CadetWorld Forums - Blogs http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php CadetWorld is the premiere discussion forum site dedicated to providing free services to Cadets and Cadet Instructors from all Cadet elements, worldwide, including discussion forums, articles, wiki, blogs, a chat room and photo albums. en Fri, 18 May 2012 20:09:03 GMT vBulletin 15 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/images/misc/rss.jpg CadetWorld Forums - Blogs http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php Camp... http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=512 Fri, 18 May 2012 12:52:27 GMT i was accepted months ago to go for my advanced music this summer at HMCS Acadia as usual but for some reason im not as excited as i was any other year i went i leave july 9th all my friends are very excited and i miss them and want to see them i just dont have the cadet sprit i use to can anybody... i was accepted months ago to go for my advanced music this summer at HMCS Acadia as usual but for some reason im not as excited as i was any other year i went i leave july 9th all my friends are very excited and i miss them and want to see them i just dont have the cadet sprit i use to can anybody help me

PO2 Maison MacLeod
1 nelson, halifax
:sea: ]]> bandie4life1688 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=512 National Sea Cadet of the Year 2012 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=511 Fri, 18 May 2012 02:52:06 GMT http://www.leaderpost.com/Cadet+take...021/story.html

If you would have asked me eight years ago, where I would have imagined myself to be today, I wouldn't have known what to tell you. I wouldn't have been able to tell you that I've climbed a mountain, jumped into the ocean and traveled from British Columbia to Ontario all before the age of eighteen. Looking back at the first night standing on the parade square to this point in time right now, I never would have guessed I would have been the places I have been, done the things I have, and met people that have changed my life.
No guts. No glory.
- CPO1 Meyers :seasalute: ]]> Fournier.A http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=511 Happy PO1 Allen !!! :) http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=510 Fri, 18 May 2012 02:22:08 GMT Tonight, we had a half of our officers present, the supply officer, admin officer, and my XO.
All was normal, practicing for our Annual Ceremonial Review (in 10 days),
When at sunset, I stood my band easy while waiting for the XO to be present.
I heard my Cox'n say "Sir, Captain Allen is here" ... I asked myself ("why is my dad here? :s")

Well a few minutes later, my XO was had said he had a special presentation...
He said "I would like to call Petty Officer First Class Allen up"
So I marched up, and my XO made a very nice speech... I still didn't know why,

Then he announced that I am being presented the Navy League Medal of Excellence.
My mom as the Navy League President of Belleville, and the VP of the Navy League of Canada, was working and was un able to present me with my medal because she was working unfortunately, but my best friends mom, XO, and dad were all there to support me.

This medal will sit beside my Service Medal, as well as my Legion Medal of Excellence, and when I take off my Medals, they will will sit on my Hope Chest beside my CDS Coin of Excellence.

I apologize if I sound like I'm bragging!!!

I got all four of these awards in less than a year.
Overall, I feel my hard work and dedication has really beed noticed and paid off !!
Unfortunately, it is sad to see that former PO's at my corps(who left, because they did nothing....) are making unnecessary Facebook statuses about how I get things to easily.
But I have worked 110% at everything, and if you have seen my previous posts, you would know I have had many troubles along my journey...
I'm just gonna brush that off, because in the end, I'M the one who worked so hard, and I'M the one who needs to be proud of myself..

Thank you for reading! :seasalute: ]]> chelseaallen http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=510 staffing at Connaught http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=509 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:47:49 GMT I've been accepted to staff at Connaught this summer, the problem is that I have absolutely no clue what to expect on pre-course and during the rest of the course. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ]]> matthamelin http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=509 Absolutly Thrilled http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=508 Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:30 GMT It has been a fairly good year in the corps, we had a great seamanship weekend at Stormont, had a pretty good Battle of the Atlantic parade and we still have annual, which is certainly going to be good. but last night, (our parade night) I had high hopes that I would finally get that Petty-Officer... It has been a fairly good year in the corps, we had a great seamanship weekend at Stormont, had a pretty good Battle of the Atlantic parade and we still have annual, which is certainly going to be good. but last night, (our parade night) I had high hopes that I would finally get that Petty-Officer 1st class promotion that I have been waiting for, and then out of the blue not only do I end up getting that PO1 promotion but I also found out that I got into Cheif Botswains Mate at HMCS Quadra, I am thrilled because they are only taking 20 people for that cource at Quadra (I mean they offer it at Acadia but still...) I am thrilled :dance::dance: ]]> ML88 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=508 Two days... http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=507 Sun, 06 May 2012 19:50:49 GMT My corps band were on our way back from the Battle of the Atlantic Parade in Kingston when my CO turned around to the two chiefs, myself and the other PO1 and said that we are having a chiefs board.. We asked when and the answer: Tuesday... As in THIS Tuesday.... Two days. Two days to study,... My corps band were on our way back from the Battle of the Atlantic Parade in Kingston when my CO turned around to the two chiefs, myself and the other PO1 and said that we are having a chiefs board.. We asked when and the answer: Tuesday...
As in THIS Tuesday.... Two days.

