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Our Squadron-based activities include; First Aid, Orienteering, Canoeing, Campcraft, Rifle Shooting, Citizenship training, Radio Communications and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, as well as preparing you for Flying and Gliding lessons. We have a marching band, various field exercises, regular sports events and enjoy social activities like discos, fund raising and outings. In the ATC as a whole, opportunities exist for Mountain Training, Outward Bound Centres, Parachuting, Overseas Flights and Camps at RAF stations at home and abroad Below is a brief description on just some of these activities.w First Aid Cadets can learn some very valuable, practical basics of first aid, for example how to deal with minor medical problems in serious situations, until the correct and fully trained medical help arrive. Orienteering Map reading skills and expedition experience can be used in many situations and is an integral part of the ATC's outdoor activities. Skills such as reading grid references and taking a back bearing with a compass are taught as well as getting to the destination efficiently and safely. Marching Band Our squadron has a fully equipped marching band that attends events, parades and ceromonies regularly throught the year. With a bass, tenor, snare drums and bugles our marching band is trained to play to a military standard. All the skills needed are taught at the squadron and no musical exerience is necessary. Radio Communications Within our squadron we have the ability to use HF and VHF radio equipment. We also have the capability to learn and use other means of communication, such as Satellite Communications and Radio Direction and finding. Rifle Shooting The ATC offers cadets the opportunity to use the No.8, 0.22 calibre rifle and the General Purpose L98 with all shooting practices under strict supervision by military trained personnel. Our squadron regularly enters into shooting competitions and cadets can gain the experience to achieve marksman badges at different levels of competition. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme The Air Cadet organisation takes part in the D of E awards scheme at all levels of ability; Bronze, Silver and Gold. Cadets obtain each award by preparing for and taking part in many of the activities within the scheme. |
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