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Activities in the ACO
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This section contains details of the various activities that can be undertaken in the Air Cadets. [read more]
Camps
UK Overseas and IACE
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CAMPS (UK) There are various opportunities each year for ATC cadets to undertake camps during the school holidays. These are normally of 1 week duration, during Easter and Summer Holidays, but some overseas camps are longer. One thing is certain - They are all good value and great fun. BLUE CAMPS (UK) RAF Stations in the United Kingdom normally host ATC camps during the [read more]
Courses
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COURSES (MISC) The ATC has a wide range of courses available. Entry conditions can be found in the relevant publications held on every squadron. They include courses such as: Leadership and NCO Training Moral Leadership Community Sports Leader Mountain Leader Scheme (Summer) Canoeing Outward Bound Downhill Skiing Parachuting Hang Gliding Micro light Flying Offshore Sailing Nordic Skiing Staff Training (ATF) A brief outline of [read more]
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
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DOE INTRO The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a nationally recognised award. It takes at least 12 months to achieve each stage of the award. The gold award is presented either at Buckingham Palace in London or at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh. Most employers recognise the effort that is required to gain such an award. The Air Training Corps is the largest organisation [read more]
Radio Training
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RADIO TRAINING Radio (Both HF and VHF) networks operate within the ATC. Where instructors are available cadets can train for their operators certificate. Networks are active normally on Sundays and on special field days. On successful completion of the syllabus the cadet will gain their Communicators Badge and appropriate certificate at Provisional or Full status. Because of the specialised nature of this subject, it [read more]
Shooting Activities
Introduction to Shooting in the ATC
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Introduction to Shooting in the ATC Basic Training on Weapon handling skills and Safety procedures must be successfully completed on any weapon before live firing can take place. In addition cadets must successfully complete the relevant Weapon Handling Test, every 6 months, before they can live fire any rifle. Cadets can achieve Squadron, Wing, Region or Corps Marksman award by completing the required [read more]
Sports
Introduction to ATC Sports
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SPORTS INTRO The following sports are available within the Air Training Corps: Football (*) Rugby (*) Netball (#) Hockey (#) Athletics Cross Country Swimming * - Male Only and # - Female Only Most sports are divided into groups based on age. In the corps the "Gillan" Trophy is awarded as the Inter Wing Sports Trophy, to the unit who gains the highest number of points in sports during each year. Certificates, [read more]
Training
Training Stages in the ACO
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Training Introduction Cadets in the ATC receive instruction in the following subjects, which are a selection of those available Airmanship RAF / ATC History  Rifle  Navigation  Communications  Airframes  Engines Each stage of training culminates in an exam in each subject. The cadet has also to undertake a minimum of 25 Hrs project work towards each exam. 1st CLASS At the Basic (1st Class) cadet level you will study : History [read more]
Adventure Training
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AT opportunities in the ACO
AT INTRO Both Cadets and Staff need to be properly trained and equipped in order to undertake such activities safely.   Activities covered by this subject include Hill Walking Outward Bound Skiing Mountain Biking Abseiling Rock Climbing [read more]
COMMUNITY WORK
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The role of citizenship covers many aspects of the ATC and overlaps into projects, examinations and the DOE Award Scheme. The aim of this section is to give a brief insight into some of the things which cadets get involved in by way of helping in the community. Such items include, but are not limited to : Talks, Public Speaking Visits / Demonstrations by [read more]
Flying
All About Fying in the ATC
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Flying opportunities provided by the ACO
AIR EXPERIENCE FLYING (AEF) Air Experience Flying is currently undertaken in the Grob T115, two seat trainer shown. Cadets from Dundee Wing go flying at No 12 Air Experience Flight based at RAF Leuchars. The flights are around 20 - 25 Minutes long, during which time a sequence of exercises are carried out to allow the cadet to put the theory learned [read more]
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