About
ABOUT 1094
Who we are:
1094 (Ely) Squadron is one of thirty squadrons in Bedfordshire and Cambridgshire Wing, Air Training Corps. We are located in Ely, Cambridgeshire on the grounds of the former Royal Air Force hospital, Ely. As a squadron, we seek to deliver the aims of the ATC:
~ Promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force among young people
~ Provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life
~Encourage the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship
WHAT YOU CAN DO
DRILL & CEREMONIAL
Drill is a really important aspect of what we do. It shows off not only how smart and good your squadron and wing is, but it shows off how good you are! It is a great way to learn discipline as well as leadership and teamwork skills. As a cadet you will be able to partake in:
~ Foot Drill
~ Basic Drill (both quick & slow time)
~ Banner Drill
~ Band Drill
FLYING AND GLIDING
One of many amazing opportunities you can get is of course, flying & gliding, you can fly in a Grob Tutor, and take control and even fly aerobatics. Some cadets even get to fly in one of the RAF's current operational aircraft, a chance you will not find elsewhere!
SHOOTING
One of many skills you can try your hand at is shooting! You can get the opportunity to carry out drills and practice many skills to do with shooting. Maybe you can become a marksman? You will learn how to handle weapons safely, and how to use them. If you are talented you might even be marksman material!
DUKE OF EDINBURGH
One of the things we can offer is the chance to get the DofE award in all three stages, bronze, silver and gold. If you are up for a challenge then this is for you!
The key aspects to the scheme and getting the award are:
~ VOLUNTEERING
~ PHYSICAL TRAINING (PT)
~ "SKILLS"
~ EXPEDITION
~ RESIDENTIAL (gold only)
Four of these are required for Silver and Bronze, and all five for Gold.
If you are 14 or over then go for it! It is great character building and extremely fun!
For more: http://www.dofe.org/
RANK STRUCTURE
We allow cadets the opportunity to take on the role of a rank if they prove themselves to be capable of it. This is done by mirroring the rank structure of our parent service, the Royal Air Force. This helps teach cadets respect, discipline and leadership skills.
AIR TRAINING CORPS' RANK STRUCTURE:
~ Corporal (needs to have a bronze DofE)
~ Sergeant (needs to have a sliver DofE)
~ Flight Sergeant (needs to have gold DofE)
~ Cadet Warrant Officer (18 and over)
Each rank has different requirements and cadets get the chance to show they have what it takes to move up through them. The fact the cadets get the chance to take on leadership roles such as these helps build vital skills of both being a leader and working in a team that are very useful for later life.
CIVILIAN COMMITTEE
All ATC Squadrons must have a Civilian Management Committee of no fewer than 5 people, and 1094 has a hard working CIVCOM team made up of enthusiastic supporters and including cadets parents. The purpose of CIVCOM is to assist with the non-RAF control of the ATC squadron, so this includes important things such as fundraising and recruitment. The CIVCOM also helps out with activities such as catering for our annual Sector and Wing Field days. To join the CIVCOM, speak to one of our members or attend a meeting.
