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This post concludes the 2025-2026 Training Year for 692 RCACS. The squadron has stood down for the summer and cadets have no more training nights until we return in September. Returning details will be provided in August. Timings: 1800-2100h The following cadets are still required for 11 June 2026: Level 4 and Up Summer Camp Attendees WO2 Boards - Timings to be sent out once participants are finalized Dress of the Day: Appropriate Civilian Attire We will see the rest of you i

If you are interested in gliding and aviation, there is a familiarization flying opportunity for you! Date: Sunday, 7 June 2026 Arrival Time: 0845 or 1245 (all cadets dismissed by 1700) Location: CFS Abbotsford (1593 Threshold Drive, Abbotsford, east side of Abbotsford International Airport) Dress: Appropriate Civilian Attire Transport: Parental Drop Off and Pick Up There are 24 spots available; 12 cadets for each shift. Please fill out this Google Form to indicate interest.

692 RCACS will have our Annual Ceremonial Review on Thursday, 28 May 2026. All cadets must: Arrive at BCIT by 1630h. Arrive early; do not arrive late. Wear civilian clothing during set up. Bring your full uniform ON A HANGER (your tunic, shirt, pants, wedge, belt, and tie). Wear your wool socks and boots. Bring a water bottle. Cadets will be provided a small meal before the parade. The parade will begin at 1800h. The Reviewing Party will arrive at 1830h. General timings for t

If your name is on this list, you have an offer of participation for CTC this summer. Please go to the office to receive your forms. If you are unable to receive your form, send an email to the squadron inbox ASAP. Cpl Cheng, T Sgt Cheng, W Sgt Cheung, I Cpl Chow, S Cpl Yau, M Cpl Wong, M Cpl Wong, M FCpl Ip, H FCpl Jeyakumar, P FCpl Yang, F Sgt Lee, E Sgt Michalowski, E Sgt Shaikh, R

If you are graduating from high school this year and will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution, you are eligible to apply for our squadron's Scholarship Awards. There is one (1) top award valued at $1,000 and four (4) additional $500 awards. If you are interested, please follow all the directions laid out in the PDF file below.

These extracurricular events will be coming up in the year. Signing up does not guarantee participation. Email confirmations will be sent to authorized cadet attendees. 655 SNCO Joint FTX CHAMPION - 12 to 14 June 2026 Joint FTX for Level 4+ with 655 and 609 WestJet Hangar - Aircraft Maintenance Tour - DATE TBD Must be Level 4 and up. Waivers must be signed and turned in on the day of visit Up to 25 spots available Sign up coming soon

If you have interests in policing, want hands-on experience in demonstrations, or just curious about the scope of law enforcement this summer, this is an opportunity for you! *This opportunity is not a part of the Cadets Canada Program. However, it is an opportunity to develop citizenship through community service, which is one of the aims of the Cadet Program. Requirements: Grade 10-12 Application Deadline: 7 April 2026 (with some flexibility) Date: 10-15 Aug 2026 (a full we

If you are currently a Sergeant and are interested in getting promoted to the rank of Flight Sergeant, sign up using this Google Form to express your interest. Sign up here The duration of this entire process from interview to promotion will be dependent on how many Sergeants express interest. We are expecting responses NLT 2359h on 12 Mar 2024.

If you are interested in applying for the Cadet Medal of Excellence and the Lord Strathcona Medal, application submission are due on 23 March 2026 . Linked are the CATO documents: 1. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cjcr-policy/cjcrgporders/5000/5027-4.html 2. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cjcr-policy/catos/volume1/13-series/13-16/13-16-e.html What to inc

Our Squadron Sponsoring Committee back at it this year with another fundraiser! We will be selling apparel with the 692 RCACS insignia on a navy-coloured product. Details: Pick-up date will be announced at a later time, with an ETA of Mid-April No returns or refunds permitted upon placement of the order Email 692aircadetsscs@gmail.com for any questions Products: T Shirt Long Sleeve Shirt Pullover Hoodie Zip-Up Hoodie 32oz Water Bottle Sizing of each product can be found on t

Summer Camp Opportunities are now available! If you are interested in going to Cadet Summer Camp held at a Cadet Training Centre across the country, sign up below! Open to Cadets Level 2 and Up! Specialized training courses held at various locations across Canada Away-from-home experience for 2-4 weeks Make new friends from other provinces and cadet units in BC Have an unforgettable experience with cadets leading cadets in a new environment DEADLINE: 26 Feb 2026 When looking

There will be a Squadron Sponsoring Committee Meeting on 26 Feb 2026 at 6:30pm and is open to all parents of 692! Room 324! See you there!

