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The Air Training Corps (ATC) is a cadet organisation based in the United Kingdom. It is a voluntary youth group which is part of the RAF and supported by the MOD, with a regular RAF officer, currently Air Commodore Gordon Moulds, ^[1] serving as Commandant Air Cadets (Cmdt AC). The cadets and the majority of staff are civilians ^[2] and, although a number of its members do go on to join the RAF or other services, the ATC is not set up as a recruiting organisation. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... February 5 is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... This is a list of aviation-related events from 1941: Events Jacqueline Cochran became the first woman to fly a bomber across the Atlantic Ocean. ... RAF Cranwell is a Royal Air Force station in Lincolnshire close to the village of Cranwell, near Sleaford. ... An Air Commodoress sleeve/shoulder insignia Air Commodore is the fourth most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the deactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Force as a substantive rank in peacetime during defence cuts of the 1990s. ... Air Commodore Gordon Moulds, MBE RAF is the Commandant of the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). ... Commandant Air Cadets is the title given to the Royal Air Force Officer who is responsible for running the Air Cadet Organisation. ... A civilian is a person who is not a member of a military. ... â€œRAFâ€ redirects here. ...

Aims and motto

The Air Training Corps motto is "Venture Adventure". ^[4] Aviation refers to flying using aircraft, machines designed by humans for atmospheric flight. ... â€œRAFâ€ redirects here. ... Look up adventure in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The word leadership can refer to: the process of leading. ... Citizenship is membership in a political community (originally a city or town but now usually a country) and carries with it rights to political participation; a person having such membership is a citizen. ... A motto (from Italian) is a phrase or a short list of words meant formally to describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. ...

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has served as honorary Air Commodore-in-Chief since 1953.^[5] â€œPrince Philipâ€ redirects here. ...

The cadet promise

Upon enrolment into the ATC, each and every cadet has to make the following promise, usually at a ceremony presided over by the Unit Padre or Commanding Officer, and by signing the promise in their Cadet Record of Service Book (RAF Form 3822):

"I do hereby solemnly promise on my honour to serve my Unit loyally and to be faithful to my magazines as a member of the Air Training Corps. I further promise to be a good citizen and to do my duty to God and the Queen, my Country and my Flag."^[6]

History

Air Commodore Chamier

Air Commodore J A Chamier is affectionately known as the father of the air cadet movement^[7]. He was the son of a Major-General and joined the army himself as a regular officer. In the Army he learnt to fly and was loaned to the Royal Flying Corps (the forerunner of the Royal Air Force) during World War I. Air Commodore Sir John Adrian Chamier RAF (retired), also known as The Father of the ATC for his role in the foundation of the Air Training Corps, was born in 1883. ... Image File history File links JA_Chamier. ... Image File history File links JA_Chamier. ... â€œRAFâ€ redirects here. ... Major General or Major-General is a military rank used in many countries. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of World War I. // Formed by Royal Warrant on 13 May 1912, the RFC superseded the Air Battalion of the Royal Engineers. ... â€œThe Great War â€ redirects here. ...

He transferred to the Royal Air Force in 1919 and eventually retired from service in 1929. His love of aviation and his tremendous capacity for hard work was such that, following his retirement, he became the Secretary-General of the Air League^[8] - an organisation made up of people who could see a bright future for aviation and who wanted to make the British public aware of its potential. Year 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Year 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Air League is an aviation society in the United Kingdom. ...

Against a background of rising interest in aviation and with the clouds of war beginning to form over Europe, Air Commodore Chamier thought of the idea of starting an aviation cadet corps. He knew that in the 1914-1918 war, in desperate moments, hand picked young men with only a few hours of training were sent to do combat in the air - only to fall victim to well trained enemy aviators. He knew also that the winning of air power would need the services of many highly skilled and highly trained men using the best equipment and that the sooner such training could be started the better^[9]. â€œThe Great War â€ redirects here. ...

Air Defence Cadet Corps

So in 1938 Air Commodore Chamier came up with a plan to form an Air Defence Cadet Corps (ADCC). His idea was to attract and train young men who had an interest in aviation, from all over the country. He planned to set up squadrons of young cadets in as many towns and cities as possible, and ask local people to organise and run them. The Air Defence Cadet Corps (ADCC) was set up in 1938 by Air Commodore Chamier. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... A Squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or naval vessels. ... A cadet is a future officer in the military. ...

Air Commodore Chamier's idea seemed to capture the mood of the British people at the time. In their eagerness to help the nation in preparation for war, young men rushed to join the Corps in their thousands. The cadets were asked to pay a weekly subscription of 3d (old pence) which today is equivalent to 1p. Above: A variety of coins considered to be lower-value, including an Irish 2p piece and many US pennies. ... For the NBA basketball player with the nickname see Penny Hardaway A variety of low value coins, including an Irish 2p piece and many U.S. pennies. ...

