Training Year 2025-2026 Startup: All Cadets are asked to check that they are able to access their Microsoft Teams account so that further instructions can be provided. If you can’t access your account please visit the IT FAQ page for details on how to reset your password.
New Recruits: Please note that 540 Squadron is at capacity for new recruits. Our next intake will be in September 2026 with a wait list released in May 2026. There are several other local Air, Army, and Sea Cadet units in the Halton/Peel area that may still be taking on additional cadets and/or have more flexible intake periods.
Announcements
Information for MarchOn 2026
Cadets in band, flag party and the drill teams will be participating in the competition this Saturday, April 11th 2026 at Denison Armoury (1 Yukon Lane Toronto, ON M3K 0A1).
The muster, inspection and performance times can be found in the schedule.
Lunch and transportation to and from the event are only provided for coaches and cadets who are competing. Spectators are responsible for their own lunch and transportation. Each team's commander will provide their respective teams specific instructions on your team’s dress code and a list of what you should bring.
Bus Departure
Location: ST. PAULS UNITED CHURCH (454 Rebecca Street Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6K 1K7)
Timings: Saturday April 11, 2026 AT 7:45AM
Bus Return
Location: ST. PAULS UNITED CHURCH (454 Rebecca Street Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6K 1K7)
Timings: Saturday April 11, 2026 AT 7:00PM
Key things to note:
BAND:
--Must bring 3 copies of the conductor scores for each of the musical pieces your band will be playing for the competition. Failure to do so will not allow your band to score any points under "adherence to score" on the musical scoresheets.
FLAG PARTY & RIFLE DRILL TEAM:
--Flags, Rifles, and Flag holders (frogs) are provided.
NOMINAL ROLL:
--All teams submit a nominal roll that includes all staff and cadets for lunch and safety purposes. This must be given to the check-in staff upon each team’s arrival.
PENALTIES:
--Organizers have implemented new policies that can result in penalties that may be applied to ANY team at ANY TIME. For example: No boot polish will be permitted on site. If any boot polish is found, it will be confiscated by comp staff and you team will also be penalized for the 1st infraction and disqualified for the second.
Review Chapter 2 of the Playbook as it outlines specific behaviors and actions that may result in these penalties.
RETURN TIME:
--If there be any changes to the bus return time, for example a weather-related delay, the participating cadet must make every effort to notify their parent/guardian (via phone call, text, etc) in a timely manner.*
QUESTIONS: All questions should be directed to your team commanders and coaches!
Important links and full post can be found in the Teams General Channel.
Cadets in band, flag party and the drill teams will be participating in the competition this Saturday, April 11th 2026 at Denison Armoury (1 Yukon Lane Toronto, ON M3K 0A1).
The muster, inspection and performance times can be found in the schedule.
Lunch and transportation to and from the event are only provided for coaches and cadets who are competing. Spectators are responsible for their own lunch and transportation. Each team's commander will provide their respective teams specific instructions on your team’s dress code and a list of what you should bring.
Bus Departure
Location: ST. PAULS UNITED CHURCH (454 Rebecca Street Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6K 1K7)
Timings: Saturday April 11, 2026 AT 7:45AM
Bus Return
Location: ST. PAULS UNITED CHURCH (454 Rebecca Street Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6K 1K7)
Timings: Saturday April 11, 2026 AT 7:00PM
Key things to note:
BAND:
--Must bring 3 copies of the conductor scores for each of the musical pieces your band will be playing for the competition. Failure to do so will not allow your band to score any points under "adherence to score" on the musical scoresheets.
FLAG PARTY & RIFLE DRILL TEAM:
--Flags, Rifles, and Flag holders (frogs) are provided.
NOMINAL ROLL:
--All teams submit a nominal roll that includes all staff and cadets for lunch and safety purposes. This must be given to the check-in staff upon each team’s arrival.
PENALTIES:
--Organizers have implemented new policies that can result in penalties that may be applied to ANY team at ANY TIME. For example: No boot polish will be permitted on site. If any boot polish is found, it will be confiscated by comp staff and you team will also be penalized for the 1st infraction and disqualified for the second.
Review Chapter 2 of the Playbook as it outlines specific behaviors and actions that may result in these penalties.
RETURN TIME:
--If there be any changes to the bus return time, for example a weather-related delay, the participating cadet must make every effort to notify their parent/guardian (via phone call, text, etc) in a timely manner.*
QUESTIONS: All questions should be directed to your team commanders and coaches!
Important links and full post can be found in the Teams General Channel.
Hello 540!
We’re excited to announce our Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) taking place from May 9-10, 2026 for Level 1-4 and May 8-10, 2026 for Level 5's! This overnight training weekend will give you the chance to develop key field and survival skills through hands-on activities!
Sign Up Form (ALL cadets must complete) by clicking here
View the Correct Warning Order for your Level and see the Kit List and Permission Slip Here:
Level 1 - 4 + Golden Ops Warning Order
Level 5 Warning Order
Level 5 Advance Party Warning Order
Permission Slip Submission
Submit your persmission slip using this link here
To upload the permission form, you need to be logged in, please ensure you are logged into your cadet email to access.
