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In This Issue

Alpha Charlie

Diary Dates

Gold Star H&S

STEM

Leadership for Life

Apprenticeships

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Welcome to the third S&NI Newsletter of 2015. As Air Ca-

det activities start to ramp up after the Winter hopefully we

will see an increase in the submission of articles and pictures.

Easter and Summer Camps will soon be upon us with a range

of sports, RIAT, East Fortune Airshow and a range of adven-

ture training activities being planned. Public Relations Materi-

al and photographs will be required for the various Wing Me-

dia Competitions so get snapping. Please keep in mind the

requirements of ACP50 when publishing photographs and re-

lated material. Your Wing Media Comms Officer can provide

guidance on what is suitable.

REGIONAL JUNIOR NETBALL & FOOTBALL

Congratulations to Northern Ireland Region and

West Scotland Wing Winners of the Junior Netball

and Junior Football

competitions at Deans

High School Livingston

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All Change at 142 Squadron!

There has been a change in command at 142 (Trinity) Squadron

ATC as Plt Off Craig Birss handed over the reins to Fg Off Stuart

Ramsay, effective from Monday 2nd March 2015.

Plt Off Birss, one of, youngest

OCs, in the Corps has been in

charge at 142 Squadron since

September 2014, having com-

pleted his Initial Officer Training

at RAFC Cranwell in the same

month.

Fg Off Ramsay joins the Squad-

ron, having transferred from

1932 (Blackhall) Squadron in Durham and Northumberland Wing.

He comes into the role of OC, having joined the Squadron in De-

cember 2014, giving him time to settle in and get to know both the

Cadets and staff.

During Plt Off Birss’ last Final Parade as OC, Fg Off Ramsay di-

rected the Cadets in giving 3 cheers, in recognition of the work Plt

Off Birss has done during his tenure to turn around the fortunes of

the Squadron.

Plt Off Birss will take up the position of Adjutant and 2I/C the

Squadron from the middle of March, after a brief sabbatical.

South East Scotland Wing Win Junior Hockey

Congratulations to those Squad-

rons who have been awarded a

GOLD star rating, following

their recent Health, Safety and

Environment audit by the Region-

al HSE Advisor.

Recent Awards :-

867 (Denny) Squadron,

Scotland & Northern Ireland Inter Wing Sports will

take place on place on Sunday 31st May 2015

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Diary Dates

Inter Region Cross Country 21/3/15

Inter Region Jun Hockey & Soccer 11/4/15

Inter Region Jun Rugby & Netball 25/4/15

Inter Region Athletics 20/6/15

SNI Inter Wing Athletics 31/5/15

All dates are subject to change and confirmation

Cadet Leadership Courses - The 2015 series

of Cadet Leadership Courses (CLC15) will be run by

the Army Cadets’ Cadet Leadership Centre (CTC)

Frimley Park at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Weekend Training Centre, Langley Lines, Longmoor

during July 2015

Applicants must be:-

A Senior Cadet , Familiar with all lessons in chapter

one and sections 1-9 in Chapter 2 of the field craft

manual”. For more information and full details of eli-

gibility conditions talk to your Sqn Staff

Huge congratulations to 1271 (Bathgate) Squadron

1271 Sqn have been announced as the

winner of the Regional round of the Lees

Competition. The Lees competition is the na-

tional, Corps wide, competition to find the

most efficient, and best, Squadron in the

Corps and 1271 have now been selected to

represent Scotland and Northern Ireland Re-

gion, competing against the remaining 5 Re-

gions in the Corps.

Civilian Gliding Instructor (CGI) Finlay Har-

greaves, 661 Volunteer Gliding School (VGS) at

Kirknewton, is among the first students to embark

upon a pioneering course which will eventually

see him take to the air as a qualified commercial

pilot. Finlay who was a cadet with 869 (Penicuik)

Sqn South of Edinburgh said:-

“When I was aged 11 and returning from a family

holiday I was landing at Edinburgh airport at night,

and looked out the window and was fascinated by

the view of the lights below. I remember thinking

“pilots

must

have the

best job

in the

world,

imagine

getting to

do this

every

day” little did I know 10 years later, I would be se-

lected as one of the first people start my commer-

cial airline training at Scotland’s best school of avi-

ation on a brand new BSC (Hons) degree pro-

gram.”

