Postal Air Rifle League Competition Round 1

After lots of scoring we have the estimated results for the first round of the postal AR league competition. The six cadets have been split into two teams of three, scores as follows:

P - Prone
S - Standing
K - Kneeling

Team 1

Sgt Longman: P1 - 92, P2 - 90, S1 - 62, S2 - 78, K1 - 43, K2 - 83, TOTAL - 448 / 600

Deacon.T: P1 - 91, P2 - 88, S1 - 54, S2 - 61, K1 - 71, K2 - 72, TOTAL - 437 / 600

Moore: P1 - 81, P2 - 81, S1 - 70, S2 - 72, K1 - 87, K2 - 81, TOTAL - 472 / 600

Team 1 Total - 1357 / 1800


Team 2

Wilby: P1 - 72, P2 - 74, S1 - 74, S2 - 65, K1 - 68, K2 - 61, TOTAL - 414 / 600

Deacon.A: P1 - 84, P2 - 88, S1 - 58, S2 - 58, K1 - 63, K2 - 73, TOTAL - 405 / 600

Thorne: P1 - 91, P2 - 86, S1 - 46, S2 - 45, K1 - 62, K2 - 73, TOTAL - 403 / 600

Team 2 Total - 1222 / 1800


Good shooting by all, it's a very challenging competition requiring strength endurance and patience. The targets are now on their way to the official scoring officer at HQAC. Work on the next round of shooting will begin in early January.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Shooting Team AR Range Practice

Date: 16 DEC 12
Time: 09:15
Dress: Civvies
Details: Shooting time should only be 1 hour. Each firer will have 20 rounds in the prone position.

Christmas Message From The Commandant

As we approach the festive season, I look back on my first 4 months in command of the Air Cadet Organisation and am simply amazed by all I have seen and experienced as your Commandant so far. I have already clocked up almost 12,000 miles in the car and have visited Regional and Wing HQs and a number of individual ATC Sqns. I have inspected 2 CCF (RAF) sections and visited other CCF events. I have managed to fly twice, attempted part of an obstacle course and had a go at shooting on an indoor range (don't ask if I hit the target!). I have had the honour of presenting Duke of Edinburgh Gold awards, the Sir Arthur Marshall Trophy and a wide range of certificates of commendation. I have met with many influential people and have attended concerts and competitions, the standards of which have made me incredibly proud to be your Commandant.

But in between all these high profile, fun events, my overriding impression has been of a fantastic uniformed youth organisation, staffed by the most impressive team of adult volunteers who provide leadership and support to some incredible young people. I have received such a wonderfully warm welcome wherever I have been in the Corps and I am genuinely energised by the enthusiasm I find at all levels. 

Of course, there are some problems out there and we all know that resources are tight and times are tough. However, it's also an incredibly exciting time to be leading a cadet force, as everyone from the Prime Minister down is supportive of what we deliver for this country's young people and impressed by the quality of young adults that progress through our training. We are in the business of creating future citizens and our adult volunteers embody all that is good about the world of volunteering - giving up their time to enable others to achieve their potential.

I look forward to 2013 with great anticipation as we seek to shape the ACO for 2020 and beyond. Many of you will have heard me mention the emerging Strategy we are working on to ensure that the Organisation continues to deliver fun, exciting and relevant activities for our cadets and also invests in the adult volunteers on whom we rely to deliver the cadet experience. My mantra for next year is to "keep the air in air cadets" and also to live up to our motto of "Venture Adventure", whilst ensuring that all cadet activity is appropriately safe and properly supervised. I hope to involve as many cadets and volunteers as possible in this work and I will ensure that you are all kept informed of progress.

All that remains for me to do is to say a sincere and heartfelt thank you to everyone in the ACO who has worked tirelessly throughout another year to support cadet activity. I say a special thank you to our volunteers, be they members of civilian committees, Civilian Instructors, ATC SNCOs and WOs, VR(T) officers, Service Instructors, padres, or gliding and flying instructors as, without you, our 45,000 cadets would never achieve all that they do. I also pay tribute to my small but dedicated team of permanent staff at HQ, Regional and Wing level, be they Civil Servants, Regular or Full-time Reservist officers - you have all done a great job under challenging circumstances. 

