Transcript The Combined Cadet Force

The Combined Cadet Force
The History of the CCF and Air
Cadet Organisation
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The CCF was officially established in 1948
with an initial strength of 3,000
The roots of the CCF go as far back as 1859.
At that time the country believed itself to be
faced with the threat of invasion.
The Secretary of State of the day sent out a
letter inviting the formation of a ‘Volunteer
Corps’
A number of schools formed volunteer corps
of their own among the the earliest being
Rossall, Eton and Rugby.
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By the turn of century, there
were about 100 school cadet
units.
In 1908 the Officers Training
Corp (OTC) was established with
the senior divisions in the
universities and the junior
divisions in schools
1920-1930 support was cut and
only the strongest units and the
independent school corps
survived.
Mid 1930’s politicians gradually
recognised the threat from
Germany and support grew once
more, it was then that the first
RAF or ‘Air Sections’ appeared.
The Origins of the Air Cadet
Organisation
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In 1938 Air Commodore
Chamier came up with a
plan to form an Air
Defence Cadet Corp
(ADCC). His idea was to
attract and train young
men, who had an
interest in aviation.
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The Air Cadet Movement
aimed to prepare cadets for
joining the RAF. It tried to
give cadets as much Service
and aviation background as
possible as well as giving
instruction in drill, discipline,
how to wear the uniform and
how to behave on RAF
stations.
Activites such as shooting,
camping and of course flying
were important
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By 1939 the activities of
the ADCC were severely
restricted because of
the approach of World
War II. Many ADCC
instructors and
squadron officers were
called into regular
service and Cadets went
to work on RAF stations
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In a very short
period of time the
ADCC produced
thousands of well
qualified individuals
who went on to pass
quickly through the
basic training
The Establishment of the ATC
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In 1940 the government realised the true
value of the work done by the ADCC and
agreed to take over it control.
In 1941 the Air Training Corp (ATC) was
officially established
One solution to the small number of flights
available to flying training was the
introduction of gliding
This gave the cadets a chance to get the feel
of an aircraft in flight and allow them to
handle the controls.
The CCF is formed
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Schools which kept
boys over the age of
17, with a minimum
strength of 60
cadets, were invited
to join the newlyformed Combined
Cadet Force
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CCF Crest
Flying Scholarships
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Introduced in 1950
They brought one of the biggest
single incentives that could be
offered to a 17 year old
Recent Scholarships have been
awarded to Ian Dickson, Sam Fell,
Chris Chown and Neal Toms
Glider Training - THEN
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The Grasshopper was
used
Launching a primary
glider was a team
effort!! Two teams of 6
cadets,each with a
length of rubber bungee
would on the word of
command, walk forward
each team moving left
and right respectively.
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All being well, the officer in
charge would release the
glider, no doubt with his
fingers crossed.
There are no records of
serious injury!!
Glider Training - NOW
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We glide at
Volunteer Gliding
School (VGS) 615 in
Kenley
They are equipped
with Viking gliders
which is a twoseater with dual
controls
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These gliders are
winch launched!!
This is a drum on
which 1500m of
strong flexible steel
cable is wound.
The cable pulls the
glider forward and
upwards to 1000 ft
in seconds!
Thrilling!!
CCF (RAF) Sections Today
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Nearly 250 schools
have contingents
There are now over
9000 cadets
including girls in 187
RAF Sections
27 of these sections
are compulsory
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ETHOS
To provide within a
disciplined
organisation
opportunities for
cadets to develop
powers of leadership
and how they can
be developed.
Activities
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AEF
VGS
Gliding and Flying
Scholarships
Adventurous
Training
Camps
Ground Training
Competition
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Overseas flights
International cadet
Exchange
Leadership Course
Command Tasks
Camp Craft
Communications
Etc..
Questions
Answers
The Combined Cadet Force Organisation
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A CCF Contingent consists of three sections:
ARMY, ROYAL NAVY, ROYAL AIR FORCE
The training in the CCF is:
A) to provide the opportunities for young people to
exercise responsibility and leadership, and to learn
from the Services how they can be best developed
B) To impart a basic knowledge and understanding of
the role of the Armed Forces
C) To encourage those who have an interest in the
Services to join the Regular or Reserve Forces
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ISCC – Inter-services Cadet Committee
JCS – Joint Cadet Secretariat
HQ AC – Headquarter Air Cadets at RAF
Cranwell
TEST TEAMS – Test SNCO – Sgt Carney
Sqn Ldr Quick – liaison Officer
Parent Unit – Odiham
Staff – Flt Lt Garcia, Flt Lt Jones, Plt Off
Robinson, Plt Off Sowa
Air Cadet Organisation
Cadet Establishment
Promotions
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J Cpl – Cadet must pass Proficiency Part 1 (
First Class Cadet)+ have some leadership
instruction
Sgt – Cadet must pass Part 1 & 2 and have
completed a formal NCO selection/Cadre
Course
Above Sgt- Cadet should have completed the
‘Advanced’ stage of proficiency training +
approved by TEST Officer
Section of 65 Cadets
Headquarters Air Cadets
(HQAC)
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They oversee the training and administration
of both the ATC and CCF.
Wing Commander Clayton Jones
Squadron Leader Dennis Munday
Training, Evaluation and Support Teams at
various stations- ours is (TEST Officer) Sqn
Ldr David Quick and (TEST SNCO) Sgt
Gosden
They provide a link between the CCF section
and HQAC
They provide advice, assistance and training
opportunities
CCF (RAF) TEST Areas
Ours – South Central
RAF Uxbridge
Affiliation and Parenting
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Parenting- the provision of services to help
CCF Sections to operate efficientlydistribution of uniform and RAF equuipment
Affiliation- (RAF Wittering) a scheme to
enable RAF stations to provide direct and
effective assistance to CCF RAF Sections.
