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 VCAged 21

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

Aims of the Air Training Corps

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:Our Wing Commander is:

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Our Wing Commander is:Our Wing Commander is:

Wg Cdr………..RAFVR(T)Wg Cdr………..RAFVR(T)

Headquarters Air Cadets (HQAC) is located at RAF College Cranwell

Headquarters Air Cadets (HQAC) is located at RAF College Cranwell

The Corps is headed by the Commandant Air Cadets; Air Commodore David Harrison RAF

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ATC Regions

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Our Regional Commandant is:Our Regional Commandant is:

Group Captain John Middleton BA Group Captain John Middleton BA RAFRRAFR

Our Regional Commandant is:Our Regional Commandant is:

Group Captain John Middleton BA Group Captain John Middleton BA RAFRRAFR

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 LeadershipJunior Leaders wear a Crimson Lanyard

Air Cadet Communicator (Radio)

Cadet Ranks

Cadet Corporal

Cadet Sergeant

Cadet Flight Sergeant Cadet Warrant Officer

Cadet Cap Badge

Instructor Cadets (Over 18)

Wear a white flash over rank slides.

Instructor Cdt Sgt

Civilian Instructors

Adult Non-Commissioned Officer

Ranks Adult Warrant Officer

ATC ATC

No1 Sleeve Epaulette Cap Badge

Adult SergeantAdult 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 Officers hold the Queens CommissionQueens Commission in in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

So you need to So you need to salutesalute, when , when entering and leaving their entering and leaving their office or when about the office or when about the Squadron.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?