I send all members of the ACO my very best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas and festive season. In doing so, I would ask you all to bear in mind those who cannot be with loved ones at this time of year, particularly those deployed on operations overseas - we wish them all a safe and speedy return to their families.

Happy Christmas and I wish you all you would wish for yourselves in the New Year.

Dawn McCafferty

Comdt ACO

Dates For Your Diary

15 DEC - Bag pack (Waitrose, Billericay)

16 DEC - Shooting Team air rifle practice

16 DEC - Christmas carol church service (evening)

18 DEC - Secret Santa

20 DEC - Christmas party

21 DEC to 07 JAN - Christmas shut-down

22 or 29 DEC - Shooting Team possible rim fire shoot

05 JAN - First aid refresher course (staff and staff cadets where required) 

08 JAN - First parade night back after Christmas shut-down

12 JAN - Bag pack (Sainsbury's, Brentwood)

19 JAN - Church View garden project (DofE volunteering)

29 JAN - Leading, Senior and Master exams

16 - 23 FEB - Berlin camp

29 - 31 MAR - Peak District silver DofE practice

12 - 14 APR - Falklands Memorial Shield Competition

25 - 27 MAY - Peak District silver DofE expedition

Dates For Your Diary

08 DEC - Bag pack (Asda, Heron Retail Park Basildon)

15 DEC - Bag pack (Waitrose, Billericay)

16 DEC - Christmas carol church service (evening)

18 DEC - Secret Santa

20 DEC - Christmas party

21 DEC to 07 JAN - Christmas shut-down

05 JAN - First aid refresher course (staff and staff cadets where required) 

08 JAN - First parade night back after Christmas shut-down

12 JAN - Bag pack (Sainsbury's, Brentwood)

19 JAN - Church View garden project (DofE volunteering)

29 JAN - Leading, Senior and Master exams

16 - 23 FEB - Berlin camp

29 - 31 MAR - Peak District silver DofE practice

12 - 14 APR - Falklands Memorial Shield Competition

25 - 27 MAY - Peak District silver DofE expedition

Shooting Team Air Rifle Range Practice

All member of the shooting team, remember we are meeting tomorrow at 09:30 to shoot the National League air rifle competition. Dress is civvies, see you tomorrow morning.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Camps To Cyprus

London and South East Region are organising two camps to Cyprus. These are:

1. Akrotiri 11 – 20 APR 2013

2. Troodos 27 July – 5 August 2013

No other details have been supplied other than that above. We are told further information will be distributed shortly. 

From memory there is normally an age restriction of 15, classification requirement of Leading Cadet and you have to have been on an annual camp previously. Like I said these details are just from memory, once I know more I will publish it on the blog.

There are limited places on these camps, which will be awarded on a first come first served basis. If anyone wants to be considered they need to approach me directly. 

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

No8 Rifle Shooting Results 29 NOV 12

The shoot took place at Warley TA Centre this evening for entry into the Essex Wing postal competition. The competition is in the same format as for Wing and Regional marksman shoots, which are scored as follows:

Wing Marksman - 54/70
Regional Marksman - 60/70

Some excellent shooting tonight, well done to all. Scores below:

Thorne - 64/70 - Regional Marksman
Sgt Longman - 62/70 - Regional Marksman
Deacon. T - 61/70 - Regional Marksman
Moore - 56/70 - Wing Marksman
Deacon. A - 47/70
Wilby - 39/70

Targets will now be sent to the Wing Shooting Officer for entry into the competition.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Air Rifle Shooting Results 27 NOV 12

Shooting for squadron marksman - 20 rounds at 4 diagrams (5 rounds per diagram)
75/100 scores a squadron marksman

Wilby - 75/100 - Squadron Marksman
Mead - 75/100 - Squadron Marksman
Newton - 65/100


Shooting for wing or regional marksmans - 20 rounds at 10 diagrams (2 rounds per diagram)
170/200 scores a wing marksman - 180/200 scores a regional marksman

Moore - 186/200 - Regional Marksman
Walsh - 182/200 - Regional Marksman
Deacon. T - 175/200 - Wing Marksman
Deacon. A - 153/200
Sgt Lewis - 133/200
Goodfellow - 106/200


Well done to all who shot this evening there is a steady improvement in our shooting standards. If you require a new marksman badge or want to collect your target then see me on Thursday.

