Cadets

On Tuesday, May 1, 2018, The Regional Commanding Officer of Central Region, LCol Doré visited 113 The Brockville Rifles, RCACC. The cadets, officers and support committee pulled out all the stops and treated this as a “full dress rehearsal” for their scheduled annual cadet review on June 5.

During the ceremonial parade, LCol Dore was accompanied by the Commanding Officer of 113 Army, Captain Peter Ruttan, Cadet CWO John-Matthew Hunt, and the Regimental Sergeant Major of 113’s affiliated unit, The Brockville Rifles, CWO Gagnon.

Following the inspection LCol Doré presented three CO’s Challenge Coins to Cadet Master Warrant Officer Kayla Marshall-Lewis, Support Committee Member Mrs. Tina Murray, and to Lieutenant Aaron Watt of 113 Army. Lt Watt was also presented with a certificate of Commendation from LCol Doré for his professionalism, values and leadership over the past year.

The parade was concluded with the passing of cadet command from RSM Hunt to CSM Nathanael Flinn. Following the parade, LCol Doré conducted a “town hall” with all the officers, supporting staff, cadets, and attending family members present.

The Brockville Army Cadets meet every Tuesday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the Brockville Armouries, 144 King St E, Brockville. You may also contact us at 113army@cadets.gc.ca for more information.

The 113th Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (which is affiliated with The Brockville Rifles) is pleased to announce that Cadet Warrant Officer N. Flinn has been selected to attend the Pre-Parachute Training Course.

The course will be held over the 2018 March Break at CFB Trenton. This training is for cadets from across Canada and is a qualification for selection for the Canadian Forces Basic Parachutist Course this summer.

The Army Cadet program is a great starting point for young teens thinking about a career in the Canadian Forces and in particular with The Brockville Rifles. Check out cadets can offer at www.cadets.gc.ca.