Adult Non-Commissioned Officers
Warrant Officers (WOs) and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) of the RAFAC are uniformed members of staff whose main responsibility on the Squadron is to maintain standards in the areas known as the 3 D's - Drill, Dress and Discipline. They also act as mentors to the Cadet NCOs on the Squadron, providing training and guidance in leadership and management. They wear standard RAF uniform with the addition of a 'RAF AIR CADETS' identifier on their rank slides.
Acting Sergeant
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Candidates for SNCO positions usually serve a period of 3 months as a Civilian Instructor before attending a selection board at Wing HQ. If successful, they are appointed to the rank of Acting Sergeant. To formalise their appointment they must attend a week long SNCO Staff Initial Course (SSIC) at the RAF Training Academy (RAFAC TA) at RAF Cranwell within 12 months and receive satisfactory reports from their Commanding Officer.
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Sergeant
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After satisfactorily completing the week long SSIC at the RAFAC TA, Acting Sergeants are promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
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Flight Sergeant
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After completing 4 years in the role of Sgt, SNCOs become eligible for promotion to Flight Sergeant. Candidates with previous military service as an NCO may enter at this rank at the discretion of the Regional Commandant.
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Warrant Officer
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After completing a further 4 years as a Flight Sergeant, SNCOs become eligible for promotion to Warrant Officer. To be appointed to this rank they are expected to have first completed the SNCO Staff Drill Instructors' Course (SSDIC) at RAF Cranwell and to have gained additional qualifications in one or more Corps activities (e.g. Shooting, Adventure Training, etc). They are then interviewed by the Wing Commander and Wing Warrant Officer who decide if they are suitable for appointment.
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Identifying Badges
SNCO Beret Badge
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SNCO SD Hat Badge
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WO Beret / SD Hat Badge
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CS95 Clothing
Force Identifier |
CS95 / MTP Clothing
Tactical Recognition Flash |
