Dates For Your Diary

24 AUG - L98A2 range day (TBC)

30 - 31 AUG - Fieldcraft training and JNCO course camp (TBC)

01 SEP - Donkey Derby

07 SEP - Inter Squadron swimming competition

15 SEP - North Weald air show

22 SEP - Senior sports trials

28 - 29 SEP - Snowdonia adventure training weekend

26 OCT - 02 NOV - Green Camp

17 NOV - Inter Squadron cross country

19 JAN - Junior sports and 5 a-side trials

John Baron Fun Walk Money

The Civilian Committee has informed me that the only cadets who have paid sponsorship money are:

Bowles
Haynes
Donley
Boyle
Horner
Barker

This is a very poor return, we are still waiting for money from 12 cadets. This needs to be returned to without any further delay as the money has to be returned to the John Baron Fund.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

FURTHER TO THE FUNERAL NOTICE...ANYONE WISHING TO ATTEND, BUT UNABLE TO GET TO THE SQUADRON, LET STAFF KNOW ON TUESDAY AND ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PICK YOU UP AND TRANSPORT YOU TO THE SQUADRON

FUNERAL

You will all have received a letter on Thursday concerning the following
Funeral of Ronald Howells
He was the flight engineer of A Lancaster Bomber of 103 squadron. On the night of 20th December 1943 over Frankfurt at the age of 20, he was shot down and captured together with the other two survivours, the pilot and the navigator.  The navigator did not survive and died from phnumonia, the concentration camp in which the skipper and Ronald were in was overun by the Russians who were reluctant to release prisoners of war at the end of hostilities. However, after some months Ronald and his Skipper decided to make a run for the American lines, which was highly dangerous, as the Russians were inclined to shoot first and ask questions afterwards. However they did manage to reach American lines 

His funeral will be at Gt Burtsead next Thur 18th.  Parade at Squadron in uniform No2 10.30

The padre has requested that we form a Guard of honour on the approach to the church and at the cemetry

Please show the letter to your parents.  I need to know if we can accomodate the family wish to have RAF uniforms at the service.  I will need a definite answer by Tuesday

ACO League Air Rifle Competition Final Results!

The full results are now in for the completed national air rifle competition. A total of 120 cadets and 33 teams took part in this competition. Being the first year we entered this competition I think we achieved very respectable results, which we will only continue to improve on.

It took a lot of time and commitment from the cadets to enter all the rounds of this competition shoot, so well done to all!


Team Results (Overall - Rounds 1 - 5)

Team A - 14th
Team B - 20th


Individual Results (Overall - Rounds 1 - 5)

FS Longman - 34th
Wilby - 50th
Deacon T - 52nd
Deacon A - 53rd
Thorne - 57th
Johnfinn - 83rd (Joined competition in round 3, replacing Cdt Moore)

Dates For Your Diary

14 JUL - Wing parade (all to attend)

30 - 31 AUG - Fieldcraft training and JNCO course camp (TBC)

01 SEP - Donkey Derby

07 SEP - Inter Squadron swimming competition

15 SEP - North Weald air show

28 - 29 SEP - Snowdonia adventure training weekend

26 OCT - 02 NOV - Green Camp

17 NOV - Inter Squadron cross country

Green Camp

For those cadets who have put their names down to attend green camp this year, please return your deposit of £50 by this Thursday. Cheques to be made payable to 2393 Billericay Squadron ATC.

Consent forms will be distributed once places are confirmed and final payment will be called for nearer towards October.

Reference Materials for Master Cadet Examination

Below is the complete list of the Master Cadet examination syllabus

Pilot Navigation
Air navigation and navigational aids
Map reading
Flight planning
Weather

Principles of Airframes
Airframe design
Materials
Manufacturing technology
Fuselage
Wings and tailplane
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Undercarriage

Reference Materials For Senior Cadet Examinations

Below is the complete list of the Senior Cadet examination syllabus

Air Navigation
Distance, speed and time
Triangle of velocities
1 in 60 rule
Compasses
Weather

Aircraft Handling and Flying Technique
Aircraft maintenance
Ground handling
Prep for flight
General flying
Aerobatics and formation flying
Emergencies

Senior Cadet Revision Material

Remember there is still time to complete these revision tests, I haven't been seen any yet!

