Who is the Commander of the Air Cadets?
Air Commodore Tony Keeling
The current Commandant Air Cadets is Air Commodore Tony Keeling, who assumed the post in September 2020. Previously known as Commandant ATC, the appointment is now held by an RAF Air Commodore and is based at Headquarters Air Cadets (HQAC) at RAF Cranwell.
What is the Dacre Sword?
The Dacre Sword was the dress sword of former RAF Air Commodore G B Dacre and was presented by his wife to the Air Training Corps in 1979. Jake has an extensive list of achievements including the completion of both flying and gliding scholarships in 2013.
Who is the Commandant Air Cadets Warrant Officer?
As of 1 April 2021, the ATC numbers 26,300 cadets (30% female) and 10,710 adult volunteers (30% female)….Air Training Corps.
| Air Training Corps (ATC) | |
|---|---|
| Motto(s) | Venture Adventure |
| Commanders | |
| Commandant Air Cadets | Air Cdre Tony Keeling |
| Commandant Air Cadets’ Warrant Officer | WO Donna Hall RAFAC |
Are Air Cadets strict?
Is it very strict? The Air Cadet Organisation is a uniformed youth organisation that has an emphasis on standards of dress and behaviour. However, the focus is always on enjoying yourself while improving your skills with other young people.
What is the highest rank in Air Cadets?
All CAF officers are referred to as ma’am or sir, and those above the rank of Officer Cadet are saluted.
- No insignia Air Cadet (Cdt)
- Cadet Leading Air Cadet (LAC)
- Cadet Corporal (Cpl)
- Cadet Flight Corporal (FCpl)
- Cadet Sergeant (Sgt)
- Cadet Flight Sergeant (FSgt)
- Cadet Warrant Officer Second Class (WO2)
What is the Rafacs motto?
On 5th February 1941, the ADCC was formally established by Royal Warrant becoming the Air Training Corps (ATC) with a new badge and motto, ‘Venture Adventure’, still used to this day.
What are the ranks in air cadets?
Cadet Non-commissioned Officer (NCO) ranks
- Cadet Warrant Officer.
- Cadet Flight Sergeant.
- Cadet Sergeant.
- Cadet Corporal.
- Cadet Junior Corporal – CCF (RAF) only.
How do I leave cadets?
Ways to request leave from cadets
- Email from parent/guardian. An email from the cadet’s parent/guardian can be sent to the unit.
- Phone call. In outstanding circumstances, the cadet’s parent/guardian may call the unit phone number to verbally request for leave.
- Leave Form.
Do Air cadets fly planes?
Joining the Air Cadets opens up lots of opportunities, including the chance to fly! It’s our aim to get you airborne as often as possible, as a passenger in a light aircraft, a glider or even on-board RAF aircraft such as our Typhoon fast-jet or a Chinook helicopter.
How many levels are there in Air Cadets?
five levels
Cadets wearing this rank are leaders who have gone through all five levels of Mandatory Training, giving them the experience and the knowledge to excel as leaders.