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Saturday, 18 October 2008
A Feast For The Eyes
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Central & East Yorkshire Wing Crest
Air Cadets Logo
Air Training Corps Badge
Air Cadets Crest
298 (Hornsea) Squadron Badge
ATC Regions Map
Last Of The ACO, ATC, & Squadron Structure
Structure of the ATC
-Commandant Air Cadets
-Chief of Staff Air Cadets
-Wing Commander
-Squadron Leader
-Flight Lieutenant
-Flight Sergeant
-Sergeant
-Civilian Administrative Staff
Civilian Structure
Air Cadet Council
Chaplains
Committee
Regional Headquarters
Group Captain
Squadron Leader - (Regional Administrative Officer)
Regional Staff Officers
Civilian Administrative Staff
Civilian Structure
Regional Council
Chaplains
Committee
Wing Headquarters
Wing Commander (Wg Cdr) [An RAFVR(T) Officer takes the role of Wing Commanding Officer]
Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) (Wing Administrative Officer - WgAdO)
Wing Staff Officers
Civilian Administrative Staff
Squadron Structure
Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr)
Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) [The Officer Commanding (OC) a Squadron is usually a Flight Lieutenant or, if the Squadron is very large, a Squadron Leader.]
Flying Officer (Fg Off)
Pilot Officer (Plt Off)
ATC Positions
Adult Warrant Officer (AWO)
Civilian Instructor (CI)
Cadet Positions
Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO)
Flight Sergeant (F/Sgt)
Sergeant (Sgt)
Corporal (Cpl)
Cadet (Cdt)
Probationer
-Commandant Air Cadets
-Chief of Staff Air Cadets
-Wing Commander
-Squadron Leader
-Flight Lieutenant
-Flight Sergeant
-Sergeant
-Civilian Administrative Staff
Civilian Structure
Air Cadet Council
Chaplains
Committee
Regional Headquarters
Group Captain
Squadron Leader - (Regional Administrative Officer)
Regional Staff Officers
Civilian Administrative Staff
Civilian Structure
Regional Council
Chaplains
Committee
Wing Headquarters
Wing Commander (Wg Cdr) [An RAFVR(T) Officer takes the role of Wing Commanding Officer]
Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) (Wing Administrative Officer - WgAdO)
Wing Staff Officers
Civilian Administrative Staff
Squadron Structure
Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr)
Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt) [The Officer Commanding (OC) a Squadron is usually a Flight Lieutenant or, if the Squadron is very large, a Squadron Leader.]
Flying Officer (Fg Off)
Pilot Officer (Plt Off)
ATC Positions
Adult Warrant Officer (AWO)
Civilian Instructor (CI)
Cadet Positions
Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO)
Flight Sergeant (F/Sgt)
Sergeant (Sgt)
Corporal (Cpl)
Cadet (Cdt)
Probationer
More ACO, ATC & Squadron Structure
The Air Training Corps (ATC)
Part of the Air Cadet Organization (ACO) which also includes RAF Sections of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), the Air Training Corps is a voluntary youth organization supported by the Royal Air Force. With almost 41,000 members, aged from 13 to 20 years, within over 1,000 Squadrons, the ATC is one of the country's premier youth organizations and the world's largest youth air training organization. The Cadets are supported by a volunteer Staff of nearly 10,000 plus 5,000 Civilian Committee Members. The Air Training Corps (ATC) was formed by Royal Warrant in 1941 and sprang from the Air Defence Cadet Corps, founded in 1938 by the Air League. Although initially formed to meet the needs of a nation at war, the Corps continues to thrive as it enters the 21st Century. There are now independent Air Cadet Organizations in many other countries throughout the World. Today it continues to thrive and helps a new generation of young people, aged 13 to 22, to find a positive purpose in life.
The Aims of the Air Training Corps are:
1) To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
2) To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life.
3) To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship.
The ATC Motto is: 'Venture Adventure'
The Air Training Corps is the largest operator of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Perhaps that's not so surprising when you learn that HRH Prince Philip is the ATC's Commodore-in-Chief, taking a keen interest in the organization and its members. Air Cadets get the opportunity of flying in RAF and commercial aircraft - many progressing to achieve Flying Scholarships and their Private Pilots Licence (PPL). The Corps, which has charitable status, is not a recruiting organization but many members do go on to have careers in the Royal Air Force, other Services or civilian life. Currently approximately 34% of all aircrew (pilots, navigators and NCO aircrew) and 20% of Officers are ex-Cadets.
Part of the Air Cadet Organization (ACO) which also includes RAF Sections of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), the Air Training Corps is a voluntary youth organization supported by the Royal Air Force. With almost 41,000 members, aged from 13 to 20 years, within over 1,000 Squadrons, the ATC is one of the country's premier youth organizations and the world's largest youth air training organization. The Cadets are supported by a volunteer Staff of nearly 10,000 plus 5,000 Civilian Committee Members. The Air Training Corps (ATC) was formed by Royal Warrant in 1941 and sprang from the Air Defence Cadet Corps, founded in 1938 by the Air League. Although initially formed to meet the needs of a nation at war, the Corps continues to thrive as it enters the 21st Century. There are now independent Air Cadet Organizations in many other countries throughout the World. Today it continues to thrive and helps a new generation of young people, aged 13 to 22, to find a positive purpose in life.
The Aims of the Air Training Corps are:
1) To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
2) To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life.
3) To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship.
