Classifications and Promotions
Classifications
The Air Cadets offers a BTEC in Aviation Studies. This BTEC stems the core of cadet activities. As cadets complete certain subjects they move up classifications which can be seen below starting with First Class. Each classification comes with a different badge which cadets will put on their brassards and shows to anyone that looks at them how experienced they are!
First Class
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ATC
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Basic Drill and Ceremonial
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RAF
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History of Flight
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Fundamental Principles of Airmanship
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Map Reading
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Initial Expedition Training
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Basic Radio Communications
Leading
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Basic Navigation
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Principles of Flight
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Airmanship 2
Senior and Master Air Cadet
To complete each one of these classifications, cadets must complete 3 subjects from the list below.
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Aircraft Handling and Flying Techniques
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Air Power
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Piston Engine Propulsion
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Jet Engine Propulsion
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Rocketry
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Air Frames
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Avionics and Aircraft Electrical Systems
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Military Aircraft Systems
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Basic Air Navigation
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Basic Principles of Pilot Navigation
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Advanced Radio and Radar
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Data Communications
Promotions
Being a military youth organisation we follow a military rank structure. As cadets become more experienced they may apply to be promoted. This is an opportunity for them to put their leadership and communication skills into practice.