Flying Order 10 Dec 06

Flying @ RAF Benson.
Sun 10th Dec 2006
0700HRS @ Sqn – dressed and ready to go.
Must have uniform, 3822 and packed lunch.
13 Places available.
Note Wing Coach – Must be on Time !!

trg order oct 06

46F (Kensington) Squadron

Air Training Corps

IT’S UP TO ALL OF US…..

A good team has a high success rate and, therefore, more often than not achieves what it sets out to do.

A good team has clear and challenging objectives. These are objectives which everyone in the team contributes to, shares an understanding of and is committed to achieving.

It is my job as the leader to set out our objectives so that everyone in our team is aware of them. This is the purpose of this letter to you; to set out what we aim to achieve in the last quarter of this year.

RECRUITS

The first step in our academic training is the First Class exam. This marks the difference between recruit and cadet and leads into the BTEC training at Leading Cadet and onwards

All recruits regardless of their date of entry will sit the First Class Exam on Mon 6 Nov 06. This will be followed by a Drill Test on Fri 10 Nov. Results will be given out on Mon 13 Nov 06. You will either pass or fail on that day. If you pass you will be presented with your First Class badge on Fri 17 Nov 06.

A new recruit induction will start on Mon 6 Nov 06.

CADET EXAMS

The Cadet exams are on Mon 6 Nov 06. There are three papers at Leading and two papers for each of the next two levels, Senior & Staff. All papers comprise of 25 multiple choice questions. Cadets may not sit all the papers for each level in one sitting. In this way cadets can spread the learning load over a period of time, rather than trying to cram study in order to pass. Cadets will gain from having more time to understand the subjects and gain valuable experience at each level of classification. Cadets should expect to have about 9 months between each classification in order to complete the 25 hours of project based work needed at each level.

All cadets taking the exams should have Air Cadet Publications (ACPs) to revise. Alternatively cadets can download ACPs in their subjects from the Air Cadet website:

http://www.aircadets.org.uk/. In addition we have a number of ACP to issue to cdts. These will be issued along with a deposit of £5-00. The deposit will be returned when the ACP is returned on the exam date.

LEADING CADET

The following cadets will sitting Principles of Flight:

Malek, Anes, Bannon, Daley, Fasanya F, Verrissimo, Ganbold, Martinez, Young, Chung, Nushi,

The following cadets will be sitting Airmanship:

Potter, Allen C, Fasanya F.

The following cadets will be sitting Basic Nav:

Daley, Fasanya F, Ganbold.

SENIOR CADET

The following cadets will be sitting Aircraft Handling:

Vatish, Maclean, Allen S, Anilfalaje, Osman, Eaton, Martin Ken, Martin Kry, McGillivary, Summercorn. Ammah M, Munoz.

The following cadets will be taking the Adv Radio & Radar paper (also a module for the comms badge):Kewell, Chowdhury, Rhind-Tutt, Vatish, Martin Ken.

Elements of the Senior cdt trg will be home study as advised.

STAFF CADET

No cdts will be taking Operational Flying.

The following cdts will be taking Satellite Coms (also a module for the comms badge):

Sgt Murray.

EXERCISE LAST CHANCE

We will be running a weekend camp over the 24 – 25 Nov 06. This is your last chance to attend a camp in 2006, hence the name. It will be a basic adventure training camp with obstacle course, shooting and night exercise amongst other things. The cost of the camp is £15-00.

LONDON WING CROSS COUNTRY COMPETITION Sun 26 Nov 06

This competition is looking at being a battle between us and 241 Sqn. It will be a 3km run over a country park in Chingford, 241’s home ground. Our intention is to train towards and win this competition. We need to organise training sessions, get the right people into the running teams and attend the competition with full teams in each age group. Not too much to ask of ‘Londons Best Sports Squadron’.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

This event is the will mark the end of a successful year for 2006. It will take the form of a formal dinner with speeches. Three courses served to the NCOs and cdts by the staff, followed by a party in the main hall. Volunteers will be needed to run this event.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH SCHEME

We intend to complete 6 Bronze Awards by the end of this year and five Silver Awards. The cdts who took part in the Silver Expedition during the summer will need to have their report in by Mon 16 Oct 06, if they want it to count towards their award.

OTHER EVENTS

In addition to the events listed above we have on offer various courses for Junior and Senior NCOs.

ATTENDANCE

A lot of time has gone into putting this programme together. It’s your Squadron, it’s up to you to make the best of the opportunities available and get on in your ‘Air Cadet Career’.

