Junior Leaders Course 16 for 2014/15 is now taking applications. The closing date for application is 01 Aug 14.
Application Form can be found at
20140509-Enc1 JL16 Application Form-Final-U
Cadets must be aged 17 or over at the start of the course and have attended a UK Camp or green caps of 3 days or longer. A letter outlining course dates and requirements will be published as soon as it becomes available from HQAC.
M BERRY
OIC
There will be a Camp hosted on HMS Bristol running from 09 – 12 Oct 2014. See attachment for details. Those interested are to let FS Roberton know by Monday 19 May 2014.
M Berry
OIC
Due to an incident elsewhere in the ATC, there is currently a ATC wide ban on overnight stays during fieldcraft activities. It is unlikely that this will be lifted before the SECCOM exercise, which means we will not be able to run this event in the planned dates.
To avoid disappointment and disruption to both staff and cadets I have taken the decision to cancel the SECCOM exercise planned for the 23-26 May 2014 and move it to a date later in the year once the policy on overnight stays becomes clear.
In place of SECCOM we have planned a single days fieldcraft training on Saturday 24 May 2014. More details will follow shortly.
M BERRY
OIC
An update on the uniform situation has been recently received from HQ Air Cadets. There is basically no change, in that the RAF is still short of uniform and the ATC will have to wait until stocks become available.
To attempt to alleviate the situation, within the sector we are able to ask other Sqns for specific items of uniform. The shortages however, extend mainly to Berets, Badges and Black Ties. These are in short supply across all Squadrons. Please note that the Sqn has already spent £140.00 to attempt to resolve this issue.
Therefore, with great reluctance, I am requesting that if we do not have Berets, Badges or Black ties available that cadets purchase their own for the foreseeable future. If this is not possible due to financial issues please come and talk to a member of staff and we will attempt to resolve the issue through other channels financially.
I will post further news as it becomes available from HQ Air Cadets.
M Berry
OIC
The following JNCOs are down to attend this course:
Cpl Beck
JNCO ASSESSMENT COURSE 30 NOV 13 – JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
1. The subject assessment course will assemble at the Conference Centre RAF Boscombe Down.
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
2. Read these instructions carefully
3. If you can no longer attend the assessment you must advise the Wing Training Officer by email training.dorsetwilts@aircadets.org
PURPOSE OF COURSE
4. The purpose of the JNCO assessment course is to provide you with feedback on your practical ability as a JNCO. Successful completion is a pre-requisite for promotion to Sgt in accordance with Wing policy.
REPORTING
5. The course will commence 0830 Saturday 30th November 13 and will disperse at approximately 1630 the same day.
6. All personnel and any drivers must have photo ID to present at the guardroom. Entry to the site will not be permitted unless you carry a recognised form of Photo ID such as a Passport, Driving Licence, MOD F90, RAF F1250 or F3822.
7. You will report to the Admin Officer on arrival and hand over your Forms TG 21 and 23 as appropriate. Please note you will be RTU’d if you are not in possession of these forms.
8. An inspection will be held immediately after you have completed the course admin.
MESSING
9. You should bring a packed lunch and drinks as there are no facilities available on site for this course and the course programme does not permit off site visit to shops.
CHARGES
10. There are no charges for this course.
PAY AND ALLOWANCES
11. Pay and allowances are not applicable for students on this course.
DRESS
12. The following dress states are applicable to this course:
a. Cadets – No 2A dress (pullover and Jeltex jacket to be brought)
EQUIPMENT
13. The following equipment is required:
a. Packed Lunch
b. Drinks
c. Notebook & Pens
d. F3822 c/w photograph
e. Forms TG 21 and 23 (as appropriate)
f. Pullover (if not worn)
g. Jeltex Jacket
h. Completed coursework book (you cannot pass the course without this)
DISCIPLINE
14. A high standard of self-discipline will be expected from all students attending the course. This is particularly important, as we are guests on the site.
ASSESSMENT
15. Your dress will be inspected on arrival. The following areas will be assessed:
a. Drill – personal and control of a squad
b. Presentation skills
c. Leadership
d. GSK
e. Coursework
Purpose. This is a Ferndown only weekend which will consist of a mixture of training and exercises. The objective of the weekend is to improve the fieldcraft skills, team work and leadership skills of cadets.
This is the first weekend exercise the Squadron has held in the winter for some time and as such attendance is limited to cadets aged 14 years plus on the date of the exercise. As there is currently no female cover available, unfortunately this activity will only be open to male cadets.
Costs. Cost for the weekend is £15.00 per cadet. This should be paid by Monday 17 November 13.
Cadets will need to complete a Form TG21, with a TG23 for additional medical declarations.
Attendance. Cadets aged 16 years plus should arrive at the HQ on Friday 22 November 13 by 1700. They will be staying overnight on the Friday and Saturday. Cadets aged 14 – 16 years should arrive at the HQ on Saturday 23 November 13 by 0900, they will be staying over night on the Saturday only. We will return to the HQ on Sunday 24 November 13 between 1600 and 1700 hours.
Safety Brief. A safety brief will take place on Monday 17 November 13. All cadets should attend the brief.
Food. Ration Packs are not available. Cadetsshould prepare food based on the list below.
Kit. A kit list is provided below. The Squadron will be able to supply some kit. Cadets who have kit problems should see a member of staff as soon as possible before the weekend.
Contact. During the field phase Squadron staff can be contacted on the following mobile number 07926194274 In the Squadron HQ the contact number is 01202891644.
If you require any further information or have any issues, you should contact a member of Sqn staff.
| Beret & 3822 | Sleeping Bag | Wash kit & toilet paper |
| Hat | Camping Mat | Whistle |
| Combats | Mess tins | Matches/lighter |
| Boots | Knife, fork and spoon | Baby wipes |
| Waterproofs | Torch & spare batteries | Hexi burner |
| Rucksack and/or webbing | Personal first aid kit | spare blocks |
| Complete change of clothing, to include socks and underwear | Poncho, bungees, tent pegs and string | Additional warm clothing as required. |
As you may be aware the Squadron is currently experiencing difficulties in issuing and obtaining uniform.
Our Parent Station is RAF Brize Norton, which is one of the busiest stations within the UK and has had serious issues resourcing the manpower necessary to supply uniforms to ATC units. Although the Squadron does hold a small reserve of uniformthis has now been almost exhausted.
I have spoken with the stores at RAF Brize Norton today and although they are now resourced to provide uniform for ATC units, problems within the RAF Supply Chain mean that there is practically no uniform available to issue to ATC units and they have been instructed to cease issuing uniform units until this is resolved.
I realise that it is disappointing to new cadets not to be able to be issued with new uniform, but at least we are able to issue CS95 uniform. In the meantime please bare with us while we try and resource uniform locally and this may mean having to ‘share’ items such as berets and belts for parades etc.
Hopefully the RAF will resolve this issue soon and we have an order pending at RAF Brize Norton as soon as this happens.
M Berry
OIC