CADETS
1849 CORPS
The new year will see 1849 Army enter an increased operational tempo. In addition to resuming our weekly Marksmanship training, our Junior Male Biathlon team begins their Nordic ski training ahead of the 3rd stage of COA Biathlon competition, and the weekend of the 27th will see our corps take part in our first overnight cold weather exercise in over a decade.
We are just standing back up this week after a well-deserved break over the holidays. Our cadets and staff needed a rest to head into the second half of the training year strong. We are now ready to face the fun and exciting challenges that lay ahead. With the cold weather FTX approaching.
In the coming weeks we will begin looking into cadet summer training opportunities, deconflicting our training schedule for the 2023/2024 training year, as well as hosting a leadership training weekend for our NCO ranks.
The next few weeks will be busy and will set the pace for the remainder of our current training year.
Branch 233 is pleased to support 1849 "Lorne Scotts" Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, Orangeville with this year's cheque for $4000. From lleft: 1st VP Chuck Simpson; Corps Sergeant Major, Chief Warrant Officer Post; Corps Commanding Officer; Captain Simoes; Branch President Barry Kimber.
85 SQUADRON
December was a relatively slow month for our unit.
We continued to have regular parade nights, band and marksmanship practice until our Christmas stand down.
On Friday December 16, we had our Annual Mess Dinner. We had 106 people in attendance, 23 of which were cadets.
It was a great opportunity for the Cadets to socialize and be introduced to formal functions (even though it was light on formalities).
Special guest had an opportunity to connect or reconnect after several years of no Mess Dinners.
Cadets received an annual gift from the SSC - Portfolios with the unit crest on it.
We will be standing back up on Tuesday January 10th, 2023.
As usual, thanks to the Legion for all its support.
Branch 233 also supports 85 "Tornado" Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, Grand Valley. President Barry Kimble (left) presented a cheque for $3000 to Commanding Officer Capt. John Smith and Squadron Warrant Officer. Also in attendance, 1st Vice President Chuck Simpson (right).