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Date: 2/27/2009 2:45 pm
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Date: 2/27/2009 2:45 pm
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“HERE at 282 we just don’t promote any cadet to be a NCO but the best cadet as we know that the next generation of cadets who will join the 282 NCO Family will not only lead the way but carry on the tradition of being amongst the best NCOs in the Air Training Corps” states the 282 Squadron Warrant Officer; Sgt (ATC) Akhtar.
The last weekend of January saw the successful running of the third 282 Potential NCO Development Course (P/NCO DC) held at the Squadron. The P/NCO DC marks the start of a five-stage selection process and is compulsory for any 282 cadets or existing NCO to pass if they wish to be considered for promotion up the Chain of Command. This year’s course saw the attendance of five NCOs and nine cadets whom had specially been selected by Sgt (ATC) Akhtar to participate in the course. It was deemed suitable to run this year’s course similar to that of the last P/NCO DC with two sub-courses being run simultaneously. A potential SNCO’s Course, run by the Squadron Commander; Sgt (ATC) Booty, and a potential JNCO’s Course run by the Squadron Warrant Officer. At times, the two groups merged together and shared the same lessons. A crisp cold Saturday 31 The day resumed with lessons on team building and drill theory, after which the cadets and NCOs put into action what they had learnt. Whilst the potential SNCOs were taught how to conduct an inspection of a Flight, the potential JNCOs were learning how to give words of command properly, based on ACP 19 – The Drill Manual. They were taken into the Range where they stood 5 metres apart screaming all sorts of mouth-watering desserts the best they could, including ‘Strawberry Jam’ and ‘Banana Split’! “Even though it started off very funny, we learnt quite a lot. It’s not easy standing out in front of a Flight and giving commands” explained Cadet McEneaney. The day ended with the Potentials coming together and being taught ‘Presentation Techniques’ by Sgt (ATC) Booty based on the RAF method - INTROSH. The Cadets were then sent home for the night to prepare their own presentations and uniforms for the next day. Sunday 1
The group was split into two again with the cadets being assessed on their leadership skills through various command tasks and the NCOs planning the next Adventure Training Exercise to Crowbrough in April.
The day continued with more lessons, including the RAF and ACO Structures. After a short test on everything that the Potentials had covered throughout the weekend, the cadets presented their presentations to the rest of the group. The Course ended with a final parade during which certificates were handed out to all those that successfully completed the course.
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Whilst many ATC Cadets were sitting at home in the warmth, 282 Cadets were out braving the harshness of the winter blizzards, eager tost February started off bright and early with the cadets all on parade in their Number One’s for an inspection by Sgt (ATC) Akhtar.
Picture of cadets on the Potential NCO course.