Note: They display best when downloaded to your computer. You can do this from the file menu. I can also print copies at the squadron if you require.

Complete these at home and email your answers to 2393@aircadets.org. I will respond with feedback as soon as I can.

Senior Cadet Air Nav Practice Tests

Speed, distance, time: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85M1FVM2dvOFQ1aU0/edit?usp=sharing

Triangle of velocities: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85cDZkek1tbFEyZnM/edit?usp=sharing

1 in 60 rule: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85R3NUdDJ3QmJobXc/edit?usp=sharing

Compasses: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85WHNKSWxWWENDUTA/edit?usp=sharing

Weather: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85Y1ZIR1VGdzRkeXc/edit?usp=sharing

Snowdonia Adventure Training Weekend

This activity has been postponed until the last weekend in September (28th and 29th).

A new event sheet will go up on the board. Priority goes to cadets who already had their names down to go.

Reference Materials for Leading Cadet Examinations

Below is the complete set of learning materials for the Leading Cadet navigation syllabus

Principles of Flight
Lift, weight, thrust and drag part 1
Lift, weight, thrust and drag part 2
Stability and manoeuvrability part 1
Stability and manoeuvrability part 2
Stability and manoeuvrability part 3
Stalling
Gliding
Helicopters part 1
Helicopters part 2

Principles of Airmanship
Air traffic control
Rules of the air
Aircraft roles
No1 Group - air combat
No2 Group - part 1
No2 Group - part 2
Helicopters
Training aircraft
Historic aircraft

Basic Navigation
Using a map
Types of north
Compass
Land navigation methods
Weather

Exams and Training Programme Plan

IF YOU ARE TAKING AN EXAM IT WILL BE A HUGE HELP IF YOU ARE ABLE TO BRING A LAPTOP IN WITH YOU

25 Jun 2013
Leading - No2C

• Weekley
• Mead
• Teichman
• Haynes
• Donley

Current 1st Class Cadets - No2C

Current Senior Cadets - No3

Junior Cadets - No2C (Dark Blue)

27 Jun 2013

Senior and Master Exams - No2C

• Wilby
• Johnfinn
• Goodfellow
• Deacon T
• Deacon A
• Thorne

Current 1st Class Cadets - No2C

Current Leading Cadets - No3

Junior Cadets - No2C (Dark Blue)

Senior Cadet Exam - Inertial Navigation Systems

To those taking the Senior Cadet Air Nav exam next week, it would be useful if you read through my notes on inertial navigation systems.

Available here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85VEE2aHh5UnJGVWs/edit?usp=sharing

Senior Cadet Air Nav Revision Tests Complete

I've now completed the full set of revision tests for the Senior Cadet air nav exam, which will take place next week.

Note: They display best when downloaded to your computer. You can do this from the file menu. I can also print copies at the squadron if you require.

If you complete these at home and want them marking before next week then you can email your answers to 2393@aircadets.org. I will respond with feedback as soon as I can.

Senior Cadet Air Nav Practice Tests

Speed, distance, time: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85M1FVM2dvOFQ1aU0/edit?usp=sharing

Triangle of velocities: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85cDZkek1tbFEyZnM/edit?usp=sharing

1 in 60 rule: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85R3NUdDJ3QmJobXc/edit?usp=sharing

Compasses: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85WHNKSWxWWENDUTA/edit?usp=sharing
Weather: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85Y1ZIR1VGdzRkeXc/edit?usp=sharing

Shooting Team Qualification Results

The qualification shoot to determine the shooting team was shot this evening and I am now please to announce the the following cadets are on the 2393 Squadron Shooting Team:

Teichman, Thorne, Deacon A, Wilby, Deacon T and Johnfinn

Well done to all 6 of you, a training day will be scheduled soon.

In addition, Weekley and Smith will act as first and second reserves to the team.


