Bush exercises held on selected weekends are a part of the mandatory training for the Air Cadets Program. Cadets are required to attend at least one FTX each training year to pass their level.
Depending on the cadet level, the nature and the complexity of the exercises will vary, but all Cadets will learn forest survival skills such as: building a shelter, collecting water, building a fire, using fire signals, reading a map, and using a compass. These exercises may include a sleepover in the forest in shelters built to fully experience the survival skills of a flight crew.
