2137 Calgary Highlanders Army Cadet Corps

801-11St SW Calgary

Check for updates (updated weekly)

For last minute changes: Automated Information Hotline: (403) 214-7577

Corps telephone number is 263-1796

Key Dates for this training year:

Note that we will try and keep to these dates but weather and other circumstances may force changes in plans. We will advise you of changing dates ASAP. Warning orders for events will generally be issued 2 weeks prior to the event. Warning orders contain specific info ref timings, locations, kit etc.

Basic kit lists are standard and can be found on “New Cadets and Parents Guide to 2137 RCACC” available hard copy or on website. Kit required for specific exercises may vary. The Corps will try and provide rucksacks and specialized gear for cold weather when needed.

FTX’s are FIELD TRAINING EXERCISES

11 Sept / Cadets return: Overview of the year and RSM’s expectations
18 Sept / New recruits night, star level training begins for Red, silver and gold. CO’s overview and expectations
30 September / FTX AIRGHARDT: a one day fieldcraft and military skills exercise for all cadets : location ASU Calgary 4225 Crowchild trail SW. 0900-1600
13-14 October / FTX GLENWHORPLE; NCO course for Corporals and up, along with selected privates. Location probably ASU Calgary from 1830 Friday to 1600 Saturday
27-29 October / FTX HIGHLAND WARRIOR: A fieldcraft and bushcraft confirmation camp with introduction to camouflage, recce, patrolling and section work. Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday. Location Water Valley
3 or 4 Nov / Poppy tagging to support Legion
4 Nov / Southern Zone Biathlon
11 November / Remembrance Day Services
17-19 November / Raider Atlantis: , Senior Leadership program for selected Cadets. Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday Location: Penhold Cadet training centre
24-26 November / MUSCON 1 : musical development program for pipes and drums musicians for level 3-5 musicians. Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday. Location: Penhold Cadet training centre
1-3 December / FTX BLUE BONNETS: Mid and Senior Cadet field exercise. Advanced skills in patrolling, recce and leadership. Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday. Location TBA
8-10 December / MUSCON II: musical development program for pipes and drums musicians basic to level 2 musicians. Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday. Location: Penhold Cadet training centre
18 December / CORPS CHRISTMAS DINNER; Family event, details TBA. Corps stands down for Christmas break
7 January / National Star Exam preparation (Senior Cadets)
8 January / First regular training night of new year
14 January / National Star Exam preparation (Senior Cadets)
19-21 January / FTX COLD STEEL Winter Indoctrination training and survival training for all Cadets. Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday, Location: Alford Lake Survival School
20-26 January / NSCE part one exam will be conducted one of these days: (TBA)
3-4 February / Biathlon Provincial competition: Location: Camrose
10-11 February / FTX BATTERED BADGER; Emergency first aid training or standard level St Johns training program and finess/sports weekend. 0830 Saturday to 1530 Sunday. location: Mewata
10 February / NSCE Focus training: Calgary
14 February / FTX VALENTINES FOR VETS; Colonel Belcher Hospital
16-18 February / FTX HARD CORPS: advanced survival training and solo for Cadets who do well in FTX COLD STEEL. Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday. Location: Water Valley area.
23-25 February / NSCE part 2
9-11 March / FTX RUNNING HAGGIS; communications, navigation, and search and rescue training. Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday location TBA
17 March / Southern Zone drill competition: Calgary
14 April / Provincial marksmanship competition and music level testing location: CFB Edmonton
20-22 April / Silver Star Cadet adventure training: location TBA
21 April / St Julien’s Wood Parade with the Regiment : Mewata
28 April / FTX DEADEYE; marksmanship training (small bore ) and classification shoot. Location Mewata and Steve Johnson Range
5 May / Kozar Cup: provincial drill competition
11-13 May / FTX HIGHLAND CHALLENGE: field skills taught and tested by Regimental Staff, section and platoon level movement and bivouacs
Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday, location: RMNACSTC
18-20 May / FTX WESTERN RANGER: POSSIBLE multi-corps field exercise for 15 selected Cadets (all levels). Watch for updates on this FTX
8 - 10 June / FTX KITCHENER’S WOOD; Section based patrolling and bivouac. Search and Rescue and Navigation taskings and fieldcraft/bushcraft competitions between platoons and sections. Depart from Mewata 1800 Friday to 1500 Sunday Location: TBA
15 June / Corps Mess Dinner
16 June / Annual Ceremonial Review of the Corps
18 June / Summer Camp preparation for those attending, Corps Stands down until September

The Corps automated information line is also used when we are on field exercises to advise of changes of return timing etc and to provide emergency contact numbers. Generally our return timings will be exactly as indicated. We ask particularly that parents pick up Cadets at the indicated times. Otherwise, Officers who have also been out on FTX need to remain to supervise the Cadets. The staff volunteer many, many evenings and weekends to the program and we’d like to get them home to their families as early on Sundays as possible.

Regular weekly optional programs

Biathlon, most Sundays, / Hours will vary with training location:
Pipes and Drums / Thursdays 1830-2100 hrs
Drill team / Probably Thursdays or Sundays, not every week- plans to be communicated.
Air rifle and small bore rifle shoots / Air rifle some Thursdays, small bore some Sundays and other days as communicated

Dress Instructions

Weekly dress will vary from CO’s dress, Walking out dress, field uniforms or sports gear. Dress instructions are always posted on the Corps bulletin board and will be available on the website. Section Commanders will also be aware of dress and can be contacted by Cadets.

“Airaghardt”

2137 Cal Hrs Cadet Calendar This version dated 3 May 2007.