492 (Solihull) Squadron ATC | Air Cadets | Training Syllabus

Staff Cadet

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As a Senior Cadet you will undertake training towards becoming a "Staff" Cadet. This is the highest classification a Cadet can complete.

This classification is divided into two parts, Staff Part 1 and Staff Part 2, and each has to be completed to pass out as a Staff Cadet.

You will be taught about the organisation and operation of the Air Cadet Organisation and of your squadron.

You will also need to undertake at least 25 hours of "Project" work. Drill, Extra-curricular Activities and PT are also required.

The Staff Cadet examination consists of 2 parts which may be
taken in any order. Before a cadet attempts either part, the Sqn Cdr must certify on Form 3521A
(see ACP20a) that the cadet is eligible.

Staff Part I

You wil study and take written examinations in two of the following ACPs below:

ACP 32 Volume 1: Air Navigation
ACP 32 Volume 4: Pilot Navigation
ACP 33 Volume 3: Propulsion
ACP 33 Volume 4: Airframes
ACP 34 Volume 2: Aircraft Handling
ACP 34 Volume 3: Operational Flying
ACP 35 Volume 3: Advanced Radio & Radar
ACP 35 Volume 4: Satellite Communications

Each of these sections has a corresponding multiple choice test paper or practical test. Each of these must be passed in order to progress on to become a Leading Class Cadet. Don't panic! You will be given a lot of help to do this.

Staff Part II

An oral examination, based on ACP 42, conducted by a Wg Staff Officer (WSO) in the candidate's:

Knowledge of the structure of the Corps, its aims and training requirements.
Knowledge of sqn administration and supply procedures.
Organisational or instructional ability (NB: if the candidate's actual performance cannot be observed, oral testing on organisational and instructional techniques and associated tasks/problems is to be given).

Cadets who have any form of learning difficulty, especially dyslexia, should ensure that the Staff are aware. The ACO will do its best to help all Cadets succeed, regardless of ability.

NOTE: Do not get confused between the Cadet RANK and CLASSIFICATION (Training) structures. They are mostly independent from each other.

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