Scores from the shoot are below, highest possible score was 200.

Teichman - 182
Thorne - 177
Deacon A - 174
Wilby - 172
Deacon T - 171
Johnfinn - 170
Weekley - 169
Smith - 105
Donley - 103
Andrews - 97

No8 Rifle Competition Shoot Result

The results from our competition shoot are as follows, well done to Cdt Teichman. Maximum possible score was 160.

Teichman - 132
Donley - 123
Boyle - 119
Horner - 105
Bowles - 69
Andrews - 57

Plan For Leading, Senior and Master Exams

Exam dates are as follows:

Leading - Principles of flight - 25 JUN 13
Senior - Air navigation - 27 JUN 13
Master - Pilot navigation 25 JUN 13

Cadet will only be sitting one module as detailed above, the second module will be sat later in the year.

Cadets who have recently pass First Class will not be taking exams in June.

All powerpoint lessons as produced by HQ Air Cadets are available here and should be used for your revision.

I will also be creating some revision tests, which are optional for you to complete. These revision tests will be uploaded to to blog as and when I have time to create them. Please complete them at your leisure and hand them in to be marked.


Leading Cadet Lessons
Lift, weight, thrust drag 1: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bUFtYkN6a1c0S1U/edit?usp=sharing
Lift, weight, thrust drag 2: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bks2SnlWYWhJMk0/edit?usp=sharing
Stability and manoeuvrability 1: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85aXhsVVJTSThGN0E/edit?usp=sharing
Stability and manoeuvrability 2: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ek12dXk2c21FR1k/edit?usp=sharing
Stability and manoeuvrability 3: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ZXBxa2lxOGNBb1k/edit?usp=sharing
Stalling: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bEF5TnB3bWJ5MkE/edit?usp=sharing
Gliding: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85dTdqdGNpZjZJTnM/edit?usp=sharing
Helicopters 1: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85UEJnWmxIUVlWb2c/edit?usp=sharing
Helicopters 2: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85OExXUUU1X3ptbHM/edit?usp=sharing


Senior Cadet Lessons
Distance, speed and time: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85UVBpQnhoU1FRaUk/edit?usp=sharing
Triangle of velocities: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ckZ4WFQwMHQ4Z00/edit?usp=sharing
1 in 60 rule: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ZEt2enFUS1hBZVU/edit?usp=sharing
Compasses: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85dUtGeDJDMkhtMUU/edit?usp=sharing
Weather: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85bUJTSmJ1eHp5eUk/edit?usp=sharing


Master Cadet Lessons
Navigational aids: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85LUo5RUVRdkxmV0E/edit?usp=sharing
Map reading: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85c29Dekp3bHRudzg/edit?usp=sharing
Flight planning: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85RFoxNTUxRkFLZFk/edit?usp=sharing
Weather: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85eUNFNjVXT3NNX2s/edit?usp=sharing

Silver D of E Presentation Materials

For those producing the Silver D of E presentation, your files can be accessed here:


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85amRKOHMyUXpnQjA/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85XzNKeUVBWmU3ek0/edit?usp=sharing

Shooting Team Qualification Shoot

As previously advised the 6 members of the shooting team will need to re-qualify to maintain their position within the team. Any other cadet who wants to be considered for the team will need to attend this shoot. I am also looking for two shooting team reserve cadets, who can step in should one of the six be unavailable.

The qualification shoot (date TBA) will take place under competition rules, which will be advised on the day. Cadets will fire 15 rounds at 3 targets (1 round per diagram), which will consist of 5 rounds prone, 5 rounds standing and 5 rounds kneeling using the air rifle. 

The 6 highest scoring cadets will form the 2393 shooting team. A position on the team is something all cadets who are interested in marksmanship training should aspire to achieve.

An events list is on the notice board, I look forward to seeing it full of names! If you have any questions do ask. 

Shooting Team Air Rifle Competition Shoot - Updated

Details for Sat 08th June are as follows:

09:30 - 10:45
Thorne
Johnfinn

11:00 - 12:00
FS Longman
Wilby

12:15 - 13:30
Deacon A
Deacon T


This is the last round of the competition, make it count!