Two days to study, wash, dry, iron uniform, shake nerves, and get confident.
I am 100% sure i can do this..

I have been studying scenarios, people, current events, etc.
Does anyone have ANY advice/tips or anything you could pass on, to make this opportunity a good one? :)
:seasalute: Happy Sea Cadet! ]]> chelseaallen http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=507 <![CDATA[Life of an AFJROTC cadet: A year's recap]]> http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=506 Sun, 06 May 2012 19:34:19 GMT The work year is winding down as the Awards Banquet announced our new commanders for the next year. National Medals were given out to very deserving cadets. This blog post is to focus a recap of what my year consisted of. It was an inspection year. The United States Air Force sent a Colonel down... The work year is winding down as the Awards Banquet announced our new commanders for the next year. National Medals were given out to very deserving cadets. This blog post is to focus a recap of what my year consisted of.

It was an inspection year. The United States Air Force sent a Colonel down to our unit to inspect us. We earned the highest marks and got a perfect score. The Colonel was really impressed with the way our unit ran. We were cited to earn the Distinguished Unit with Merit award once again for this school year. With that, we had to ensure the unit worked really hard so we could confirm the award.

The year started out, I was a returning second year cadet, and I was given the rank of c/ Staff Sergeant and I was one of the NCO's charged with teaching Drill and Ceremonies. As the year progressed, I was named director of the UAV program in the unit, as well as the director of operations in KHAS. We went to Marseilles National Guard base to have our yearly training (in short: bootcamp for the first year cadets)

By the time the year settled in, I got bumped up to c/ Techincal Sergeant. And they announced the commencement of the Drill Season. I was put in command of the Armed Exhibition team as well as made one of the varsity commanders.

My team had a rivalry against another unit's drill team and we wanted a little pay back from last year's season (They took the championship trophy during last year's season). We succeeded with having an undefeated regular season. We took back our trophy. I was promoted to c/Master Sergeant after a successful season. Later, we had a couple off season drill competitions which my tea that I personally commanded placed first in its category.
I won a knock out medal after knocking out 300 other cadets during the drill knock- outs.

After a successful drill season, I had to put my full attention to our wings qualifications and are still working on them. I'm one step away from getting my UAV wings. I was surprised when the cadet promotion board called me out for a surprise promotion. I was presented wit the rank of c/Senior Master Sergeant.

The year ended with the Dining Out (awards banquet). There, I was awarded the Military Order of the World Wars Medal and as well as my Drill Team awards. We also named our two new Wing Commanders for the next school year. Also, Air Force HQ got back to us and confirmed us getting our Distinguished Unit with Merit award.

This year ended on a good note for the most part.
Here's pictures from this year. [: :airsalute:



Practicing drill at Marseilles National Guard Base.


Eating MRE's during last summer's leadership training.



Deliberating during one of our many staff meetings. (a little posed xD)






Drill team pictures from this year. [:


KHAS inductions. Our 3 instructors are the ones in the front.


Me last year.

Me now. ]]> deSanMiguel http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=506 Build morale to build up a corps or sqn http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=501 Tue, 01 May 2012 15:06:42 GMT From time to time a cadet member of CW will start a thread looking for help to raise standards; or building morale or numbers in their corps or squadron. A few years ago I posted a response to one of those pleas for help that I recently stumbled upon again when I was searching for something else.... From time to time a cadet member of CW will start a thread looking for help to raise standards; or building morale or numbers in their corps or squadron. A few years ago I posted a response to one of those pleas for help that I recently stumbled upon again when I was searching for something else. It still seemed pretty relevant so I thought I'd edit it a bit and post it as a blog.

