L98A2 Training

Reminder this is taking place at Hutton Sqn from 09:30 to 17:00, dress is No3.

2393 Recruitment Strategy

Everyone on squadron is responsible for recruitment of new cadets and staff. What with our numbers having noticeably dropped over 2013 it's even more important for all staff and cadets to try and attract new people to join us.

As a squadron we have actively tried to distribute posters in both Mayflower and Billericay schools. However, I hear that many teachers just put these in the bin rather than read them out, which was rather disappointing to say the least. We have also tried getting ourselves in local papers, magazines and have been very active on Twitter.

We successfully recruited three new cadets last month. This was also combined with recruiting a new staff member, Mr Pridmore who joins us as a Civilian Instructor. This is a great start but we must strive to do even more.

Now we need you to do your small but very significant part in this campaign. Talk to your friends at school about the squadron, what we do and how you enjoy it (I hope!). Word of mouth is more powerful than posters, news stories and Twitter put together.

If you know people who are interested in joining then ask if you can take their phone number or email address so we can get in contact with them. If they don't want to give their details over then pass on the squadron's details and ask them to contact us:

Telephone: 01277 652794
Email: 2393@aircadets.org
Twitter: @2393aircadets

I really don't want our numbers to drop any lower and as always the threat of loosing squadron status and being reduced to a detached flight of another squadron always lingers in the background. Our aim is to run our next induction after the summer holidays, so I would like to get a list of new recruits building up before then while you're all still at school.

Thanks in advance for your help with this and lets really try to get 2393 Squadron parading 30+ cadets again!

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Air Rifle Shooting Scores

Air rifle shooting scores from this evening's detail are as follows.

Boyle - 80/100 - Squadron Marksman
Haynes - 80/100 - Squadron Marksman
Horner - 65/100

Bowles - 170/200 - Wing Marksman
Smith - 150/200

Well done to all cadets, there was a significant improvement from everyone and even more encouraging for over half of you to get marksmans.

Parade Night This Evening

The following cadets are going to the climbing wall and are to attend in civvies:

Deacon A
Deacon T
Thorne
Weekley
Johnfinn
Goodfellow
Donley
Wilby


All other cadets are to attend in No3.

Sorry for the late notice.

RAF Henlow Work Experience Camp 01 - 05 JUL

Middlesex Wing have advised that they are likely to have several male and female spaces on their work experience camp to RAF Henlow taking place from 01 - 05 July.

Any cadets wishing to attend need to let me know ASAP so I can try and secure places.

Dates For Your Diary

01 / 02 JUN - L98A2 training and WHTs

02 JUN - Inter Wing athletics (Cdt Donley)

14 - 16 JUN - Stock Fete (all to attend)

29 JUN - Great Burstead Church fete

06 - 07 JUL - Snowdonia adventure training weekend

14 JUL - Wing parade (all to attend)

07 SEP - Inter Squadron swimming competition

17 NOV - Inter Squadron cross country

D of E Kit Check

Cadets going to the silver expedition this weekend are to bring their kit in tonight for a check.

                                                        URGENT NOTICE

Until further notice cadets and staff MUST NOT travel to and from the Squadron in uniform unless they are in a private motor vehicle

The concession to travel on foot,  by bicycle or public transport in uniform, or part uniform , is temporarily suspended.

This does not effect organised Squadron activities that require uniform to be worn

Silver D of E Expedition

The kit list is available here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85U19NWVlVQ18tRVk/edit?usp=sharing

All kit (unless marked optional) is required and must be bought up on Tuesday for a check.

Some cadets still need to pay the £40 fee and all cadets need to fill in and return consent forms available here:
CC1: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85MnE3UFJRM3h6cDg/edit?usp=sharing
CC3: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ZUcxVFkxcFE5MW8/edit?usp=sharing
If required CC4: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85WWY5S3VCeEJ6elE/edit?usp=sharing

We will be leaving at 19:30 on Friday 24 MAY, cadets should have dinner before attending. You may bring a small pack for the outward and return bus journey to contain snacks, drinks etc. This will remain on the bus during the assessment. You may also wish to bring some money to purchase food etc on-route as we will be stopping for a break at least once.

We plan to be back on Monday 27 MAY from 19:00, depending on traffic.

Parade Night 21 MAY

The following cadets will be going to the climbing wall and are to attend in civvies:

Boreham
Wilby
Smith C
Donley
Teichman
Boyle
Horner
Andrews

All other cadets to attend in No3.

Silver D of E cadets attending next weekends expedition are to attend with all kit pack ready for checking. See separate post (coming shortly) for kit list.

ACO League Air Rifle Competition Round 4 Results

Results are now in for the 4th round of the national air rifle competition as detailed below. There are now a total of 117 cadets and 33 teams taking part in this competition. It was very encouraging to see that every cadet on the team showed improvement in comparison to round 3 and as a result the teams positions have been significantly improved. Well done to all.