The Annual Air Cadet Inter Region Athletics Competition

will take place on Saturday 20th June 2015

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ALPHA CHARLIE .. ….. ALPHA CHARLIE ……

Staff from the Scotland & Northern Ireland Radio Training Cell, had a busy weekend

27 - 01 March.

At the request of CI Rebecca Sorrie 2329 Castle Douglas Squadron who was assist-

ing at the SNI Field Radio Course at Barry Buddon in October 2014arrangements

were made to hold a VHF Course for Dumfries and Galloway Cadets.

Flt Lt Fred Ruddell travelled from Belfast to deliver an Air Cadet VHF Radio Operator

course at 2329 (Castle Douglas) Squadron.

Seven cadets from 2329 and 1153 Sqns attended a Full VHF Operator radio course

held at Castle Douglas during the weekend 28 Feb to 1 Mar 2015. All successfully

completed the course, which comprised training in ATC radio voice procedure and ra-

dio theory, along with practical 'on the air' exercises, and are looking forward to more

radio activities in the future.

Thanks to Fg Off C Tyson, OC 2329 Sqn for hosting the course at his Sqn HQ.

The culmination of 12 months' work was the delivery of the first Radio Course at the

Dacre RAC RAF Lossiemouth. While Flt Lt Ruddell was delivering his course at 2329

Sqn, WO Tam Brown-1370 Sqn and CI Jim Watt -38 Sqn delivered a similar course to

Highland and North East Scotland Wing Cadets. Twelve cadets attended and passed

with flying colours the Full VHF Radio Op-

erator course. Additionally CI Ryan Cook

from 2521 Sqn successfully completed

the VHF module of the Squadron Radio

Instructors Course.

The course was supported by Fg Off Rob

Turpie -2450 Sqn and Plt Off Chris Tayler

- 2521 Sqn, It was the first radio course to

be delivered at the Dacre RAC at RAF

Lossiemouth and it will be followed with

an HF Radio Operator part 1 in May and HF Radio Operator part 2 in June.

Flt Lt Natalie Scott from 2521 Squadron was at RAF Lossiemouth on other ACO busi-

ness. But she found time to look in on the course. Natalie holds a marine radio opera-

tor qualification and is keen to learn ACO radio procedure.

The timing of the courses were co-ordinated to allow a demonstration of HF Radio

Communication between Castle Douglas and RAF Lossiemouth. However logistical

problems at Lossiemouth prevented this. The Dacre RAC will be operational on HF

over the weekend 19-21 June, the ACO 'Longest Day' radio exercise.

If you would like information about Cadet or Instructor radio courses contact

the regional Radio officer at: radio.sni@aircadets.org

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Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme Launch: The scheme is aimed at talent-

ed 18 to 21 year-olds – including existing members of MOD staff – who will be appointed to

permanent EO roles in a wide range of work areas. Staff at substantive HEO or higher can vol-

unteer as an assessor for the Fast Track Apprentice Assessment Centres. Applications for the

Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme 2015 are now open. There are 400 apprentice

places on offer across a wide range of departments and regions. The scheme is aimed at tal-

ented 18 to 21 year-olds – including existing members of MOD staff – who will be appointed to

permanent EO roles in a wide range of work areas. All apprentices undertake a Level 4 Higher

Apprenticeship qualification which takes around 18 months and provides a structured training

programme, giving them the chance to develop a range of skills. Apprenticeships are offered

under the following frameworks:

