| Acronym/Term | Definition | Additional Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 2IC | Second In Command | |
| AATC-AM | Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance | Summer Training Scholarship |
| AATC-AO | Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Airport Operations | Summer Training Scholarship |
| AAC | Advanced Aerospace Course | Summer Training Scholarship |
| AC | Air Cadet | First rank for a new cadet: No rank badge |
| ACLC | Air Cadet League of Canada | |
| ACO | Area Cadet Officer | |
| ACO (Air) | Area Cadet Officer (Air Cadets) | An officer in the Canadian Forces Regular or Reserve component employed at a Regional Headquarters and responsible for training and administering Air Cadets. |
| ACR | Annual Ceremonial Review | Final Ceremonial Parade of the Training Year |
| ACSTC | Air Cadet Summer Training Centre | |
| AIC | Athletic Instructor Course | Summer Training Scholarship – discontinued |
| BASIC | Basic Training Course | Summer Training Course (2 weeks) replaced by General Training |
| BLC | Basic Leadership Course | Summer Training Course (3 weeks) replaces ITLC |
| BSC | Basic Survival Course | Summer Training Course (3 weeks) replaces ITSC |
| CANTEEN | Snack bar | |
| CATOs | Cadet Administrative and Training Orders | Orders issued by NDHQ/Director of Cadets to supplement Queens Regulations and Orders for Cadets, to amplify Canadian Forces Administrative Orders, and to minimize the requirement for specialized Region Orders and Instructions |
| CFB | Canadian Forces Base | |
| CHAP | Cadet Harrasment and Abuse Prevention | Discontinued, see PSRY |
| CI | Civilian Instructor | a resource person with special talents who is employed by DND as an Instructor within a designated Air Cadet Squadron but who is not a member of the CF. |
| CIC | Cadet Instructor Cadre | A sub-component of the Canadian Forces Reserve Force, consisting of officers whose primary duty is the supervision, administration and training of cadets mentioned in Section 46 of the National Defence Act. |
| CLACSTC | Cold Lake Air Cadet Summer Training Centre | |
| CO | Commanding Officer | |
| CO’s PARADE | Commanding Officer’s Parade | Monthly Full Dress Parade |
| CPL | Corporal | Promoted rank after Leading Air Cadet: Two chevrons on sleeve |
| DCO | Deputy Commanding Officer | |
| DET | Detachment | |
| DETACHMENT | ||
| DND | Department of National Defence | |
| DRESS | What to wear | eg. C1 is “Cadet Best”, Civilian Attire = no uniform |
| DUTY FLIGHT | The flight that is assigned to do the chores on a parade night | |
| FCPL | Flight Corporal | Promoted rank after Corporal: Two chevrons on sleeve with crown above |
| FLIGHT | A group of cadets. Usually led by a Flight Sergeant or Sergeant | |
| FORUM | Online Message/Information System For Cadets and Parents | IMPORTANT: Cadets must register before using the system |
| FSGT | Flight Sergeant | Promoted rank after Sergeant: Three chevrons on sleeve with crown above |
| FTX | Field Training Exercise | Camping and Outdoor Training |
| GCK | General Cadet Knowledge | |
| GENERAL TRAINING | Basic Training Course | Summer Training Course (2 weeks) |
| GPS | Glider Pilot Scholarship | Summer Training Scholarship where cadets can get their Glider Pilot License |
| IACE | International Air Cadet Exchange | Summer Training Scholarship |
| IAW | in accordance with | |
| ITAC | Introduction to Aviation Course | Summer Training Course (3 weeks) discontinued |
| ITIC | Introduction to Instruction Course | Summer Training Course (3 weeks) discontinued |
| ITLC | Introduction to Leadership Course | Summer Training Course (3 weeks) discontinued |
| LAC | Leading Air Cadet | First Promoted rank for a cadet: Single horizontal propeller on sleeve |
| MESS DINNER | Formal dinner following the traditions of the RCAF | Very Fancy dinner |
| NCO | Non-Commissioned Officer | Air cadet with rank Corporal and above: Senior NCO’s have rank of Sgt and above |
| NE | New Entry | |
| NETOOK | Southern Zone Gliding Facility | |
| OIC | Officer In Charge | Staff member in charge at an activity |
| OPERATION | The name assigned to a particular event | |
| OPI | Office of Primary Interest | Staff or department in charge of planning and running an activity |
| OT | Oshkosh Trip | Summer Exchange to Oshkosh WI – a gathering for all things aviation |
| PACSTC | Penhold Air Cadet Summer Training Centre | |
| PARADE | Opening and Closing ceremonies on a cadet night | |
| PO | Performance Objective | |
| PPS | Power Pilot Scholarship | Summer Training Scholarship where cadets can get their Private Pilot License |
| PSC | Parent Sponsoring Committee | |
| PSRY | Positive Social Relations for Youth | Replaces CHAP program |
| RCAF | Royal Canadian Air Force | |
| RMNACSTC | Rocky Mountain National Army Cadet Summer Training Centre | say it three times quickly |
| RO | Reviewing Officer | |
| SCHOLARSHIP BOARDS | Interview Process for choosing cadets for National Summer Training | Held in February for PPS, GPS, IACE, AATC-AO, AATC-AM, Oshkosh |
| SGT | Sergeant | Promoted rank after Flight Corporal: Three chevrons on sleeve |
| SIC | Survival Instructor Course | Summer Training Scholarship (6 weeks) discontinued |
| SLC | Senior Leaders Course | Summer Training Scholarship (6 weeks) discontinued |
| SQUADRON | A group of flights. | |
| SURVIVAIR | Survival Competition for Cadets | |
| TRAINING YEAR | From September to June when squadron based training is done | |
| UHRA | Unit Human Rights Advisor | |
| WARNING ORDER | The information page for an event listing important information | Every squadron activity has one, either handed out or on the Forum |
| WING | Sub-division of the Air Cadet League | Alberta has 4 wings. 781 is in the Southern Wing |
| WO1 | Warrant Officer First Class | Highest Air Cadet Rank: One per Squadron: Canada’s Coat of Arms |
| WO2 | Warrant Officer Second Class | Second Highest Air Cadet Rank: Crown Encircled by Maple Leaves |
| ZONE | Sub-division of the Air Cadet League | Alberta has 4 zones. 781 is in the Southern Zone (discontinued, see Wing) |
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