The ATC Motto is: 'Venture Adventure'
The Air Training Corps is the largest operator of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme. Perhaps that's not so surprising when you learn that HRH Prince Philip is the ATC's Commodore-in-Chief, taking a keen interest in the organization and its members. Air Cadets get the opportunity of flying in RAF and commercial aircraft - many progressing to achieve Flying Scholarships and their Private Pilots Licence (PPL). The Corps, which has charitable status, is not a recruiting organization but many members do go on to have careers in the Royal Air Force, other Services or civilian life. Currently approximately 34% of all aircrew (pilots, navigators and NCO aircrew) and 20% of Officers are ex-Cadets.
ACO, ATC, and Squadron Structure
So The Next Few Posts Are Going To Be A Bit Of Background On The Air Training Corps [ATC] And 298 (Hornsea) Squadron. Just A Warning: Some Of It Might Be A Bit Dull As It's All Taken From Official Websites ;)
The Air Cadet Organisation (ACO)
The Air Cadet Organisation is thriving! Each year more than 60,000 cadets, volunteer staff and civilian committee members help engage in pursuits and rewarding opportunities such as championing good causes in local communities, pursuing sporting events at a national level and becoming international youth ambassadors. Air cadets aged 13 to 19 are given the chance by our team of staff and volunteers to learn to fly, develop skills to lead expeditions, tour foreign countries, become target shooting marksmen, join a band and learn about aviation and aerospace. This is only a small list of the many activities and opportunities available all whilst making new friends. The ACO is continually searching for high calibre likeminded volunteers to keep it at the top of its game as one of the top youth organisations in the United Kingdom.
The Air Cadet Organisation (ACO)
The Air Cadet Organisation is thriving! Each year more than 60,000 cadets, volunteer staff and civilian committee members help engage in pursuits and rewarding opportunities such as championing good causes in local communities, pursuing sporting events at a national level and becoming international youth ambassadors. Air cadets aged 13 to 19 are given the chance by our team of staff and volunteers to learn to fly, develop skills to lead expeditions, tour foreign countries, become target shooting marksmen, join a band and learn about aviation and aerospace. This is only a small list of the many activities and opportunities available all whilst making new friends. The ACO is continually searching for high calibre likeminded volunteers to keep it at the top of its game as one of the top youth organisations in the United Kingdom.
Friday, 17 October 2008
Video
As Promised, The Video Of Two Of The Group Creating A New Song. Enjoy!
Also, Here's CowSheepPigDuck's Official Band Logo:
CowSheepPigDuck
Thursday 16th October 2008, 1900-2100 hours
Rock Band/"CowPigSheepDuck" Meeting
So I Was Invited/Invited Myself To The Staff + NCO Band Meeting Tonight, Comprising Of Plt Off Grubb On Lead Guitar, A Hugill (Ex-Cadet Warrant Officer) On Rhythm Guitar, Sgt McKenna On Bass, Sgt Robinson On Bass Drum, Cpl Carr On Snare Drum, And Now Me On Snare Drum No 2 =]
Having Just Called It Both A Band, I Should Point Out That It Is (As Far As I Know) Open To Cadets. Also, It's More Of A Glorified Jamming Session Than Anything Else. It Was Good Fun, And I'll Try And Upload The Pictures And Videos When I Get Them On The Computer.
Unrelated, Can Anyone Think Of A Decent Blog Description For Me?
Rock Band/"CowPigSheepDuck" Meeting
So I Was Invited/Invited Myself To The Staff + NCO Band Meeting Tonight, Comprising Of Plt Off Grubb On Lead Guitar, A Hugill (Ex-Cadet Warrant Officer) On Rhythm Guitar, Sgt McKenna On Bass, Sgt Robinson On Bass Drum, Cpl Carr On Snare Drum, And Now Me On Snare Drum No 2 =]
Having Just Called It Both A Band, I Should Point Out That It Is (As Far As I Know) Open To Cadets. Also, It's More Of A Glorified Jamming Session Than Anything Else. It Was Good Fun, And I'll Try And Upload The Pictures And Videos When I Get Them On The Computer.
Unrelated, Can Anyone Think Of A Decent Blog Description For Me?
Thursday, 16 October 2008
Promotion!
So I Just Got Promoted To Corporal After 3 Years And 8 Months As A Cadet In The Air Training Corps! Pretty Cool, Huh? Last Night Was My First Full Night As NCO 2I/C Number One Flight. For Those Of You Who Haven't Been Assaulted By The Military's Strange Custom Of Acronym-ising Everything, That's Non-Commisioned Officer Second In Command Number One Flight. Which, In Plain[er] English, Means That I'm A Corporal And I'm The Second In Command Of One Of The Two Flights We Have On Squadron. (I'll Do A Seperate Blog On The Flights System, But For Now We Call Them Red And Yellow Flight Respectively).
My Duties On Squadron Last Night Included Organizing First Parade, Giving Out And Checking Jobs, Running Sport, And Doing Security Checks At The End Of The Night.
The Squadron Website, For Those Who Are Interested, Is www.298atc.org, And There's Information On There As Well As A Forum.
My Duties On Squadron Last Night Included Organizing First Parade, Giving Out And Checking Jobs, Running Sport, And Doing Security Checks At The End Of The Night.
The Squadron Website, For Those Who Are Interested, Is www.298atc.org, And There's Information On There As Well As A Forum.
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