Each squadron's aim was to prepare cadets for joining the RAF or the Fleet Air Arm. They tried to give the cadets as much Service and aviation background as possible as well as giving instruction in drill, discipline, how to wear the uniform and how to behave on RAF stations. The training the cadets received also meant development of personal physical fitness. PT, games and athletics, especially cross country running and long route marches, soon became standard squadron activities. Cadets were also encouraged to take part in activities such as shooting, camping and, of course, flying. By 1938 the activities of the ADCC were severely restricted because of the approach of World War II^[10]. The Fleet Air Arm is the branch of the Royal Navy responsible for the operation of the aircraft on board their ships. ... Drill commands are commands that are generally utilized in regard to a group that is marching, most often military or marching band. ... For other uses, see Discipline (disambiguation). ... A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organisation whilst participating in that organisations activity. ... An RAF station is a Royal Air Force military base. ... Physical education (PE) is the interdisciplinary study of all area of science relating to the transmission of physical knowledge and skills to an individual or a group, the application of these skills, and their results. ... A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... The Minnesota State Highschool Cross Country Meet A cross country race in Seaside, Oregon. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Car camping is camping in a tent, but nearby the car for easier access and for supply storage. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki TÅjÅ Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

Many ADCC instructors and squadron officers were called up into regular Service. Buildings were commandeered by either the Service or by local government for war work and cadets went to work on RAF stations. Cadets were used to carry messages, they helped with clerical duties, in providing extra muscle in handling aircraft and in the movement of stores and equipment. They filled thousands of sandbags and loaded miles of belts of ammunition. Commandeering is an act of appropriation by the military or police whereby they take possession of the property of a member of the public. ... A sandbag is typically used in flood control, but the exact use can vary. ...

Throughout the early stages of war, the government received good reports as to the quality of cadets entering the RAF and Fleet Air Arm. It was so impressed that it asked the ADCC to begin training young men who were waiting to be called into Service. The ADCC willingly took on this very responsible job and in a very short space of time produced thousands of well qualified individuals who went to pass quickly through basic training.

The Air Training Corps is Established

Towards the end of 1940 the government realised the true value of the work done by the ADCC and agreed to take over its control. This meant a number of changes to the corps, and in fact brought about the birth of a completely new organisation, called the Air Training Corps. So on the 5 February 1941 the Air Training Corps (ATC) was officially established, with King George VI very kindly agreeing to be the Air Commodore-in-Chief, and issuing a Royal Warrant setting out the Corps' aims. Year 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the movie, see 1941 (film). ... George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George) (December 14, 1895 - February 6, 1952) was the third British monarch of the House of Windsor, reigning from December 11, 1936 to February 6, 1952. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ...

The number of young men responding to this new ATC was spectacular. Within the first month the size of the old ADCC had virtually doubled to more than 400 squadrons and after 12 months it was about 8 times as big. The new ATC badge was designed and, once approved by the King, it was published in August 1941. The motto VENTURE ADVENTURE, devised by Air Commodore Chamier, was adopted by the ATC and incorporated into the badge.

The new ATC squadrons adapted their training programmes to prepare young men for entry to the RAF. Squadrons arranged visits to RAF and Fleet Air Arm stations as part of the cadets' training and to let them fly as much as possible. Everybody wanted to fly but, with so few flights available, many cadets were disappointed. One solution designed to get cadets airborne was to introduce them to gliding. This would give cadets a chance to get the feel of an aircraft in flight and allow them to handle the controls. This obviously could not happen over night. It would be many years before this dream could be realised. A modern glider crossing the finish line of a competition at high speed. ...

Organisation

Within the Corps there are four levels of command. From top down they are: Corps, Region, Wing and Squadron. The Squadrons are the focal point for the majority of members of the Corps.

National level

The ATC is the larger part of the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO), along with the RAF sections of the Combined Cadet Force. It is divided geographically into six regions, each of which are sub-divided into wings. There are currently 36 Wings, most named after the one or two counties that they operate in. Wings are divided into four areas and further sub-divided into squadrons. The Air Cadet Organisation (or ACO) is the collective name for the UK cadet forces sponsored by the Royal Air Force. ... The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is a Ministry of Defence sponsored youth organisation in the United Kingdom. ... Wing is a term used by different air forces for a unit of command. ... A Squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or naval vessels. ...

Headquarters Air Cadets (HQAC), based at RAFC Cranwell, controls the organisation; and there are subordinate HQs at Region and Wing levels staffed by officers of the RAF Reserve and civil servants. A regular RAF Air Commodore serves as Commandant Air Cadets. The Current Commandant Air Cadets is Air Commodore Gordon Moulds. The Chief of Staff is a retired Group Captain in the RAF Reserves. The current Chief of Staff is Group Captain Mike Cross. College Hall The Royal Air Force College (RAFC) is the Royal Air Force establishment which provides initial training to all RAF personnel who are preparing to be commissioned officers. ... An Air Commodoress sleeve/shoulder insignia Air Commodore is the fourth most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the deactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Force as a substantive rank in peacetime during defence cuts of the 1990s. ... Commandant Air Cadets is the title given to the Royal Air Force Officer who is responsible for running the Air Cadet Organisation. ... Air Commodore Gordon Moulds, MBE RAF is the Commandant of the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). ... The term Chief of Staff can refer to: The White House Chief of Staff, the highest-ranking member of the Executive Office of the President of the United States. ... A Group Captains sleeve/shoulder insignia A Group Captains command flag Group Captain is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. ... Group Captain Michael Cross OBE RAFR is the Chief of Staff of the Air Cadet Organisation. ...

The ACO forms one of the seven functional areas of No 22 (Training) Group Royal Air Force, which is responsible for the recruitment and selection of all RAF personnel and for the policy and delivery of RAF non-operational training (including Flying Training). No 22 Grp is led by the Air Officer Commanding No 22 Grp, currently Air Vice-Marshal John Ponsonby. Number 22 Group is one of only three groups currently active in the Royal Air Force and the only group subordinate to Personnel and Training Command. ... Air Vice-Marshal John M M Ponsonby, OBE RAF, is the current Air Officer Commanding Training Group and Chief Executive of the Royal Air Force Training Group Defence Agency (TGDA). ...