Business Administration

Commercial

Cyber Security

Digital and Technology

Finance

All successful candidates will be posted in September 2015. Please note, existing civil servants

who are successful cannot be guaranteed a role in their current department. Applicants must

be non-graduates, have 5 GCSE’s, Grade A* to C (including English and Maths), and be able

to start work in September 2015. Those applying for the Digital and Technology, and Cyber Se-

curity frameworks, will also need 2 A-Levels, Grade A* to C, in a STEM subject (Science, Tech-

nology, Engineering, Mathematics). The deadline for applications is 16 March 2015. If you, or

someone you know, are interested, please visit Civil Service Apprenticeships for more infor-

107 Aberdeen Squadron - Be-

tween Friday 6th March and

Sunday 8th March 2015 at the

Dacre Regional Activity Centre,

RAF Lossiemouth, cadets from

across Highland Wing partici-

pated in a NCO Leadership

Course

The 2015 Scotland & Northern Ireland Public Rela-

tions and Photographic Competition will take place

at MoD Caledonia at the Regional Field Day In

September.

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For more information speak to your Squadron Staff

RAF Motivational Outreach Team visits 2180 (Galashiels) Sqn

Staff from the RAF Motivational Outreach Team paid a visit to Galashiels for an evening of prob-

lem solving and team building activities.

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Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth Day in Scotland & Northern Ireland Re-

gion was celebrated in Stirling when Sgt Ross Watson 2284 (Dunblane Sqn presented the

flag to the Provost of Stirling Council Cllr Mike Robbins in a ceremony at the Albert Halls in

Stirling.

The Prov-

ost was ac-

companied

by The

Lord Lieu-

tenant of

Stirling &

Falkirk Mrs

Marjory

McLachlan

Cadets fro

2284 aided

by two Ca-

dets from 1019 (Stirling) Sqn. Each ATC Region was tasked to raise a flag and the SNI RC

chose Stirling to be the venue!

Northern Ireland Wing First Aid Com-

petition - was held recently

The winning teams were

Jnr Cdt Team: 1919 Sqn

Young Adult Team: 2004 Sqn

These Squadrons will now put their team forward to the Regional Competition to be held at Leuchars (TBC) to be held in June 15.

Northern Ireland Wing Competitions

Day 2004 Sqn was the only Squadron

to enter all of the competitions and were

placed in the top 3 in each competition,

including three 1st places - -Young

Adults First Aid, Individual Models, and

Photography—Well done!

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SE Scotland Wing Inter Squadron Rugby 7s - Congratula-

tions to the 1145

(Dunfermline)/869(Dalgetty Bay

Sqn Composite Team who beat all

-comers to win the Wing Rugby 7s

at Netherdale in Galashiels .

Congratulations to 2180

(Galashiels Sqn who won the Inter

Sqn Rugby 7s Trophy taking sec-

ond place and the Top placed

Squadron Team for the third year

running.

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TOP CADETS RHQ (SNI) announced who the top SNI male and female

cadets were for 2015. The male cadet wins the Purdie Sword and the female

wins the Andrew Sash, which will be presented to them at the Regional Field

Day in September. And who are they? The top SNI cadets are: CWO Jenni

Adam, West Scotland Wing and FS Ross Ewing, South East Scotland Wing -

both will now represent SNI Region in the UK Dacre Sword & Brooch Compe-

tition to see who will be named the top male & female Air Cadet in 2015. Well

done on your achievements!

Fundraising Award for Galashiels Air Cadets

Air Cadets from 2180 (Galashiels) Sqn were presented with "Flt Lt Marvin

Bear" for achieving second place in the Edinburgh Lothians & Borders Royal

Air Force association Branch Wings Appeal by Grp Captain Hamish Reid

RAF (Ret'd) when he visited the

Squadron. The Sqn will look after

and give Flt Lt Bear a home for

the next year.

During a bag back in the early

summer of 2014 the Galashiels

cadets raised almost £1,000.00

for the Wings appear which was

the second highest amount

raised by an Air Cadet Squadron,

1271 (Bathgate) Squadron raised

slightly more than the Gala Team

to win the Marvin Trophy which is awarded to the Squadron that raised most

funds in the year.