Next week, the squadron will hold an optional semi-formal dinner event to celebrate the new year, including buffet-style dining and entertainment. This event is now full. Registered cadets will receive email confirmation. BCIT will be closed during the event; regular training will resume the following week (5 February). Date: Thursday, 29 January 2026 Location: Tsawwassen Springs, 5133 Springs Blvd, Tsawwassen, BC V4M 0A6 Time: 1745h - 2100h Dress : Semi-Formal Civilian Att

Summer Training is back again for 2025. For all Sergeants and above, being a staff cadet gives you an amazing experience of living away from home, earning a summer income, and learning new skills of leadership and development to bring back to our squadron. Minimum requirement: Be in Level 4 and be 16 years of age by the serial start date To get all information of what positions are available, check this SharePoint link To apply, send a response via this Google Form NLT 12 Ja

It has come to our attention that there are several unsafe driving actions occurring in the parking lot at the BCIT Campus during drop off and pick up times. This is a safety hazard for our cadets and will not be tolerated. Unsafe driving and parking is disrespectful to our cadets, the BCIT facility, and the parents who help guide the lot. Official Notice: Stopping / Parking / Drop off / Pick up is NOT permitted in the yellow diagonal lines in front of the building. (Pictur

If you are interested in flying in a Cessna 182 single engine plane, we have spots available! Date: 30 November 2025 Time: 7 Time Slots Between 1000h to 1500h Details: 30 minute flights, 3 cadets per flight Location: Boundary Bay Airport Transport: Parental Drop Off and Pick Up (please be on time) There are 21 spots available. We will try to accommodate pairing requests. But first come, first served! Please fill out this Google Form to sign up for spots.

We have a Snowshoeing activity at Cypress on 6 December 2025 ! If you are interested in having a good time on the snow trails, fill out the Google Form as soon as possible. Limited to 50 spots, so sign up quick! Time: 0900h to 1600h Location: Cypress Hollyburn Nordic Area Lunch: Included Rentals: Provided Transport: Bus Transport Provided Departure from BCIT: 0830h Pick Up at BCIT : 1530h (3:30pm) Late Pickup Policy Chapter 119 applies* What to bring: Toque/Hats Optional

On 11 November 2025, we will be participating in Remembrance Day Parade at the Richmond City Hall. Attendance is MANDATORY. All cadets are required to participate in this parade. Date: 11 November 2025 Time: 0930h to 1200h Car Drop-Off/Pick Up Location: CF Underground Parkade (Library-side on Minoru Blvd) Roads around City Hall will be closed; cars will not be able to access the Cadet Meet Up Location and End Location below . Cadet Meet-Up Location: 0930h at Richmond Cente

Annual Validation forms from all returning cadets are DUE. If you do not return this document signed by your parents by 27 Nov 2025 , you will no longer be permitted to attend any cadet activity until it is completed. The following cadets must hand in their Annual Validation Forms ASAP: Sgt: Chen, K KH Cheng, W TK Lee, H HN Mok, B Murakami, R Ng, K TG Phee, B Tang, A Wang, ZW Wong, N FCpl: Chen, M Cheng, S Shaikh, R Cpl: Chan, J YL Chan, J W Chan, PY Cheng, I LH Cheung, K YS

We have open gym sessions at The Home Court every Saturday for our cadets only. Timeframe: 10 January 2026 to 14 March 2026 Address: The Home Court, 4451 Number 3 Rd #206, Richmond, BC V6X 2C3 Occurrence: Every Saturday from 0900h to 1100h Featuring: Sports and Fitness (available for open gym and team sports practices) Details of activities will be given the week before. *Please see Squadron Standing Orders regarding late pick ups here. (Chapter 1 - 119 Late Parental Pick Up

Make sure to follow these instructions for your costumes for Thursday, 30 October 2025! Cadets not in costumes must wear their uniform!

Band and Effective Speaking practices are both held on Mondays at BCIT, between 1900h-2100h. New members are welcome to attend, starting on Monday, 20 Oct 2025. Meeting Room: Room 343 (Effective Speaking), Room 223/224 (Band) Dress: Appropriate civilian clothing. Band practices may involve outdoor drill; musicians should bring a suitable jacket. Equipment : Effective Speaking cadets should bring a notebook and a pen/pencil. Band cadets should bring their instrument and a pe

Drill Team is held on Tuesdays at BCIT @ 1830h-2030h and is having tryouts for their competition team. If you are interested in seeing what Drill Team is about or want to just check it out for a few weeks, come out! Dress: Civilian clothing and parade boots/wool socks (regular shoes for new cadets) Drop In Sessions: 14 Oct / 21 Oct 2025 Drill Team Commander Tryouts: 28 Oct 2025 Drill Team Tryouts: 28 Oct / 4 Nov 2025 Please be dropped off and picked up on time.*

Shown below are the classrooms designated for each Level and their additional separations. You will be staying in this classroom for the remainder of the training year. A dropdown list of classrooms is also available on the news page. Level 1 and 2, you are not permitted to switch classrooms that you have been assigned. From the moment you enter the building, you will go to your designated classrooms, drop off your belongings and march to the parade square, where attendance a