Best shot of the night goes to Cdt Moore
Most improved shot goes to Cdt Walsh


R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Seven Sisters Day Walk Summary

Last Saturday (24 NOV 12) we teamed up with 1483 (Brentwood) Squadron to walk the Seven Sisters on the South Downs Way, East Sussex. It was an early start, which allowed for a whole day of navigation training and challenges. Our route covered a very scenic 11km starting in Friston Forest and finishing at Beachy Head.

The training provided was a perfect introduction to the navigation skills needed for the Silver D of E, which we will be completing next year. We were also presented with great weather conditions to test our waterproof clothing. Even though most of the time you pack the waterproof jacket and trousers without needing to use them, that day proved they were an essential piece of kit never to be forgotten!

Below are some pictures of the day that shows how wet it was and some of the training that took place.

R Davis

SGT (ATC)

Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Walking up one of the peaks of the Seven Sisters

Cadets taking lunch under a storm shelter

Wind and rain while crossing into a field

AEF CANCELLED

Those cadets allocated to go AEF this weekend note that our slot has been cancelled. This is because the aircraft have been grounded. Do not attend squadron on Sunday.

Cadets who were going to attend will be placed on the next available flying slot.

R Daivs
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Seven Sisters Briefing

A reminder of details given at the briefing:

Date: 24 NOV 12
Times: 07:00 at Squadron - Estimated return 18:00
Dress: Civvies
Notes: Rain and wind is forcast - Yellow Weather Warning has been removed however serious consideration needs to be given to warm and waterproof clothing.

Kit List:

Day pack / rucksack

Warm clothing

Hat and gloves

Waterproofs

Walking socks

Boots

2 litres of water – can be part substituted with hot drink in flask

Personal first aid kit

Torch

Whistle

Notepad and pencil

Map case

Compass

Packed lunch

Enough snacks for the day

R Davis

SGT (ATC)

Adjutant 2393 Squadron

RAFA Lotto

Anyone aged 16 or over can help support the ACO by signing up to the new RAFA lotto. For a £1 a week you will be allocated 6 Wings Lotto numbers. Each Friday the Lotto will be drawn and prizes posted directly to the winners.

You can win up to £1,000 in the prize draw. First and third prizes are guaranteed to be won each week, the second prize however isn't guaranteed and can rollover until it reaches a maximum of £10,000.

To sign up please click on the link below, all entrants need to be 16+ to join.

http://www.securecollections.com/dd/rafa/details.asp?cadet=Y

Dates For Your Diary

24 NOV - Seven Sisters day walk

02 DEC - Shooting team air rifle range practice

08 DEC - Bag pack (Asda, Heron Retail Park Basildon)

15 DEC - Bag pack (Waitrose, Billericay)

16 DEC - Christmas carol church service (evening)

18 DEC - Secret Santa

20 DEC - Christmas party

21 DEC to 07 JAN - Christmas shut-down

05 JAN - First aid refresher course (staff and staff cadets where required) 

08 JAN - First parade night back after Christmas shut-down

12 JAN - Bag pack (Sainsbury's, Brentwood)

19 JAN - Church View garden project (DofE volunteering)

29 JAN - Leading, Senior and Master exams

16 - 23 FEB - Berlin camp

29 - 31 MAR - Peak District silver DofE practice

25 - 27 MAY - Peak District silver DofE expedition

Aerospace Leaders Camp

Dates: 17 FEB 13 to 22 FEB 13
Cost: £65
Location: RAF Halton
Requirements: Min age 16 on 12 FEB 13, attended an ATC camp before, senior cadet or above, must want a career in civilian / military aerospace (doesn't just mean pilot),

London and South East Region HQ are running the Aerospace Leaders Camp during the February half term. If you meet the strict criteria above and wish to attend then add your name to the events list on the cadet notice board. During the camp you will visit many civilian and military aerospace sites and is directly focused on cadets wishing to develop an aerospace career.

