808 Coquitlam Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Course Cadet Applications

Cadets in Level 2 or above wishing to apply for summer training in 2025 should submit their application by 1800hrs on 25 Feb 25.

Lord Strathcona Medal & Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence Applications

Apply for the Lord Strathcona Medal and the Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence by sending Lt Li your résumé and a cover letter discussing why you should be selected. Candidates may apply for one or both medals by submitting a cover letter for each medal. Submissions must be received by 2330 hrs on 28 Feb 25. Consult the award criteria below.

Lord Strathcona Medal

Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence

Junior Ground School

Sign up for Junior Ground School if you have an interest in aviation and want to learn more outside of your aviation classes. Seven sessions with a specialist instructor on Fridays from 1830 to 2030hrs at Maillard Middle School. Starting 17 Jan to 28 Feb. Sign up closes on Tuesday, 14 Jan at 2200hrs.

First Aid Training

Want to learn how to potentially save a life? 808 is looking to train any and all cadets interested in getting first aid certified. Please express your interest by signing up for ONE course. Fill out this NEW form to sign up!

When: Saturday and Sunday (Specific date TBD)
Where: St John’s Ambulance  

Uniform Exchange

For any new recruits/cadets, please complete this form to order your initial uniform/kitting.

For any returning cadets that need to exchange uniform parts, please complete this form out.

A reminder you will need to log in to your cadet365 account in order to open the form.

Cadet365

Still don’t have Cadet365 yet? You are missing out! Cadet365 is required to sign up for summer training and participation in area-directed activities. Cadet365 also offers all cadets with access to Office365 on their personal devices. See this link for onboarding instructions.
If you do not have your login username or temporary password, please submit your request here.

Routine Training

Drop-off: On Rochester Ave at 1815 hrs. Please do not enter the parking lot as it creates congestion and presents a hazard for our cadets. Enter through the gym doors.

Pick-up: On Rochester Ave at 2130 hrs.

Dress: Winter. If your uniform does not fit, wear the blue squadron t-shirt or white dress shirt with black pants, or FTUs.

Bring: a notebook, pens, a filled water bottle, and a snack if desired