General knowledge

Question 1

In what year was the Air Cadet League formed?

Answer 1

April 1941

Question 2

What are the aims (goals) of the Air Cadet movement?

Answer 2

!. To develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership

2. To promote physical fitness
3. to stimulate the interest of youth in the air element of the Canadian forces

Question 3

What are the three levels of the Air Cadet League today?

Answer 3

1. the national level
2. the provincial level
3. the local level (sponsoring committee)

Question 4

Which two organizations work together to administer the Air Cadet training program?

Answer 4

the department of National Defense / the Canadian forces and the Air Cadet League

Question 5

What are the responsibilities of the Canadian Forces (DND) and the Air Cadet League within the Cadet program?

Answer 5

The Canadian Forces is responsible for training and supply and they assist the league in organization and administration. The Air Cadet League is responsible for public relations and administration.

Question 6

What benefit does the Air Cadet League provide in Canada?

Answer 6

1. a voice for the cadet movement as a whole, so that the public relations are kept aware of the accomplishments and capabilities of the movement
2. A political presence denied to serving officers, and uses this presence to protect the interests of Air Cadets and Officers.

Question 7

In what year did the Air Cadet League launch an experimental gliding program?

Answer 7

Summer of 1965

Question 8

How many flights does the Air Cadet Movement carry out each year in Canada?

Answer 8

The Cadet Web Site shows: For Glider: Approximately 55,000 overall including 22,000 Familiarization Flights. For Power: Approximately 1,500 FAM Flights.

Question 9

How many Cadets graduate from the Gliding and Power Program each year, across Canada?

Answer 9

Glider: 320 Power: 250

Question 10

Can you name three of the responsibilities of the Air Cadet League of Canada (National Level)?

Answer 10

1) Identify and provide other appropriate awards to recognize commendable Cadet’s and
volunteers’ performances
2) Ownership and maintenance of the fleet of tow aircraft and gliders
3) Provide advice, training, and assistance to Squadron Sponsoring Committees

Question 11

Can you name three of the responsibilities of the B.C. Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League (BCPC)?

Answer 11

1) Formation of units (Squadrons)
2) Recruit officers into the program, recommend their enrolment promotion or transfer to the Regional Commander.
3) Selection Boards - Organize and administer selection boards for award courses
throughout the Province.

Question 12

How many aircraft, and what type of aircraft, are owned by the BC Provincial Committee?

Answer 12

Six Cessna 182 tow plane and Thirteen Schweitzer gliders.

Question 13

Who is responsible for the cost of insurance, parts, overhauls and replacement of these aircraft?

Answer 13

The BC Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League.

Question 14

How many Squadrons in British Columbia?

Answer 14

58

Question 15

Name the Provincial Chairman of the B.C. Committee of the Air Cadet League.

Answer 15

Doug Slowski

Question 16

The Air Cadet Movement has eight “Wings” in the Province of BC. Can you name them?

Answer 16

1. Lower Mainland Wing 5. Metro Vancouver Wing.
2. Fraser Valley Wing 6. Northern Wing
3. Vancouver Island Wing 7. Kootenay Wing
4. Greater Vancouver Wing 8. OkanaganWing

Question 17

Which Wing does 754 Squadron participate and compete within?

Answer 17

The Metro Vancouver - Fraser Valley Wing

Question 18

Name the Chairperson of the Metro Vancouver Wing.

Answer 18

Nancy Chapman

Question 19

Name the Chief Administration Officer of the BCPC.

Answer 19

Ilona Turra

Question 20

Name the Provincial Aviation Coordinator

Answer 20

Norm Lovitt

Question 21

Can you name three of the specific responsibilities of the Squadron Sponsoring Committee?

Answer 21

Quarters – A suitable building and location for the Squadron to parade in

d) Extra-Curricular Programs – Duke of Edinburgh program and Effective Speaking
e) Mock Selection Boards – Practice boards to prepare senior Cadets for the Selection Boards at the provincial level.
g) Public Relations – Relationships with the local press and other municipal organizations such as service clubs, school boards, and councils.

Question 22

On an annual inspection march past, the National Flag, Provincial Flag, and the Air Cadet Ensign or Banner are to be carried by Cadets. In what position is the National Flag in relation to the other two flags?