The Sqn requires and expects all cadets and NCOs to parade regularly. If we are to provide effective and sustained training you need to attend. The MINIMUM level of attendance is 5 parades per month for cadets and 6 parades for NCOs. One parade can be a weekend duty ie. flying, shooting etc. If your attendance falls below the minimum your Flight Commander will call you in for an interview. Subsequent non-attendance will result in OC’s interview and may lead to dismissal.

If for any reason you cannot attend you are to submit an Absence Advice Form (AAF) prior to taking time off. This notice and Training Programmes will be posted on the web site: www.46f.co.uk.

C BUTLER

FLT LT RAF VR(T)

Officer Commanding

9 Oct 06

SEPT 06 NOTICE

46F (Kensington) Squadron Air Training Corps

London’s Premier Squadron

Message from the Commanding Officer

Firstly, well done to everyone who contributed to the Presentation and Passing Out Parade. The event was excellent and every I spoke to thoroughly enjoyed the show and Parade. There were quite a number of proud parents and I was very proud of you all too. Well done to everyone.

Now that the summer training programme is over we need to turn our attention to what we do best: winning competitions and putting other Squadron in their place.

We have a busy season of competitions coming up and everyone must work together to succeed. It’s Up to All Of Us.

Sat 2 Sep Wing Swimming Comp (We are the defending champions)

Sun 24 Sep Wing Field Day Competitions in Aircraft Recognition, First Aid, Photographic,

and Drill.

Fri 29 Sep Inness Sword Competition against 33 Sqns in London in Obstacle Course,

Orienteering, Shooting, Forced march, Drill,

Sun 8 Oct Elworthy Comp Similar to Inness Sword comp but against the best Navy, Army

Marine and Air Cadet Sqns in the London & South East region.

In addition there are a few wing sport training sessions (2hrs) for your diary:

Sun 10 Sep, Sun 8 Oct, 22 Oct Junior Soccer and Hockey, Senior Rugby and Netball.

You’ll need to attend these sessions if you want to be selected for the Wing team and gain a ‘Wing Blue’.

I HAVE LEFT NEXT WEEK COMPLETELY FREE OF COMMITMENT. IF YOU ARE, OR WANT TO BE, PART OF A WINNING TEAM. PLEASE ATTEND THE SQN ON TUE 1300 – 1700 HRS IN SPORTS KIT.

I’D LIKE TO TRAIN FOR THE INNESS SWORD AND SWIMMING ON WED, THU & FRI.

PLEASE BE THERE AND HELP TO CONTINUE OUR SUCCESS STORY.

We Rise To Conquer………………….

Swimming practice for the London Wing Championship which is next Saturday 1730 hrs 2 Sep 06.

S   T   O   P              P   R   E   S   S

 

We have obtained a swimming pool for swimming practice for the London Wing Championship which is next Saturday 1730 hrs 2 Sep 06.

 

The two training sessions will be:

 

Tue 1800 – 1930 hrs 29 AUG 06

 

Wed 1830 – 2000 hrs 30 AUG 06

 

Fri 1800 – 1930 hrs  1 SEP 06

 

The pool we will be using is Kensington Leisure Centre, Walmer Road W11

 

 

A SUMMER OF ADVENTURE '06

A SUMMER

OF ADVENTURE ‘06

Positive activities for every ability, from new recruit to seasoned senior SNCO

INTRO

Tear yourself away from the sofa and celebrate the summer with a challenging and varied range of activities with the Air Cadets. All you need is plenty of spirit, a good dose of energy and the willingness to give anything a go…..even if the first words you utter when you finish are ‘never again’ you’ll look back and realise that you’ve had a fantastic ‘Summer of Adventure 06’.

CONTENT

The programme will kick off with an induction over five days at the Sqn HQ. We will complete any administration that needs to be done, take part in leadership & teamwork exercises, drill & shooting. This will lead to a 4 day camp at an Army Training Centre. Activities will include obstacle course, navigation exercise, camping, shooting, radio communication, teamwork skills and first aid. We will also run training for the Inness Sword Competition.

After enjoying a day off we will then spend two days, at the Sqn HQ, preparing for our adventure training camp in Scotland. Air Experience Flying will take place on Fri 11 Aug and we will then depart for Scotland on Sun 13 Aug. We will be staying in an Army Adventure Training centre in the Cairngorms, the largest and wildest National Park in the UK. We will be canoeing, map reading and mountain walking, gorge walking, rock climbing, abseiling, Bronze and Silver DofE expeditions all under the expert guidance of ex-RAF Mountain Leaders.