Team Scores (Round 4)

Team A - 1442 / 1800 - 13th
Team B - 1353 / 1800 - 21st


Individual Scores (Round 4)

Team A
Johnfinn - 505/600 - 31st
FS Longman - 475 / 600 - 42nd
Deacon T - 462 / 600 - 48th

Team B
Thorne - 454 / 600 - 53rd
Wilby - 451 / 600 - 57th
Deacon A - 448 / 600 - 58th

Overall Competition Positions:

Team A - 14th
Team B - 20th

FS Longman - 34th
Wilby - 47th
Deacon T - 48th
Deacon A - 53rd
Thorne - 60th
Johnfinn - 88th

L98A2 Training and WHT Weekend

Essex Wing South Sector are running training and WHTs for the L98A2 rifle on 01 and 02 June.

To attend cadets must be aged 14+, have been trained on, hold a current WHT and fired the No8 rifle. Ideally, cadets should also be a 1st class shot (achieve a 50mm group with 5 rounds) on the No8.

Two lists will go up tonight for cadets to register their interest in attending either the Saturday or Sunday training days. Deadline for return is this Thursday.

Air Rifle Postal Shoot Round 5

The 5th and final round of the air rifle postal shoot will be held this Saturday 18 May. There will be 3 sessions available as follows.

Detail 1: 08:30 - 09:45

Detail 2: 10:00 - 11:15

Detail 3: 11:30 - 12:45

Members of the Squadron Shooting Team are to advise which slot they would like.

Shooting Team Air Rifle Shoot 11 May

The shooting details will run as listed below.

Detail 1: 08:30 - 10:00

FS Longman

Johnfinn

Detail 2: 10:15 - 11:45

Wilby

Thorne

Detail 3: 16:00 - 17:30

Deacon A

Deacon T

Good shooting!

Shooting Team Air Rifle Shoot

Round 4 of the air rifle competition shoot is being held this Sat 11th May. The day will be split into 1.5 hour slots (early am, late am and early pm). Members of the shooting team are to advise me which slot they prefer.

Parade Night Details for 09 May

All cadets to attend in No3 DPM.

The following cadets will be going No8 shooting on Thursday:
Donley
Mead
Andrews
Horner
Smith G
Bowles
Boyle
Barker

Ensure you bring your 3822 and do not be late.

Inter Wing 5-A-Side Football Competition

London and South East Region have arranged for the Inter Wing 5-A-Side football competition to take place on 23 JUNE, transport leaves 276 (Chelmsford) Squadron at 08:45.

Essex Wing Football Team are looking for the following players:

ONE Male Junior Team Competitor must be under 16 years old on 01 SEP 2012

ONE Male Composite Team Competitor must be over 14 years old on 01 SEP 2012

ONE Female Team Competitor must be at least 13 years and 1 month old (Very small female players may not be allowed to play)

Any cadets who want to be considered for the Essex Wing team need to register their interest ASAP. You must provide me written details of your preferred position and any relevant experience.

Successful candidates will be informed in a couple of weeks time.

Details for Tonight (07 MAY)

The following cadets will be going to the climbing wall and will need to attend wearing civvies:

Boreham
Donley
Goodfellow
Smith C
Teichman
Weekley
Mead
Horner

All remaining cadets are a to attend wearing No3 DPM

Silver D of E Practice Expedition Completed

We have just got back from the South Downs where six cadets completed their Silver D of E practice expedition. Joining us on this expedition was the Squadron's Chairman Chris Donley. 

Day 1 started with constant rain all morning, however this cleared by lunch time and quite pleasant weather continued for the remainder of the weekend. All cadets proved their excellent navigation skills and were able to complete the walks unassisted. These cadets will go on to their assessed expedition, taking place in the Peak District later this month.  

Cadets who have not yet completed a Bronze expedition are reminded that 1483 (Brentwood) squadron have offered us an opportunity to attend a practice expedition next weekend (11 - 12 May), I hope to see as many of you there as possible.

A few pictures from the silver practice are below.

Group photo day 1 in the wind and rain

Staff and minibus waiting at quite a scenic checkpoint

Group photo near the end of day 1

Gliding Photos

A few photos below from the recent days gilding at 614 VGS.

Cdt Andrews with parachute on waiting for take-off

Preparing to launch a glider

Take-off

Landing

Bronze D of E Practice Expedition

1483 (Brentwood) Squadron have offered us places on a Bronze D of E practice over the weekend of 11 - 12 May. Any cadet who has not started the bronze D of E is eligible to attend this and will be a good chance to progress on the D of E scheme.

As this is a short notice event can anyone wishing to attend please send an email to 2393@aircadets.org as soon as you know you are available.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Sqn

Fun Walk Sponsorship

Each year the squadron enters into the Billericay Fun Walk in order to raise much needed funds for projects we run throughout the year. The event this year is taking place on 19 May, as many cadets  as possible should attend and all cadets regardless of attending should raise sponsorship money. After all the money goes towards activities and equipment that you will all benefit from.

The Officer Commanding and CWC Chairman have put the letter included below together for parents to read. An electronic copy of the sponsor forms is also available below. These will also be distributed to cadets this evening. I personally distributed this around the office where I work and within one hour managed to secure £75 in sponsors. It would be great if you could do the same. Many thanks in advance for your support.

Letter to parents: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85cHlvWnk3N2l5c3M/edit?usp=sharing
Sponsor forms: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85UUNLeUFyb3JNdkk/edit?usp=sharing

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Uniform Tonight

Uniform is No2C for all cadets.