Answer 22

In the centre

Question 23

Can you name these Officials within the Cadet Movement (ACL and DND Support)

Answer 23

a)	Commanding Officer for Pacific Region
Commander Andy Muir
b)	Staff Officer (2) Air
Major Brent Deck
c)	Area ACICO 
Major Cindy Croston
d)	National President of the Air Cadet League of Canada
       	Mr. Donald W. Doern CD
e)	Provincial Chairman of the BC Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada
Doug Slowski

Question 24

Number of Squadrons in Canada

Answer 24

456

Question 25

Number of Air Cadets in BC -

Answer 25

Approximately 3900

Question 26

At what level of the Air Cadet League (National, Provincial or Local) are the following items handled?

Answer 26

a) A suitable building and location for Squadrons to parade?
Local
b) Ownership and maintenance of the fleet of tow aircraft and gliders?
Provincial and national
c) Mock selection boards?
Local
d) Making recommendations to the Chief of Defence Staff for the formation, organization or disbandment of a Cadet Squadron?
National and Provincial
e) Provide advice, training and assistance to Squadron Sponsoring Committees?
National and Provincial
f) Competitions such as band, drill, effective speaking, first aid and range.
Provincial
g) Recruiting officers and Cadets.
All three levels
h) Scholarship selection boards.
Provincial
i) Awards and trophies.
Provincial and national
j) Squadron evaluations at annual review.
Provincial
k) Familiarization flights.
Local
l) Enrolment, promotion, transfers or release of CIC officers
All three levels make recommendations to the Regional Commander as well as local level interviews to select the Commanding Officer for the Squadron.
m) Social events such as dances, canteen, reception following annual review, BBQs, etc.
Local
n) Extra-curricular programs such as Duke of Edinburgh and effective speaking
Local
o) Cadet selection process for national courses and the exchange program.
National
p) Financial.
All three levels. Local provides quarters to parade in, and costs not covered by DND for some trips and equipment such as rifles, band instruments, whites, some computer and office equipment.

Question 27

What is the role of the local Sponsoring Committee and its principal responsibilities?

Answer 27

a) The role of the Committee is to represent the Air Cadet League in the local community, and work in partnership with Squadron staff. The principal responsibilities are as follows:
b) Provide suitable Squadron accommodations;
c) Procure and manage sufficient funds;
d) Organize fund-raising campaigns;
e) Promote the Squadron within the community;
f) Seek support from the general public; and
g) Organize recruiting drives for new Cadets, Committee members, and Squadron Staff as required.
h) Note: A Sponsor is defined as an organization or person(s) accepted by or on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff to undertake responsibility for the formation and financial support of the Cadet Squadron, other than that provided by the Air Cadet League of Canada or the Canadian Forces.

Question 28

What is the role of the Commanding Officer of a Squadron?

Answer 28

a) The Commanding Officer is responsible to the Regional Cadet Officer for all matters pertaining to the Squadron and shall work in partnership with the Sponsoring Committee. The principal responsibilities of the Commanding Officer include, but are not limited to:
b) Training and administration of officers, civilian instructors, and Cadets;
c) Implement the training program as directed by Pacific Region Cadets;
d) Keep CIC officers, civilian staff, and Cadets fully acquainted with the regulations and instructions issued by higher authority;
e) Direct and supervising Squadron personnel;
f) Ensure that proper supply, administration, financial, and training orders and procedures are carried out;
g) Ensure that Cadets are medically and physically fit to undertake the activities and training which they are expected to perform during local HQ or summer camp training;
h) Establish a performance evaluation system for Cadets;
i) Maintain regular communications with the Sponsoring Committee, and keep them apprised of Squadron activities; and
j) Submit an annual training cost forecast to the Sponsoring Committee.

Question 29

What is the role of the Canadian Forces (Department of National Defence) with regard to Air Cadets?

Answer 29

a) For Air Cadets, the Canadian Forces are responsible for providing:
b) Supervision and administration of Cadet Squadrons;
c) Material to Cadet Squadrons, in accordance with the scales of issue approved by the Minister;
d) Training, pay and allowances for Cadet instructors;
e) Funds for payment of annual grants, band grants and training bonuses authorized by QR (Cadets) and QR&O;
f) Transportation, as authorized by the Minister;
g) Facilities and staff for summer training centres and courses approved by the Minister;
h) Syllabi and training aids, in accordance with scales of issue approved by the Minister;
i) Medical care as authorized by QR (Cadets);
j) Liaison with Cadet Squadrons;
k) Officers or appropriate civilians to carry out formal functions at annual reviews;
l) Policy on the enrollment, appointment, promotion, transfer and release of officers of the CIC;
m) Policy respecting agreements for the employment of civilian instructors and the terms of their employment; and
n) Policy on enrollment requirements for Cadets, appointment to Cadet Ranks and transfers of Cadets between Cadet Squadrons.