'How do I improve morale in my corps?'

The answer to "fixing" a corps is not just having more meetings or more sports nights or more extra-curricular activities. These are tools that can be used to help you improve morale but they aren't something that you should rely on entirely. Like a lot of cold remedies, they mask the symptoms but don't actually cure the illness.

Here are some of the many keys to success I've seen at my and other corps/squadrons that can start you in the right direction.

Be Realistic

Morale doesn't go from being in the dumps to sky-high all at once. The people you are going to influence most are the first-years and the fruits of that influence won't be ripe until they get to be seniors.

Don't try and do everything at once.

There is no magic bullet that will fix things. The Sr NCOs have to work together to find small, realistic, attainable goals and everyone then works towards achieving them. Build on successes and don't get sidetracked by the inevitable failure. And recognize that not achieving a goal doesn't necessarily make it a failure. If there is an improvement, it's a success - but it's also an invitation to adjust the plan and keep at it.

Good morale requires good NCOs

Officers provide direction, guidance, overall leadership and support but it's the NCOs who do the actual heavy lifting when it comes to leadership at the corps. I won't go into the actual mechanics of leadership because you can read that in any book but let me point out something I'll bet most people never consider when they read that old nugget of wisdom...
Leadership - The art of influencing human behaviour so as to accomplish a mission in the manner desired by the leader.
The human behaviour you’re trying to influence is morale. You can influence it by having your behaviour be what you want theirs to be. People's behaviour often changes to reflect those around them and a positive demeanor coming from their leaders can go a long way to building morale.

A good corps cannot be built without a good foundation

And the foundation I'm talking about is the actual training programme. At my squadron, as it is with many others, cadets do almost all of the actual instructing. Cadets spend most of their time in a class of some kind so it is important that what is taught is taught correctly. That doesn't just mean that the teaching points are covered but that proper instructional techniques are used. That means that the instructors are prepared and they are using effective teaching methods including training aids.

Nothing kills a class faster than the instructor standing there reading off the lesson plan and maybe jotting a few notes or the occasional lame stick figure on the blackboard.

Be dynamic. Be prepared. Be committed to the lesson. Every single lesson is important because it is preparing the cadet for the next lesson and the next training level.

Find a rallying point

As weird as it sounds, nothing builds unit cohesion like being unique - together.

If your corps is named after or affiliated with a former or current CF unit, adapt and adopt things that make THEM unique. Find out what their traditions are and adapt them for the corps. Get corps t-shirts made. Find out the Regiment's official march and make it the ring-tone on your phone. If it's a highland regiment, organize a cadet-friendly Robbie Burns Night. If you have a pipe band, on FTXs have a duty piper pipe the cadets to bed and pipe them awake in the morning.

Do whatever you can to find a focus for their esprit de corps and get all the seniors to promote it in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.

We were affiliated with 441 Silver Fox Tactical Fighter Squadron before it was stood down. We adopted the black and white checkerboard recognition pattern they put on their aircraft as our squadron "colours". When we are at sports comps, everyone wears, at least, black and white and, especially, checkerboard items of clothing. I found a toy silver fox that we've adopted as our mascot. We've christened him "Sgt Sterling" (as in sterling silver) and the First years vie for the honour of "escorting" Sgt Sterling when we are away on trips.



Me, personally, I went totally cadet-geek and got vanity plates for my car that said "102SQDRN" (102 SQN was already a taken as a non-vanity plate number). When I'm in civvies at cadet functions, I will often carry my gear in a checkerboard Dickies backpack on which I've sewn a sqn badge. All kinds of things like that are possible.

Enthusiasm is infectious and you must be the carrier.

Team Building and Fun

Never underestimate the value of fun in team building. The Level 1 QSP has some fun little team building exercises that require no equipment, little time and are a load of fun. If you have the time, they can be done during break or before forming up or after dismissal or any time at all, really, so long as it doesn't interfere with what is supposed to be going on.

Away from training nights, arrange for everyone in your section, platoon or whole corps to do something together. See a film; come over and play video games (especially multi-player ones); have a bbq; playing ultimate Frisbee in the park, whatever. [NOTE: if this is not organized through your corps staff, be very clear to all involved that this is not an official cadet activity]. At first, you might have small numbers showing up but numbers will grow the more often you do them. When I was a cadet, we'd utilize the telephone tree to get as many members of the sqn to show up at a movie or some other event as possible. We'd all show up wearing our sqn jackets or t-shirts and walk in as a group. I'll tell you, unit pride goes through the roof doing stuff like that.