Dates For Your Diary

08 JUN - Shooting team air rifle competition

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

29 JUN - Great Burstead Church fete

14 JUL - Wing parade (all to attend)

01 SEP - Donkey Derby

07 SEP - Inter Squadron swimming competition

17 NOV - Inter Squadron cross country

Green Camp

The Annual Adventure Training and Leadership Camp (Green Camp) has been advertised and will be taking place during half term week, 26 Oct - 02 Nov.

The camp allows cadets to take part in many adventure training activities, leadership tasks and shooting (both No8 and L98A2).

Cost to cadets is £110 (£50 deposit by 20 Jul and final payment by 14 Oct - latest), cost to staff cadets is £60 (£50 and £10 respectively).

Note: Payment for this camp is non-refundable.

To allow for the necessary administration, cadets are to register their interest on the event sheet and provide me with the £50 deposit by 27 Jun. Cheques to be made payable to '2393 Billericay Air Cadets'.

Parade Night 04 Jun

All cadets are to attend in No2C.

Recruits to attend is school uniform and are to bring any issued uniform with them. You should also have bought or be very close to buying your parade shoes and boots. If you have bought shoes then please wear these on parade nights.

USA Aviation Experience Camp 2014

Kent Wing are running a camp to the World's 2nd Fly-in, taking place in Florida, USA.

Dates: 26 Mar - 09 Apr 2014
Cost: £950 (includes insurance, flights, accommodation, food and transport)

Poster viewable here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85UXNHR2tOZUp0VXc/edit?usp=sharing

The camp is very educational, cadets attend practical workshops, help organisers in the running of the event, have the chance to meeting many pilots and go flying.

Cadets must be 16 years old on day of departure.

This is during school term time, however letters can be provided for you to request time off should you need them.

One of our cadets attended this last year and described it as the best cadet camp he had ever been on. This is an excellent opportunity and well worth applying for if you are able to.

Anyone wishing to apply needs to advise us before 30th Jun 2013.

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.

Athletics Medals for 2393

Excellent efforts to both cadets Donley and Barker for attending the inter squadron athletics competition, which took place over the weekend.

Well done to Cdt Donley who bought home junior boy's 1st place in the discuss and 3rd in 400m. He will now be entered into the Essex Wing team to compete in the Regional athletics competition in Crawley on 02 June 2013. We all wish you the best of luck!

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Dress For 30 APR 13 - Updated

Dress for silver D of E cadets be No2C.

Dress for all other cadets No3.

Inter Squadron Athletics Briefing

Due to the squadron minibus being unserviceable cadets need to make their own way to the inter squadron athletics tomorrow. You will need to be at:

Chelmsford Sport & Athletic Centre
Salerno Way
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2EH

Arrive at 08:30 with your 3822, packed lunch, water bottle, warm clothing, sun cream.

Dress is sports kit, no outlandish style clothing is to be worn.

Parents can either stay and watch the competition, cheering on our entries or collect cadets at the end of the day. End time is unknown but I expect to be finished by late afternoon.

Sgt R Davis (ATC)
Adjutant 
2393 Squadron

Falklands Competition Results

As you all heard at dining in night we were very pleased to be able to enter a team into the Falklands competition this year, despite them being a non-competing team as they didn't meet the eligibility criteria. A total of 31 teams entered and we came 22nd overall, which is a good position considering the circumstances and little training we did. All team members were awarded deservedly a Squadron Commander's Certificate of Merit, well done everyone. The results for each activity are listed below.

