Cadets will participate in FTX “Intrepid Adventure” 21-24 May 10 from 1700 hrs Friday till 1800 hrs Monday at the Rocky Mountain National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre, just north of Cochrane, AB.  The exercise will consist of Hiking, Summer Biathlon and Abseiling, Orienteering, and Marksmanship activities in a supervised and controlled environment.  The purpose of the activity is to expose cadets to basic and familiarization Expedition techniques.

The cadets are required to report for the FTX at Patterson Armouries, at 1700 hrs Friday 21 May 10, with all personal kit.  Supper will NOT be provided upon arrival, so please eat or bring supper before you show up. Snack should be purchased for consumption en-route to the training area.  Meals, Transportation and Accommodation will be taken care of by the Department of National Defence.

The following items must be brought on exercise by all cadets:

Jacket (outer-layer, wind/water resistant)                                         x1

Footwear (hiking/trekking/trail running shoes)                                   x1

Hooded Sweatshirt / fleece jacket (mid-layer)                                  x1

Cotton socks                                                                                   x6

Wool Socks (provide insulation even when wet/damp)                      x4

Undergarments                                                                                 x4

Mitts / gloves                                                                                    x2

Toque                                                                                               x2

T-shirts                                                                                             x3

Pants (jeans not acceptable during training)                                        x3

Ablution kit (face cloth, towel, soap, deodorant, toothpaste etc.)        x1

Note book and pencil                                                                        x1

Pyjamas                                                                                             x1

Sleeping Bags                                                                                     x1

Pillow                                                                                                 x1

Civilian Clothing                                                                                  x1

Hat                                                                                                     x1

Sunglasses / watch                                                                              x1

Water Bottle                                                                                       x1

Flashlight                                                                                            x1

Spending Money                                                                                x1

The following items are not permitted:

           Cigarettes        Alcohol / Drugs                    Knives             Non-prescription medication

The following items are optional:

            Camera            Sunglasses       MP3/IPod

Cadets will be dismissed at 1800hrs on Monday, 24 May 10.  Please arrange to have your cadets picked up this time as officers must wait for all cadets to be picked up before they can leave.  If we will arrive back earlier the cadets will phone home and let you know

If you have questions, please contact your respective Troop Commander.