Saskatoon Technical Collegiate Institute - Techalogue Yearbook (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)

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Ju'rLe,l946 THE TECHALOGUE 85 Two important changes occurred concerning Army Cadets this year: membership in the Corps was put on a voluntary basis, and the training time on Wednesday afternoons was reduced to one hour. The first change resulted in a twenty-five per cent decrease in enrolment and a decrease in the average age of the cadets enrolled. The second change reduced the scope of training that could be under- taken. These handicaps were compensated for in part by the increased keenness of the cadets in the Works of the corps and by voluntary parades in the evenings. However, the time available has reduced the opportunity for cadets to complete the various subjects and obtain additional proficiency chevrons. It is anticipated that those who attend camp this summer will be able to complete the training under- taken during the winter and return in the fall with entitlement for additional chevrons. During the Wednesday parades training undertaken consisted of drill, small arms training with the rifle, fundamentals, some study of the use of maps, and the tying of knots. The evening training included ceremonial, organized sports, and classes in weapons, internal com- bustion engines, Woodcraft and Morse signalling. A special course was conducted on Wednesday afternoons for cadet officers and N.C.O.'s in Instruction, a course which will entitle each participant to a certificate of qualification issued by Headquarters M.D. No. 12, Regina. This certificate will show for what cadet rank the candidate qualified-cadet-sergeant or czdet-lieutenant, according to the marks obtained. A special evening activity was shooting on the range at Nutana Collegiate. Eighteen cadets from the Technical Collegiate qualified in this phase of cadet training, six obtaining expert class badges fcrossed riflesj with scores of eighty to eighty-nine per cent and two sniper class badges fcrossed rifles and crownj with scores of ninety per cent or better. The latter are also supplied with a lapel pin for wear on civilian garb. This pin isva Maple Leaf in gilt with the words Sniper Class embossed on a blue scroll superimposed thereon. In addition to the regular range practices the cadets have par- ticipated in the following rifle competitions: Dominion of Canada Rifle Asociation Competitions, the Strathcona Trust Fund Competi- tions and the Royal Military College Competition. The results of these competitions have not been published yet, but some good scores have been sent in. The Youth of the Empire Rifle Competition was not held this year as the supply of material for targets which are manufactured in England has not been available. A new feature in rifle shooting was instituted this year by the institution of a Recreational Rifle Club open to any member of the Corps who has qualified in the regular rifle course during the current year. The work of the year culminates in the annual inspection by Army Officers from Headquarters, Military District No. 12, under whose general direction army cadet training is carried on in Sas- katchewan.

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84 THE TECHALOGUE Jtme,1946 CADET CORPS CARRY ON IN PEACE-TIME THE ROYAL CANADIAN SEA CADETS DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP Until September 1945, the rule in each of the four collegiate institutes required all boys to join one or other of the cadet services. This year, however, enlistment has been on a voluntary basis and the enrolment in consequence has been reduced. The collegiate Sea Cadet Corps is known as the Jervis Bay II, and forms six divisions instead of the ten last year. Each division contains from twenty to thirty cadets. Every Wednesday afternoon the Sea Cadets enjoy the use of H.M.C.S. 'LUnicorn, Saskatoon's fine new navy barracks, where they are taught seamanship. Through all training, two ideals can be ob- served-the development of self-discipline and of leadership. The big feature of each year's work is the annual Sea Cadet camp held on Shepley Island a few miles above the city. At this camp the boys enjoy many activities such as boating, boxing, target practice, swimming and baseball. The navy assumes responsibility for super- vision of the camp as a guarantee of protection to the boys. Now that war is over, the cadet camp will probably be less formal than other years and the training more incidental in sports and activities. The buildings, grounds and camp facilities have been improved and more boats including motor and sailing craft will be available this summer. Lieut. F. H. Chapman of Bedford Road is the O.C. of the Cadet Corps. Other officers include M. J. Spicer and A. H. Finlay of Tech, J. W. Harvey and L. G. Dorett from Nutanag and J. W. Yake and D. Wilson from City Park. A -..,-Av...- ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADETS The Royal Canadian Army Cadets of the Technical Collegiate this year numbered twenty-four out of a total of one hundred and twenty enrolled in the Saskatoon Collegiate Institutes Army Cadet Battalion which trained under the direction of Lieut-Col. W. A. Cripps of the Tech staff, with the assistance of Capt. F. A. Mackinnon, City Park, Lieut. A. J. Edwards, Tech, Lieut. A. C. McEown, Bedford, Lieut. L. H. Patterson, Nutana, and Mr. A. F. Wrenshall, City Park, who recently returned from active service. Much valuable assistance was provided by the Brigade Workshop, R.C.E.M.E., with which the Corps is affiliated. C.S.M. Harry Aston of the R.C.E.M.E. has con- tributed much to the success of the training throughout the year. coaching the cadets in drill and ceremonial, Bren gun and other weapon training and in many other details.

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86 THE TECHALOGUE June,1946 ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN AIR CADETS When the war ended, Tech Squadron No. 107 was at an all-time high enrolment. However, as Cadet training has not been compulsory this year, the membership of the squadron has been reduced to about sixty fthree of whom are from City Parkj. However, there has been no appreciable falling off in interest and diligence among the Cadets. The squadron is divided into two flights under the command of Flt. Lieut. D. W. Scott and FXO E. A. Welch. All N.C.O.'s are students. Somewhat less time has been given this year to classroom instruction. The following subjects have been studied: Armament, Navigation, Aircraft Mathematics, Meteorology, Signals, and Drill. Mr. F. F. Moodie, Mr. R. Arn fof City Parkj, and Mr. Welch have assisted in these subjects. Honors for skill in marksmanship went to Jim McKay, Jack Mac- Tavish, and Ellwood Mitchell. Congratulations are due to these excel- lent shots. The N.C.O.'s have contributed greatly to the success of the Squadron, especially in helping young cadets. Last summer a summer camp was held at Yorkton for ten days. Good reports have been heard of this camp. At Calgary a two-weeks course was held for N.C.O.'s and F,fS Marushak and Penner and Sgt. Girling attended. Another camp will be held this year. , Al-ki... OFFICE ASSISTANTS Jessie Poleschuk, Rita Ingram, Doreen Donnell, Margaret Smith.