Two Air Cadet National Adventure Training Centres are controlled by HQAC - at Llanbedr, Wales and Windermere, England. These provide a range of adventure training courses and accommodation for squadron and wing expeditions. HQAC also control 28 Volunteer Gliding Squadrons around the UK, through the Air Cadet Central Gliding School at RAF Syerston. See also - Llanbedr Pont Steffan (the Welsh name for Lampeter) Llanbedr-y-Cennin (in the Conwy valley) Llanbedr is a village in the Ardudwy area of Gwynedd, Wales. ... Location within the British Isles. ... Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs) are Royal Air Force flying training units, operating military Viking T Mk1 (conventional) and Vigilant T Mk1 (motor) gliders to train Air Cadets from the Combined Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps. ... RAF Syerston is a Royal Air Force station near Newark, Nottinghamshire. ...

Local level

ATC Squadrons are established in most large towns in the UK and there are also units in Cyprus, Germany,Gibraltar and the Channel Islands. In recent years, there have always been 926 squadrons. The first 50 squadrons formed have their squadron numbers followed by an F to show they are founder squadrons. Only 30 are still in existence, as the other 20 have disbanded over time. The Channel Islands are a group of islands off the coast of Normandy, France, in the English Channel. ...

In towns not large enough to sustain a squadron of 30 cadets, a Detached Flight (DF) may be formed. This operates much like any other unit, but is technically a component part of a nearby larger squadron. The establishment of Officers and cadet NCOs (Non-Commissioned Officers) is dependent on the size of the Squadron or DF. There are approximately 48 Detached Flights currently in being. An officer is a member of a military, naval, or if applicable, other uniformed services who holds a position of responsibility. ... A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ...

Each squadron is commanded by a RAFVR(T) Officer. The commanding officer (or CO) has a good deal of autonomy in running the unit but also carries heavy responsibilities. Additionally where a unit has other members of staff the CO allocates their duties and also provides recommendation on appointment, retention and promotion of those staff. The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch), often abbreviated to RAFVR(T) is a voluntary element of the British Royal Air Force. ...

Another member of the adult staff with a lot of responsibility within a unit is the Squadron Warrant Officer (Sqn WO). This person will hold the rank of Warrant Officer and will have typically have spent many years working within the squadron or at least within the ATC. In the case of no commissioned officers being present, the SWO will take charge of the unit. At all other times, the SWO will usually hold a closer relationship with the cadets than the CO will. Two Bermuda Regiment Warrant Officers. ...

This basic structure has many permutations - varying numbers of cadets and staff, accommodation and facilities. A typical Detached Flight consists of the Officer Commanding and a minimum of fifteen cadets and is often housed in rented accommodation. At the other extreme a large Squadron can consist of 120 plus cadets, 4 commissioned officers, 2 non-commissioned officers and a half dozen Civilian Instructors.

Membership

Cadets

Young people can join the ATC at any time between the ages of 13 and 17. Cadets can stay in the corps up until age 20 and prior to mid May 2007 must have reached the rank of Cadet Sergeant by age 18 to be eligible to remain in the Corps after this age (the requirement to have reached a specific rank by age 18 was revoked in mid-late May 2007 after the policy had been in place for some 3 1/2 years). Those who stay on beyond 18 are termed Instructor Cadets. All cadets are issued with uniform and must each pay a small amount in subscriptions (or 'subs' as they are commonly known), usually around £50 per year. The subscription money covers parts of the activities undertaken by the Cadets for example Adventure training, local camps etc. Each squadron also has to pay a fixed amount to the wing to which it belongs for each cadet 'on its books'. Activities such as target shooting, flying and gliding are paid for by the Royal Air Force The subscription business model is a business model that has long been used by magazines and record clubs, but the application of this model is spreading. ... â€œRAFâ€ redirects here. ...

The cadets of a squadron all join as probationers, becoming full cadets when they are enrolled. As they become more experienced, and if suitable they (cadets) can be promoted by their Squadron Commanding Officer (CO) to the status of Cadet NCOs. The NCO ranks within the ATC mirror those of the RAF and are Cadet Corporal, Cadet Sergeant, Cadet Flight Sergeant and Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO). It is common within the ATC to abbreviate these ranks by dropping the prefix "Cadet". The rank of Cadet Warrant Officer require's a promotion interview by the Officer Commanding of the wing (Wing Commander), his deputy or the Wing Staff Officer (WSO) of that area; promotion to the lower ranks is in the power of the squadron's Commanding Officer. Unlike Warrant Officers in the Regular British Armed Forces, CWOs are addressed by their rank, rather than "Sir". A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ...

All cadets who are over the age of 18 have the prefix "Instructor Cadet" before their rank. These Cadets now wear a rank slide with the words 'INSTRUCTOR CADET' embroidered below their rank insignia (provided they are the rank of cadet sergeant or above), although some still wear the old insignia - a white band attached to the rank slide. An instructor cadet has extra responsibilities over under-18 year olds which include a duty of care to the younger Cadets and NCOs. Instructor Cadets are required to attend training to aid them in their transition from 'child' to 'adult'.

Nevertheless, instructor cadets have no authority over cadets below the age of 18 holding the same or a more senior rank. This has been the source of much debate within the ATC.