This isn't an exhaustive list. It's only meant to spark ideas and not really meant to be a checklist of things to do. Get your heads together as a group and brainstorm ideas that are applicable to your corps/squadron.

But most importantly, don't be discouraged and don't let your subordinates see you being discouraged. ]]> J-P Johnson http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=501 My battle with a Chiefs Board, http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=499 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:00:26 GMT I have been talking to my CO for months about having a Chiefs Board for myself, another PO1, and two Chiefs, since January, and nothing has happened yet. I have been studying like crazy, and it helps that I come from a line of military family members. This year is the last year for my CO being in... I have been talking to my CO for months about having a Chiefs Board for myself, another PO1, and two Chiefs, since January, and nothing has happened yet. I have been studying like crazy, and it helps that I come from a line of military family members. This year is the last year for my CO being in command, and the three cadets senior to me are all aging out right after annual. I would like to maximize my chances of getting CPO2 by annual, so next September when we get our new CO, he will know we have one Chief, and I can assure him I will be the most loyal cadet to him for the two years I will be Coxswain.

The problem is I have been battling with trying to get our Chiefs Board for four months, and we havn't heard of any news regarding this. I have 5 training weeks of cadets left, and to have a Board, and get promoted in that time, I feel will be next to impossible. I am extremely frusterated, and anxious to hear some news. I understand he has alot on his plate, but the four of us are all a little put down by this.

*** Off topic, in order to maximize my chances of doing well in the Chiefs Board, my best friend from a different Cadet Corps has given the advice for my to make a resume and/or cover letter for my Board. My parents thing it may be a waste of time, but on the other hand I feel like the officers who will sit on the Board won't know how time I have put into cadets, what I have achieved, and what my role has been over the 5 years I have been in cadets.

Do any of you have any thoughts on any of the above issues?
Thank you. :seasalute: ]]> chelseaallen http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=499 I hate rain.. http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=497 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:46:09 GMT Today I had gliding and power flying with my squadron but it got canceled because of the weather.. It was kind of a bummer because I rushed to get ready and basically ran to the cadet hall because I got up late! Oh well, now I have more time to shine my boots haha :lol: Today I had gliding and power flying with my squadron but it got canceled because of the weather.. It was kind of a bummer because I rushed to get ready and basically ran to the cadet hall because I got up late! Oh well, now I have more time to shine my boots haha :lol: ]]> dan76937 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=497 Enrolling and other things http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=496 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:42:18 GMT Hey guys!

I haven't been on here in a while. Well, I've been signing in and reading posts, etc. but haven't posted anything myself in a while. I logged on a few days ago and saw that I'm a senior member! Five years! WOW.

As anyone can see by my signature, I'm a CI with my original unit as the assistant administration officer. This past Tuesday, I sat down with my CO and we talked about me starting the enrolment process. Everything went well as we are now beginning it! :D I am beyond excited as I just want to stay involved in the program as much as possible. I think cadets is one of the best youth programs out there and want to give back by helping out in anyway possible! It did so much for me!

I'll keep everyone updated as the process progresses! ]]> R. Schan http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=496 Canadore College 2012 Staff http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=495 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:47:03 GMT who is all staffing northbay this summer? who is all staffing northbay this summer? ]]> Bly123 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=495 Feels like a big day http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=494 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:43:48 GMT I just printed off my cadet resume and cover letter that I've written up to try and get coxswain, hopefully I'll be sitting the boards in just a few weeks. I'm so nervous though, it's been a really hard year and I'm not sure I'm ready to be turned down again, but I know I'll be kicking myself come tomorrow if I don't hand it in today. I do know, however, that if I do get it I'll be ready to do it. Since the merit board is just a few weeks away I'll be busting out the hairspray and starch come tomorrow. ]]> dbrooks319 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=494 Blc 2k12!! http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=493 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:50:39 GMT Hello there. How are you on this fine day? No but seriously... OH MY GODD!!!! I got accepted for Basic Leadership at Blackdown. Is anyone else going to be there? :yoda: Hello there. How are you on this fine day?
No but seriously... OH MY GODD!!!! I got accepted for Basic Leadership at Blackdown. Is anyone else going to be there?