Overall position: 22nd 

Navigation exercised: 17th
Kit check: 27th
Map reading: 5th
Archery: 1st
First aid: 29th
Campcraft: 30th
Shooting: 17th
Initiative test: 19th
Bearings: 28th
Speed march: 25th
Air rifle: 5th
Missile race: 19th
Static target marking: 23rd
Observation test: 16th

Sir Chris Hoy to Become Ambassador to the ACO

Six times Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy has accepted an invitation to become an ambassador to the Air Cadet Organisation. He will be appointed the rank of Honorary Group Captain and will be spending spending time with cadets at major events, promoting the cadet experience. More can be read here: http://bit.ly/ZDdfap

Falklands Team Parent Consent Forms

Can all Falklands team members print, complete and bring with you Forms CC1, CC3 and if you have a medical condition CC4. They can be downloaded at the following links:


CC1: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85MnE3UFJRM3h6cDg/edit?usp=sharing
CC3: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85ZUcxVFkxcFE5MW8/edit?usp=sharing
CC4: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85WWY5S3VCeEJ6elE/edit?usp=sharing

You also need to bring a typed copy of your food for each day.

ACO League Air Rifle Competition Round 3

Results are now in for the 3rd round of the national air rifle competition as detailed below. There are now a total of 114 cadets and 33 teams taking part in this competition. We are mid table, which is a good place to be, well done to all. An additional well done to Cdt Johnfinn for coming in partway through the competition to fill the space on Team A.

Team Scores (Round 3)

Team A - 1366 / 1800 - 17th
Team B - 1289 / 1800 - 24th


Individual Scores (Round 3)

Team A
SGT Longman - 493 / 600 - 33rd
Deacon T - 443 / 600 - 58th
Johnfinn - 430/600 - 63rd

Team B
Wilby - 464 / 600 - 48th
Deacon A - 434 / 600 - 61st
Thorne - 391 / 600 - 76th


Overall Competition Positions:

Team A - 17th
Team B - 22nd

SGT Longman - 35th
Wilby - 51st
Deacon T - 52nd
Deacon A - 53rd
Thorne - 64th
Johnfinn - 100th


R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

New Badge Layout For Brasard

Dress regulations for the Air Training Corps have been changed therefore position of badges on the brassard need to now be changed to reflect the new regulations.

Squadron Identification Badge (2393)

To be worn centrally 6mm from top edge of the brassard.

Distinguishing Badge (Air Training Corps)

To be worn in a central position immediately below the identification badge.


Classification Badge

To be worn in a central position immediately below the distinguishing badge.

Marksmanship Badges

To be worn on the bottom left edge position of rectangle approximately 6mm from the bottom of brassard.

You need to have implemented the above changes by the end of the month.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Uniform Tonight 02 APR 13

Berlin presentation cadets - No2C

Falklands cadets - No3 (Berlin presentation takes priority over Falklands)

Remaining cadets - No3

Silver D of E Practice

Those cadets who wish to reserve a place on the silver d of e practice expedition to the South Downs need to bring in £20 cash by Thursday.

Dates For Your Diary

12 - 14 APR - Falklands memorial shield competition

13 APR - Gliding

18 APR - Presentation evening

20 APR - Dining in night

21 APR - Dining in clean-up

27 APR - Shooting team air rifle competition

28 APR - Inter squadron athletics

04 - 05 MAY - South Downs silver DofE practice

25 - 27 MAY - Peak District silver DofE expedition

06 - 07 JUL - Snowdonia adventure training weekend

14 JUL - Wing parade

07 SEP - Inter squadron swimming competition

17 NOV - Inter squadron cross country

Silver D of E Expedition Plan

As the Silver D of E practice had to be cancelled this weekend due to the expected poor weather in the Peak District we have now re-planned dates to allow completion of this.

Practice expedition will now take place 04th - 05th MAY in the South Downs.

Assessed expedition will be 24th (evening) - 27th MAY in the Peak District (Edale)

Lists are up on the notice board for you to reserve yourself a place. Questions to either Mr Pether or myself.

R Davis

SGT (ATC)

Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Spare camp places to RAF Northolt

Essex Wing have advertised several spare places to the RAF Northolt annual camp taking place on the 03 - 10 APR 2013. Annual camp offers great opportunities to potentially fly, visit and work with sections of the Air Force, shoot No8 and L98A2 weapons and live in the airman's mess. RAF Northolt is also home to 32 (The Royal) Squadron, who are responsible for the transport of high ranking officers, key members of the government and the royal family.

