Cadets

As a Cadet you’ll be working your way through our structured training programme.

 

  1. Junior Cadet
  2. First Class Cadet
  3. Leading Cadet
  4.  Senior Cadet 
  5. Master Cadet
  6. Instructor Cadet

 

At the age of 16 you will also have the opportunity to work towards the Public Relations and Music BTEC's which are equivalent to GCSE's

 

Junior Cadet

 

When you join the Squadron you’ll be a Junior Cadet. As a Junior Cadet we’ll teach you all of the basics of being an Air Cadet which will ensure you can operate effectively within the Squadron. This training will take about a month and cover the ATC and the basics of drill. By the time you’re finished you’ll be confident that you can wear your uniform correctly, know how and when to salute and be able to tell the difference between a Corporal and a Cadet Warrant Officer.

 

First Class Cadet

 

The next part of your training you will start working towards your 1st Class Cadet badge. The 1st Class Cadet training is varied and interesting, covering 6 subjects.

  • The Royal Air Force
  • Initial Expedition Training
  • Map Reading
  • History of Flight
  • Airmanship
  • Basic Radio Communications

 

When you have completed this training you will be awarded with your First Class Badge which you will wear on your Brassard

 

 

You will then start to work towards becoming a Leading Cadet