Archive for 2020

342 results.

296daily – Maps and Grid References

by CI Horton on April 23, 2020 at 9:00 am
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A key feature on many maps is being able to use the lines of latitude and longitude to pinpoint a position. Being able to read a map and know your own location, or to look at a map to understand […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296 Daily – Map and Compass

by CI Horton on April 22, 2020 at 9:00 am
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#296daily – How to use a compass. Today we’re covering use of a map and compass to take bearings. Great video showing you hands on how to read map, sight and take a bearing. – Declination It’s vital to understanding where […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Maple Flag

by CI Horton on April 21, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Maple Flag is a military exercise held in Cold Lake Alberta Weapons Range. From Wikipedia – Established in 1978, MAPLE FLAG is one of the largest of such exercises in the world, as it makes use of the extensive Cold […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Marksmanship

by CI Horton on April 20, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Cadets use the Air Rifle training program to teach safe handling and marksmanship. Air cadets fire the air rifle each year as part of their level training , and can compete against themselves, their unit peers and cadets in other […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Star Wars Valley

by CI Horton on April 19, 2020 at 9:00 am
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#296Daily – Jedi Transition It’s not a movie, or a new disney+ show – it’s a series of Valleys in California where pilots in military aircraft practice low level flying. The military calls it the Jedi Transition, the people who […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Ironing

by CI Horton on April 17, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Lots of great videos’ that walk you through ironing your uniform. This video does a great job with tunics:

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296 Daily – Cormorant Helicopter

by CI Horton on April 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
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@296daily – CH-149 Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter of the Royal Canadian Air Force is used to save lives throughout Canada. A large helicopter, with a range of 1300km and a max speed of 280 km/h. The helicopter replaced a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Cadets Canada COVID 19 Update – 15 Apr 2020.

by CI Horton on April 15, 2020 at 9:31 pm
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The following text ( repeated via video message ) was sent to all cadets, staff, sponsors and extended program supporters from our Command Team. ” The safety and security of all who participate in our programs is always one of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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HQ newsletter

by CI Horton on April 15, 2020 at 1:56 pm
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Our Headquarters ( Regional Cadet Support Unit – Central ) has put out a newsletter that should be of interest to parents and cadets. See the link below. https://www.canva.com/design/DAD43yN_WRU/lP_UtpN-HT45YrzoVkRMMA/view?utm_content=DAD43yN_WRU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton#1

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296Daily – Alumni Captain Franklin

by CI Horton on April 15, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Capt Franklin was a cadet with @296Squadron. We asked him to say a few words about his current career, and the impact being a cadet had on it. ~~ Good day, I was asked if I would provide a short […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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