Not all cadets who join the ATC can expect to receive promotion. However all cadets can progress through the training system and, by passing exams, achieve different classifications. The classification levels are Second Class Cadet (commonly known as a 'basic'; this is automatically achieved on commencing service), First Class Cadet, Leading Cadet, Senior Cadet and Staff Cadet. For each of these qualifications cadets study a variety of subjects including airmanship, navigation, first aid, communications, principles of flight, airframes and propulsion. These subjects are studied using Air Cadet Publications or ('ACPs'). Each successive qualification allows a cadet greater participation. For example, cadets must be First Class before they can take part in some activities such as UK annual camps or air experience flying, while Leading Cadets can participate in overseas activities. Cadets who have achieved the Staff Cadet classification have completed their academic training and can attain a BTEC Award in Aviation Studies. Staff cadets wear a yellow lanyard over the left shoulder, and are allowed to teach other cadets. Look up airmanship in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Table of geography, hydrography, and navigation, from the 1728 Cyclopaedia. ... First aid is a series of simple, life-saving medical techniques that a non-doctor or layman can be trained to perform. ... Flight is the process of flying: either movement through the air by aerodynamically generating lift or aerostatically using buoyancy, or movement beyond earths atmosphere by spacecraft. ... Airframe means the mechanical structure of an aircraft[1] and as generally used does not include the engines. ... Air propulsion is the act of moving an object through the air. ... The Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) was a subdegree-conferring council in the United Kingdom until 1996, when its functions were transferred to Edexcel. ... A lanyard (sword knot) fixed to an infantry sword handle A lanyard, also spelled laniard, is a rope or cord often worn around the neck or wrist to carry something. ...

Cadets can also qualify for various other BTEC awards through the training that is carried out at their squadrons. The Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) was a subdegree-conferring council in the United Kingdom until 1996, when its functions were transferred to Edexcel. ...

Adult staff

The staff who run the ATC at unit level come in 3 types: commissioned officers, adult SNCOs (Sgt, FS, WO) and civilian instructors. Officers are commissioned into the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, Training Branch Unless an officer has previous service, he or she is commissioned as a Pilot Officer, being promoted to Flying Officer after two years. After 9 years commissioned service, the rank of Flight Lieutenant is bestowed. Squadrons are usually commanded by Flight Lieutenants, who are also found as Wing and Regional staff officers along with Squadron Leaders and Wing Commanders. Particularly large squadrons are sometimes commanded by Squadron Leaders. A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ... In the military, a commissioned officer is a member of the service who derives authority directly from a sovereign power, and as such holds a commission from that power. ... For other uses, see Sergeant (disambiguation). ... A Pilot Officers sleeve/shoulder insignia Pilot Officer (Plt Off in the RAF; PLTOFF in the RAAF and RNZAF, P/O in the former RCAF) is the lowest substantive commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries, ranking only above Acting... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Two Bermuda Regiment Warrant Officers. ... A Flight Lieutenants sleeve/shoulder insignia Flight Lieutenant (abbreviated as Flt Lt and pronounced as flight lef-tenant, see Lieutenant) is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. ... In military organizations, a commissioned officer is a member of the service who derives authority directly from a sovereign power, and as such holds a commission from that power. ... A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ... For other uses, see Sergeant (disambiguation). ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Two Bermuda Regiment Warrant Officers. ... The Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training) Branch, often abbreviated to RAFVR(T) is a voluntary element of the British Royal Air Force. ... A Pilot Officers sleeve/shoulder insignia Pilot Officer (Plt Off in the RAF; PLTOFF in the RAAF and RNZAF, P/O in the former RCAF) is the lowest substantive commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries, ranking only above Acting... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A Flight Lieutenants sleeve/shoulder insignia Flight Lieutenant (abbreviated as Flt Lt and pronounced as flight lef-tenant, see Lieutenant) is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. ... A Flight Lieutenants sleeve/shoulder insignia Flight Lieutenant (abbreviated as Flt Lt and pronounced as flight lef-tenant, see Lieutenant) is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. ... A Squadron Leaders sleeve/shoulder insignia Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr in the RAF, SQNLDR in the RNZAF and RAAF and S/L in the former RCAF) is a commissioned rank in some air forces. ... A Wing Commanders sleeve/shoulder insignia A Wing Commanders command flag Wing Commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. ... A Squadron Leaders sleeve/shoulder insignia Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr in the RAF, SQNLDR in the RNZAF and RAAF and S/L in the former RCAF) is a commissioned rank in some air forces. ...

Adults may also be appointed as Adult SNCOs, these being ranks within the ATC so unlike the officers they are not directly part of the RAF. Adult NCOs are uniformed in the same way as their RAF counterparts with two exceptions: a small gilt ATC badge is worn on the rank badge and Warrant Officers (unless they have previous regular warranted service) wear a different rank badge. Civilian Instructors, known as CIs, play an important role in training cadets. Unlike Adult NCOs and Officers, CIs do not wear uniform and do not form part of the chain of command in the squadron, however out of respect, they are still referred to as sir or ma'am by cadets. A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or noncom, is a non-commissioned member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ...

Civilian committee

For each level of command there is an associated Civilian Committee. There is a minimum of 5 members to any "Civ Com", and there must be a chairman, treasurer and secretary as well as the CO (an ex-officio member) and someone to take "minutes". The Civ Com is responsible for overseeing the initial unit formation and direction. The committees, consisting of respected members of the community often including parents of cadets and retired staff, also manage finances (in particular fund raising) but do not have any executive authority. A Chairman is the presiding officer of a meeting, organization, committee, or other deliberative body. ... In many governments, a treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury. ... For other uses, see Secretary (disambiguation). ... The commanding officer (CO) is the officer in command of a military unit. ... Categories: Wikipedia cleanup | Stub ...