Station has an ACLO (Air Cadet Liaison
Officer)
They accept air cadets on day visits
They provide facilities for courses
They provide staff to visit CCF RAF sections to
assist in training
Classification and Rank
Classifications
 Senior Cadet – Part 3
 Leading Cadet- Part 2
 First Class Cadet- Part 1
 Cadet- Recruit test
 Recruit
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Rank Structure
Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO)
 Cadet Flight Sergeant (Cdt FS)
 Cadet Corporal (Cdt Cpl)
 Cadet Junior Corporal (Cdt JCpl)
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Personal Qualities
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Every NCO is
expected to:
Bear an appropriate share of
responsibility for the
morale,discipline and control
of all subordinates.
Show pride in the CCF (RAF)
and take an active interest in
its good name and efficiency
Be smart in appearance and
set a high standard of
personal behaviour.
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Cadet Corporal and
Junior Corporal
Recognise the need for
discipline and be able to
apply it with fairness and
common sense
Communicate clearly, orally
and in writing
Plan and organise a given
task
Command a drill squad
Personal Qualities
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Cadet Sergeant
Accept a greater amount of
responsibility,show initiative
and inspire confidence
Display a sound
understanding of the role
and organisation of the
Corps.
Take an active part in the
organisation of squadron
activities
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Cadet Flight
Sergeant
A Cdt FS should possess all
of the above qualities but to
a greater depth and should
display a level of maturity
above that of other cadets of
the same age.
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Questions
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Dress and Discipline
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The need for discipline
To reflect pride in behaviour,appearance and
dress
Willingness to obey orders instantly and
without question
It is necessary in a military service where
efficiency and swift reactions are vital
What is Self-Discipline?
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Ability to display responsibility and
sensible behaviour without supervision
or the fear of punishment.
Must uphold the good name of the RAF
UNIFORM
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No deviations or
additions to the
uniform are allowed
No ornaments
/emblems or badges
may be worn unless
authorised
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REMEMBER
Cadets are seen
more than regular
RAF personal!!!
Therefore behave
well
What is Standard Dress?
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Beret- band must be
horizontal round the head.(1
inch above eyebrow) The
loose material of the crown
is to be drawn down to the
right side and the badge
clearly displayed in a
position above the left eye.
Jersey – Blue-grey
Trousers- RAF No.2 dress
trousers to be worn with
blue-grey supporting belt.
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Skirt- for female cadets –
just above knee
Shirt – Dark blue work shirt
with no tie- top button
undone- Wedgwood blue
shirt and black tie is worn on
formal occasions
Brassard – worn on upper
right arm
Footwear- black,laced
service type shoe –
purchased privately
Socks- black
Tights- Nearly black tights
Standard Dress
Badges
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Badges of rank- Cpl,
Sgt, FS and CWO to be
worn of the shoulder
straps of either the
jersey or the shirt
Flying Scholarship,
Cadet Navigator and
Gliding Badges- worn
on left shoulder patch
of Jersey- (Flying above
the Gliding)
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DoE Award Badges are
worn centrally on the
right shoulder patch of
the jersey (Only one is
worn at a time)
Badges on the Brassard
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Distinguishing Badge
Classification Badge
Badges for shooting
The Cadet Hundred
Badge
Leadership Course
Badge
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Communications
Badge
Band Badges
See OHP for
positions
Saluting
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Why? – recognising a person in
authority who holds the Queen’s
Commission and are giving an outward
sign of their loyalty to the Queen
Officer is required to return the salute
as an acknowledgement of the
compliment paid to Her Majesty
How to Salute
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Right hand up palm
facing outward to a
position where first
finger is in line with the
right eye and elbow is
level with shoulder and
arm in line with body
If injured right arm
salute with left
If no head dress do not
salute with the hand
When to Salute
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Cadet in uniform
including head-dress
Salute all
commissioned
officers including
officers wearing
civilian clothing
whom they
recognise
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If not wearing headdress – or if carrying
something with headdress
Stand to attention give
‘eyes right’ or ‘eyes left’
(carried out by turning
the head and eyes
smartly towards the
officer as you pass)
When to Salute
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A cadet must salute
both when entering and
leaving a room in which
there is an Officer.
Remain standing until
given permission- headdress not removed until
given permission
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The cadet must
salute the occupant
of a vehicle flying a
distinguishing flag or
showing star plates.
(Important on an
RAF station)
When to Salute
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A salute is not to be
attempted when
riding a bicycle or
motorcycle or when
driving a vehicle
Passing an officer
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Salute on the 3rd pace before reaching
officer - at same time turn head smartly
in direction of officer. Finish on 3rd pace
after passing and turn head to front
When Approaching to Address
Officer
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Halt two paces from the officer.
Salute and address the officer.
Later take leave by saluting again
before turning to withdraw (no
backwards step before saluting)
Recognising Rank Badges
from the Three Services
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Recognised by rank displayed on the
sleeve
If in doubt- salute!
See OHP
How to Address People
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Officers and Civilian Instructor are to
addressed as Sir or Ma’am
Cadet Warrant officer – Warrant Officer
Test SNCO – Sergeant
All other cadets- by their rank- Flight
Sergeant, Sergeant, Corporal
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