Warning Order

1085-20 (TrgO)
01 Dec 2022
Dist List

AIRCREW SURVIVAL FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE

SITUATION

1. One of the aims of the Air Cadet Movement is to introduce cadets to downed aircrew wilderness
survival. By participating in practical lessons on survival in an outdoor setting cadets will
develop confidence in their ability to use their surroundings to take care of themselves and each
other.

MISSION

2. Cadets from 351 Squadron will participate in an Aircrew Survival Field Training Exercise (FTX)
03-05 March 2023 at Shadow Lake Centre, 15041 Ninth Line, Stouffville ON, L4A 3E4.

EXECUTION:

3. GENERAL OUTLINE:

a. The exercise is an overnight event and will be conducted in Ten (10) Phases.

Phase 1: Planning Complete NLT 01 Dec 22

Phase 2: Advance Party 03 Mar 23 Advance Party picks up vehicles and supplies in
Deployment Markham and continues to Shadow Lake.

Phase 3: Squadron 04 Mar 23 Cadets arrive at Bur Oak Secondary School and
Arrival & Check-In 0730 hrs report for check-in, kit and health card check.

Phase 4: Squadron 04 Mar 23 Cadets and Staff are transported by bus to

Deployment 0800 hrs Shadow Lake.

Phase 5: Arrival Briefing 04 Mar 23 Cadets will receive an Operations Order Briefing
0830 hrs for the FTX including pertinent DND/CF policies
on Safety, Environmental Stewardship,
Harassment; and Personal Conduct.
3. GENERAL OUTLINE (Continued):

Phase 6: Training 04-05 Mar 23 FTX training commences on arrival and is

0900 hrs delivered in accordance with the schedule
provided in ANNEX D;

Phase 7: Tear Down 05 Mar 23 Cadets will de-camp, load squadron stores and
1330 hrs personal kit, and complete an environmental
sweep.

Phase 8: Debriefing 05 Mar 23 The CO/OIC will conduct a debriefing at end of

1515 hrs the exercise.

Phase 9: Rear Party 05 Mar 23 Rear Party returns supplies to Squadron Office
Departure 1545 hrs and return vehicles.

Phase 10: Squadron 05 Mar 23 Bus Departs for Bur Oak Secondary School and
Departure & Return to 1545 hrs Parents or guardians pick up cadets on Sunday
Unit afternoon.
4. GROUPINGS AND TASKINGS

a. Groupings
i. A total of 6 Officers and 92 Cadets will participate in the event.
ii. Staff and cadets will be grouped by Level
iii. 2 Officers (DND 404 license driver) and 6 cadets will form an Advance Party.

b. Taskings
iv. Detailed taskings IAW Operations Order.

5. COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS

a. Registration:
All Cadets who will be in attendance (including Leaders and Level Instructors) must
register for the exercise utilizing the “sign up” located under the Warning Order on the
squadron website.
Cadets who are selected and appear on the nominal role must submit a signed permission
form (attached Annex A) to the Duty Desk NO LATER THAN 2000 HRS 23 FEB 2023
or they will de-selected and replaced by a cadet from the wait list.
b. Cancellation
i. Cadets will notify cancellations@351silverstar.com if they register and are unable
to attend.
ii. Request to withdraw within 5 days of activity must include an explanation of the
circumstances and to be approved on a case-by-case basis.
SERVICE SUPPORT
1. Financial
a) DND/SSC will provide all funding for this activity, there is no cost to cadets.
2. Dress The dress for this activity shall be:
a) Cadets
i. Cadets are to wear appropriate civilian attire.
ii. The FTX is conducted entirely outdoors with varying temperatures and weather.
Cadets are strongly encouraged to dress in layers so that they can respond
appropriately to any changes in the weather and to their changing levels of
physical activity and exertion.
iii. The personal kit list is attached here as ANNEX B.
b) Adult Staff
i. CIC are to wear CADPAD.
ii. CI/CV are to wear appropriate civilian attire.
3. Transport
a) Advance Party
i. Advance party will travel to and from the training location via DND provided SUV
or similar.
b) Cadets and Staff Deployment
i. This activity requires parent drop off and pick up at Bur Oak Secondary School.
ii. Staff and Cadets will travel to and from Bur Oak Secondary School to the training
location via school bus.
iii. Reporting location at Bur Oak Secondary School IAW ANNEX C.
4. Rations& Feeding
a) DND/SSC will provide all meals & rations for this activity scheduled as follows:
i. 04 Mar 2023: Lunch and Dinner
ii. 05 Mar 2023: Breakfast and Lunch
5. Water
a) Cadets are required to bring their own water bottles.
b) Water filling station will be located in the HQ (Shadow Lake Center – Dining Hall).
Multiple water jerry cans will be available in the training area for water refill.
6. Training Equipment:
a) DND and 351 RCACS will provide all necessary training equipment for this activity.
7. Personal Equipment:
a) ANNEX B to these Instructions details the personal kit list.
b) Please ensure all kit is clearly marked as the Crown/Squadron will not accept
responsibility for lost or stolen personal items. Cadets are cautioned to leave valuable at
home.
8. Accommodation:
a) Staff and Cadets will sleep in cabins.
b) Genders will be divided into separate groups for the exercise.
9. Hygiene
a) Personal and environmental hygiene practices should be promoted all time during this
exercise.
b) Cadets will practice proper hand washing as required during the day and immediately prior
to meals.
10. Medications
a) Unit Training Officers will be responsible for the identification and supervision of their own
cadets who require medication.
11. Smoking.
a) There will be no smoking permitted at this activity.
12. Visitors
a) Visitors, including parents and other spectators, are not permitted.
13. Medical & Emergency
a) First Aid: Minor injuries will be brought to the attention of the OPI and be handled by First
Aid trained personnel.
b) Emergency: Major injury response IAW the Emergency Response Plan.
14. Public Health Measure:
a) 351 Squadron will ensure they monitor changing conditions within their Public Health
Measures prior to conducting the approved activities.
COMMAND AND SIGNALS

1. Command personnel for this event:

a. Commanding Officer – Capt Delaney
b. Officer in charge (OIC) – Capt Sabarillo
c. Office of Primary Interest (OPI) – OCdt Choi
d. Level Officers (LEVELO)
i. Level 1 – Mr. Su
ii. Level 2 – Lt Yam
iii. Level 3 – OCdt Liu
iv. Level 4 – OCdt Liu
v. Level 5 – Capt Sabarillo
e. Cadet of Primary Interest (CPI) – FSgt Lam Mackenzie and FSgt Lam Daniel
2. Signals
a. Communications during the event will be by VHF Radio, MS teams and
personal cell phones (voice and text).
b. Appointments and Phone numbers:
CO: Capt Delaney 416-697-0346
OIC: Capt Sabarillo 647-339-8892
OPI: OCdt Choi 416-569-8685
OPI Level 1: Mr. Su
OPI Level 2: Lt Yam
OPI Level 3 & 4: OCdt Liu
OPI Level 5: Capt Sabarillo
.
c. Emergency Contact – Any person wishing to contact their son/daughter/ward
in the event of an emergency should do so by contacting the OIC/OPI.

//signed//

MC Delaney
Capt
CO
Winter FTX 2023
351 Silver Star RC(Air)CS
416-697-0346

Annexes:

ANNEX A. Permission Form

ANNEX B. Personal Kit List
ANNEX C. Arrival/Departure Location
ANNEX D. Timing & Schedule - Squadron
ANNEX E. Timing & Schedule – Advance Party
ANNEX F. Equipment List Advance Party

Dist List
Action: CO, OIC, OPI, Level Officers, CPI, 351 SSC
Info: CO, Zone TrgO
ANNEX A PERMISSION FORM

ACTIVITY LOCATION
AIRCREW SURVIVAL EXERCISE (FTX) Shadow Lake
Centre
START FINISH
04 Mar 2023 (Advance Party 03 Mar 05 Mar 2023
2023)

CADET RANK & NAME

HEALTH CARD NUMBER

CADET ACKNOWLEDGMENT & CONSENT

I have read, understood, and agree to:
a the orders for this activity;
b the cancellation policy for this activity;
c inspections and, if applicable, searches for reasons and under the conditions described in
the Inspection Consent (CATO12-5, Attached);
d abide by the Central Region Cadet Code of Conduct.

Date (Day / Month / Year) CADET Full Name CADET Signature

PARENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT & CONSENT

I hereby give permission for my son/daughter to participate in the above activity with 351 Squadron, Royal
Canadian Air Cadets.
I have read, understood the orders for this activity, including the cancellation policy, and provide my consent
to my child being inspected and, if applicable, searched for reasons and under the conditions described in
the Inspection Consent (CATO12-5, Attached);
I grant the Commanding Officer, or other designated supervisory officer, temporary custody of my child for
the duration of this exercise/activity along with my consent to provide emergency medical and/or dental
treatment.