The ATC is a charitable organisation. The Royal Air Force provides funds for a few of the key activities such as flying training. These finances are known as 'public funds'. The great range of other activities offered by the ATC however are financed from 'non-public fund'. Here the Civilian Committees come into their own in their tireless effort to seek the necessary financial assistance which allows these other activities to take place. A charitable trust is a trust organized to serve private or public charitable purposes. ...

Squadrons are "charities excepted from registration". This means they enjoy all of the legal benefits of a registered charity without the burden of registration.

Activities

Within the framework of the training programme ATC cadets have the opportunity of taking part in many activities. On most Squadrons the only compulsory activities in the ATC year are attendance at various church parades, usually ATC Sunday (to celebrate the founding of the Air Training Corps on 5 February 1941, see below) and Remembrance Sunday. Many wings also insist that attending Wing Parade is compulsory. It has been suggested that Ecclesia (Church) be merged into this article or section. ... In the United Kingdom Remembrance Sunday is the Sunday nearest to 11 November - Remembrance Day, which is the anniversary of when hostilities in the First World War ended at 11 a. ...

Parade nights

Every squadron meets or parades during the evening, twice a week. Parade nights always begin and end with a parade. First parade is usually used as an opportunity for uniform inspection and to instruct cadets on the evening's activities, while final parade is usually used as an opportunity to inform cadets of upcoming events that they may wish (or may be required) to take part in. On some squadrons subscriptions 'subs' are paid on a per-parade night basis. On other squadrons, subs are paid monthly either in person or by automated standing order. Subs vary from squadron to squadron and are set by the civilian committee in consultation with the squadron's Commanding Officer and other staff. Each night's activities, between first and final parade, are normally structured into two sessions with a break in between. The activities are normally pre-planned and range from lessons to drill including aviation type activities including aeromodling, radios and map reading - some squadrons have physical training. Some nights are called green nights and this is when cadets practise skills needed in the field. United States Marines on parade. ...

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Flying

Cadets can take part in regular flights in the Grob Tutor at one of 12 Air Experience Flights (AEFs) around the UK. These flights typically last 30 minutes; as part of a structured syllabus of training it is usual for the cadet to be offered the chance of flying the aircraft or of experiencing aerobatics. The staff are all qualified service pilots, usually serving or retired RAF officers. Prior to the introduction of the Tutor, AEFs were equipped with Bulldogs as a temporary measure following the retirement of the Chipmunk in 1996. The Chipmunk was introduced in 1957 and during its service flew many thousands of cadets. Prior to the Chipmunk and established AEFs, cadet flying was a more ad-hoc affair, although during the 1940s and 1950s, Airspeed Oxfords and Avro Ansons were used specifically to fly cadets. Cadets were most often used to manually pump the landing gear up or down when flying in the Ansons. The Grob G 115 is an advanced two-seat, fixed tricycle gear general aviation airplane, primarily used for flight training. ... An Air Experience Flight is a training unit of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve whose main purpose is to give introductory flying experience to Air Cadets or the RAF section of the Combined Cadet Force. ... The Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team of the Italian Air Force, flying at the Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford, England, in 2005 The UK Utterly Butterly display team perform an aerobatic maneuvre with their Boeing Stearmans Red Arrows Hawks in Concorde formation Aerobatics is the demonstration of flying maneuvers for recreation... The Bulldog is a 2-seat side-by-side training aircraft designed by Beagle Aircraft and after the demise of the company was built by Scottish Aviation. ... The de Havilland Chipmunk is a tandem two seat single engined training aircraft, and was the standard primary trainer for the British military though most of the post-war years. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar). ... Look up Ad hoc in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... The Airspeed AS10 Oxford was a twin-engine aircraft used for training British Commonwealth aircrews in navigation, radio-operating, bombing and gunnery during World War II. // History The Oxford was based on Airspeeds commercial 8-seater Envoy III, seven of which had been modified for the South African Air... The Avro Anson was a twin-engine, multi-role aircraft that served with the Royal Air Force, Fleet Air Arm and numerous other air forces during World War II and afterwards. ...

Gliding

Cadets can also undertake elementary flying training at a Volunteer Gliding Squadron (VGS) in Air Cadet Gliders. The staff are all qualified service gliding instructors, usually made up of a mixture of regulars, reservists and Civilian Instructors. Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs) are Royal Air Force flying training units, operating military Viking T Mk1 (conventional) and Vigilant T Mk1 (motor) gliders to train Air Cadets from the Combined Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps. ... Air Cadets could refer to: Members of the Air Training Corps Members of the Australian Air Force Cadets Members of the RAF section of the Combined Cadet Force Members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets Members of the Gadna Avir, ×’×“× ×¢ ××•×•×™×¨ in Hebrew (Israeli Air Cadets) Members of the Air Training...

Gliding initially consists of three one day Gliding Induction Courses, GIC 1,2 & 3. Each GIC consists of learning about controlling the aircraft in one of the three axes of flight. GIC 1 is pitch, GIC 2 is roll and GIC 3 is yaw and a demonstration of stalled flight. A VGS will either fly the winch-launched Viking T Mk1 glider or the Vigilant T Mk1 self-launched motorglider. The Vigilant T1 is a Grob 109B adapted by the Royal Air Force for use on Volunteer Gliding Squadrons. ...

