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