This website provides a general outline of the huge opportunities that lie within the Air Cadet program and the 604 Squadron. We strongly encourage you to come to Mewata Armouries and see the program for yourself, or if you have any questions, please contact us. Tours can be arranged for those wishing to more fully experience the nature of the Air Cadet program.
604 “Moose” Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, also known as 604 Moose Squadron, is proud to provide cadets with dynamic leadership and a learning conducive environment. 604 Moose is one if not the oldest and largest in Air Cadet Squadrons in Calgary and has a proud history of success that has produced many of today’s leaders in the Calgary community and beyond. We currently have 140 cadets on strength with 10 Officers and Civilian staff.
Through training such as flying, survival and leadership instruction, cadets are prepared to take on the challenges of life. The lessons each cadet learns during their stay at 604 are valuable life skills. Cadets also receive experience working as a team in order to accomplish objectives. For example, on Squadron level exercises, cadets are actively engaged in the operation and maintenance of a survival oriented camp environment. Each cadet will also receive the opportunity to develop personal experience and will have a fun time doing it.
Cadets is not all hard work, though. Social events such as team building events, annual Christmas parties, mess dinners and Tri-Service dances provide ample opportunity for cadets to have an active social life, not only within their own Squadron, but also with members of the other two Cadet Elements. Summer training creates friendships that will be cherished for the rest of each cadet’s life. As well, during the training year, cadets travel and get the cadet experience by attending events such as Honour Band and Drill Competitions.
604 Moose has a prominent role in the community. The Squadron was proud to celebrate its 60th year in 2015 by earning Top Squadron in the entire Northwest Region (covering all three prairie provinces and all three northern territories).
Many cadets have developed into excellent leaders in the community. We have thrived under many great leaders and our present Commanding Officer is Capt Dave Pritchard. We have successful teams such as our Sports, Precision Drill and Biathlon teams. Maintaining traditions of excellence, 604 Moose has always prided itself with its cadets. Having sent more than a third of our cadets to summer training centre’s last year, our cadets are trained and ready for any adventure.
