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Time to Learn!

Throughout the time in the Air Cadets we will teach you the qualities that are required in the Royal Air Force. On this page, you can find an in-depth description of all the classifications and what is required to be completed to be awarded the classification. Each classification is awarded in order, shown here, one cannot skip a classification and must work through them. Click on the links below to look or download the PDF's. 

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First Cadet

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The first classification found at cadet level. To be awarded this classification you must complete:

The Air Training Corps
The Royal Air Force
History Of Flight
Drill
Basic Principles Of Airmanship 
Map Reading
_Initial Expedition Training
_Basic Communication Training

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Leading Cadet

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The second classification found at cadet level. To be awarded this classification you must complete: 

Airmanship Knowledge
Basic Navigation 
Principles of Flight 

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Senior Cadet

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The third classification found at cadet level. To be awarded this classification you must complete three of the following subjects: 





 




Advanced Radio & Radar 
Airframes 
Aircraft Handling 
Air Power 
Avionics & Aircraft Electrical Systems 
Basic Air Navigation 
Basic Principles of Pilot Navigation 
Jet Engine Propulsion 
Military Aircraft Systems 
Piston Engine Propulsion
Rocketry Propulsion
​Satellite & Data Communications

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Master Cadet

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The fourth classification found at cadet level. To be awarded this classification you must complete three of the following subjects: 







(These subjects must be different to the ones completed in the Senior Cadet classification)  

Advanced Radio & Radar  
Airframes  
Aircraft Handling  
Air Power  
Avionics & Aircraft Electrical Systems  
Basic Air Navigation  
Basic Principles of Pilot Navigation  
​Jet Engine Propulsion 
Military Aircraft Systems  
​Piston Engine Propulsion
Rocketry Propulsion  
Satellite & Data Communications

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Instructor  Cadet Class

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The final classification found at cadet level. To be awarded this classification you must: 

Complete the Cadet Method of Instruction Course 
Be assessed on giving a class in a training environment
All files and word documents required for this classification can be found in Squadron or contact the Squadron OC. 

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