FROM THE CO: FTX #2
You will note in the Weekly Routine Orders that it has been
necessary to cancel our FTX scheduled for the May 17 – 19 (Victoria Day)
Weekend. Once again, it is due to the fact that Borden simply cannot
accommodate the number of Units planning Exercises that weekend, and we were
not one of the first in line.
The Staff has adapted to this situation by confirming the following:
1.
The Training Officer and his
Staff have assured me that all of our Support Requests for 2013-14 will be
filed with Detachment the day after Labour Day. We will be first in line
for equipment every time next year.
2.
Level 1s, 2s and 4s will be
waivered on the FTX requirement and will be able to make-up the PO checks on one
weekend FTX next fall.
3.
The Sports Tabloid will proceed
on Saturday, May 25 for Level 1s and 2s, with help from the Level 4s and 5s.
4.
Level 3s will do their PO 390
(map & compass) with the Training Staff on the weekend of May 25-26 at
Albion Hills Conservation Area. You will be bussed there on Saturday and Sunday
morning (no overnight). Lunch will be “brown bag” (bring your own), instead of
MREs.
5.
Gliding is “on” for the
afternoon of Sunday, May 26. Thirty-five Cadets – Level 1s, as well as Level 2s
who have not previously flown – can sign-up.
We have also made a commitment to the
Royal Canadian Legion Branches with whom we are affiliated that 700 will
participate – in Squadron strength – at the D-Day Commemoration Service on
Sunday, June 2 at Sanctuary Park Cemetery. Flag Party, Cenotaph Guard, Band and
one or two Flights are required; good chance to make-up any community service
hours you may still require!
Still a busy year-end, even without a
chance to camp-out and eat boil-in-a-bag meals!
D.S. Brown
Capt
CO
700 RCAirCS
