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AAFC Winter Bivouac

44 cadets braved the cold, rain and the bush at Beaconsfield Upper for 3 days of chilling fun, warming fires and challenging activities. Whether they were:

• a first year cadet learning how to camp in the bush under canvas, read a map, camouflage and conceal oneself amongst the bush or find checkpoints using a compass, or
• a second year cadet surviving in the wild through building a shelter, lighting a fire using a flint, gathering water through a variety of stills, cooking on an open fire and performing search & rescue scenarios
• a third or fourth year cadet instructing lessons, driving the program, helping in the kitchen/HQ, caring for individuals, supporting the team or leading a group to finish a task

They all had a successful camp and can stand tall because of their accomplishments.