This upcoming weekend is a training activity that is mandatory for NCOs (including Cpls) and highly recommended for LACs. It will be held at CFB Trenton and focus on instructional technique, leadership, drill and 180 Sqn standards.

Depart: Friday 11 Sep 2008 at 6:00 pm from Denison Armoury
Return: Sunday 13 Sep 2008 at 5:00 pm at Denison Armoury

On arrival to Denison on Friday, the following must be met by all cadets, otherwise they will not get on the bus and be sent home:

- Must have proper haircut and be properly shaven
- Must wear business attire (proper shirt/pants/tie)
- Must have all items on the following list:

Bring:
- HEALTH CARD
- COMPLETE UNIFORM - Except parka, and bring an extra light blue shirt if you have one
- Spending Money - Optional, if you want dinner at Wendys/Mr Sub/Tim Hortons on Friday
- Sleeping Bag
- Iron - If possible, Trenton has ironing boards
- Boot Polishing Supplies
- Combination or Pad Lock
- Toiletries & Towel
- Underwear & Socks
- Pants
- Shirts
- Jacket or Sweater
- Physical Training Gear (t-shirt/shorts)
- Running Shoes
- Clipboard or Binder
- Paper/Pens/Pencils Etc - For classroom work
- Training Aids for Mutuals - NCO's only

It's suggested you keep any expensive items at home, such as iPods, cell phones, etc. You will have little time to use these, and if brought, they are entirely your responsibility. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Questions? Contact your NCO or superior, they will have all the details

9 of 180 Sqn's 52 summer course graduates - Left to Right - ITAC: LAC So, FCpl Genovese, FCpl Lopez - Power Pilot: WO2 Yuan, FSgt Nitz, FSgt Martis - Glider Pilot: FCpl Kosnik, Sgt Bhardwaj, Sgt Vandoremalen

 
Good Job Everyone!
Good job to all of the cadets who represented 180 Sqn at the various cadet training centres. We had half the Sqn away on courses which are all finishing up now. So everyone enjoy your time until school starts, and here's some dates to keep in mind:

- 11-13 Sep 2009 - LAC-NCO Training Weekend - Mandatory for NCOs, highly recommended for LACs
- Fri 18 Sep 2009 - First training night back - Usual time and place, 6:30-9:30 pm @ Glenview

Want to Join 180 Sqn?
If you're 12-16, and you're interested in joining Air Cadets, come down on Friday September 18th at 6:30 pm to Glenview Public School. We'll have an orientation for new recruits and parents outlining what we do.

- For a map and directions to Glenview, click here
- To download the recruit application (pdf file), click here
- Questions about 180 Sqn and Air Cadets? click here

Now that we've officially ended the training year, the summer course season begins. Below is information for 180 Sqn cadets who are registered for courses or on the waiting list. Note that this will be updated frequently throughout the summer:

Waiting List Cadets
Most waiting list cadets are now on camp or loaded onto the second intake courses. If you are among the few cadets not yet loaded on course yet, you will most likely be called on the Monday the course starts, and leave on the Tuesday. If you are not sure if you're on a course yet or not, e-mail Cpl Sandoval at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Joining Instructions
The Joining Instructions give detailed information about what cadets must and can bring and what they cannot bring. As well, it gives detailed information on the courses and training centres, such as: mailing addresses, emergency phone numbers, graduation parades and pick-up information.

Click here to download the Joining Instructions (pdf file)

Departure Dates (Training Center - Courses - Departure Date & Time):
Trenton - GPS, Basic-A, ITAC-A, ITIC-A, ITLC-A - 5 Jul 2009 @ 7:30 am
Trenton - Basic-B - 19 Jul 2009 @ 12:15 pm
Trenton - ITAC-B, ITIC-B, ITLC-B - 26 Jul 2009 @ 8:30 am
Trenton - Basic-C - 2 Aug 2009 @ 8:30 am

Blackdown - ITSTC-A, SIC - 5 Jul 2009 @ 11:30 am
Blackdown - ITSTC-B - 19 Jul 2009 @ 10:00 am
Blackdown - ITSTC-C - 2 Aug 2009 @ 3:20 pm

The meeting spot for the above departure dates is in the parking lot at Denison Armoury. You must be there in summer dress (uniform without tunic or tie), and have your health card with you.

Click here for a map and directions to Denison Armoury

Return Dates (Training Center - Courses - Return Date & Time):
Trenton - ITAC-A, ITIC-A, ITLC-A - Friday 24 Jul 2009 @ 4:45 pm
Trenton - Basic-B - Friday 31 Jul 2009 @ 2:50 pm
Trenton - GPS, Basic-C, ITAC-B, ITIC-B, ITLC-B, PPS - Saturday 15 Aug 2009 @ 11:20 am

Blackdown - ITSTC-B - Friday 31 Jul 2009 @ 1:20 pm
Blackdown - ITSTC-C - Saturday 15 Aug 2009 @ 9:35 am

Contact Cpl Sandoval at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 416-890-1964 (Sqn cell)

More information will be posted here as it becomes available...
Final Update: 10 August 2009

The Commanding Officer, Staff, Cadets, and Sponsoring Committee of 180 Mosquito Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, cordially invite you to attend our 67th Annual Inspection on Saturday June 13th, 2008.

Location: Grandravine Community Centre - 23 Grandravine Drive, 2 blocks north of Sheppard Ave W at Keele St and Grandravine Dr - Click here for a map & directions

Time: Arrival of the Reviewing Officer at 1:30 pm - Please plan to be seated by 1 pm - The Inspection should be concluded by 3:30 pm

Note that all cadets must be there at 9 am in civilian clothing with uniforms ready to be worn. Lunch will be provided.

Camp Information Night
On Monday, June 15th, there will be an information session for all cadets going to camp. It is highly recommended that you attend, whether you are going or on the standby list. As well, if you do not have the camp clothing yet, you must attend to receive it. The information session will be from 7 to 8 pm, with questions and clothing issue afterward. It will be at the Royal Canadian Legion (Click here for map & directions).