Date (Day / Month / Year) PARENT Full Name PARENT Signature

EMERGENCY CONTACT
PRIMARY CONTACT that can be reached during this ALTERNATE CONTACT that can be
activity: reached during this activity:
Name Name
Phone Phone
Email Email

SPECIAL NOTICES

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ANNEX B
1085-20 (TrgO)
01 DEC 2022

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED-PERSONAL KIT LIST

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED NOTES

 HEALTH CARD YES MANDATORY
 PEN & PAPER YES
 PERSONAL FLASHLIGHT YES Small / personal
 UTENSILS, CUP, BOWL, PLATE NOT REQUIRED
 KNIVES NO
 WATER BOTTLE YES
 SLEEPING BAG YES
 SLEEPING PAD YES
 HIKING BACKPACK YES MANDATORY
CLOTHING - GENERAL
 WATERPROOF JACKET/BOOTS YES
 PANTS 2 PAIRS No jeans; no shorts.
 SOCKS 4 PAIR MINIMUM
 UNDERWEAR 3 PAIR MINIMUM
 LONG SLEEVE SHIRT 2 MINIMUM
 SLEEPWEAR YES
 COLD WEATHER SWEATER 1 MINIMUM
 WARM HAT AND GLOVES YES
NOTES: Avoid clothing that will absorb water or become restrictive once wet
CLOTHING – ACTIVITY SPECIFIC
 FOOTWEAR & SPARE FOOTWARE YES
NOTES: Appropriate for hiking distance. No flip-flops, clog style footwear, loose shoes or
sandals
 SPARE FOOTWARE YES
 BALL CAP/WIDE BRIMMED HAT YES
 GLOVES/POGIES RECOMMENDED
HYGENE KIT
 TOOTHBRUSH AND PASTE YES
 DEODORANT YES
 FACE CLOTH Optional

IMPORTANT

• For your safety you WILL BE SENT HOME if you do not have the required items or
inadequate/insufficient items
• ALL kit must be packed in a backpack sufficient for hiking. Sleeping bags are to be attached to
backpack. DUFFLE BAGS, PLASTIC BAGS OR LUGGAGE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT.
• If you cannot carry your own gear and travel a distance, you have packed too much.

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 ANNEX C
1085-20 (TrgO)
01 DEC 2022

ARRIVAL: 0730 hrs 04 Mar 2023, Bur Oak Secondary School, 933 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham
PICK UP: 1630 hrs 05 Mar 2023, Bur Oak Secondary School, 933 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham

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 ANNEX D
1085-20 (TrgO)
01 DEC 2022
TIMINGS & SCHEDULE – SQUADRON

DATE 04 Mar 2023

TIME Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
0730-0800 Admin/Kit Checks/Load Buses at Bur Oak Secondary School
0800-0830 Travel to Shadow Lake Center
0830-0900 Squadron Arrival/Briefing
0900-0930 Drop off Personal Gear in Cabin
0930-0945 C-190.02a – C-390.12 a&b C-490.01 – As Tasked
Aircrew – Field Describe Climatic
0945-1000 Survival – Tie Exercise – and Seasonal
Knots and Perform Concerns
Lashings Minor First
(30min) Aid in a Field (60min)
C-290.03a, b&c Setting
1000-1015 C-190.02b –
Aircrew – Field (60min)
1015-1030 Survival – Tie Exercise –
Knots and Construct a
Lashings Snow Cave
(30min) (90min)
1030-1045 C-190.03a– Break Break
Aircrew
1045-1100 C-390.12 c&d C-490.02 –
Survival –
– Field Improvise Tools for
Construct a Exercise – Use in a Survival
Hootchie-Style Perform Minor
Shelter. First Aid in a Situation
Field Setting (60min)
(30min)
(60min)
1100-1115 C-190.03b– C-290.04a&b -
Aircrew Field Exercise -
1115-1130 Survival – Collect Drinking
Construct a Water Using a
Solar Still
Hootchie-Style
Shelter. (60min)
(30min)
1130-1145 C-190.03c–
Aircrew
1145-1200 Lunch Lunch
Survival –
Construct a
Hootchie-Style
Shelter.
(30min)