Note, adding your name to the events list doesn't guarantee you a place on the camp. Cadets have to apply to attend and are required to complete an application form, which will be sent to Regional HQ for consideration. The list will be up until 06 DEC 12.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Air Rifle Shooting Scores

Scores from the air rifle shooting are as follows:

Smith - 80/100

Wilby - 157/200

Deacon T - 157/200

Johnfinn - 172/200 (Wing marksman)

Goodfellow - 85/200

Boreham - 127/200

Sgt Lewis - 112/200

H&S Course

Reminder, the following cadets are to parade at the squadron tomorrow for 19:00 in No2C (dark blue) uniform ready to go to Billericay School for a H&S course.

Thorne
Brighton
Andrews 
Barker 
Bowles 
Horner 
Lamb 
Smith, G
Teichman 
Wilson 

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

British Airways Future Pilot Programme

Trying to become a commercial airline pilot is hard work; believe me I've been trying to do it myself! The biggest pressure isn't the flying training or the huge amount of classroom work and exams, it's the financial cost of training. To go from zero hours to be considered employable by an airline will cost you a minimum of £50,000, however some integrated courses can go as high as £80,000.

This is an enormous amount of money for anyone to spend or their career. As a result the airline industry is at risk of becoming available to those who are able to pay and increasingly unavailable to those with high levels of aptitude. Thats not to say we have a huge skills gap with our current pilots, but many talented individuals are denied their dream career due to a financial wall.

Post 9/11 and the credit crunch meant scholarships have been a thing of the past, however British Airways are bucking that trend. Recognising their need to recruit pilots of a high caliber for their ever expanding airline BA are opening their own sponsored pilot training programme. This is a very encouraging sign for the industry and a not to be missed opportunity for aspiring pilots.

Details of the programme can be found on the BA Future Pilot website here: http://www.bafuturepilot.com/. If you meet the criteria this really is an opportunity not to be missed. Don't underestimate the level of competition, if you go for this you really will have to give it your all. If you do go for it then consider the following advice:

• Don't delay - This won't be open forever so apply early.
• Don't rush it - You need to standout from the 1000s of other people who will apply.
• Do your research - Read everything about the programme, where you can do your training, what the training involves and how the finances work.
• Read about British Airways - You are asking them to invest a lot of time and money into your career, so find out what their business is all about.
• Show yourself off - You are all working towards a BTEC in Aviation Studies, some of you will be doing the CVQO BTEC in Public Services, many of you will have completed / almost completed a level of the DofE scheme.

For those who do take up this opportunity then best of luck in your applications and do let us know how you get on.

R Davis

SGT (ATC)

Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Get Your Names Down For Activities

If you are interested and available to attend either the Seven Sisters day walk or our camp to Berlin then you need to get your returns in / put your name on the event sheet ASAP. If not enough cadets put their names down to attend then the events will not run.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Dates For Your Diary

10 NOV - Poppy collection (All Cadets Expected To Attend)

11 NOV - Remembrance Sunday (All Cadets Expected To Attend)

17 NOV - Air rifle shooting practice (Air rifle shooting team only)

08 DEC - Bag pack (Asda, Heron Retail Park Basildon)

15 DEC - Bag pack (Waitrose, Billericay)

24 NOV - Seven Sisters day walk

20 DEC - Christmas party

21 DEC to 07 JAN - Christmas shut-down 

08 JAN - First parade night back after Christmas shut-down

12 JAN - Bag pack (Sainsbury's, Brentwood)

16 - 23 FEB - Berlin camp

29 - 31 MAR - Peak District navigation training weekend

Seven Sisters Adventure Training Day Walk

With our new BELA qualifications myself and Mr Pether will be running a day walk along the Seven Sisters on the South Downs Way, which will take place on 24 NOV 12. This is going to be one of a few opportunities to have navigation training in an unfamiliar area before the planned trip to the Peak District where you will work towards your Silver DofE.

