The Air Cadets, as a military youth organization, sets itself and its members very high standards, including dress and behaviour. Drill is a vital part of encouraging team work.
The Air Cadet Organisation encourages teamwork and well disciplined cadets among many things.

Drill (marching) is a vital part of encouraging teamwork. When a group of twenty cadets walk on to a drill square they are all individuals, but as soon as a session of drill begins the cadets become a team following the orders given by one person. Instead of twenty individual feet hitting the ground, there is only one bang, this is result of practise and teamwork.

Drill is also used to move cadets from one place to another in a smart orderly fashion. This shows civilians and members of the forces just how well disciplined the cadets of the Air Training Corps are.

Cadet Classifications and Lessons

You start off as a probationer. Probationers are not classed as cadets until they have been on Squadron for a trial period, usually two to three months. This gives you enough time to see if the Air Training Corps is for you. During this time you will be taught the basics of drill and take part in 1st Class lessons.

What will you learn about? The lessons are listed below. Don’t forget, as well as lessons there are opportunities for sports, camps and adventure training.