After completing a gruelling week in Scotland you’ll be ready for a 2 day rest. This will be followed by the last phase of training with continuation (5 days) training at Sqn HQ preparing for your Presentation and Parade on Friday 25^th August. We will also be gliding during this week. Invites will go to your parents/carers and various dignitaries from the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

The entire summer course can be accredited towards Bronze/ Silver Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. You’ll also get a Provisional VHF/UHF Radio Operators Certificate, a Young Lifesaver Plus first aid qualification and an Attendance and Achievement Certificate. All qualifications will be recorded on your Air Cadet National Record of Achievement.

THE SQUADRON’S AIM

Our aim is to make a positive impact by providing activities and training that are vibrant, varied and challenging. In doing so we offer a unique cadet experience that will equip you with vital ‘life skills’ that will help with future employment, education and training. We will aim to:

· Encourage self respect and respect for others

· Foster the spirit of adventure and ambition

· Develop leadership and teamwork skills

· Build self reliance, esteem and confidence

· Promote an interest in education and training

· Prepare you to contribute to society by promoting good citizenship

ACTIVITIES

All activities will be designed to with you in mind. You’ll be encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities designed to develop your personal qualities. For new cadets all activities will be within the First Class Syllabus of training with the aim of completing your recruit training by the end of the summer. For older cadets training will be designed to suit your particular needs, be it a Bronze or Silver expedition, thus completing what you started back in May, Radio Comms training or First Aid. For others the training will be designed to meet the requirements of bringing the Inness Sword to Kensington.

A detailed programme of events with dates, times and costs is attached to this letter and Parent Consent Form and medical Declaration.

Here is a selection of activities that we will undertake:

· Expedition Training; camping, cooking, packing a rucksack, route planning & map reading

· Young Lifesaver Plus first aid qualification

· Leadership and teamwork skills

· Flying in the RAF Grob Tutor two seater aircraft

· Gliding: the Air Cadets are the largest gliding organisation in the world

· Sports & team games

· Drill

· Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

· Radio communications

· Rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing

· Instructional and presentational skills

· Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

· Mountain walking and navigation

· Obstacle courses

· .22 Target rifle shooting

IN SUMMARY

The training comes as a complete package and therefore priority for the camps, flying and gliding will be given to cdts that can commit to the whole programme. Additionally ALL CDTS are to have their subs paid up to and including September to be eligible for this training. Whilst we have attracted some funding for this training it is necessary to charge for some elements of the training to cover our costs.

If you, or your parents, have any queries about the ‘Summer of Adventure 06’ please contact the Officer Commanding.

A detailed programme of events and Parent Consent Forms are attached to this letter. Your parents will need to give their consent to you taking part in the Summer Programme. Get involved…. It’s got to be more satisfying than slouching on the sofa watching live feed from the Big Brother house.

Chris BUTLER

Flt Lt RAF VR(T)

Officer Commanding

Diary of events 14 issue

• Please note the updates in Italic to the recent ‘Diary of Events’ recently issued.Please use the Diary of events to plan ahead.
• Keep it safe,
• Use it to inform your parents of forthcoming event you would like to take part in
• Plan your other commitments, such as course work etc.
• Keep looking at notice boards for name lists, nearer the time
• Keep looking on the web site for updates

DIARY OF EVENTS for 46F (Kensington) Squadron, Air Training Corps

1. Inness Sword – Dry Weapon Trg Mon 17 Jul

We have organised a Met Police SO19 Sniper to come in to give a briefing on advanced marksmanship. This will be followed by a lesson on how the weapons should be maintained. All members of Formation 12 should attend this session. This will be followed by a live shooting pactice on…..

2. Live Shooting Practice Wed 19, 1200 – 1600hrs

We will be running a live shooting practice for the Inness Sword team at 1200hrs at Fulham Sqn. We will put into practice all the lessons learnt during the dry practice on Monday. This shooting practice is for the Formation 12 team only.

3. Live Shooting Practice Wed 19, 1600 – 1800hrs

This is an opportunity for all recruits who have recently passed their .22 Weapon Handling Test (WHT) to put their new skills to the test in a live shooting practice. Don’t worry if you miss this opportunity due to school etc.. as we will be holding another shooting day on…

4. Live Shooting Practice Sun 30 Jul 1000 – 1700hrs

Another chance to shoot for Formation 12 team and anyone else who wants to improve their shooting. We will be holding three sessions for two hours each. Put your names down on the noticeboard. Priority will go to cdts taking part in the ‘Summer of Adventure’.

5. RAF Annual Camp 22 – 29 Jul

This is a week at RAF Honnington aimed at showing you what life is like in the RAF. You will be attending the camp with cdts from 5 other London Wing Sqns. Activities will include shooting, map reading exercise, combat exercise with the RAF Regiment, flying and visits to various RAF sections around the base. Cost will be £52 and we have 6 places only. Names are needed urgently if we are to keep our allocation.

