First step on the ladder

Squadron commitment and representation are two of the qualities that gave Cadets Jamie Richardson and Matthew Austin an edge when we recently decided to promote them to the rank of Cadet Corporal.  Sadly we can’t promote every cadet as if we did there simply wouldn’t be a rank structure. As such competition for Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer vacancies is fierce, with most …

Promoting Cosford’s Cadets

  With a steady rise in cadet numbers over the past few months, it became apparent that we needed to enhance and develop the current Cadet Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) structure in order to recognise and develop leadership skills and to ensure the efficient running of parade and weekend activities. Without Cadet NCOs, RAF Air Cadet Squadrons simply couldn’t function, for …