Flying

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As an Air Cadet you'll have many opportunities to get up in the air. Whether it's as a part of an Air Experience Flight or being flown in a military aircraft on a camp, all cadets will have the chance to take to the air, should they choose to do so. You will also have the option to take part in the gliding scholarship or flying scholarship programmes, allowing you complete a solo flight.

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Shooting

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Shooting offers you the chance to be trained on a number of rifles. Starting with the No.8 Rifle working up to the L98A2 - a variant of the current standard issue service rifle - with the possibility of using the L81A2 competition rifle. All of these allow you, as a cadet, to obtain marksmanship awards with the opportunity to compete in the national Cadet 100 event and Skill At Arms.

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Gliding

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As well as various opportunities to go flying in all sorts of powered aircraft, you will also be given the option to have a go in a gilder.
At the age of 16, you can apply to do your gliding scholarship and may even fly solo, before you can drive a car!

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

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The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a nationally recognised scheme that focuses on developing a number of attributes that are split into 4 key areas:
Expedition
Volunteering
Skill
Physical Activity
This can be completed on squadron with help available from the resident staff.

We currently have cadets who are working towards Bronze, Silver and Gold awards and have a number of specifically trained staff. In 2017, 1151 (Wallsend) Squadron specifically commended for excellent Duke of Edinburg Awared Scheme performance and are on course for better in 2018!

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Fieldcraft

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Many people associate cadets with running around on exercise, however this is not necessarily true. Most of the skill you will learn will be in the field but there is some theory behind this. The fieldcraft training you will recieve will allow you to camoflauge yourself to your environment, move tactically and work as a team, as well as teaching you the skills to maintain yourself and your equiptment.

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First Aid

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As a cadet you'll also be given the opportunity to take part in various levels of First Aid qualification. British Heart Foundation's 'Heartstart' Scheme is where our cadets start and this will usually be gained in the first 4-6 weeks of joining us. From there, a cadet can choose to progress to St Johns Youth Fist-aider course, which is accredited by St. Johns Ambulance, giving you a widely recognised workplace qualification, and the skills that could safe a life. Once cadets are aged 16 or older, they can choose to progress to St Johns Activity First Aid, which is a recognised adult qualification recognised by many employers.
The best part is... it’s free!

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