:yoda: ]]> dan76937 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=493 Leading Seaman Molloy-Who is she? http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=492 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:55:10 GMT Hello, cadet-world...

LS. Ellen Molloy here! I'm an ordinary girl in an extrodinary world... Remember that song? No? Oh well, it's old. Anyways, I'm a sea cadet, if you haven't figured it out already, and I'll update this and tell youabout my ever-exciting life.... :devil: ]]> BlackPage http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=492 Im one Curious army cadet http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=491 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:44:36 GMT Im always finding new things out at my unit my seco called me "the one curious cadet" and thats ture Im always asking syrange questions about my unit and no jokes i do LOL:biglol::lol: ]]> Tasha http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=491 The Promotion Thread http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=490 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:14:28 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Pogo)--- I remember you haha. Snow shovelers union anyone? ;) ---End Quote--- The worst was that we shovelled SO MUCH SNOW, and about an hour later, it was melted :mad:
Quote Originally Posted by Pogo View Post
I remember you haha. Snow shovelers union anyone? ;)
The worst was that we shovelled SO MUCH SNOW, and about an hour later, it was melted :mad: ]]> ICortezz http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=490 Warrant Officer Review Boards http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=489 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:02:36 GMT WO Review boards tonight...any tips? :) WO Review boards tonight...any tips? :) ]]> QuayeL http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=489 Staying! http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=487 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 01:00:07 GMT I'm staying in cadets for an extra four months, as I am doing a victory lap.
I will then age out, hopefully as a WO1.
Then again based on how my CO views me I'm not sure if I can get it or not.
I plan on staying due to my desire to stay and no one else's. I want to make sure that my squadron stands tall and all my NCO's have the materials necessary to stand tall in their roles.
Wish me luck!
Sincerely,
WO2 Abu-halagah ]]> the8888 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=487 social media. http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=486 Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:11:08 GMT I am a strong believer that drama within cadets and corps related problems should not be posted on Facebook or Twitter.. It offends me that some would rather post a Facebook status and discipline other cadets than directly go to them. Does anyone else agree or have anything to add? I am a strong believer that drama within cadets and corps related problems should not be posted on Facebook or Twitter.. It offends me that some would rather post a Facebook status and discipline other cadets than directly go to them. Does anyone else agree or have anything to add? ]]> chelseaallen http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=486 Annual and stuff.. http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=485 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:17:50 GMT Well here we are once again at the beginning of April. With only a couple of months until annual, we must do our best to impress the officers for the good awards! I'm hoping to get the top cadet award this year. What are you hoping for?
Well I don't know what else to say.. Oh I know!! Happy April Fools Day!... A day late. I wasn't able to pull any pranks yesterday as I was at an old lady's birthday party, but I want to hear what you did!

Anyway, seeya

:yoda: ]]> dan76937 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=485 My problem with ANAVETS... http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=483 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:22:55 GMT Everyone always thinks that if you get ANAVETS you are guaranteed a staff position and you will get Senior DPO of a division. This isn't even true! Some say "It is the most prestigious award a cadet can hold" it's not! It is the most prestigious award a cadet may receive at a summer training center... It is the second lowest medal a cadet can receive! Right above the service medal.. So when people try to compare and brag about ANAVETS, i don't know if I'm the only who gets annoyed, but for me, it's a pretty touchy subject.

I received the CDS Coin of Excellence myself, in my TG3 year at HMCS Ontario, and until now, I've never said anything about it.. It means you were good that year... But one could have totally destroyed his/her chances if they weren't very efficient at their home corps.

Little rant... Anyone agree? Disagree? Why/why not? :lol: ]]> chelseaallen http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=483 I miss doing drill and being yelled at by my nco!!!! http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=482 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 11:36:06 GMT I miss my NCO and my drill because Im on school holidays yay but I miss my unit and my bestie (best friend) I miss his stuborness so can someone yell at me by calling drill please I miss my drilll so much right now and thats how much I love Army Cadets in AUS:(:( I miss my NCO and my drill because Im on school holidays yay but I miss my unit and my bestie (best friend) I miss his stuborness so can someone yell at me by calling drill please I miss my drilll so much right now and thats how much I love Army Cadets in AUS:(:( ]]> Tasha http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=482 the first air cadet http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=480 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:51:09 GMT i was the first air cadet to win the anavets medal to win it at Vernon summer training centre and one of the only air cadets to have it in British Columbia i was the first air cadet to win the anavets medal to win it at Vernon summer training centre and one of the only air cadets to have it in British Columbia ]]> fsgt.jhaj http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=480 <![CDATA[Interested in joining a cadet corp/squadron? Don't just join any old one.]]> http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=479 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:10:01 GMT If you're interested in joining cadets but havn't chosen a corps/squadron, consider this.
Each unit is run differently because of the officers, CIs, and senior cadets in it. If you don't like the feel of the corps, then keep looking around, don't give up or give in.

