1. Will my child be recruited to join the army through the cadet corps?

A: Absolutely NOT! This is NOT a recruiting program.

The Army Cadet program:

* equips cadets with the tools necessary to challenge themselves to become better leaders and citizens
* provides cadets with the possibility of travel and adventure
* presents opportunities to develop lifelong friendships.

 

2. How much does it cost to join the 2509 Signals Corps?

A: Nothing. There is no cost to join our corps. Each cadet will be issued a full uniform for parades and also a full uniform and equipment for Field Training Exercises [FTX]. When a cadet leaves the corps, he/she MUST return all of the items or else they will have to pay for them.

 

3. Then how much does it cost if my son/daughter goes to summer training camp?

A: Good news. There is NO cost to go to summer training camp. Even the transportation to and from the camp is free. Cadets are actually PAID $60.00 a week when they attend camp.

 

4. Where are you located and when do you meet?

A: We are located close to the former location of the Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary. The address is:

1820 - 24th Street S.W.
We meet every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Sometimes there are weekend activities. There are a few mandatory activities on the weekend, and there are a number of optional activities on the weekend.

5. What is this?

A: The central figure of the Canadian Signal Corps badge was the Roman God Mercury, symbolic of speed. This symbol continues to be central to the present Communications and Electronics badge. He is affectionately known to signal personnel throughout the world as "Jimmy".

You will see "Jimmy" proudly displayed on our website, on our van, on our letterhead, and on our berets.

6. What do things like CWO and FTX mean?

A: Some of the lingo is explained on this website. Click here to view the lingo page. Or you can click on the word LINGO found at the bottom of each page.