Should you want to take up this opportunity then you need to come and see me ASAP, as places will go very quickly.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Uniform Tonight 26 MAR 2013

Uniform for tonight is:
No3 for junior cadets and Cdt Boreham
No2C for everyone else

Practice Silver Expedition Cancelled

Unfortunately Mr Pether and myself have had to take the decision to cancel the expedition to Edale this weekend. This is due to safety concerns caused by the current and forecast weather conditions, which are as follows:

1. Snow fall forecast in Edale for the Mon to Fri
2. High winds resulting in very low wind chill
3. Reduced visibility from fresh snow fall and snow being blown over land
4. Average day time temp of just above 0 and night time temp as low as -7

Our aim is still to offer cadets an opportunity to get their silver D of E this year, so don't worry about not being able to achieve this. However as instructors we want to offer this in the safest possible conditions, which will make it more enjoyable for yourselves.

As such the kit check on Tuesday is also cancelled. A post will be put on the blog to advise uniform when we have arranged an alternative activity.

R Davis

SGT (ATC)

Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Church View Garden Project

Due to the forecast weather conditions we have decided to cancel the Church View garden project this weekend.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Edale Silver D of E

Please find a kit list for download here:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3rX8fTzwp85dGltNkoyYmhYRk0/edit?usp=sharing

There will be a kit check on Tuesday, ensure you pack early so that you have everything in place for this check. Cadets who are missing kit might be removed from the camp.

Don't go buying loads of expensive kit, we will be able to provide back packs, sleeping bags and mats. We do also have a limited number of gas stoves we can lend, however now you are at the Silver D of E level we are expecting you to have your own stoves really.

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

Drill Competition

Date: 25 MAR 2013
Time: 18:30 at 2393 SQN HQ
Dress: Civvies with No2 Uniform on a hanger (Light blue shirt, tie, jumper)
Drop off is at squadron, expected finish is before 21:00

Uniform to be pressed, shoes polished and hair cut / in a bun. The team is as follows:

NCO IC - Sgt Longman
Sgt Webb
Deacon T
Thorne
Boreham
Goodfellow
Johnfinn
Wilby
Brighton
Mead
Deacon A
Donley
Weekly

Reserve:
Teichman

Air Cadet Wings Lotto

A few months ago we posted information about the RAFA Air Cadet Wings Lotto. This is a weekly lottery organised by the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA). News from the organisation is that to date the lotto has been a success and they hope that support for this will continue to expand.

Signing up for the RAFA Lotto directly benefits the squadron as we get a percentage of each ticket purchase. They can't match the prizes of the National Lotto, however they do provide an increased chance of winning.

The top weekly prize is £1,000 with an additional prize that can roll-over up to a maximum of £10,000. If you are interested in signing up please click on the link below and choose to support '2393 BILLERICAY' when asked to select your ACO Squadron.

http://www.rafa.org.uk/Get-involved/Wings-Lotto/Air-Cadet-Organisation-Lotto

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All cadets are to check their uniform pockets and bags for the key to building 2. If you are in possession of this then it's highly important you return it to the squadron at the earliest opportunity.

Dates For Your Diary

23 MAR - Church view gardens project (DofE)

29 - 31 MAR - Peak District silver DofE practice

12 - 14 APR - Falklands memorial shield competition

13 APR - Gliding

18 APR - Presentation evening

20 APR - Dining in night

21 APR - Dining In clean-up

27 APR - Shooting team air rifle competition

28 APR - Inter squadron athletics

25 - 27 MAY - Peak District silver DofE expedition

06 - 07 JUL - Snowdonia adventure training weekend

2 IMPORTANT NOTICES

TUESDAY 19TH  NO PARADE - STAFF TRAINING

DINING IN ... CADETS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT THROUGHOUT THE EVENING