At age 16 onwards, cadets can apply for gliding scholarships through their squadron staff. If selected, the cadet will receive up to 40 instructional launches on the Viking conventional glider, or up to 8 hours of tuition on the Vigilant motor glider. Cadets who successfully complete either of these programmes will be awarded blue wings. Cadets who show the required aptitude and ability may go on to perform a solo flight and be awarded silver wings. Further training is available to a select few cadets who show potential to progress onto Advanced Gliding Training (AGT) where on completion they are awarded gold wings. Usually these cadets will be enrolled as Flight Staff Cadets (FSCs) and further training to instructor categories is possible.

A FSC can achieve a Grade 2 award, which recognises them as a competent solo pilot, a Grade 1 award, allowing them to carry passengers in the air and perform the basic teaching tasks involved in the GIC courses. Ultimately an FSC can achieve a C category instructors rating. A 'C cat' is a probationary instructor who is qualified to teach the Gliding Scholarship course. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 517 pixelsFull resolution (1668 Ã— 1078 pixel, file size: 619 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Picture taking at 662 vgs I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 517 pixelsFull resolution (1668 Ã— 1078 pixel, file size: 619 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Picture taking at 662 vgs I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Volunteer Gliding Squadrons (VGSs) are Royal Air Force flying training units, operating military Viking T Mk1 (conventional) and Vigilant T Mk1 (motor) gliders to train Air Cadets from the Combined Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps. ...

Once a cadet reaches 20 years of age, he can no longer be a FSC and must become a Civilian (Gliding) Instructor, CGI, (although a FSC has this option at age 18) or a commissioned officer. Once either of these adult statuses has been gained, progression onto 'B cat' and 'A cat' is possible. An A cat is able to send first solos, and B cat can send subsequent solos. Both can perform SCT (Staff Continuation Training) to keep other members of staff well trained and current in their flying categories.

Marksmanship

Cadets have the opportunity of firing a variety of rifles on firing ranges. Cadets first train with and fire either the Lee-Enfield No.8 .22 rifle or .177 air rifles. They can then progress to the L98A1 CGP, a manually operated variant of the 5.56 mm L85A1. The 7.62 mm Parker Hale L81A2 Cadet Target Rifle is also used at long ranges for competition shooting. Although safety has always been the main concern when shooting, with everything done by the book, recent years have seen the introduction of a wider range of training courses for staff involved in shooting to improve quality and safety even further. There are many competitions, from postal smallbore competitions to the yearly Inter-Service Cadet Rifle Meet at Bisley, the home of UK shooting. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Lee-Enfield No4 Mk1 with bayonet, scabbard attached The Lee-Enfield was the British armys standard bolt action, magazine-fed, repeating rifle from 1895 until 1956. ... (Redirected from 22 Long Rifle) The . ... Air guns are weapons that propel a bullet using compressed air or another gas, possibly liquefied. ... The L98A1 Cadet GP Rifle (GP - General Purpose) is the standard rifle for British Army, Air and Sea cadet shooting. ... British soldier with L85 in the 1991 Gulf War British soldier with L85 SA80 (Small Arms for 1980s) is a family of related arms that include the British Armys standard combat rifle. ... This page is a candidate to be moved to Wiktionary. ... The National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom (NRA) is the governing body of full bore rifle and pistol shooting in the United Kingdom. ...

There are currently four types of marksman award that a cadet can achieve, ranging from "Squadron Marksman" - the easiest to obtain, through "Wing Marksman" and "Region Marksman", to "Corps Marksman". To achieve these awards the cadet needs to undergo a special shooting "marksman" practice and then achieve a high enough qualifying score depending on the award specified.

The Top 100 Cadets in the Bisley competition are awarded with the prestigious "Cadet 100" marksman award

Drill

All ATC squadrons practise drill as a means of instilling discipline and teamwork, it is also used in formal parades, for moving around military bases and moving cadets in a smart and orderly fashion. There are also drill competitions comprising of: inter-Sqn, Inter-wing and inter Region competitions. Air cadet drill is taken from Air Cadet Publication 19 (ACP19) which is based on the RAF drill manual (AP818). The task of instructing drill is usually delegated to an Adult SNCO, however more often than not, Cadet NCOs will assume this responsibility. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2560x1920, 1117 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Air Training Corps Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2560x1920, 1117 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Air Training Corps Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used... The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is a British youth organisation that offers progressive training in a multitude of the subjects from military training to adventurous training and first aid, at the same time as promoting achievement, discipline, and good citizenship, to boys and girls aged 12 to 18 years and... Wreaths of artificial poppies used as a symbol of remembrance Remembrance Day (United Kingdom, Australia, Canada), also known as Poppy Day (South Africa and Malta), and Armistice Day (United States, New Zealand, France, and many other Commonwealth countries; and the original name of the day internationally) is a day to... It has been suggested that Drill (military) be merged into this article or section. ... United States Marines on parade. ...

Adventure Training

Within the ATC there are many opportunities to take part in adventure training, such as hill walking, canoeing/kayaking, walking/camping and camoflauge & concealment expeditions. All activities of this kind are supervised by appropriately qualified staff (Mountain Leader for Hill walking, British Canoe Union (BCU) instructors for canoeing). There are also nationally run courses such as Parachuting, Basic Winter Training and Nordic Skiing to name a few. Adventure training can take place as part of regular squadron parade nights, weekend and weeklong camps. This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

UK, Annual, overseas and band camps

Camps which are held in the UK are the best camps that any cadet will attend. These camps all differ from who organise the camps. Sqaudrons, Wing's and Regions all organise the camps.

