Find out about
CADET NCO ROLES
in the Air Training Corps
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All Air Cadets start off at the rank of Cadet. NCO's (Non-Commissioned Officers) are appointed by the Commanding Officer to those cadets whom have shown such qualities as commitment, enthusiasm, are smartly turned out in their uniform, and most importantly, show the ability to lead other cadets and show initiative to deal with a variety of situations - which is not something everyone can do naturally. Not everyone can get promoted, and it normally takes at least a year before a person makes the dizzy heights of Cadet Corporal - so it is quite a special moment when you get your first set of stripes as a Junior NCO in front of the whole squadron!

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As a Corporal, you will be expected to take other cadets for drill, organise and be responsible for them. You will have to learn how to effectively give orders in such a way that your cadets learn to respect you.

Later on, you may get promoted to the rank of Cadet Sergeant as a Senior NCO. You will become more involved in training other cadets in lessons etc, as well as coaching and supervising your Cadet Corporals.

Note that you must be 18 years old before you can be promoted to Cadet Flight Sergeant or Cadet Warrant Officer. These cadets are known as 'Instructor Cadets' and are considered probationary adult staff whom assist with the organisation and planning squadron activities. Instructor Cadets may stay until their 20th birthday when their service as an Air Cadet then finishes, but may then apply to be full adult staff.

Cadets whom do not make the rank of Cadet Flight Sergeant by their 18th birthday have to leave the Corps at that age.

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Cadet Corporal

The main responsibilities and activities expected of a Junior NCO :

1. Control a section of cadets under his/her direct supervision.
2. Maintain good conduct, behaviour and discipline.
3. Exercise appropriate responsibility for the welfare of cadets.
4. Plan, organise and/or carry out tasks as allocated.
5. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with squadron Fire Orders.
6. Advise cadets on the basic organisation of the ATC.

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The main responsibilities and activities expected of a Cdt Sgt:

1. Perform the responsibilities and activities of a JNCO.
2. Manage and control a flight of cadets under his/her direct supervision.
3. Assist the squadron staff in the management of the squadron and development of junior cadets and JNCO's.
4. Participate in the planning and organisation of squadron activities.
5. Be able to recognise potential welfare problems.
6. Possess a general knowledge of the ATC.

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Last updated  Friday 16th May 2008