6. New Zealand Project Meeting Mon 31 Jul

This will be fund raising meeting for our expedition to New Zealand next February.

If you wish to take part in this exciting venture to the other side of the world then there is still time to contact the 2i/c, Fg Off DaCunha.

7. Summer of Adventure 29 Jul – 25 Aug

All details for the Summer of Adventure have been handed out. Get your Parent Consent Forms signed and returned if you want to take part in this exciting training over the summer.

8. Summer of Aventure Camp 1 Thu 3 – Mon 7 Aug

This camp will be based around basic adv trg skills such as map reading, camping and cooking outdoors, team walking skills etc. We will also be taking part in shooting, obstacle course, and night navigation exercise. Trg for Inness sword will also take place.

9. Summer of Adventure Camp 2 12 – 19 Aug

As part of the Summer Experience we will be conducting a week long mountain training week in the highlands of Scotland. There will be a chance for cdts to complete their DofE Expeditions at both Bronze and Silver. Training will also include preparations and selection for our New Zealand trip in Feb 07.

10. Air Experience Flying 22 Aug

A chance for cdts taking part in the Summer of Adventure to take to the Air with No.6 AEF at RAF Benson.

11. Squadron Open Evening Fri 25 Aug

The cdts taking part in the summer training programme will present a display to their families and dignatories from Kensington & Chelsea and Islington Council. A enrolment and Presentation Parade will be followed be a drinks and buffet reception for parents to meet the Sqn staff.

12. London Wing Swimming Competition Sat 2 Sep

We are the current Wing Swimming Champions, are you going to let that go?... Train hard and win easy. It’s Up to All Of Us to bring that trophy (which Wing still haven’t been able to present to us) home.

13. Squadron Re-Union Dinner Sat 9 Sep

This will be a grand affair for existing and past members of the Sqn. It will be a major fund raising event for our expedition to New Zealand and all project members will be expected to help promote, organise and run the event. Our last re-union was attended by 85 people. Let’s make this one bigger and better.

14. Wing Shoot Day Sun 17 Sep

Another chance to shoot at Ash Ranges in Hampshire. This shoot will be open for any cdts aged 14+.

15. Wing Field Day Sun 24 Sep

On this day London Wing Sqns compete for the Annual Drill Competition and Aircraft Recognition, amongst other things. We haven’t competed in the Drill Comp for two years. It’s Up To All Of Us to get a winning team together. Drill is an essential skill; the level of proficiency at drill portrays a Sqns pride, moral and training efficiency. Poorly drilled troops don’t win wars or competitions for that matter.

16. Innes Sword Competition Fri 29 Sep – Sun 1 Oct

This is the ‘World Cup’ of competitions, it is the most keenly fought competition in the year. The winning Sqn is deemed to be the best in London Wing and will get the opportunity to go on and compete against the Army and Sea and Marine Cadet Forces in the Elworthy Competition the following weekend. The events include obstacle course, shooting, first aid, command task, orienteering and drill. We have a unmatched pedigree in winning the Elworthy seven times. Are you up to matching your predecessors achievements and prove that 46F is still the premier Sqn in London Wing.

17. Air Cadet Sports Courses

The Air Cadets run a comprehensive programme of sports courses aimed at getting young people qualified in sports training. If you wish to attend one of these courses, then booking early as possible will give you a better chance of getting that place. If interested please contact the Sqn Sports Offr, Mr Thompson.

Course	Course No.	Date	Venue	Cadet or Adult	Min Age	Charge
Rugby Coaching Level 1	S1/06	4-9 June 06	RAF Cranwell	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C1/06	18-23 Jun 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Sports Leader Award	C2/06	6-11 Aug 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Rugby Referee	S2/06	3-6 Sep 06	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Hockey Umpire (Basic)	S3/06	10-14 Sep 06	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	£10 + messing charge
Soccer Referee (Basic)	S4/06	22-24 Oct 06	RAF Brize Norton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C3/06	10-15 Dec 06	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Nordic Skiing	NS/06	12-21 Jan 07	Bavaria	Adults + Cadets	16	£180
Rugby Referee	S5/06	4-7 Feb 07	RAF Halton	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Sports Leader Award	C4/06	4-9 Feb 07	Cosford	SNCO and Inst Cdt	16	£35
Netball Umpire	S5/06	9-11 Feb 07	Cosford	Adult, SNCO & Inst Cdt	18	TBC + Messing charge
Basic Winter Training	BW/06	23-32 Mar 07	Bavaria	Cadets + 4 Staff	16	£360