DINING IN EVENING

20TH APRIL2013



AFTER A SUCCESSFUL WEEK IN BERLIN, WE HAVE 2 IMPORTANT EVENTS

DINING IN

FOR THOSE  WHO HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THIS EVENT, IT IS A FANTASTIC EVENING

FIRST, IT SHOWS CADETS WHAT HAPPENS IN BOTH OFFICER AND SGT'S MESS

SECOND, NEW RECRUITS ARE OFFICIALLY ENROLLED, AND CADETS ARE PRESENTED WITH ALL THE AWARDS FOR THEIR HARD WORK THOUGHOUT THE YEAR

I WOULD EXPECT ALL PARENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR SONS/DAUGHTERS AND ATTEND THIS EVENT.  BRING, GRAND PARENTS ETC

LETTERS HAVE GONE OUT WITH CADETS FOR THIS EVENT

SECOND EVENT IN WHICH WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE  PARENT AND FAMILY ATTENDANCE

THURS   18TH APRIL.  PRESENTATION EVENING.  THIS EVENING WILL BE A PRESENTATION OF OUR CAMP IN BERLIN, AND PRESENTATION ON VARIOUS EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

OUR GUEST WILL BE GROUP CAPT HIAKEN, THE REGIONAL COMMANDANT, WHO EXPECTS A MAXIMUM TURNOUT FOR THIS EVENT

STAFF WILL BE ON HAND TO EXPLAIN THEIR ROLES, AND THEIR PLANS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

IT IS UNSUAL FOR THE REGIONAL COMMANDANT TO ASK FOR A PRESENTATION, SO TO PROVE THE WORTHWHILE OF THIS CAMP, I WOULD URGE AS MANY PARENTS AS POSSIBLE TO ATTEND, FEEL FREE TON BRING SIBLINGS, GRANDPARENTS ETC

A LETTER WILL GO OUT VERY SHORTLY TO ASK FOR THOSE WILLING TO ATTEND

PARENTS OF THOSE CADETS WHO WENT TO BERLIN WILL SEE EXACTLY WHAT THE CADETS DID. AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHY

Dates For Your Diary

02 MAR - Billericay Town Litter Pick

09 MAR - League Air Rifle Competition Shoot

16 - 17 MAR - No.8 Rifle Training and WHTs

23 MAR - Church View Gardens Project (DofE)

29 - 31 MAR - Peak District silver DofE practice

12 - 14 APR - Falklands Memorial Shield Competition

13 APR - Gliding

18 APR - Presentation Evening

20 APR - Dining In Night

25 - 27 MAY - Peak District silver DofE expedition

06 - 07 JUL - Snowdonia Adventure Training Weekend

ACO League Air Rifle Competition Round 2

Results are now in for the 2nd round of the national air rifle competition as detailed below. Remember there is a total of 110 cadets and 33 teams taking part in this competition. Think we need to up our game a bit for round 3.

Team Scores (Round 2)

Team A - 1312 / 1800 - 20th
Team B - 1283 / 1800 - 22nd


Individual Scores (Round 2)

Team A
SGT Longman - 465 / 600 - 46th
Moore - 434 / 600 - 60th
Deacon T - 413 / 600 - 72nd

Team B
Deacon A - 452 / 600 - 53rd
Wilby - 428 / 600 - 64th
Thorne - 403 / 600 - 75th


Overall Competition Positions:

Team A - 16th
Team B - 22nd

SGT Longman - 40th
Moore - 44th
Deacon A - 53rd
Deacon T - 55th
Wilby - 56th
Thorne - 62nd


R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron

TUESADY 26 FEB

TUESDAY NIGHT

ALL JUNIOR CADETS TO PARADE IN DPM'S.  TO ENSURE 2 FEMALE CDTS ARE TOGETHER, CDT BOREHAM TO ALSO PARADE IN DPM'S

2012 Robin Bennett Trophy Results

The Robin Bennett Trophy is awarded annually to the squadron who achieves the most D of E awards compared to unit cadet numbers. This year our squadron has come 3rd in this competition, which is a huge achievement in comparison to previous years.

Well done to all cadets who achieved a level of the D of E scheme last year and lets look forward to achieving many more during 2013!

R Davis
SGT (ATC)
Adjutant 2393 Squadron