IS CLOSED

Gliding – Miramichi, NB – 11-Oct-2025 Day Trip

THIS IS A WEATHER DEPENDANT ACTIVITY – CHECK THE WEBSITE BEFORE YOU LEAVE AS GLIDING MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

ONLY CADETS WHO SIGNED UP WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND – SIGN UP IS CLOSED

Drop off: Barrack Green Armoury 0530hrs

Bus leaves at 0600hrs – WE WILL NOT WAIT FOR YOU

Lunch – Cadets are to bring lunch, snacks & enough drinks for the day

Supper – will be provided (Subway)

Pick Up: approx. 2000hrs at the Barrack Green Armoury – Check the website for more accutate times

Please note, due to the limited timings at the gliding site there is a chance that not all cadets will get a chance to go gliding. We will try to priortize those that have never gone gliding first.

Cadets who have signed up listed below:

Parents Meeting – 15-Oct-2025

The Squadron Sponsoring Committee(SSC) invites all parents to attend a brief parent meeting on October 15th at 6:30pm. We will talk about fundraising, other plans for the year and answer your questions.

Parents who are interested in joining the SSC are invited to stay after the parents meeting.

If you have any questions please contact us at ssc@161aircadets.ca

This Week at 161! 2-8 Oct 2025

Friday 3-Oct-2025 – Band Practice 1830-2030hrs Returning Cadets – New Cadets Welcome to join this Friday next intake for new Band members will be after Christmas Break

Friday 3-Oct-2025 – FTX Senior Cadets Only Arrive at Elmhurst Outdoors for 1830hrs -Senior Cadets who are Band members can arrive after Band Practice

Saturday 4-Oct-2025 – FTX – All Cadets – Arrive at Elmhurst Outdoors for 0800hrs -Kit List & Directions were sent home Wednesday night and are available on the FTX Post -All Registration & Annual Validation Forms must be handed in and If your cadet requires a Detailed Health Questionnaire, that MUST approved for a cadet to attend. If you are unsure please check with Capt Hutchinson email at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

Sunday 5-Oct-2025 Pick up Cadets from FTX at 1500hrs

Sunday 5-Oct-2025Marksmanship – Competitors Only – 1800-2100hrs

Wednesday 8-Oct-2025 Level 4 & 5 Merit Review Boards – Dress Blue Uniform, Shirt, Tie & Ribbons (if it fits)- Please see the post from Capt McNutt in the 161 Senior Cadet Chat on Teams to apply

Up Coming Events:

11-Oct-2025 – Gliding – Day trip to Miramichi, NB – Email Capt Hutchinson with any dietary restrictions – Sign up Closed

17-19 Oct-2025 – Tri-Service Field Training Exercise (optional) – Overnight Survival Weekend – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions

18-Oct-2025 -Canadian Armed Forces Engagement Activity – must be 16 years old or older -Sign up closed

24-26 Oct-2025 – Music Workshop – CTC Argonaut – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up& with any dietary restrictions

25-26 Oct-2025 – Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend (level 4 & 5 only)– Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions

5-Nov-2025 CO’s & Promotions Parade – Parents Welcome – Please be seated by 2010hrs

11-Nov-2025 Rememberance Day – Grand Bay-Westfield – Blue Uniforms or Business Casual if you DO NOT have a blue uniform

12-Nov-2025 Sports Night

FTX 4-5 OCT 2025 – ELMHURST OUTDOORS

Address: 65 GAGNONG RD, ERBS COVE, NB

Drop Off Time: 0800hrs Saturday 4-Oct-2025

Pick Up Time: 1500hrs Sunday 5-Oct-2025

Timings may change so please check the Website on Thursday 2-Oct-2025 for correct timings.

Level 4 & 5 Cadets will be going out on Friday Night 3-Oct-2025 – Times TBA next week.

28-Sep-2025 Sunday Marksmanship 1800-2100hrs – Returning Marksmanship & Biathlon Cadets Only We are preparing for the Marksmanship Competition on 15-Nov-2025. We will let you know when Recreational Shooting starts up

1-Oct-2025 Wednesday Regular Training – New Cadets Welcome Arrival: 1815hrs Dress: FTU’s (Green Uniforms) Cadets are encouraged to wear Orange Shirts with their uniform for Truth & Reconcillation Day Dismissal: 2100hrs

Bring a Water Bottle – there is a water fill station available

Returning Cadets -Bring back Annual Validation Forms -If you did not receive your Annual Validation last week; Please go to the office and ask

**If Annual Validation Forms are not brought back or New Cadet Paperwork is not completed Cadets will NOT be able to attend activities. All Paperwork must be completed and handed in to attend.**

Up Coming Events:

Virtual Music Theory Training – Band Members – 27-Sep, 12-Oct, 8-Nov, 7-Dec-2025 – Joining Instructions have been sent to those who signed up – Make sure you read the Joining Instructions!

3-Oct-2025 – Band Practice – Every Friday 1830-2100hrs – New Members welcome

4-5-Oct-2025 – Field Training Exercise – Overnight Survival Weekend – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up& with any dietary restrictions – Deadline 24-Sep-2025

8-Oct-2025 Level 4 & 5 Merit Review Boards – Dress Blue Uniform (if it fits)- Please see the post from Capt McNutt in the 161 Senior Cadet Chat on Teams to apply

11-Oct-2025 – Gliding – Day trip to Miramichi, NB – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions – Deadline 1-Oct-2025

17-19 Oct-2025 – Tri-Service Field Training Exercise (optional) – Overnight Survival Weekend – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions – Sign up Deadline 26-Sep-2025 at 1700hrs

18-Oct-2025 -Canadian Armed Forces Engagement Activity – must be 16 years old or older -Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions

24-26 Oct-2025 – Music Workshop – CTC Argonaut – Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up& with any dietary restrictions

25-26 Oct-2025 – Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend (level 4 & 5 only)– Email Capt Hutchinson to sign up & with any dietary restrictions

5-Nov-2025 CO’s & Promotions Parade – Parents Welcome – Please be seated by 2010hrs

11-Nov-2025 Rememberance Day – Grand Bay-Westfield – Blue Uniforms or Business Casual if you DO NOT have a blue uniform

12-Nov-2025 Sports Night

FTX – Field Training Exercise

To sign up please email Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca

What is a Field Training Exercise?

Your air plane just went down..Now what? We teach the survival skills you need to survive while having FUN in a controlled enviroment.

What we will doing:

-Shelter Building

-Fire Building

-Sleeping in tents

-Building Ground to Air Signals

-Collecting Water

-Tie knots

-Learn to work as a team

-Create Friendships

-and so much more!

An Air Cadet Field Training Exercise (FTX) is a weekend-long, overnight, hands-on outdoor activity where cadets practice aircrew survival skills, like shelter building, fire-starting, land navigation, and radio communication. These mandatory exercises occur twice a year in the spring and fall, focusing on practical, experiential learning in a safe, controlled environment to develop leadership, teamwork, confidence, and physical fitness.

Here are some pictures from the 2 FTXs we did last year with 527, 639, & 580 Air Cadet Squadrons.

To sign up please email Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca