AFTER ORDER TO
SERIAL NO 2
DATED 7 FEB 13
HEADQUARTERS AIR CADETS ROUTINE ORDERS
BY
AIR COMMODORE DAWN MCCAFFERTY RAFR
COMMANDANT AIR CADETS
ROYAL AIR FORCE CRANWELL
OUR VISION
To ensure that the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) continues to flourish and to remain true to the
ideals laid down in its charters, particularly the provision of adequate aviation and other
challenging activities to enable it to attract and retain membership and thereby provide example
and leadership for the country’s youth.
OUR MISSION
To facilitate a modern, dynamic, sustainable air-minded youth organisation of choice
that offers fun and challenging opportunities
AFTER ORDER
ORDER NO 5. AIR CADET LEADERSHIP COURSE, RAF COLLEGE CRANWELL 2013
10.
Applications are now invited for the 2013 Series of Air Cadet Leadership Courses (ACLCs).
Theses courses will be held at RAF College Cranwell and will be held on the following dates:
Course No 98
Course No 99
Course No 100
Course No 101
06-13 Jul 13
13-20 Jul 13
20-27 Jul 13
27 Jul – 02Aug 13
11.
To be eligible for these courses cadets must be 16 years old before the first day of the
course for which they are applying, but not reached their 18 birthday on or before the last day of
the course, be medically and physically fit, and expected to have at least one year left to serve in
the Corps. Applicants are to complete a supervised, timed 1 ½ mile run and enter the time on their
application form. The courses are designed to prepare lower-ranking cadets for senior positions in
their squadrons and therefore the senior rank permitted on ACLC is Cadet Sergeant.
12.
An Application form is at Annex A and can be copied. Sqn Cdrs should ensure that the
forms are received by their Wg HQs by 7 Mar 13. Wings should staff the applications through
ACRHQs by 22 Mar 13, so that all forms can reach HQAC (attn CCF Admin) by
12 Apr 13. A separate letter is being issued to Wg and Regional HQs detailing the selection
procedure at each level.
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13.
HQAC requires only application forms by 12 Apr 13. Do not send anything else initially.
Joining instructions (JIs) will be sent to each successful cadet during May. The JIs will call for
cheques, medical forms and confirmation of attendance and HQ AC must receive all these before
cadets are finally admitted to their course. The cost of the ACLC is £40 per cadet.
14.
Adult Staff. Traditionally, ATC adult personnel have made a significant contribution to the
success of the Air Cadet Leadership Courses. We would be delighted if this trend could continue.
Accordingly, it should be noted that RAFVR(T) officers, CIs, WOs (ATC), FS and Sgt (ATC) are
again required to fill positions as Staff for the 4 Air Cadet Leadership Courses to be held at RAF
Cranwell during period 6 Jul to 2Aug 13. These positions include training officers, flight
commanders, adjutants, drill instructors and training support. Volunteers should be fit, smart and
enthusiastic. Familiarity with the conduct of RAF leadership exercises would be an advantage, but
guidance is given on the course. Individuals interested in the role of training officer, flight
commander and adjutant should contact the Project Officer, Sqn Ldr Brian McCran, OC TEST,
ScotNINE; email oc.scotnine@aircadets.org; tel 07595260290. Individuals interested in the role of
training support or DI should contact the Lead SNCO, Sgt Ian Foster, Email:
snco.e1@aircadets.org Staff should give dates of availability. The right to claim pay and
allowances for ACLCs is not automatic. Successful applicants must seek permission for
this through their own chain of command.
Original signed
T N BOULTON (MRS)
SO3 Personnel Management
for Comdt AC
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Annex A
APPLICATION FOR THE AIR CADET LEADERSHIP COURSE RAF CRANWELL – 2013 - ATC
NOTES FOR COMPLETION - for advice contact CCF Admin, HQ AC - 01400 267159
1. Cadet - Arrange for adult staff to time you over a 1½ mile run. Then, neatly and clearly, complete PART A.
2. Sqn Cdr - Check that the cadet is eligible (see CRO). Check the form is totally complete, including the
Certificate of Witness on page 2. Then complete PART B and forward form to Wing HQ by 7 Mar 13.
3. Wing HQ – Collate application forms from your AOR and forward to ACRHQ by 22 Mar 13
4. ACRHQ - Nominate successful cadets to the scale that will be issued from HQAC. Send all forms to HQ
AC (attn CCF Admin) by 12 Apr 13. Successful and unsuccessful cadets are to be clearly separated.
PART A - APPLICATION BY CADET - USE CLEAR BLOCK CAPITALS
SURNAME:
FORENAMES:
ATC SQUADRON AND WING:
(Full and clear – e.g.
1234 (GOTHAM CITY) SQN, GREENSHIRE WG
DATE OF BIRTH:
AGE IN JULY 2013
MALE/FEMALE*
*Delete as appropriate
HOME ADDRESS:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
___
PRESENT RANK:
BEST CONTACT PHONE NO:
TIME IN RANK:
DATE JOINED ATC
YR
MTHS
EXPECTED REMAINING ATC SERVICE:
CHOICE OF COURSE.
(Write your choice - 1st, 2nd, etc in the available spaces. Write X if not available for a course):
Course 98
06 - 13 Jul 13
Course 99
13 - 20 Jul 13
Course 100
20 - 27 Jul 13
Course 101
27 Jul – 2 Aug13
RESERVE CHOICE - If you are not sure that you can be available as a reserve, please leave blank:
If I am not selected, I am willing to stand by as a reserve for the
following courses (enter course number in order of priority)
CADET NARRATIVE. Write a short passage on why you are applying for the course.
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I certify that, in the past month, I have completed a 1½ mile run in ______ minutes ______ seconds. The run
was witnessed by adult staff (who must sign below).
I UNDERSTAND THAT I MUST BE PHYSICALLY FIT FOR THIS COURSE AND THAT I WILL BE
EXPECTED TO RUN CLOSE TO THE ABOVE TIME ON THE FIRST MORNING OF THE COURSE.
SIGNATURE OF CADET:
DATE OF RUN:
CERTIFICATE OF WITNESS (Must be adult staff) I witnessed the cadet run 1½ miles and confirm the time entered
above.
SIGNATURE
NAME
RANK or APPOINTMENT
PART B – SQUADRON COMMANDER’S REPORT AND CERTIFICATE
Comments on the candidate’s appearance, bearing, physical fitness, personal qualities and intentions for the
future.
I award this candidate priority number
out of
candidates from my section.
CERTIFICATE. I certify that:
a.
The candidate meets the eligibility criteria in CROs (note senior rank on the course Cdt Sgt).
b.
The cadet has not previously attended the Air Cadet Leadership Course or equivalent at
Nescliffe / Frimley Park.
c.
I have no reason to doubt the time for a 1½ mile run entered above.
I UNDERSTAND THAT CADETS WHO ARE NOT PHYSICALLY FIT ON ARRIVAL WILL BE SENT HOME
AND I UNDERTAKE TO INFORM HQ AIR CADETS (01400 267159) IF AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE
COURSE STARTS I HAVE REASON TO DOUBT THE CADET’S FITNESS OR ELIGIBILITY. I ALSO
UNDERSTAND THAT CADETS WILL NORMALLY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE COURSE AND TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE GRADUATION PARADE AT THE END OF THE COURSE. CADETS WILL NOT
THEREFORE BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE THE COURSE BEFORE GRADUATION.
Signature:
Rank:
Name:
Date:
OC_____________Sqn
PLEASE CHECK THIS FORM. IF IT IS NOT
COMPLETE IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT
HQAC
ACLC 2013 - NOTES (CADETS REMOVE AND KEEP - DO NOT RETURN WITH APPLICATION)
EQUIPMENT. All candidates are required to supply their own kit for the course. A list of the main items of kit
required is printed below for information. A full list will be sent to successful candidates with joining instructions.
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS. Joining Instructions, including details of the location of RAF Cranwell, travel
information, full clothing and equipment requirements, will be forwarded to successful candidates in May 13.
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Cadets who do not receive Joining Instructions (JIs) by 30 May 13 can assume that they have not been
selected, but should stand by as a reserve if they have indicated their willingness to do so.
COST. The course entry fee is £40. This is for messing and incidental expenses. JIs in May will provide further
details and cheques are not to be sent until called for in JIs.
MEDICAL. JIs will also include a medical proforma for return to HQ AC. This will include a declaration, to be
signed by the person having responsibility for the cadet, that the cadet has no medical condition or injury which will
hinder him/her on a course which includes very demanding and strenuous activities.
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. The following minimum of clothing and equipment is to be taken to RAF Cranwell
by all cadets:
a.
All items of approved blue uniform (including Jeltex jacket) and parade shoes/boots.
b.
Combat Clothing. This must include a Jacket DPM Field (the heavier combat jacket). The
only acceptable wear under the DPM Jacket is a plain olive green or DPM shirt or T-shirt. One
olive course T-shirt will be issued on the course. Note - the Jacket DPM Combat Lightweight is
acceptable as an inner shirt, but not as an outer jacket.
c.
Coveralls.
d.
Large poncho or bivvy sheet. Bungees or cord. Tent pegs. (Bivvy kit)
e.
Waterproofs (military and civilian). Woolly hat.
f.
Pair of serviceable but well broken in black boots. Spare pair of boots. Boot polish. Spare
laces. (Any cadet with un-broken in boots could have difficulty in completing the physical aspects
of the course).
g.
Sports kit, including trainers or running shoes suitable for outdoor use.
h.
Civilian clothes suitable for travel and wear on RAF Stations. Coat-hangers.
i.
One large rucksack or military-style holdall for camp phase (a suitcase is not suitable) and
one small rucksack or day sack for walks etc.
j.
Sleeping bag and roll mat / portable sleeping mat.
k.
Alarm clock.
l.
Washing Kit, (2 towels), Hair equipment.
m.
Water Bottle, mess tins, knife, fork and spoon, mug.
n.
Compass, torch.
o.
Waterproof notebook, pen and pencil.
p.
Sun block and insect repellent.
q.
2 pairs thin socks, 2 pairs thick woollen socks.
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