1. First Class Cadet Training
The Air Training Corps

2. 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

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

4. ATC Uniform 1941

5. Cadets and staff of the ATC circa 1941

8. Flt Sgt Aaron the Air Cadet VC Aged 21

9. 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

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

12. Kirby Cadet Mark 3

13. Sedbergh Side by Side Glider – introduced in 1950

14. Venture Motorised Glider – introduced 1977

15. Grob Viking un-powered glider introduced 1984

16. Vigilant Motorised Glider – introduced in 1990

17. In 1952 Prince Philip became Air Commodore-in-Chief

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

20. International Air Cadet Exchange

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

22. Chipmunk – 2 seats in tandem

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

24. Grob Tutors replaced Bulldogs in 1999

27. ATC Uniform in 1971

28. Girls allowed to join from 1980

29. ATC Anniversaries 1991 & 2001

30. ATC Adult SNCOs

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

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

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

37. 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

39. Our Regional Commandant is: Group Captain John Middleton BA RAFR

40. Discipline = Organised Good Manners

41. Region Marksman
Wing Marksman

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

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

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

45. 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

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

47. 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.

48. 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

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

50. 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.

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

54. “One Star” plate and flag

56. 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

57. ANY QUESTIONS?

58. 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?

59. 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.

60. 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?