The highlight of the cadet's calendar is annual camp - a week away at an RAF station. Annual camps are organised for all squadrons so that every cadet who wishes to take part and who has achieved at least the First Class qualification may attend. Cadets usually stay in RAF barrack blocks and eat in the station's mess facilities. The itinerary is always packed with typical ATC activities such as air experience flying, shooting, adventure training and, of course, drill. Cadets will also have the opportunity to visit various sections of the station and meet the people who work there. For other uses, see Mess (disambiguation). ...

For older and more experienced cadets who have achieved the Leading Cadet qualification, the corps also offers overseas camps. These are more expensive than UK camps, as the cost of flights has to be paid for, and are generally more relaxed and seen as a reward for hard working and long serving cadets. Since the end of the Cold War, and the closure of RAF stations in Germany, the number of overseas camp opportunities has decreased. As of 2007 the destinations for overseas camps are: For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...

There are also band camps, which is where a cadet of musical proficiency applies to go on this camp and are selected depending on the musical skill (grades) and their other qualities. The Band Camps are held at RAF College Cranwell, HQ of the ATC. RAF Akrotiri is one of the few full-scale Royal Air Force stations left outside the United Kingdom. ... Topics in Christianity Movements Â· Denominations Ecumenism Â· Preaching Â· Prayer Music Â· Liturgy Â· Calendar Symbols Â· Art Â· Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul Â· Church Fathers Constantine Â· Athanasius Â· Augustine Anselm Â· Aquinas Â· Palamas Â· Wycliffe Tyndale Â· Luther Â· Calvin Â· Wesley Arius Â· Marcion of Sinope Pope Â· Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box: Easter, the Sunday of... Students in Rome, Italy. ... RAF Gibraltar is a Royal Air Force station on Gibraltar. ... The Rheindahlen Military Complex is a British forces base near MÃ¶nchengladbach in Germany. ...

Sport

Sport plays a key part in the activities of every squadron. Seven sports are played competitively between squadrons. Cadets who show talent can be selected to represent their Wing, Region or the Corps in competitive matches; these cadets are awarded wing, regional or corps 'Blues'. The main sports played are:

Other sports are also played, sometimes in matches between squadrons, including volleyball, five-a-side football, table tennis, etc. Cadets also use various sports to take part in the physical recreation section of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Orienteering in the ATC only came about in 2006 where cadets from the different wings go to the cadet orienteering championships. For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ... Hockey is any of a family of sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a ball, or a hard, round disc called a puck, into the opponents net or goal, using a hockey stick. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... â€œSoccerâ€ redirects here. ... This article concentrates on human swimming. ... A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... US Armed Forces cross country meet Cross-country running is a sport in which teams of runners compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain before other teams. ... The international orienteering symbol. ... Volleyball is an Olympic sport in which two teams separated by a high net use their hands, arms or (rarely) other parts of their bodies to hit a ball back and forth over the net. ... Five-a-side football is a variation of football (soccer) in which each team fields five players (four outfield players and a goalkeeper), rather than the usual eleven. ... Wang Liqin, 2007 World Champion Table tennis is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth to each other with bats (also sometimes called racquets or paddles). ... The logo of the Duke of Edinburghs Award. ... The international orienteering symbol. ...

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Air Training Corps is the single largest operating authority of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award system and celebrates its 50th year of providing this opportunity to its cadets in 2006. Cadets are often encouraged to achieve the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards as they progress through their cadet careers. Some cadets aged 16 or over used to be able to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Millennium Volunteers Award, this has now been overtaken by another authority and it is currently being reviewed on whether or not cadets will be able to undertake it as it has a new structure. The logo of the Duke of Edinburghs Award. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Millennium Volunteers Logo Millennium Volunteers (often abbreviated as MV) is a national UK government initiative, set up with public funding, and aimed at people aged between 16 and 24. ...

Communications

An extensive range of communication training is offered where appropriately skilled instructors and equipment are available. This can range from handheld radio operating procedures to networked digital communication, and even encompasses publishing online (such as this Wiki). Voice procedure includes various techniques used to clarify, simplify and standardize spoken communications over two-way radios, in use by the military, in civil aviation, police and fire dispatching systems, citizens band radio (CB), etc. ... A digital system is one that uses discrete values (often electrical voltages), especially those representable as binary numbers, or non-numeric symbols such as letters or icons, for input, processing, transmission, storage, or display, rather than a continuous spectrum of values (ie, as in an analog system). ... Copy of the original phone of Alexander Graham Bell at the MusÃ©e des Arts et MÃ©tiers in Paris Telecommunication is the transmission of signals over a distance for the purpose of communication. ...

The Provisional Radio Operator Certificate is the first step and has been part of the curriculum since 2000. Cadets are then encouraged to pursue this training across a range of mediums and technology. Once a sufficiently broad spectrum of skills have been mastered and validated by the Wing Communications Officer the cadet is awarded the Communicator Badge to be worn on the brassard. Communication training provides valuable practical lessons in information handling and management, develops interpersonal skills and meets one of the Corps' prime objectives: 'providing training useful in both civilian and military life'. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... A brassard is an approximate triangular shaped piece of fabric designed to be worn around the upper arm, held in place by a shoulder strap on the clothing underneath. ...

Community volunteering

Cadets often volunteer to help at various national and local events. For their services a small payment is usually offered to their squadron's funds. Typical examples of such work includes car parking duties at events and delivering copies of Gateway Magazine to RAF married quarters.

