First Class Cadet Training The Air Training Corps

Objectives Learn when, how and why the ATC was formed and how the ATC has developed Know the 3 aims of the ATC Introduce the uniform and rank structures Know key names in the ATC at all levels

Air Defence Cadet Corps (ADCC) 1938 “Father of the ATC” Air Commodore Chamier ATC Formed 5th Feb 1941

ATC Uniform 1941

Cadets and staff of the ATC circa 1941

Flt Sgt Aaron the Air Cadet VC Aged 21

Aims of the Air Training Corps To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force. To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life. To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship

Gliding from the 1940s to the Present Day “Dagling” Open Glider 1943

Kirby Cadet Mark 3

Sedbergh Side by Side Glider – introduced in 1950

Venture Motorised Glider – introduced 1977

Grob Viking un-powered glider introduced 1984

Vigilant Motorised Glider – introduced in 1990

In 1952 Prince Philip became Air Commodore-in-Chief

Duke of Edinburgh Award introduced in 1956 Gold Award Silver Award Bronze Award

International Air Cadet Exchange

Air Experience Flying From 1957 ATC had own fleet of 50 Chipmunk Aircraft At 13 AEF Locations

Chipmunk – 2 seats in tandem

Bulldogs replace Chipmunks in 1996 Air Experience Flights (AEF) & University Air Squadrons (UAS) work together

Grob Tutors replaced Bulldogs in 1999

ATC Uniform in 1971

Girls allowed to join from 1980

ATC Anniversaries 1991 & 2001

ATC Adult SNCOs

Types of ATC Squadron Open Squadron School Squadron Detached Flight Founder “F” Sqns

Our Wing Commander is: Wg Cdr………..RAFVR(T)

Headquarters Air Cadets (HQAC) is located at RAF College Cranwell The Corps is headed by the Commandant Air Cadets; Air Commodore David Harrison RAF

ATC Regions RAF Cranwell HQ Air Cadets SCOTLAND & N IRELAND NORTH A useful overview of the size of regions and the location of each HQ. Watch for any changes of location and update CENTRAL & EAST WALES & WEST LONDON & SOUTH EAST SOUTH WEST

Our Regional Commandant is: Group Captain John Middleton BA RAFR

Discipline = Organised Good Manners

Region Marksman Wing Marksman

Cadet Gliding Wings Gliding Scholarship (GS) Wings (blue) GS Solo Wings (silver) AGT Wings (gold)

Other badges Air Cadet Pilot Scheme Wings Air Cadet Navigator Wing Microlight Badge has “M” in centre

Other badges Air Cadet Communicator (Radio) Air Cadet Leadership Junior Leaders wear a Crimson Lanyard

Cadet Ranks Cadet Corporal Cadet Sergeant Cadet Cap Badge Standard information. Most staff will be aware of the cadet ranks so don’t spend too much time on it. The silver badge is the general organisation badge that is similar to the cadet beret badge and can be worn in civilian dress by anyone associated with the ACO. Cadet Cap Badge Cadet Flight Sergeant Cadet Warrant Officer

Instructor Cadets (Over 18) Wear a white flash over rank slides. Instructor Cdt Sgt

Civilian Instructors The mainstay of the Corps, without whom it could not function. Explain that there is a vast amount of experience amongst the CI cadre and that they are part of the “team”. Responsible for the majority of cadet contact hours.

Adult Non-Commissioned Officer Ranks Adult Warrant Officer No1 Sleeve Epaulette Cap Badge Since the introduction of the LASER changes on 30 September 2003, this is the structure of non commissioned adult staff. Considered to know the answer to everything. Usually the inventory holder. You may occasionally see another badge of rank known as the “Tate and Lyles” This is the Royal Crest and is worn by ex Regular WOs with sufficient years service. It is not available to ATC WOs without previous senior NCO regular service. ATC ATC Adult Sergeant Adult Flight Sergeant

Warrant Officer (ex Regular WO or appointed before 1980) or ten years service plus in the ATC Sleeve Badge Cap Badge

Officers hold the Queens Commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. So you need to salute, when entering and leaving their office or when about the Squadron.

Station Commander’s Car Flag Salute ALL cars with flags or star plates on!

“One Star” plate and flag

Objectives Learn when, how and why the ATC was formed and how the ATC has developed Know the 3 aims of the ATC Introduce the uniform and rank structures Know key names in the ATC at all levels

ANY QUESTIONS?

Knowledge Check What was the ADCC? When was it formed? When was the ATC formed? What is the motto of the ATC? Who was the “Father of the ATC”? Who is the Air Commodore-in-Chief? What are the aims of the ATC?

Knowledge Check What does IACE stand for? Name the self launch glider used by the ATC Which aircraft is used for AEF? Which Wing do you belong to? How many Regions in the ATC? Name the Regional Commandant.

Knowledge Check Describe the Leading Cadet badge What is the next cadet rank above Sergeant called? What is the next officer rank above Pilot Officer called? Which officers have 1 star plates on their cars?