79(Whitchurch)Squadron

West MercianWing |WalesWest Region

SquadronHeadquarters,TheDrill Hall,Mill Street,Whitchurch, ShropshireSY131SE Telephone Number:01948666886

NOTICE:79CADET PROMOTIONS PROCESS

This isto invitealleligible 79 (Whitchurch)SquadroncadetsthatCadetNCO/ SNCO Promotionsis now open. All promotions to Cadet Corporal and Sergeant willbe subject toanNCO/SNCOPromotions Board.TheNCOPromotions Boardwillpresideoverallpotential candidatesfortheranksofCadetCorporal,CadetSergeantorFlightSergeants.

OC79 wishesto announcethefollowingpositionsarenowopenforapplications:

  • CadetCorporal
  • CadetSergeant
  • Cadet Flight Sergeant

Application formsareavailableontheSquadronwebsiteunder“79Squadron Forms”, alongwithJuniorNCOandSeniorNCOJobSpecificationsand79Squadron Promotion Criteria. All completedformsaretobe sentto:

CadetsstudyingforSeniorCadetwillbe consideredforapplicationto CadetSergeantifthecadet is anestablishedCorporalandhaseither completedaJuniorNCOcourseatRAFCosford or has a proven leadership qualities demonstrated in external events.

PromotionApplicationDeadline: See Sqn Website

PromotionBoardInterviews:See Sqn Website

PromotionBoardFeedback:See Sqn Website

Applicantsareto observetherequirementsoftheJuniorNCOandSeniorNCOJobSpecificationsin AirCadetTrainingOrder(ACTO)No.7withrespecttotheranktheyareapplyingfor(attachedto thisdocument).TheyarealsotoobservethePromotionCriteriaMinimumRequirementsMatrixfor

79SquadronCadetNCO/SNCO(alsoattached)beforeapplying.

Applicantswillberequiredtodemonstratewrittenandoralcommunications skills, through completionoftheapplication formandundertakinganinterviewwiththepromotionboard.The PromotionBoardwillconsistofno fewer than threeboardmembers.Unsuccessful applicantswillbegiven constructivefeedbackontheirinterview and invited to apply again.

Lateorincompletepromotionapplicationformswillnotbeconsidered.Anyqueriesshouldbe directedtotheundersigned.

SteveCorbett

FlightLieutenant OfficerCommanding

79(Whitchurch)SquadronAirTrainingCorps

Annexes:

A.CadetCorporalJobSpecification(ACTO7AnnexA) B.CadetSergeantJob Specification(ACTO7AnnexB)

C.79 SquadronPromotionCriteriaMinimumRequirements

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Annex A

Responsibleto:CadetSergeant/CadetFlightSergeant

Cadet Corporal Job Specification
MainResponsibilitiesandActivities
PerformedbyaFullyTrainedCadetCorporal / Knowledge,SkillsandAttitudesRequired
1.Control aflight ofcadetsunderhis/her direct supervision. / 1.1 Know and perform foot drill movements given in AP 818.
1.2 Show competence in the command of a flight in foot drill.
1.3 Know the principlesof Functional
Leadership.
1.4 Know and applymap reading skillsto the level of ACP 32 Volumes1 & 2.
1.5 Possess oral communication skills sufficientto be clearly understood.
2.Maintaingoodconduct, behaviorand discipline. / 2.1Knowandapplythe regulationsrelating todressanddeportmentdefinedinAP
1358C.
2.2Knowandapplythepersonal standards requiredofaJNCO.
2.3Knowandapplytheprinciplesof good
discipline.
2.4Knowandapplytheir limitsofauthority relating todiscipline.
3.Exerciseappropriate responsibilityfor the welfareofcadets. / 3.1Beawareofpotential welfareproblems and taketheappropriatecourseofaction.
4.Plan, organiseand/or carryout tasksas allocated. / 4.1Beawareoftheprinciplesofappreciation, planning, briefingand control in execution.
5.Carryout responsibilitiesinaccordance
withownSqnFireandSecurity Orders. / 5.1Knowandapplyrequirementsofown
SqnFireandSecurityOrders.
6.Motivateandadvisecadetsonthebasic
organisationandactivitiesofthe ATC. / 6.1Haveasoundworkingknowledgeof
ACP 31Section1Chapter2.