Our aim is to teach and test your knowledge of navigation and group working abilities. These are essential skill that you will have to prove you have before we will let you go on your unaccompanied expedition in the Peak District hills.

Cost for this event is £5, an event list will go up this evening and you will have until 20 NOV 12 to get your names down to attend it. See the picture below for what to expect on this trip.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Leading, Senior and Master Revision Materials

Leading (Tutor Mr LaRoche)

Principles Of Flight

Aircraft Forces 1: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85bUFtYkN6a1c0S1U

Aircraft Forces 2: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85bks2SnlWYWhJMk0

Stability & Manoeuvrability 1: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85aXhsVVJTSThGN0E

Stability & Manoeuvrability 2: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85ek12dXk2c21FR1k

Stability & Manoeuvrability 3: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85ZXBxa2lxOGNBb1k

Stalling: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85bEF5TnB3bWJ5MkE

Gliding: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85dTdqdGNpZjZJTnM

Revise your airmanship knowledge - These PowerPoints will not be covered in the classroom, you need to read them in your own time, but do feel free to ask us any questions on them.

Airmanship Knowledge

Aircraft Roles: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85b0RpNnh5MTlRcVU

Air Combat: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85Tlh5ZkY2aEc3WVE

Combat Support 1: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85LWdVaVRORENrcVE

Combat Support 2: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85SlJfOVd4Yk1RYWM

Helicopters: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85RS1uSTZpS2k3enc

Training Aircraft: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85OVZ6dE0tbXZDTEU

Historic Aircraft: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85cHZZMnMyZlFQS2M

Senior (Tutor Sgt Davis)

Air Navigation

Distance Speed & Time: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85UVBpQnhoU1FRaUk

Triangle Of Velocities: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85ckZ4WFQwMHQ4Z00

1 In 60 Rule: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85ZEt2enFUS1hBZVU

Compasses: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85dUtGeDJDMkhtMUU

Weather: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85bUJTSmJ1eHp5eUk

Aircraft Handling & Flying Technique

Aircraft Maintenance: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85MUp4alBSWTNwWmM

Ground Handling: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85YmZwSFJjQ2J1ZWs

Master (Self study)

Lessons as per previous post - you are expected to give a presentation on your chosen subject area to the rest of the group.

Pilot Navigation

Lesson 1: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85LUo5RUVRdkxmV0E

Lesson 2: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85RFoxNTUxRkFLZFk

Lesson 3: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85c29Dekp3bHRudzg

Lesson 4: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85eUNFNjVXT3NNX2s

Principles Of Airframes

Intro: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85am9IU0VyWV91R0U

Lesson 1: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85NXQxZmlQazB6X1E

Lesson 2: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85TGkxUmlmWHNZNlk

Lesson 3: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85S1g3SndjQVB3aGs

Lesson 4: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85MUQwZWRhb0c0SEk

Lesson 5: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85ay1SdmptV0txNVU

Lesson 6: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85enVwN1BYZFpNS2s

Lesson 7: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3rX8fTzwp85QWhLUjdmMVVZYzg

RAFA And ACO Lotto

Anyone aged 16 or over can help support the ACO by signing up to the new RAFA lotto. For a £1 a week you will be allocated 6 Wings Lotto numbers. Each Friday the Lotto will be drawn and prizes posted directly to the winners.

You can win up to £1,000 in the prize draw. First and third prizes are guaranteed to be won each week, the second prize however isn't guaranteed and can rollover until it reaches a maximum of £10,000.