I guess you could say I'm lucky. My father was top cadet of his squadron back in England, and he came with me visiting army cadet corps here in Canada. I literally checked out 4 corps before I joined the one I'm currently in, either because it didn't impress, me, didn't feel right, or my dad said 'You can find better!'.

I'm not here to insult any particular corp/squadron, or to promote mine. I'm simply stating that this decision to join cadets can be the best decision in your life (as a young person), but can also turn out quite fowly from how it could go. I drive over 40 minutes and go to the 6th closest corp to my house. I've met hundreds of other cadets, shared stories, and I know that joining my corps was a good thing.

I love my corps, I know I've made the right decision, and I hope you all do to. ]]> sam.shepherd2379 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=479 Time to step out. http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=478 Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:21:09 GMT So I recently transferred from Air cadets to Sea cadets. It was something I had considered doing for quite a while but I was far too comfortable in my squadron to uproot.....even though I was always frustrated and loosing my taste for cadets. I stopped showing up to cadets a lot and just... So I recently transferred from Air cadets to Sea cadets.
It was something I had considered doing for quite a while but I was far too comfortable in my squadron to uproot.....even though I was always frustrated and loosing my taste for cadets.
I stopped showing up to cadets a lot and just figured I would step out quietly and maybe it would go relatively unnoticed.
Then one of the sea cadets approached me at a tri-service annual practice and told me that I should seriously cosider transferring and that it would be fairly easy as I already knew most of the sea cadets.
And well........two weeks later I left my house in a sea uniform instead of an air uniform. So far it has been a good change and I feel as though I have been accepted without any issues....though I could be wrong lol
There are so many new things to learn but I've been doing my homework and catching up......hopefully I will truly understand it all one day soon. ]]> A.Michaela.C http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=478 Nolan Thomas http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=477 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:06 GMT Hello I am Nolan Thomas. I joined the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in 2009 and have now been in the 79 Lyton Davies squadron for 3 years now. I joined when 3 of my friends form school convinced me to in grade seven. The funny part of it is, all of them have quit since then but me. But on the bright... Hello I am Nolan Thomas. I joined the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in 2009 and have now been in the 79 Lyton Davies squadron for 3 years now. I joined when 3 of my friends form school convinced me to in grade seven. The funny part of it is, all of them have quit since then but me. But on the bright side I have made tons more. Well in cadets I have gone to two summer camps Basic Survial and General Training and had a blast at both. In cadets I have achieved the rank of Flight Corporal and become Captain of the Shooting team. I am also putting together a biathlon team together for next year. That pretty much sums up my time in Cadets.






Thank you for reading. ]]> BigBlue http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=477 Sewing Frustration!!! http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=475 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 16:36:46 GMT Okay, so every time I try to sew everything on to my new tunic, the thread breaks at the needle... EVERY TIME!!! Whenever it breaks, there is no way of putting it back on the needle.. What am I doing wrong?? Is it because I'm pulling to hard or is the thread not strong?... Sighhh..

:yoda: ]]> dan76937 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=475 CW can be a tad confusing.. http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=474 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:36:02 GMT Okay so I was looking at a couple of my blog entries and I noticed that most of them have 150 or so views (Thanks guys!!) but when I looked at the blog statistics in the settings, it says it has between 5 and 20 visitors per day. That's no where near how many it says I have!! What's going on??

:airsalute: ]]> dan76937 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=474 Corps in Nova Scotia http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=473 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:12:50 GMT hello,

:sea: I'm Po2 Maison MacLeod from 1 nelson in Halifax was wonder who else is on hear from other units in Nova Scotia. ]]> bandie4life1688 http://www.cadet-world.com/cwforums/blog.php?b=473