 1292 Calgary Cadet Corps December 2009 |
1292 Calgary Cadet Corps
Calgary, Alberta
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A Calgary cadet corps, originally designated the Alberta Military Institute Cadet Corps, was formed on 22 March 1926. Following the Second World War, the Corps was renamed "The Alberta United Services Institute Squadron (Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians))" on 17 May 1947. In 1950 the Corps was incorporated into 2376 Calgary Cadet Corps as A Squadron of the Battalion where it remained until 1955. The affiliation to the Corps remained active as the Regiment continued to directly sponsor A Squadron during this time. Originally only fourteen strong, the strength of the Squadron rose to almost sixty cadets when it was reformed as 1292 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)) on 8 February 1955.
1292 is one of oldest Army Cadets Corps in Alberta. Today the Corps parades out of the General Sir Arthur Currie Building, 4225 Crowchild Trail, Southwest Calgary at about 45 cadets strong. An extremely active Corps, they pride themselves on more field exercises than almost any other Corps in Alberta.
The basic Army Cadet program is important at 1292; in 2005 we had a higher "pass" percentage in our senior Cadets in their National Star Level Exams than any other Corps in Alberta. 3 of our Cadets placed in the top 10 in the province and one went to Wales for the summer with the British Cadet Force and a second spent the summer in Germany on a similar program. In June of 2005 we were recognized as the "Top Urban Army Cadet Corps in Alberta".
1292 also has a strong and well supported shooting program. MWO Badminton has completed 2 years of Bisley and has been invited back as coach in Connaught. One of our Cadets placed as the Top Junior air rifle marksman in all 3 branches of Cadets in Alberta in 2005.
1292 won the Army Cadet Challenge-Alberta 2011 with an outstanding performance at CFB Edmonton.
We are well supported by the Regiment and also receive strong support from the King's Own Calgary Regiment, a Primary Reserve Regiment in Calgary.
Cadet Corps Staff
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Corps Orderly Room: |
4225 Crowchild Trail SW Calgary Alberta |
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Commanding Officer: |
Captain Miroslav Novak |
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Deputy Commanding Officer: |
Lieutenant Dan Kaczmarski |
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Training Officer: |
Second Lieutenant Kevin McCartney |
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Administration Officer: |
Officer Cadet Michelle Thomas |
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Supply Officer: |
Lieutenant Dan Kaczmarski |
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Unit Human Rights Advisor and Range Officer: |
TBD |
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Administration and Training Staff: |
Second Lieutenant Mark Andrews |
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Training Advisor: |
Chief Warrant Officer Keith Welch, CD, Ret'd |
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Corps Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major: |
Cadet Warrant Officer Taylor McCartney |
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Sponsoring Committee President |
Ms Michelle McFarlane |
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Legion Sponsor Representative: |
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 285 |
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Army Cadet League Rep: |
Ms Melanie Gilmour |
Parades
1292 LdSH(RC) RCACC parades Thursdays, September to June, at 6:20 pm –9:10 pm at the General Sir Arthur Currie Building, 4225 Crowchild Trail Southwest, in Calgary, Alberta.
You must enter the Garrison Grounds as the actual location is on Caen St. SW and Lamone Ave SW.
Although there are two gated entrances to the facility, only one may be accessible at any time.
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Copyright Lord Strathcona's Horse 2011.