| Acronym | Description |
|---|---|
| 2IC | Second In Command |
| 2LT | Second Lieutenant |
| Acronym | Description |
|---|---|
| AATC-AM | Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance (Summer Training Scholarship) |
| AATC-AO | Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Airport Operations (Summer Training Scholarship) |
| AAC | Advanced Aerospace Course (Summer Training Scholarship) |
| AC | Air Cadet (First rank for a new cadet: No rank badge) |
| ACLC | Air Cadet League of Canada |
| ACO | Area Cadet Officer |
| ACO (Air) | Area Cadet Officer (Air Cadets) - An officer in the Canadian Forces Regular or Reserve component employed at a Regional Headquarters and responsible for training and administering Air Cadets. |
| ACR | Annual Ceremonial Review (Final Ceremonial Parade of the Training Year) |
| ACSTC | Air Cadet Summer Training Centre |
| AIC | Athletic Instructor Course (Summer Training Scholarship – discontinued) |
| Acronym | Description |
|---|---|
| BAC | Basic Aviation Course |
| BATAC | Basic Aviation Technology & Aerospace Course |
| BDCC | Basic Drill and Ceremonial Course (Summer Training course that is no longer offered) |
| BFSC | Basic Fitness & Sports Course (Summer Training course that is no longer offered) |
| BSC | Basic Survival Course (Summer Training course that is no longer offered) |
| Acronym | Description |
|---|---|
| C365 | Cadet 365 |
| CANCDTGEN | Canadian Cadet General Order |
| Capt | Captain |
| CATO | Cadet Administrative and Training Orders |
| Cdt | Cadet |
| CFB | Canadian Forces Base |
| CI | Civilian Instructor (Paid adult position) |
| CIV | Civilian Volunteer (True Volunteer) |
| CMDR | Commander |
| CO | Commanding Officer |
| CO’s Parade | Commanding Officers Parade (monthly full dress parade) |
| Cpl | Corporal |
| CTC | Cadet Training Centre |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| DCO | Deputy Commanding Officer |
| DCIC (or simply DCI) | Drill And Ceremonial Instructor Course |
| DEU | Dress Environmental Uniform |
| DET | Detachment |
| DND | Department of National Defense |
| Dress | The clothing type worn by cadets - such as full, civilian, summer, ceremonial and FTU. Full dress is the complete uniform. |
| Duty Flight | Flight assigned to do chores on parade night |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| ETA | Estimated time of arrival |
| EO | Enabling Objective |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| FCpl | Flight Corporal - Cadet rank |
| Flight | Group of cadets usually lead by a FSgt or Sgt |
| FSgt | Flight Sergeant - Senior Cadet NCM rank |
| Flt | Flight (refers to the parade groups of Griffon, Hawk or Band) |
| Flt Comd | Flight Commander - Cadet parade position (Not associated with individual rank) |
| Flt 2IC | Flight Second In Command - Cadet parade position (Not associated with individual rank) |
| FTU | Field Training Uniform |
| FTX | Field Training Exercise - can include Survival Exercise |
| FHQ | Field Headquarters (used on FTXs Only) |
| FSI | Fitness and Sports Instructor |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| GCK | General Cadet Knowledge |
| GMT | Greenwich Mean Time - the Greenwich meridian is the accepted time reference. |
| GPS | Glider Pilot Scholarship |
| GPTC | Glider Pilot Training Course |
| Gp Inst | Group Instruction |
| Gp Orders | Group Orders |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| HQ | Headquarters |
| Hrs | Hours - as in 1400hrs or 2pm |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| IACE | (ICE) International Air Cadet Exchange |
| IAW | In Accordance With |
| IMP | Individual Meal Packet - full meal in a bag, main portion is a boil-in-the bag entree. |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| LAC | Leading Air Cadet - a cadet rank |
| LT | Lieutenant |
| 2LT | Second Lieutenant |
| LHQ | Local headquarters - or local cadet offices |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| MAJ | Major |
| Mess Dinner | Formal Dinner following the traditions of the RCAF |
| MRO | Monthly Routine Orders |
| MRE | Meal Ready to Eat (civilian equivalent to IMP) |
| MB-BMC | Military Band - Basic Musician Course |
| MB-IMC | Military Band - Intermediate Musician Course |
| MB-AMC | Military Band - Advanced Musician Course |
| MovO | Movements Officer |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| NLT | No later than |
| NCM | Non-Commissioned Member - cadets (e.g., Sgt, Flt Sgt, WO1, WO2) |
| NCO | Non-Commissioned Officer - cadets (e.g., WO2, WO1) |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| OCdt | Officer Cadet - lowest ranking officer |
| OIC | Officer in Charge - refers to officer responsible for an event |
| OPI | Officer of Primary Interest (this is the Officer that will take ultimate responsibility) |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| Parade | Opening and Closing ceremonies on a cadet night |
| PHASE | Promoting Healthy and Safe Experiences |
| PMV | Personal Motor Vehicle |
| PO | Performance Objective |
| PO: EO: | Performance Objective / Enabling Objective |
| PPTC | Power Pilot Training Course |
| PB-BMC | Pipe Band - Basic Musician Course |
| PB-IMC | Pipe Band - Intermediate Musician Course |
| PB-AMC | Pipe Band - Advanced Musician Course |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| QR Cadets | Queen's Regulations and Orders for Canadian Cadet Organizations (will be renamed upon passing of Queen Elizabeth II) |
| R | |
| RCAF | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| RCACS | Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron |
| RO | Reviewing Officer |
| RSO | Range Safety Officer |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sgt | Sergeant |
| SSC | Squadron Sponsor Committee |
| Sqn Comd | Squadron Commander - the cadet in the squadron assigned to the top parade position |
| Sqn Dep Comd | Squadron Deputy Commander - the cadet in the squadron assigned to the second highest parade position |
| Sqn | Squadron |
| SupO | Supply Officer |
| StdsO | Standards Officer |
| SIC (or simply SI) | Survival Instructor Course |
| SWO | Squadron Warrant Officer - a parade position not a rank |
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| TrgO | Training Officer |
| U | |
| UCCMA | Unit Cadet Conflict Management Advisor (formerly UHRA) |
| UHRA | Unit Human Rights Advisor |
| W | |
| WO | Warrant Officer, sometimes pronounced Whoa |
| WO1 | Warrant Officer First Class - top cadet NCO rank |
| WO2 | Warrant Officer Second Class - NCO rank below WO1 |
| WRT | With Regards To |
| WngComd | Wing Commander |
| Z | |
| Zulu Time | Another name for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) |
How Much does it cost?
There is no initial cost to joining. Through a combination of fundraising and funding provided to us by the Department of National Defense, the cadet program is one of the only programs in Canada for young people that costs nothing at all! The uniform, your training, your weekend activities, and even summer training camps are covered. We only ask that you help the squadron in fundraising whenever you can.
We accept new recruits throughout the training year from September - June.
Why Join Air Cadets?
Cadets is open to anyone between the ages of12 and 18. Feel free to come out and see if cadets is for you. Air Cadets Is a great way to have fun and make friendships that will last a lifetime. It builds character, leadership skills and provides opportunities like summer training camps. Interested in flying or want to earn your pilot's license for free? Enjoy wilderness camping or want to learn how to survive on your own in the bush? Enjoy being a part of a team, doing things together? Have an interest in precision target shooting, space, astronauts, and aerospace? How about fitness and healthy living? If you answered YES to any of the above, cadets has something for you!
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