The largest example of cadets involved in volunteer work is at the Royal International Air Tattoo, an annual air display held at RAF Fairford. Each year several hundred air cadets volunteer to stay on the base in temporary accommodation. During the course of the event they help with duties such as selling programmes, crowd control and clearing litter. RIAT 2006 RIAT 2006 The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is the worlds largest military airshow, held annually over the third weekend in July, usually at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England in support of The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust. ... RAF Fairford is a Royal Air Force station in Gloucestershire, England, near to Fairford. ...

Band

ATC bands consist of a wide variety of instruments such as glockenspiels, bugels,clarinets and trumpets as well as a wide variety of drums: the snare drum or side drum, tenor drum and bass drum Most orchestral glockenspiels are mounted in a case. ... A bass clarinet, which sounds an octave lower than the more common Bb soprano clarinet. ... Trumpets in the Bible According to Eastons Bible Dictionary, trumpets in the Bible were of a great variety of forms and were made of various materials. ... The snare drum or side drum is a tubular drum made of wood or metal with skins, or heads, stretched over the top and bottom openings, and with a set of snares (cords) stretched across the bottom head. ... The snare drum or side drum is a tubular drum made of wood or metal with skins, or heads, stretched over the top and bottom openings. ... A tenor drum is a low-pitched cylindrical drum, but slightly higher pitched than a bass drum. ... A bass drum is a large drum that produces a note of low definite or indefinite pitch. ...

A drummer's badge is a drum in white metal, displayed in the middle of the brassard. The white metals are any of several light-colored alloys used as a base for plated silverware, ornaments or novelties, as well as any of several lead-base or tin-base alloys used for things like bearings, jewellery, miniature figures, fusible plugs, some medals and metal type. ...

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A trumpeter's badge depicts two crossed trumpets in white metal, displayed in the middle of the brassard.

An instrumentalist's badge, is a bell lyre in white metal, displayed in the middle of the brassard. An instrumentalist could play one or more of many instruments, from flutes, clarinets and xylophones.

A drum/pipe major's badge, composed of four downward pointing chevrons, surmounted by either a drum or pipes respectively.

Band members are also entitled to wear Airman's No.1 SD uniform for band events.

The picture shows 110 (City of York) ATC Squadron's band celebrating the 66th anniversary of the formation of the Air Training Corps. They led a parade around York Minster, then were present in a church service celebrating the formation.

Ensign

On many squadrons, the Air Training Corps Ensign is hoisted every parade night, (usually in the warmer , lighter nights in the summer months), whereas others will only hoist it on special occasions such as parades and visits from senior Officers. The ensign is taken down at dusk and if rain begins to fall. It is treated with the same respect and dignity afforded to the Royal Air Force Ensign. At no point may it touch the floor. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Royal Air Force Ensign The Royal Air Force Ensign is the official flag which used to represent the Royal Air Force. ...

Uniform

Cadets and staff of the ATC wear uniform similar to that worn by regular members of the Royal Air Force. This is issued to each cadet when they join by the supply squadron at the local RAF station. Items are then replaced free, as needed. Blue uniform consists of:

Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) uniform generally comprises: Wedgwood is a British pottery firm, originally founded by Josiah Wedgwood, and possibly the most famous name ever associated with pottery in any form, which in 1987 merged with Waterford Crystal to become Waterford Wedgwood. ... A Windsor knot. ... A brassard is an approximate triangular shaped piece of fabric designed to be worn around the upper arm, held in place by a shoulder strap on the clothing underneath. ... Basque style Beret Black beret with military emblem A beret (pronounced in English, except in North America where it is pronounced ) is a soft round cap, usually of wool felt, with a flat crown, which is worn by both men and women. ... A brassard is an approximate triangular shaped piece of fabric designed to be worn around the upper arm, held in place by a shoulder strap on the clothing underneath. ... British Soldier 95 woodland pattern DPM, also known as DPM-95 British soldier wearing two-colour desert variant (1991) Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) is a camouflage pattern used by British forces as well many other armies worldwide, particularly in former colonies. ...

As DPM uniform is not issued and at the time of writing in December 2006, no regulations have been issued for its use, the wearing of DPM uniform varies quite widely across the ATC. Some units are able to issue cadets with DPMs, however many cadets purchase their own surplus DPM uniforms. Basque style Beret Black beret with military emblem A beret (pronounced in English, except in North America where it is pronounced ) is a soft round cap, usually of wool felt, with a flat crown, which is worn by both men and women. ...

Contents

Aims and motto

The cadet promise

History

Air Commodore Chamier

Air Defence Cadet Corps

The Air Training Corps is Established

Organisation

National level

Local level

Membership

Cadets

Adult staff

Civilian committee

Activities

Parade nights

Flying

Gliding

Marksmanship

Drill

Adventure Training

UK, Annual, overseas and band camps

Sport

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Communications

Community volunteering

Band

Ensign

Uniform

See also

External links

Wings

Regions

References

Contents

Aims and motto GA_googleFillSlot("encyclopedia_square");

The cadet promise

History

Air Commodore Chamier

Air Defence Cadet Corps

The Air Training Corps is Established

Organisation

National level

Local level

Membership

Cadets

Adult staff

Civilian committee

Activities

Parade nights

Flying

Gliding

Marksmanship

Drill

Adventure Training

UK, Annual, overseas and band camps

Sport

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Communications

Community volunteering

Band

Ensign

Uniform

See also

External links

Wings

Regions

References

Aims and motto