About the ATC
One of the aims of this website is to inspire you to join the ATC either as a cadet or perhaps as an adult volunteer. You will find links to many interesting pages that aim to show you what it is like to be part of the Air Training Corps. As well as browsing the pages on our site you can find out a lot about the ATC by visiting the official Air Cadets website.
Joining the ATC
If you are in the 13-17 age group you may join the Air Training Corps. Cadet entrants spend approximately three months as “probationers” during which time they are given basic training in such subjects as The History of the RAF, Drill, Map Reading and Basic Radio Procedures. By the time they “pass out” to join their allotted flight they are ready to participate fully in the squadron’s activities and hopefully progress through the ranks.
Some cadets go on to join the Air Force or other forces. The ATC is basically a great way to meet new friends, have fun, action and adventure!
From the ATC web site …
Part of the Air Cadet Organization (ACO) which also includes RAF Sections of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), the Air Training Corps is a voluntary youth organization supported by the Royal Air Force.
With almost 49,000 members, aged from 13 to 22 years, within over 1,000 Squadrons, the ATC is one of the country’s premier youth organizations and the world’s largest youth air training organization. The Cadets are supported by a volunteer Staff of nearly 10,000 plus 5,000 Civilian Committee Members.
The Aims of the Air Training Corps are:
- 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 ‘
Please visit the main ATC web site for more information.
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