First class-atc organisation Flashcards
What is a detached flight?
Detached flights report to a local squadron as they have below 30 cadets and have on average 15 cadets. The detached flight acts as part of its squadron and will be allocated activities like flying though their squadron
What is a squadron?
These have on average 30 or more cadets. You have both open and closed squadrons. Closed squadrons are attached to school and are run by the staff of that school. Open squadrons are open to anyone over the age of 13 and 3 months who the squadron commander has approved. These are run by volunteers.
What is a civilian committee?
At each level of cadets there are civilian committees. They help raise funds for the squadron, control the squadron finances, manage the building and help in cadet welfare issues.
What is a wing?
Squadrons are grouped together in wings. The number in a wing can change due to squadrons gaining squadron status or becoming detached flights. A wing commander will be in charge of the wing and will be assisted by 3 full members of staff. It has a civilian committee and Padre.
How many regions are there in the atc?
There are 6 regions in the ATC. Each region is run by Full time RAF Group Captain. See the map on the power point slide to see the names of each region. Each Region has a civilian committee and Padre.
where is the air cadet HQ?
This is based at RAF College Cranwell. It is run by an Air commodore and full time members of staff.
What are the various types of staff?
There are various members of staff you will need to recognise in the ATC.
Non- Commissioned ranks- NCOs
All should be referred to by their rank except warrant officer who should be referred to as Sir or Ma’am. You don’t salute NCOs.
Junior Officers
These members of staff should be saluted as they carry are commissioned. They should be referred to as Sir or Ma’am.
Senior Officers
These members of staff should be saluted as they carry are commissioned. They should be referred to as Sir or Ma’am.
Officers of Air Rank
These members of staff should be saluted as they carry are commissioned. They should be referred to as Sir or Ma’am.
Vehicles
You will also need to be aware of vehicles moving around RAF stations and that cars will Flags and Star plates are to be saluted.
