Field Training Exercise

This weekend will be our first Mandatory Field Training Exercise (FTX). If you cannot attend please let us know. All cadets are to arrive at the cadets hall at 5:30 pm on 26 Sep 14. We will be returning to the cadet hall for parent pick-up at 4:30 pm on Sunday 28 Sep 14. We will be going to Chippawa Creek Conservation Area (click for map). If you are coming late please let us know and you will need to find your own way to the camp.

This is an all weather exercise so plan ahead and pack for all of the conditions that may occur.

BEFORE GETTING ON THE BUS ALL CADETS MUST HAVE THEIR HEALTH CARD AND A SIGNED PERMISSION FORM.

 Below you will find the Kit List.

• Note: for your own enjoyment and others’ on this exercise, please do not bring any scented products as they will attract mosquitoes to you in large numbers
• Combats full, if you have them (boots, pants, tunic, t-shirt, sweater, bureau/bush cap)
• 1-2 sweaters
• 2 pairs of pants (windbreakers preferred)
• 3-4 pairs of socks (cotton and wool)
• Boots
• Sleeping bag and air mattress
• Warm jacket (winter jacket)
• Pajamas
• Wide brimmed hat (toque if desired)
• Gloves
• Scarf (if desired)
• 2-3 t-shirts
• 3-4 pairs of underwear (thermal underwear if desired)
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Towel, soap, deodorant, other toiletries if required
• Flashlight and spare batteries
• Water bottle
• Watch
• Mosquito repellant and after-bite and chap stick
• Sun Screen
• Pad of paper and a pencil/pen (FMP if desired)
• YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, TO BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. pornography
2. knives
3. illicit drugs/substances
4. cell phone/electronics
5. pyrotechnics

NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A SLEEPING BAG PLEASE CONTACT THE SQUADRON