SITUATION
 
The Battle of Britain (10 Jul to 31 Oct 1940) was the first battle of the Second World War fought mainly in the air. Every year a memorial parade is held in cities and towns across Canada on the third Sunday in September to remember those who fought and sacrificed their lives in this battle. This year marks the 80th anniversary, however due to the COVID-19 outbreak the RCAF will be hosting a virtual national ceremony.
 
MISSION
 
The Natl CJCR Sp Gp will provide information on the Battle of Britain Virtual ceremony to cadets/staff through their CC/Sqns and through social media to enhance awareness of the Virtual Ceremony for the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain on 20 Sep.
 
EXECUTION
 
Tasks:
 
RCSUs: Coordinate the timely distribution of information to CC/Sqns and through social media.
 
Coordination Instructions

1. The virtual ceremony is 20 Sep 20 at 1030 hrs EDT and will be broadcast on the RCAF Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RCAF.ARC;
2. Cadets/staff are encouraged to login and view the ceremony;
3. No in-person participation is authorized at any Battle of Britain Ceremonies;
4. Authority is not granted to wear uniforms for this event;
5. All the media products are available on the Battle of Britain 2020 Digital Downloads page (http://rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/battle-britain/digital-downloads.page); and
6. The poster is available on the Digital Downloads page and a separate page (http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/battle-britain/ceremony-program-booklet.page) that will also contain the schedule.

1. The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services CFOne Program has recognized that Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers are a part of the extended Canadian Armed Forces community, and can now enjoy the advantages of the CFOne membership.

2. Those interested in a CFOne membership can visit: http://www.cf1fc.ca where they can complete the application form. Cadets and JCRs will require the token attached to this email to do so.

3.  We are also pleased that we have been able to work with CANEX to become an official kit shop for the Natl CJCR Sp Gp. Kit shop items can be found at the following address: https://www.canex.ca/en/military/military-kit-shops/national-cadet-and-junior-canadian-rangers-support-group-natl-cjcr-sp-gp

4. Enclosed is a welcome letter from the CEO of the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services CFOne Program.

Wednesday 16th September 2020

An email invitation was sent out for the invite to Google Meet this evening. If you did not get the email and would like to attend please fill out the following RSVP form below.

The dress will be C4 (dark blue t-shirt, tunic, wedge, etc.) or PT gear. Recruits are to wear white shirt and black pants until a uniform is issued.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

608 Duke of Edinburgh is hosting an outdoor event to welcome back cadets, staff, and SSC members. A supported training day has been scheduled for cadets to complete mandatory training classes. Lunch and dinner will be provided to those who RSVP. Annual validation forms will be available for parents/guardians to fill out. Supply requests will be taken for cadets looking for new uniform parts. The dress will be CADPAT/NCD/business causal for staff and civilian clothes for cadets.

This event is being held in a public outdoor setting to facilitate social distancing and to engage in-person with cadets, parents/guardians, and recruits.

​We look forward to seeing everyone there!

9th Wednesday 2020
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

As we start training in September, virtual platforms will be used. An email invitation will be sent out next week to invite cadets to virtual classrooms. The virtual platform for training will be Google Classroom and the evening will be spent getting cadets and staff familiar with the virtual platform. 

A mass email distribution list is being created for the squadron, so if you already RSVP'd to the FTU Order Form or Welcome Back! - Virtual Parade Night, then your email is on file.

If you have not submitted an email with the above mention two forms, please do so below.