To sign up please click on the link below, all entrants need to be 16+ to join.

http://www.securecollections.com/dd/rafa/details.asp?cadet=Y

Jumpers

Remember, as mentioned on parade all cadets are to attend squadron wearing jumpers until advised otherwise.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Well Done For Fireworks Weekend

Well done to everyone who attended the fireworks night and clean up last weekend. Saturday ran without a hitch and everyone enjoyed a good fireworks show. Sunday saw us facing some very wet and cold weather but as usual cadets got on with the task and kept the morale high! The round table are very grateful for the jobs we undertake and have passed on their thanks.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Period Of Remembrance

We have now entered the period of remembrance, therefore as we do each year all cadets and staff shall wear a poppy on their uniform. This is worn of the right hand side of the shirt or jumper.

Poppies will be available from the squadron.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Berlin Camp

A letter will be going out to all cadets regarding a camp to Berlin that we are in the process of organising. The key focus of the camp is WWII and Cold War Germany, where cadets will learn about life during the war in Berlin, the Holocaust, Nazi Germany, post war Germany, Berlin Wall and the Stasi (East German Secret Police).

The letter will provide full details on the camp, which will take place in February half term 2013. Those interested in attending need to complete and return the slip at the bottom of the letter along with a deposit of £100 to secure a place on the camp.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Successful Flight Competition Weekend

Well done to the cadets from both flights who put a lot of effort into the flight competition weekend. Despite the weather we still managed to have a good weekend of activities including a nav ex race, archery, raft building and shooting. The scores from each event are being bought together and the winning flight will be announced on tomorrow's parade night.

The staff would all like to thank and say well done to Sgt Longman who had the idea of running this event and was the key organiser for the weekend.

One final note on kit. Should anyone find a jacket that isn't their's then please return this to the squadron as it more than likely belongs to Deacon T. It's quite important that this is returned as his glasses are in one of the jacket pockets.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Staff Now BELA Qualified!

After 10 months of hard work and training weekends Mr Pether and myself are now BELA (Basic Expedition Leader Award) qualified. Last weekend we both traveled to the Peak District with several other staff members from Essex Wing for our final assessment.

On day 1 we walked an expedition route from Edale covering part of the Pennine Way. This was similar to a silver DofE route carrying all the kit we would need for a weekend. On the way round we were given various tests including triangulation, aiming off, hand railing, questions on the country code and a first aid scenario. Each member of the group had to lead the team on a section of the route and ensure everyone's needs were taken care of.

Day 2 focused on a shorter day walk on a route from Edale, walking up to Hollins Cross then back round and down to the campsite. Further navigation and group leadership tests were given on route to really test us on all the learning outcomes. The walk came to a close at 13:00 when we were given individual feedback on our results and were very please to be told we had both passed with flying colours! After sharing round a celebratory bottle of champaign talk soon started on how we intend to use our new qualification.

The BELA will allow us to lead groups in non-mountainous and non-remote areas of the countryside. This provides our squadron with even greater flexibility to run adventure training activities and more DofE expeditions. Mr Pether and I are very keen to run training navigation weekends, practice and actual DofE expeditions in areas such as the South Downs, Peak District and Snowdon National Park once the adventure training season begins in March / April 2013. This will be a great opportunity for us to put our skills to good use and for the cadets to learn from us in an environment they are not familiar with.

There are a couple of groups of people we would like to thank who made it possible of us to complete this award. Firstly, thanks to Essex Wing ATC and their team of tutors and assessors for their instruction and guidance throughout the course, without which none of this would have taken place. Finally, thanks to our Civilian Welfare Committee for funding this for us meaning we avoided any personal financial cost.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Air Cadet Air Rifle League Competition

As a squadron we will be entering six cadets into the Air Cadet Air Rifle League Competition. This is a national competition and a great way for us to show your skill level in air rifle shooting.

We have been doing lots of shooting training over the past few months, therefore I hope many of you are motivated to take up this challenge. We only have six cadet places for this competition, therefore only the best shooters of the squadron will be put forward.

Any cadet can apply to be considered for entry into the squadron team by adding your name to the event list on the notice board. If more than six cadets apply we will hold a qualifying shoot during October to decide which cadets will go forward to represent the squadron.

