The canauck Threads

[Jabrwock]

Ask her how she feels about biathlon. Or point out that you're not "required" to shoot, so you could still join, but not join the rifle team. Might be a good first step (you can work on convincing her to let you shoot later).

Best thing though, is to convince her to actually go out to an open house, or even just a parade night, and talk to the corps CO. See what they do, look at the training material, etc. After all, there's no harm in looking, right?

 

[canauck]

Good idea, I might be joining cadets this year. 8) 8)

 

[kincanucks]

Regardless of all the good reasons for joining Cadets and how ignorant of the facts you mother is, she is still your mother and you live in her house and therefore follow her rules.  When you are old enough and leave home you can do whatever you want.  It is all part of growing up.

 

[canauck]

thanks about the shooting part I didn't know you were'nt required and how can I get my mom to go to a parade night, do I get her to phone and arrange it or is it just I know their phone numbers and the parade nights as well as where they are my mom thinks it's a bad neighbour hood how do i change her mind,the only army cadets in Hamilton are at the same downtown area,except for one which is still close.  :

 

[canauck]

if the air cadets had their own field gear i would just join them instead. :blotto:

 

[canauck]

I'm planning to join army cadets could someone tell me begginers stuff like hair length for guy's clothes for the first day, etc. i want to be prepared and make a good first apperance

 

[aesop081]

hood how do i change her mind,

We dont know your mother so you figure that out.

 

[Jabrwock]

thanks about the shooting part I didn't know you were'nt required

You're required to know about stuff like range/rifle safety and things like marksmanship theory, but if you're mom objects I'm sure they could just have you do the theory up until the point where she calms down a bit about handling a pellet rifle...

and how can I get my mom to go to a parade night, do I get her to phone and arrange it or is it just I know their phone numbers and the parade nights

Phoning and arranging a meet is best. Might be a sports night, the CO may be away, etc. Plus it helps to give the staff a heads up, so they'll have some material on hand, maybe arrange a small demo. Might even be an open house coming up for recruiting. Our corps is doing one the first parade night in September, with lots of displays, drill demo, a small air rifle range to show off skill and safety, etc. Then she can see that they're really just like the biathlon stuff at the Olympics.

as well as where they are my mom thinks it's a bad neighbour hood how do i change her mind,the only army cadets in Hamilton are at the same downtown area,except for one which is still close.  :

Don't know what to say about that. Is she afraid you'll get jumped or something? Do they parade at a school/church, or is there an armoury there? Would she be comfortable dropping you off and picking you up instead of just letting you hop the bus/bike?

 

[Ex-Dragoon]

If your Mother has not given her ok yet, why are you going ahead with this? Either your mom is going to say yes or she is going to say no. No amount of information we give you is going to change her mind. So far in your posts you allude she is very adamant of you not joining. Strangers on the internet will not do it for you, this is something you will have to convince her on your own.

 

[Jabrwock]

I'm planning to join army cadets could someone tell me begginers stuff like hair length for guy's clothes for the first day, etc. i want to be prepared and make a good first apperance

A crew or caesar cut should be fine (basically, hair about 2.5cm long). Wear a dress shirt and nice pants /w belt (no jeans or wallet chains!), tie preferred but optional, and dress shoes (dark socks!). No piercings for guys (take them out), make sure you shave (if you need to) and tuck any necklaces under your shirt.

Anything else they'll let you know about when you start training. But I have to say, if you show up dressed nicely, you'll make an excellent first impression.

Although, uh, concur on the above question. Did you manage to convince your mother, or is this for the first visit to check things out?

 

[Niteshade]

thanks about the shooting part I didn't know you were'nt required and how can I get my mom to go to a parade night, do I get her to phone and arrange it or is it just I know their phone numbers and the parade nights as well as where they are my mom thinks it's a bad neighbour hood how do i change her mind,the only army cadets in Hamilton are at the same downtown area,except for one which is still close.  :

Well, you have a number of air cadet squadrons in your area.

150 Tiger Squadron, James Street armories, Parade on Friday nights at 6:45pm [email protected]  905-529-8034
826 Gryphon Squadron, James Street armories, Parade on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm [email protected] 905-528-5647
735 Firebird Squadron, Dundas Community Centre, Market St. and King St. Dundas, Parade on Monday nights at 6:45pm  [email protected] 905-627-3917
779 Black Night Squadron, 3027 Homestead Drive, Mount Hope Airport,  Parade on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm, [email protected] 905-679-6485
713 Thunderbolt Squadron, 301 Lewis Rd, Stoney Creek, Parade on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm, [email protected]  905-643-7292

As the squadron's are gearing up for the new year, you may want to drop them an email or call them (leave a message), requesting information on their orientation night.

The Cadet system is not military. You will not be required to fight in a conflict EVER. It is supported by the DND (summer camps etc), but does not require cadets to join the military, and does it's best distinguishing cadets from actual forces.

I am the product of 735 Squadron, and I found that many cadets lead productive roles in society. I didn't know of any with substance abuse or criminal problems.

Positives from cadets? Well in air cadets you can work your way towards a free glider or private pilot's license. In Army cadets I belive you can work you way towards free paratrooper wings. You have free summer camps ever year in which you leave home for 2+ weeks, full-time, on the DND dime, and learn valuable skills like leadership, teamwork, instructional techniques, Physical training, outdoor survival, piloting, and the list goes on.

Cadets is completely free (with some minor exceptions). The uniform costs nothing. Parade night had no costs. Summer courses are free.

I recommend cadets wholeheartedly.

As for convincing your mom that you should go? I think a sit down discussion with the facts lined up would help. Perhaps you could make a deal: more chores for cadets? I find shwoing that you are willing to undertake more responsibility so you can earn a reward works best.

You live in your parents home, so you must abide by their rules. It may suck, but you may have to abide by those rules and not go to cadets.

Good luck, and I am happy to see such interest.

Nites

 

[wannabe SF member]

In Army cadets I belive you can work you way towards free paratrooper wings.

AHHH, if only it was possible to simply pay to be accepted in cadet para.

 

[George Wallace]

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[Fishbone Jones]

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[Fishbone Jones]

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[canauck]

I was wondering if air cadets will ever get their own field uniform such as OD's or can they wear camo instead of civvies for field excercises as I'm trying to choose between joining army or air cadets. :rules:

 

[Ex-Dragoon]

Look what to each cadet element can offer you vice what you may or may not wear.

 

[canauck]

Good call, I hope the cadet corps I'm joining has C10's instead  of Daisy's.

 

[Nfld Sapper]

Holy necropost batman!

 

[Franko]

Good call, I hope the cadet corps I'm joining has C10's instead  of Daisy's.

They don't. The program was dropped.

Holy necropost batman!

Indeed.

Regards