Table1–CadetCorporal Job Specification.

Annex B

Responsibleto:CadetFlightSergeant

Cadet Sergeant JobSpecification
MainResponsibilitiesandActivities
PerformedbyaFullyTrainedCadetSergeant / Knowledge,SkillsandAttitudesRequired
1.Perform theresponsibilitiesandactivities ofaCadet Sergeant. / 1.1 AsforCadet Corporal (Seeabove).
2.Manageandcontrol asquadronofcadets underhis/herdirect supervision. / 2.1Beable toinstruct SecondClassCadets indrill toFirst ClassCadetAssessmentstandard.
2.2Showcompetenceinthecommandofa
Squadroninfoot drill.
2.3Possesswrittenandoral communication skillssufficient tobeclearlyunderstood.
3.Assist theSqnstaff inthemanagement of theSqnanddevelopmentof junior cadets andNCOs. / 3.1Beable togiveandreceiveconstructive feedbackonperformance.
3.2Knowandapplytheprinciplesof
Functional Leadership.
4.Participateintheplanningand organizationofSqnactivities. / 4.1Beable toapplyproblemsolving techniquestospecifiedproblems.
4.2Knowandapplyprinciplesof appreciation, planning, briefingandcontrol in execution.
4.3Possesswrittenandoral communication skillssufficient tobeclearlyunderstood.
5.Beable torecognizepotential welfare problems. / 5.1Beawareofpotential welfareproblems and taketheappropriatecourseofaction.
6.Possessageneral Serviceknowledgeof theATC. / 6.1Beawareof, andpromote,cadet opportunitiesandtheappropriatesourcesof information.
6.2Haveknowledgeofthestructureof own
WgandRegion.

Table2–CadetSergeantJob Specification

Minimum criteria for promotion of Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer RanksAnnex C

Note that promotions are subject to available vacancies and the final decision is by OC Sqn. Numbers in tables are cumulative values

79 Squadron Promotion Criteria Minimum Requirements
Area / Criteria / Corporal / Sergeant / Flight Sergeant / Cadet Warrant Officer
Attendance / Completed period of satisfactory service (75%) * / 2 years / 2.5 years / 3 years / 3.5 years
Commit to activities min 12 hours per month / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Maintain a complete & up to date log (F3822) ** / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Admin / Minimum age / 14 / 15 + / 17 / 18 +
Have no outstanding disciplinary issues / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
DBS in place for over 18 / n/a / n/a / n/a / Yes
Approved by / OC Sqn / OC Sqn / OC Sqn / OC Wg
Camps / Attended an annual camp / 1 / 1 / 2 / 2
Qualifications / Obtained a minimum classification / Leading Cadet / Senior Air Cadet / Master Cadet / Instructor Cadet
Training / Attended a Squadron/Wing JNCO Course / TBA / n/a / n/a / n/a
Attended a Wing SNCO Course / n/a / TBA / n/a / n/a
Attended a Specialist training course (See List A) / 1 / 2 / 2 / 3
Leadership / Demonstrated skill and ability to lead tasks / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Organised and led a squadron activity / n/a / Yes / Yes / Yes
Fulfilled the roles of a fully trained JNCO (ACTO 7) / n/a / Yes / Yes / Yes
Fulfilled the roles of a fully trained SNCO (ACTO 7) / n/a / n/a / Yes / Yes
Fulfilled a management role on unit (See List B) / n/a / Yes / Yes / Yes

* Minimum satisfactory service may be waivered for late starters or in exceptional circumstances as deemed necessary by OC Sqn.

** It is expected for Cadet NCOs to participate themselves and encourage other cadets to attend local community events as much as they can.

List A – Example Training Courses / List B – Example Management Roles
First Aid (Min Heartstart) / BELA / Flight Commander / NCO Radio Comms
Weapon Training / Sports Leader / NCO Drill / NCO Recruitment
Basic Coaching / Music / NCO Fieldcraft / NCO Aviation Trg
HF/VHF Radio / Gliding Scholarship / NCO Sports / NCO Shooting
Cadet Drill Instructor / Flying Scholarship / NCO Stores / NCO First Aid
Fieldcraft Instructor / ACLC/CLC / NCO D of E / NCO Social Events