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

AEF Flying @ RAF Benson - 22 Aug 2006

AEF Flying @ RAF Benson.
22nd Aug 2006
0900HRS @ Sqn – dressed and ready to go.
Must have uniform, 3822 and packed lunch.
16 Places available.

Sign-up via sheet at Sqn only (Email Sign-up not allowed for this event)

IF OVER SUBSCRIBED, SELECTION WILL BE BASED ON ATTENDANCE ON PARADE NIGHTS AND GENERAL CONDUCT AND PARTICIPATION. SUBS MUST BE UP TO DATE

Squadron Newsletter - Issue 2

Click on the link below to view the Newsletter:-

http://www.premiersquadron.co.uk/newsletter2.htm

Updated Diary of events May - Aug 06

• This ‘Diary of Events’ is produced to help you to plan ahead, so please:

• 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. Air Experience Flying Fri 7 Jul

We have 15 places available for flying at RAF Benson. Cdts will be selected by the FGO, Mr Walker.

2. Wing Small Bore Competition Shoot Sun 09 Jul

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

3. Sqn Adv Trg Camp 14 – 16 Jul

The Sqn will be going Longmoor Training Camp for adventure training. Activities will include training for the Innes Sword Competition, shooting, obstacle course, night navigation exercise, orienteering and teamwork exercises. Look out on the notice board for details. Cost £15-00.

4. RAF Annual Camp 8 – 15 Jul

A chance to spend a week at RAF Lyneham, home to the RAF’s fleet of Hercules aircraft. This camp is during school time and we have a place for one female cadet only.

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 approx £40 - £50 and we have 6 places only.

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 Air Cadet Experience 29 Jul – 25 Aug

This year we will be selecting successful cadets from the Induction Camp in Jun and existing cdts to continue and enhance their training and skills. We will be conducting a first aid course, marksmanship course, Communications Badge training and Innes Sword training. As part of the course we will be going to camp to Pirbright and Longmoor for shooting, obstacle course training navigation and night exercises.

8. Longmoor Training Camp 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.

9. Scotland Adv Trg Week 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. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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+.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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