To sign up, no log in is required so you can have a friend or staff cadet fill it out with you if you don't have access to Teams in the meantime.
FAQ Document
For Frequently Asked Questions - Click Here
The Warning Order and FAQ can be viewed by both cadets and parents/guardians.
⚠️ DEADLINES - READ CAREFULLY ⚠️
• The sign-up form must be completed by April 28, 2026
• The signed portion of the Warning Order must be submitted through the Permission slip submission link by April 28, 2026, without this, you will NOT be able to attend the FTX. If you can not submit using the link, please bring it to admin to WO2 Yang or to FSgt Faisal NLT April 14th.
This training is considered mandatory for all cadets. Missing FTX will impact promotions and summer training opportunities. If you are unable to attend, you are still required to complete the form and indicate your reason for absence.
This FTX is always one of the most memorable parts of the training year, don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn new skills, push yourself, and have a great weekend with your squadron!
We’re excited to announce our Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) taking place from May 9-10, 2026 for Level 1-4 and May 8-10, 2026 for Level 5's! This overnight training weekend will give you the chance to develop key field and survival skills through hands-on activities!
Sign Up Form (ALL cadets must complete) by clicking here
View the Correct Warning Order for your Level and see the Kit List and Permission Slip Here:
Level 1 - 4 + Golden Ops Warning Order
Level 5 Warning Order
Level 5 Advance Party Warning Order
Permission Slip Submission
Submit your persmission slip using this link here
To upload the permission form, you need to be logged in, please ensure you are logged into your cadet email to access.
To sign up, no log in is required so you can have a friend or staff cadet fill it out with you if you don't have access to Teams in the meantime.
FAQ Document
For Frequently Asked Questions - Click Here
The Warning Order and FAQ can be viewed by both cadets and parents/guardians.
⚠️ DEADLINES - READ CAREFULLY ⚠️
• The sign-up form must be completed by April 28, 2026
• The signed portion of the Warning Order must be submitted through the Permission slip submission link by April 28, 2026, without this, you will NOT be able to attend the FTX. If you can not submit using the link, please bring it to admin to WO2 Yang or to FSgt Faisal NLT April 14th.
This training is considered mandatory for all cadets. Missing FTX will impact promotions and summer training opportunities. If you are unable to attend, you are still required to complete the form and indicate your reason for absence.
This FTX is always one of the most memorable parts of the training year, don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn new skills, push yourself, and have a great weekend with your squadron!
Currently we are at capacity and not accepting new recruits at this time.
We will not be running a second intake in January 2026.
In June 2026, those interested in our unit will be able to join a waitlist to lear how to potentially join 540 Golden Hawks in Sept. 2026.
The waitlist will be posted to our website, and emails will go out in August for an information session as well as next steps on how to register with our unit.
We will not be running a second intake in January 2026.
In June 2026, those interested in our unit will be able to join a waitlist to lear how to potentially join 540 Golden Hawks in Sept. 2026.
The waitlist will be posted to our website, and emails will go out in August for an information session as well as next steps on how to register with our unit.
11 April: March On! Competition
Wish the best of luck to all of our teams competiting in the upcoming March On Competition!
14 April: CO's Parade
Promotions, announcements and so much more!
Parents, guardians, and guests are to be seated by 8:15pm for an 8:30pm start.
19 April
Do you think you have what it takes to beat some adult staff in a marksmanship competition? Want to make some friends that share a common interest? Sign up for our 540 Marksmanship Competition taking place April 19th!
Sign up form is in Teams. Cadets must complete their rifle safe handling test prior to April 19th to participate.
3 May: Gliding
Interested in potentially taking a flight in a Glider? Sign ups are now open in the General Teams channel to indicate your interest in participating in an upcoming gliding day.
Due to limited spots, only those who receive a Confirmation Email to their C365 accounts will be allowed to participate.
8-10 May: Field Training Exercise
Make sure to sign up using the links above or in the Teams Channel!
6 June: Annual Ceremonial Review
The final parade of the year, the time to put your best foot forward, your best uniform and your best self. We celebrate all the hard work from the training year in a final parade.
More information to follow.
Wish the best of luck to all of our teams competiting in the upcoming March On Competition!
14 April: CO's Parade
Promotions, announcements and so much more!
Parents, guardians, and guests are to be seated by 8:15pm for an 8:30pm start.
19 April
Do you think you have what it takes to beat some adult staff in a marksmanship competition? Want to make some friends that share a common interest? Sign up for our 540 Marksmanship Competition taking place April 19th!
Sign up form is in Teams. Cadets must complete their rifle safe handling test prior to April 19th to participate.
3 May: Gliding
Interested in potentially taking a flight in a Glider? Sign ups are now open in the General Teams channel to indicate your interest in participating in an upcoming gliding day.
Due to limited spots, only those who receive a Confirmation Email to their C365 accounts will be allowed to participate.
8-10 May: Field Training Exercise
Make sure to sign up using the links above or in the Teams Channel!
