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About -
The ATC
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The Air Training Corps was formed in 1941, as a progression from the ADCC (Air Defence Cadet Corps) whose aims had been to prepare cadets for joining the RAF or the Fleet Air Arm. 
Since it’s inception there have been many changes, not least the decision to allow girls to enter the corps in 1980, but the aims of today are very much in line with those aims of earlier years:
- To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
- To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life.
- To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship
While we are still part of the Royal Air Force our role is not to act as a recruiting sergeant for the armed forces. We do develop a strong sense of service amoung our cadts and today many of our cadets do move on to careers that support society, Yes, many front line fast jet pilots are ex cadets, but many more develop careers in the public and private sectors, from politics to teaching and nursing.
You can join as a cadet if you are between the ages of 13 and 18 and are interested in aviation or the Royal Air Force.
We are one of the countries largest youth organisations and made up of young adults between the ages of 13 and 20, both male and female.
With these main principles forming a basis to all we do, the sylabus for a new cadet is wide ranging and should provide both physical and mental challenges throughout their time with us.
The activities that you can expect to get involved in during your time in the Corps include:
- Basic and Advanced Foot Drill
- Learning Marksmanship Techniques
- Standard Bearing Practice
- Model Making
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme
- Learning about many various Air Force related subjects
(See lessons section):
- Powered Flying
- Gliding
- Adventure Training (including):
- Absailing
- Canoeing
- Hill Walking
- MFT (Fieldcraft)
- Orienteering
- Rock Climbing
- D Of E Expeditions
- Drill Competitions
- Sport (including):
- Athletics
- Hockey
- Netball
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Target Shooting
- Visits to RAF Stations
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