JNCO/SNCO/CDIDC Assessmets 19-06-2016

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May 302016
 
The following Cadets are required to complete the Assessments for their respective courses on 19-06-2016. Please inform me by email or on our next Parade Evening 03 Jun 16. JNCO Course: Cpl Brown & Cpl Tarleton SNCO Course: Sgt O’Hare CDIDC Course: Sgt Bower & Sgt Way OC 2358 (Ferndown) Sqn Plt Off K Haywood [...]

Uk Summer Camps

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May 232016
 

The following Cadets have been accepted to attend this years UK Summer Camps as detailed below:

  • Linton-On-Ouse
    • Cpl S Dennis
    • Cdt L Dennis
  • RAF St Mawgan
    • Cpl Bower
  • RAF High Wycombe
    • Sgt Way
    • Cdt Cheshire

Cheques will now be cashed and refunds outside exceptional circumstances will only be made if the place is resold.

If you cannot attend, please let me know immediately as there is a reserve list.

OC 2358 (Ferndown) Sqn

Plt Off K Haywood

 

Sennelager Camp 13-20 Aug

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May 222016
 

Dorset & Wiltshire Wing ATC have been offered 10 places on Sennelager Camp 13 – 20 Aug.

Cadets should only apply who can definitely commit to the dates of the camp.

Responses to the OC asap please with cheque for £163 made out to Dorset & Wiltshire Wing ATC, plus TG21 plus copy of passport and ehic.

OC 2358 (Ferndown) Sqn

Plt Off K Haywood

 

 

Glider Scholorships

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May 222016
 

Please see the link below for application for a Gliding Scholarship

http://www.fleetairarmoa.org/faaoa-gliding-aviation-scholarships

This opportunity operates outside of the Air Cadet Organisation and therefor must be applied for independently.

Eligibility Criteria is for Cadets who are –

  • Between the ages of 17 and 20  and interested in becoming a pilot or observer (Potentially for the Navy)
  • A British citizen
  • In full time education at school, university or college.

Read the all the details carefully, applications should be made as soon as possible to meet this years program.

Good Luck

 

OC 2358 (Ferndown) Sqn

Plt Off K Haywood

 

QAIC 9 – Sep 2016/Apr 2017

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May 222016
 

Cdt’s are invited to apply for:

  • QUALIFIED AEROSPACE INSTRUCTORS COURSE (QAIC) – QAIC No. 9  SEP 2016 TO APR 2017 AT RAF LINTON ON OUSE AND MOD BOSCOMBE DOWN.

Eligibility criteria are as follows:

a. At least 16 years of age on 02 Sep 16
b. Under 19 years of age on the 01 Oct 16
c. Master Cadet
d. Grade C GCSE (actual or predicted) in Maths and English
e. Able to access an internet connection and have an email address
f. Have a keen interest in aerospace subjects
g. Be willing to use the QAI qualification to instruct at squadron, wing and regional activities
h. Be able to meet the £200 cost of the course from personal or squadron funds

The course will be operated from two separate centres; RAF Linton on Ouse and MOD Boscombe Down. Candidates will be allocated to either Linton or Boscombe Down according to the shortest travelling time.  Both centres operate to the same training materials and deliver the same learning outcomes.
Candidates should give due consideration to their ability to travel by train on Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon during course weekend dates before submitting an application.

Suitable applicants will be invited to attend a selection weekend at either RAF Linton on Ouse or MOD Boscombe Down during the weekend 02-04 Sep 16 (cost £10). The selection weekend will comprise:
a. 5 minute presentation using PowerPoint (applicants should prepare a presentation on a subject of their choice)

b. Interview
c. RAF and CCF/ATC knowledge quiz (applicants should have a general knowledge of the structure and of the CCF/ATC and the aircraft, locations and operations of the RAF)
d. Command tasks
e. Flight Simulator test (no previous knowledge required)
f. Air Traffic Simulator test (no previous knowledge required)

 

OC 2358 (Ferndown) Sqn

Plt Off K haywood

Annual Formal Inspection – Friday 20th May

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May 192016
 
Cadets are reminded that the Squadron will recieve Wing Staff Officer Squadron Leader S Hodgson for an Annual Formal Inspection and March Past this Friday. Cadets should aim to arrive at the Squadron by 18:30 hrs, Uniform is No 2A (Light blue with tie, sleeves rolled down). Cadets are expected to ensure Uniform is presented [...]

Region Athletics – Sunday 5th June

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May 192016
 

The following Cadets have been selected to represent Dorset & Wiltshire Wing ATC, at the Inter-Wing Athletics Competition, to be held at Tidworth Oval on Sunday 5th Jun

  1. Cpl Dennis
  2. Cdt Harding
  3. Cdt Shefford
  4. Cdt Skivington-Diplock
  5. Cdt Pommills

In the first instance the Cadets named above should confirm asap that they plan to attend the event, by email or during the next Parade Evening.

Transport will be arranged, further Joining Instructions will follow.

Cadets should be aware that placing first or second in their event may qualify them to represent the Region on Saturday 25th June at RAF Cosford.

 

OC 2358 Sqn

Plt Off K Haywood

Muddy Fun Run – JTYAF Support

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May 162016
 

For those cadets who are interested in helping to marshal a the Muddy Fun Run this Saturday (21st), arrival at Homeland Farm, Three Legged Cross, BH216QZ for 09:30, the run is set to start for 10:30 and finish between 13:30-1400 hours.

JI’s attached to this post, all usual ATC forms are required.

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Wing Athletics – Sunday 15th May

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May 132016
 
The following Cadets are listed to attend Wing Athletics on Sunday 15th May at Tidworth Oval. Cpl Dennis (Team Captain) Cdt Harding Cdt Hockenhull Cdt Skyvington Diplock Cdt Sullivan Cdt Pommills Transport has been arranged, and Cadets should make their own way to 130 (Bournemouth) Sqn for 06:50 pickup by coach, Cadets should ensure they [...]

Cyprus Camp 21-30 August 2016

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May 022016
 
  Places have become available for cadets on this camp. Male and female cadets (min age 15) Applicants must submit a properly completed TG21/22/23 along with a cheque payable to Dorset & Wilts Wg ATC for £517 and a photocopy of a passport valid for time of travel plus ehic card Further costs are €230 [...]