By applying for this you will need to be available for competition shoots during November, January, February, April and May. Competitors will need to be competent shooting practices in the prone, standing and kneeling positions. On completion of the shoots targets are posted to HQ Air Cadets for scoring. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams as well as the top male and top female shooter.

Closing date for applications is 11 OCT 12.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant

CWC Invite To Parents

The CWC are having their next meeting as an ' ideas bashing meeting ' in the Ivory Rooms on Thursday 20th September at 19:30. So drop off your cadet and come join us, everyone is welcome, bring a friend!

Chris Donley
Chairman 2393 Squadron

Tonights Shooting Competition Result

It was a very tight air rifle competition this evening, the results are as follows:

1st: Donley, Webb
3rd: Farkas, Thorne
5th: Boreham, Wilby
7th: Weekley
8th: Walsh
9th: Brighton
10th: Moore, Smith

Well done everyone!

Sgt R Davis (ATC)

URGENT REMUS CAR PARKING

FOR CADETS NOT IN ATTENDANCE THURS  3 AUG  and all cadets

Parade 12 noon at Squadron, blue uniform, (boots if weather bad and foul weather)

Remember, those undertaking Bronze DofE, this is part of your volunteering section

REMUS CAR PARKING

First Sunday in August  (This Sunday)

Remus car parking

Assuming it is not cancelled due to weather, as many cadets as possible required for this event

Those requiring to log hours for the volunteering section of the DofE need to attend

Full details on thursday

27-29 JULY  RECRUIT CAMP AND FIELDCRAFT WEEKEND

LOCATION  - WING HQ, CARVER BARRACKS, WIMBISH

TIMES  1900 FRI - 1700 SUN

COST  - £12 TO COVER FOOD AND TRAVEL

KIT LIST AND CONSENT FORMS WILL BE ISSUED ON TUES ALONG WITH EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Wing Parade Results

Excellent work and a big well done to both our drill and air recognition teams for their participation at Wing Parade today. We have been working very hard to get our drill standards on top form and everyone's efforts payed off today when we came 2nd in Essex Wing in the foot drill competition. This gets us a place in the Regional Field Day where we will represent Essex in the London and South East competition.

Another good result was for Sergeant Longman, Corporal Pether and Cadet Marsh who formed our aircraft recognition team and came 3rd in Essex, with Cadet Marsh achieving 2nd place out of all cadets that took part in the Wing.

Again good work and well done for representing the squadron.

Sgt R Davis (ATC)

DINING IN PHOTOGRAPHS

As you are aware, all cadets presented with an award by the Air Commodore had their photo taken.  In addition there was a group photo of cadets, with the AOC of cadets who received our prestigious awards.

Anyone who wishes a copy of their photo is requested to bring a memory stick or similar so a copy can be obtained.

2011 Inter Squadron Marksman Competition Result

We came 3rd in Essex Wing for the 2011 inter squadron marksman competition. This is a great result for us and shows that the addition of our own air rifle range has paid dividends in your training and achievements as a squadron. Well done to everyone for your efforts.

The competition runs each year and counts the total number of marksmans achieved for each type of weapon available to us. Last year as a squadron we achieved 17 squadron, 5 wing, 4 region and 1 corps marksmans. Lets push for even more in 2012. 276 (Chelmsford) Sqn came 2nd and 2476 (Hutton) Sqn came 1st.

Sgt R Davis (ATC)

New Logo For 50th Anniversary Year

Happy new year to everyone, hope you have all had a relaxing Christmas break. As you all know 2012 will bring about the 50th anniversary of 2393 squadron. This is a very important occasion for us and as such we have decided to re-brand our logo in line with the 50th celebrations. The logo (below) will feature during 2012 and you will see it used at our events.

We continue to look towards cadets and parents for ideas and support for the 50th anniversary and look forward to receiving any of your suggestions. Please keep sending them to 2393.50committee@gmail.com and to keep up-to-date with other developments you can follow us on Twitter @2393AirCadets.

The 50th Anniversary Committee