ATC

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ATC

• CWO Richard Atkin

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Origins of the ATC 1

• Air Commodore J Chamier regarded as the father of
  the Air Cadet movement
• Wanted to set up an organisation to train young
  men who were interested in aviation
• In 1938 formed the Air Defence Cadet Corps
• First 50 squadrons called Founder Squadrons and
  had an F after their squadron number

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Origins of the ATC 2

• Aimed to provide as much service and aviation
  background as possible
• Drill, discipline, uniform, sports, flying,
  camping, shooting
• The cadets helped out with clerical work during
  the early years of the war
• The government realised the good work they did
  and set up Air Training Corps
• 5th Feb 1941

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Developments in the ATC

• Uptake into the new ATC was popular
• Same activities as the ADCC, but with more of an
  academic and PT focus
• Due to high demand for flying, gliding was
  introduced as an alternative
• Cadets got dedicated aircraft in 1943
• Oxfords, Dominies
• In 1945 became part of the RAF Reserve

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The Aims of the ATC

• Three new aims of ATC formed in 1947
• Promote and encourage a practical interest in
  aviation and the services
• To provide training useful for both military and
  civil life
• To foster the spirit of adventure

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Developments in the ATC - Flying

• In 1948 two seater gliders were introduced so
  cadets could fly and be taught at the same time
• The Viking glider introduced in 1984 and the
  Vigilant glider introduced in 1989
• In 1957 13 Air Experience Flights were set up
  with a fleet of 50 Chipmunks
• The Bulldog was used for AEF in 1996
• The Grob Tutor used for AEF since 1999

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Developments in the ATC

• Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme became open to all
  squadrons from 1960
• In 1967 changes made to training to move it away
  from academic and more to project and adventure
• In 1980 girls allowed to join the Corps

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ATC Ensign
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Cadet Ranks

• Apply discipline, good communication, organise a
  task, command drill

• Corporal

• Take more responsibility, good knowledge of ATC,
  organises activities

• Sergeant

• Same skills as Sgt to a greater depth

• Flight Sergeant

• Wide experience and knowledge of ATC, act as
  junior manager

• Cadet Warrant Officer

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Cadet Classification

• Junior Cadet
• First Class Cadet
• Leading Cadet
• Senior Cadet
• Staff Cadet

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ATC Badges and Brassard
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Staff NCO Ranks

• Sergeant ATC
• Flight Sergeant ATC
• Warrant Officer ATC

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Ranks of the RAF 1

• Pilot Officer
• Flying Officer
• Flight Lieutenant

• Squadron Leader
• Wing Commander

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Ranks of the RAF 2

• Group Captain
• Air Commodore
• Air Vice Marshal

• Air Marshal
• Air Chief Marshal
• Marshall of the RAF

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Star Plates
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Cadet Uniform

• Worn to make everyone look the same
• Shows associated to the RAF
• Need to have a good level of discipline as
  representing the Corps and the RAF

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Elements of the Cadet Uniform

• Beret
• Badge over left eye
• Two fingers from eyes
• Jumper
• Fluff free
• Trousers/Skirt
• Sharp creases
• Belt
• Shined buckle
• Working Blue Shirt
• Ironed with sharp creases on sleeve

• Wedgewood Shirt
• Ironed as per Working Blue
• Black Tie
• Tied in a Windsor knot
• Brassard
• Pressed
• No loose threads
• Black Socks/Tights
• Fully black/Barely black
• Black Shoes
• Toecap bulled
• All shoe bulled for females

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ATC

• CWO Richard Atkin
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