RAF REGT WORK EXPERIENCE COURSE Nov 2015

This 5 day residential course held in November 2015 is for cadets over 16 years of

age on the start date of the course. The aim of the course is to allow cadets to ex-

perience life as a RAF Regt Gunner. The course is physically and mentally de-

manding for cadets. Accommodation for cadets and staff will be in a barrack block.

Want more info ? Speak to your Sqn Staff.

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A VHF-UHF Radio Instructors Course will be held at the Leuchars RAC

over a weekend in early May 2015.

The course is open to CFAVs who are interested

in radio communication and wish to teach ACO

radio. Radio instructors who require to re qualify.

(SRI Certificates are normally valid for a period

of 3 years). Staff whose’ SRI certificates have

expired but wish to instruct radio are encour-

aged to attend. With a view to developing future

staff, but depending on the uptake by adult staff

it may be possible to accommodate Instructor Cadets who hold the Air Ca-

det Communicator qualification. The facilities and accommodation within the

Regional Activity Centre RAF Leuchars will be used. In addition to thee VHF

- UHF Instructors course, there will be an introduction to other radio systems

available to the ACO.

If you wish to participate speak to you Sqn OC who has been provide with

more info.

75th Anniversary Plans

2016 will see the 75th Anniversary of

the Air cadets and plans are in hand to

celebrate this milestone. First up is a

very exciting and challenging oppor-

tunity . The Commandant has set a

challenge to the ATC to put together a team of 8 open water swimmers with

the aim to swim the English Channel as a relay team. The swim will take

place in the summer of 2016 in celebration of the ATC 75th Anniversary. Ap-

plications are open to both ATC Cadets & Staff. We are looking for willing

Staff to assist with the organising and running of the event, if you are keen

to help out please don’t hesitate make contact via your Sqn OC if you are

interested in participating.

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Air Cadets and staff from 2288

(Montrose) Squadron went to

PGL Dalguise for a multi-activity

weekend. The activities included lots

of team building and confidence

building challenges such as Vertical

Challenge, the Catwalk, a tree

climb, abseiling, canoeing, the Giant

Swing, survival skills and the zip

wire. The cadets learned new skills

including belaying and paddle skills

and had a great time doing it! Well

done to everyone who took part!

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32F- 1st Glasgow Squadron ATC

Friday 20 March saw Wing Commander Haley OC West Scotland Wing visit 32F

Sqn to present and number of awards.

Flying Officer Colin Miller was presented with his Certificate of Meritorious Service and CI Ma-

cAulay was presented with his Certificate of Appointment.

The last presentation of the night was a surprise presentation to Flight Lieutenant Mick Quinn.

Flt Lt Quinn was promoted to wing staff at the end of last year after 29 years service as cadet,

staff and OC 32F .

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Congratulations to 2062 Carrickfergus Sqn who won the Media Profile

Award at the Northern Ireland Wing Competition. The Picture shows 2062 at

Summer Camp, 1960.

2521 (Oban High School) Sqn

On Wednesday 25 March 2521 (Oban High School) Sqn held a presentation evening for all their cadets

and staff which

also provides an

opportunity to

say farewell to

Pilot Officer

Tayler who has

moved to Dun-

dee for a new

career and job

promotion.

Throughout the

evening cadets were presented with SCQF Level 4 BTEC certificates, H&S Entry level award Certificates,

Adventure Training certificates, Sports Certificates, Classification Certificates and annual camp Certificates.

The staff received certificates for first aid, BASIC courses, risk assessments courses and appointment of

Civilian Instructor certificate. Amongst all that we saw Cdt Jack Macaulay being promoted to Corporal and

an opportunity to say a fond farewell to Pilot Officer Tayler. Pilot Officer Tayler was presented an engraved

Tankard with the Sqn logo on it and an certificate for his service to the Squadron .

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If you are

interested in participating speak to your Sqn

Staff. For eligibility see ACTO 81. Applicants

should be :-

Over 16 years of age.

Interested in and open-minded about the

world of ideas and serious thought.

Willing to talk about the difficult issues in life

and adopt sensible attitudes to the various

views presented and discussed.

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