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warm welcome to 795 (Harpenden) Sqn, Air Training
Corps!
I'd
like to welcome all new prospective cadets to our
website and invite you to feel free to browse the
various sections. If you cannot find the answer
to a specific question, do not hesitate to contact
us. Joining the Air Cadets or, indeed, any of the
military/structured youth organisations may not
be every teenager's 'cup of tea,' but if you are
one of the few who would like to do more with your
school years than just homework, after-school chess
club or watching 'Home and Away' then you may be
interested in what we have to offer.
Our
programme is carefully put together weeks in advance
and is designed to cover the areas dictated by the
Air Cadet Training Centre at RAFC Cranwell. You
can expect formal training in aeronautical academic
subjects, leadership skills, fieldcraft, model/engineering
projects, navigation skills, shooting, public speaking/debating
and summer camps on some of the top Royal Air Force
and Army bases.
No
cadet leaves the ATC without improving on their
confidence, judgement and ability to think on one's
feet -essential tributes in today's competitive
academic and work environments. We'd also like to
think that the will and need to help others around
you becomes more appreciated, producing more rounded,
compassionate and considerate individuals. Overall
there are a great many benefits open to you when
you join the Air Cadets at Harpenden. The first
one being fun! To find out a great deal more about our organisation, from an outsider's perspective, click on the following link! If you happen to live slightly further afield and would like to find a closer squadron, you will find all the country's units listed here.
Commanding Officer
Flt
Lt Tim Hatton, RAFVR(T)
The aims of the Air Training Corps
- To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
- To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life
- To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship
A
few basic facts:
- Minimum
Age to join the ATC: 13yrs 0 mths
- Maximum
Age to join ATC: 17 yrs 6 mths
- Age Restrictions on other activities, click here
- Number
of cadets regularly meeting: x32
- Average
age: approx 15yrs old. some younger, some older.
- Local
Schools represented: Every school in Harpenden.
- Number
of Cadet Non Commissioned Officers: x6
- Adult
Staff: 3x RAFVR(T) Commissioned Officers, 2x Adult
NCO, 5x Civilian Instructors
- Members
on the Governing Civilian Committee: x6
- Number
of parades a week: x2
- Parade
Times: Monday and Thursday 7.30pm -9.30pm
- Cost
to cadets: £5 per month, paid every 3 months.
- Camps
Attended last year: RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus/RAF Gibraltar/
RAF Benson/RAF Wattisham/RAF Conningsby
Want
to know more? LATEST
"ASTRUM" NEWSLETTER: Spring 2007
Available
here for download shortly. Astrum is our in house
news publication, with articles and features contributed
mainly by the cadets. It is also our competitive
entree into the annual Wing Aviation Day. If you
fancy yourself as a budding journalist, or a roving
reporter, please forward your idea, we'll give as
much guidance and encouragement as possible.., please
keep 'short' articles to about 200 words. All contributions
gratefully received! We promise minimal editorial
interference, and the rights to your work acknowledged.
NEW
CADET ENROLMENT TIMELINE GUIDE
This
downloadable word doc is for prospective cadets
who have pretty much decided to join.. It is the
timeline for the path we use to enrol you. It is
completely painless (!) but a necessary part of
the formal paper process of getting you involved.
You will be flying in state of the art aircraft
courtesy of the British taxpayer, and as such we
need to be sure you are fit, willing and able enough
to partake in the RAF and ATC's Training Systems.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to get
in touch with one of the staff.
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