6 June: Annual Ceremonial Review
The final parade of the year, the time to put your best foot forward, your best uniform and your best self. We celebrate all the hard work from the training year in a final parade.
More information to follow.
We are excited to offer many teams for cadets to participate in this year! Please ensure that when signing up for any activity to use your Cadet365 account. More information on each team can be found in the General Teams channel.
*NEW* Debate
Interested in taking your public speaking to a new level? Debate meetings are ongoing. See the General Teams channel or talk to FSgt Yang for more information.
Marksmanship
Marksmanship activities have returned! Please note that cadets are required to sign up for each individual open shoot event they wish to attend. Certain Sundays will be dedicated to team training, with open shoot days mixed in throughout the training year. Open shoots allow for any cadet to complete their rifle safe handling test then fire the cadet air rifle.
See the calendar for upcoming Marksmanship events. Each activity has limited spots.
Sign up for Open Shoots using the links posted in the General Teams channel.
Questions to Capt. Pepin.
Band
You can become part of Canada’s largest cadet band. Our band brings together cadets from all over Halton to make music, have fun, and perform at exclusive events. Whether you’re just starting or already know your way around an instrument, everyone who’s willing to practice hard has a place in our band.
Where: Forestview Church Without Walls
When: We rehearse on Fridays from 1800-2130, with some extra practices too.
Use this link to sync up your calendar
What to wear: Civilian dress, dress in layers, we will be outside.
What to bring: 2 pencils, 1 highlighter, a full water bottle and music and instrument if available.
You wanna rock? Let’s talk. Join the band here Or see more information in Teams.
Drill Team (Without Arms)
Drill teams practice take place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Rifle Drill Team (With Arms)
Drill teams practice take place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Ground School
Ground school training has completed for the year. We are wishing the best of luck to the cadets who have been selected to advance to the interview portion of the course application!
*NEW* Debate
Interested in taking your public speaking to a new level? Debate meetings are ongoing. See the General Teams channel or talk to FSgt Yang for more information.
Marksmanship
Marksmanship activities have returned! Please note that cadets are required to sign up for each individual open shoot event they wish to attend. Certain Sundays will be dedicated to team training, with open shoot days mixed in throughout the training year. Open shoots allow for any cadet to complete their rifle safe handling test then fire the cadet air rifle.
See the calendar for upcoming Marksmanship events. Each activity has limited spots.
Sign up for Open Shoots using the links posted in the General Teams channel.
Questions to Capt. Pepin.
Band
You can become part of Canada’s largest cadet band. Our band brings together cadets from all over Halton to make music, have fun, and perform at exclusive events. Whether you’re just starting or already know your way around an instrument, everyone who’s willing to practice hard has a place in our band.
Where: Forestview Church Without Walls
When: We rehearse on Fridays from 1800-2130, with some extra practices too.
Use this link to sync up your calendar
What to wear: Civilian dress, dress in layers, we will be outside.
What to bring: 2 pencils, 1 highlighter, a full water bottle and music and instrument if available.
You wanna rock? Let’s talk. Join the band here Or see more information in Teams.
Drill Team (Without Arms)
Drill teams practice take place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Rifle Drill Team (With Arms)
Drill teams practice take place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Ground School
Ground school training has completed for the year. We are wishing the best of luck to the cadets who have been selected to advance to the interview portion of the course application!
Keep an eye out for gliding sign ups!
Sign ups will be announced in the General Teams Channel.
Confirmation emails are sent to the selected cadets via their C365 account.
Next date: 3 May
Sign up form is now available in the General Teams Channel.
Sign ups will be announced in the General Teams Channel.
Confirmation emails are sent to the selected cadets via their C365 account.
Next date: 3 May
Sign up form is now available in the General Teams Channel.
If you are a new cadet - check your email or your parent/guardians email containing your login credentials.
Are you a returning cadet who forgot their password?
Start Here
PLEASE set up your Authenticator app and Cadet365 account with an email you have access to and a password you will remember.
If you are still not able to log into your account, reach out to the admin team for assistance at: [email protected]
Note: we are limited to how many account resets we can do per cadet. Forgetting your password or authenticator app password multiple times may result in you being locked out of your account for an extended period of time.
Are you a returning cadet who forgot their password?
Start Here
PLEASE set up your Authenticator app and Cadet365 account with an email you have access to and a password you will remember.
If you are still not able to log into your account, reach out to the admin team for assistance at: [email protected]
Note: we are limited to how many account resets we can do per cadet. Forgetting your password or authenticator app password multiple times may result in you being locked out of your account for an extended period of time.
If you need to report an absence, please use this this 540 Sqn absence reporting form. Note that parents are not authorized to submit an absence on behalf of their cadet. Cadets, you must be logged into C365 to fill out the form.
If you will be absent for more than 2 weeks in a row (ex. for medical reasons, travel, etc.) please contact the Admin O. Lt. Pepin.
If you will be absent for more than 2 weeks in a row (ex. for medical reasons, travel, etc.) please contact the Admin O. Lt. Pepin.
Calendar
Please add our 540 Squadron calendar to your mobile device to keep up to date with our training activities.