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 1200-1215 Lunch Lunch
1215-1230
1230-1245
1245-1300
1300-1315 C-390.10a – C-490.03 – Move a As Tasked
Field Exercise Casualty to Shelter
1315-1330 C-190.04a&b - M290.05-Identify – Identify
Aircrew Hiking Methods of (90min)
1330-1345 Survival - Techniques Preparing and
1330-1345 Collect 60min Cooking a
Drinking Water Small Animal
1345-1400 in the Field. or Fish
(60min) (60min)

1400-1415 C-390.11 –
Construct
1415-1430 Break Break Camp Crafts
1430-1445 M190.02- M – 290.04 – (75min) C-490.04 – Practice
Maintain Construct Safe Toolcraft
1445-1500 Personal Ground – To – (90min)
Equipment and Air Signals
Hygiene in the
Field (90min)

30min
1500-1515 C-190.05 –
Aircrew
1515-1530 C-390.08 –
Survival –
1530-1545 Identify Use Blazing
Environmental Techniques
1545-1600 Injuries. (45min)
(60min)

1600-1730 C-290.05a - Participate in a Hike

1730-1900 Supper
1900-2100 Movie Night
2100-2230 C-390.09a - Field Exercise - Identify Elements of the Night Sky

2230 Return to Cabin /Light Out

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 DATE 05 Mar 2023
TIME Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
0800-0830 Reveille
0830-0930 Breakfast
0930-1100 C-390.13a – Act as a Member of a Ground Search and
Rescue (SAR) Party
1100-1200 GLO / Skills Comp
1200-1330 Lunch
1330-1430 Tear Down/Kit Return/Pack Personal Kit
1430-1515 Final Clean-up/Garbage Sweep
1515-1545 Debriefing
1545-1630 Bus-Load/Head to Bur Oak Secondary School

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ANNEX E
1085-20 (TrgO)
1 DEC 2022
TIMINGS & SCHEDULE – ADVANCE/REAR PARTY
Staff: Capt Delaney/Capt Sabarillo
Cadet: TBD
Squadron Store: Unit 205, 5871 Hwy 7, Markham, ON L3P 1A3

TIME 03 Mar 2023

1000-1200 Vehicles and Equipment Picket up (Capt Delaney/ Capt Sabarillo)
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1530 Load Equipment from Squadron Store
1530-1600 Transport to Training Site
1600-1700 Unload Equipment & Advance Party Briefing
1700-1800 Dinner
1800-2100 Training Site Setup
2100-2200 Free Time
2200 Light Out

TIME 04 Mar 2023

0700-0730 Advance Party: Reveille
0730-0830 Breakfast
0830-2200 Squadron Training / Activities
2230 Light out

TIME 05 Mar 2023

0700-1330 Squadron Training
1330-1430 Rear Party -Tear Down/ Equipment Return and Upload Equipment to Vehicle
1515-1545 Squadron Debriefing
1545-1630 Rear Party Depart/Travel to Squadron Store
1630-1730 Unload Equipment to Squadron Store
1730 Parent Pick up Rear Party (Cadets) from Squadron Store
1730 Return Rental Vehicles

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ANNEX F
1085-20 (TrgO)
01 DEC 2022
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED – SQUADRON EQUIPMENT LIST

Request Item Quantity

Propane 0
Waterproof matches 10
Colour Tape 3 rolls (different color)
Rope 4 (10m each)
Gloves 30 pairs
Twine 6 Roll
Wire 5 Roll
Scissors 12 pairs
Paracord 4 Roll
Glow Sticks 0
Magnifying Glasses 2
Hand Sanitizer 2 large bottle
Garbage bag 1 box
AA battery 30pc
AAA Battery 30pc
9 volt Battery 20pc
Tent
Steel Wool
Naphtha/Camping Fuel 0 can

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 Available Item (Squadron Store) Quantity
Tomato Buner 0
Large pot 0
Kitchen ware Plenty
Pylon 6
First Aid Box 2
Blanket 1
Compass 20
GPS 10
Hand-Held Radio 10
Area Map 2
Shovel 2
Bucket 2
Soccer Ball 2
Volleyball 2
Ground Sheets 24
Measuring Tape 2
Lanterns 0
Mantles 0
Fire Extinguisher 1
Paper Towel 8 Roll
Jerry Can 8
Rake 1

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