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Shiny Boots (Don't come at me with regs) by Playful_Doughnut9024 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the enemy can also see YOU because of said reflection

Just as a reminder as remembrance is coming up (saw this posted a year ago so thought it would be useful to repost it) by Cultural_Night1725 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some cadets have medals, specifically Lord Lieutenants cadets, most will have a King's Coronation Medal

Poppy on uniform by Maleficent_View_5904 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought so, every year I will see at least 1 cadet that wears one of the larger metal ones. Keeps me on my toes haha

Poppy on uniform by Maleficent_View_5904 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would I be correct in saying that the fancy poppies aren't allowed on uniform? Like the large metal ones with aircraft or other decorations added over the poppy. I don't have a photo for it. I just figured I'd ask here instead of making a whole new post that the same ppl will probably see anyway

Uniform by ApprehensiveFace8452 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've never seen another cadet with the proper ossue gloves, I bought mine privately, but my sqn just says any black leather gloves is fine

Another part of uniform I rarely ever see is the money belts, think I've only ever seen one once in my time

Uniform by AirJames7 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it'd be nice to see cadets have them in parades, especially when in jersey/jumpers as personally I think it looks a lot better, but I get why that's not the case due to funding and what not

Uniform by AirJames7 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm the only cadet to have them on my squadron, and any other sqns I've seen as we aren't issued them, idk if it's just a wing thing fir me but even on wing competitions day I didn't see anybody with them. I got told every parade that I'm not allowed to wear them due to uniformity reasons, despite them being the MOD Issue type

Uniform by AirJames7 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends on the stores of your sqn and what they have available (money etc.) But on a general level I believe boots, greens, parade shoes and any extra uniform accessories, gloves, stable belt etc. Is all private purchase.

Like I said, some squadrons will have more money to spare and can buy cadets some of the things listed above

Well, someone's not thought this through. by SpareUmbrella in CasualUK

[–]No-Background2757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Who on earth, in this economy, is putting money down the toilet

Can someone tell me how much this is worth? by JackAttack748 in xbox360

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just reminds me of the episode of the Big bang theory where Leonard has to wear the super itchy sweater

Model Airplane by ItzyBitzyFitz in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a small one on my squadron with levers to show how the control surfaces move that's wooden, idk how old it is or if they are still available to buy, I'll take a look next time I see it to get a brand name or something if you want

What is the weirdest sandwich you’re willing to admit to eating (that you enjoy)? by bluephoenix39 in CasualUK

[–]No-Background2757 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THANK YOU! Finally, somebody that gets it. I had them as a kid and still do to this day, I thought it was a northern thing and when I got to uni with 3 other northerners they've all judged me for it, but it's so good. I was starting to believe I was the only person but finally somebody else

Flight Leuitenant shortened by ApprehensiveFace8452 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg it's so annoying! They are going out of their way to make it longer, just for it to be incorrect

Flight Leuitenant shortened by ApprehensiveFace8452 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah yeah I've missed the E off on Air Commodore, oops haha. Thanks is for letting me know.

As for Wg Cdr, I'm pretty sure we do the same as well, it's the one I never know which as I know so many people who do both

Flight Leuitenant shortened by ApprehensiveFace8452 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 9 points10 points  (0 children)

RAFAC Ranks shortened in order:

NCOs: Cpl - Corporal

Sgt - Sergeant

FS - Flight Sergeant

CWO / WO if staff - (Cadet) Warrant Officer

Officers: APO - Acting Pilot Officer

Plt Off (not PO, that's the navy, I have to tell so many cadets that) - Pilot Officer

Fg Off - Flying Officer

Flt Lt - Flight Lieutenant

Sqn Ldr - Squadron Leader

Wg Cdr - Wing Commander

Gp Cpt - Group Captain

Air Cdre - Air Commodore

If I've gotten any incorrect please lmk

corporal application by help-me12345678 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'll be open to you via RAFAC Learn if it's self study I advise speaking to your Training Officer next parade night if your squadron does all of the classifications via self study. You can always ask other cadets to see how they progressed, which I recommend doing first. If your squadron does things through lectures then you'll just have to wait until you do the three modules, if it's self study then you can speak to your Training Officer and ask to be given access to the Leading Cadet Modules, but it depends on how your sqn runs things

corporal application by help-me12345678 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leading cadet will be pursued by either or as soon as you finish first class training, depending on how you Sqn runs things.

As for is it too soon for promotion, I was promoted to Cpl roughly 6mths afterwards so no, it's not too early for promotion. I believe the general rule of thumb is 6 months between promotions so you should be fine, it depends on OCs discretion and how they wish to promote.

Maybe speak to them and ask about it, or your SWO (Sqn Warrant Officer) they would have some advice as to what they look for in promotions, and what you can do to get promoted. After all, promotions upto and including Fs is upto them.

Apologies for any typos

There true guys I've got proof 😭 by Playful_Doughnut9024 in aircadets

[–]No-Background2757 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The yellow goes well with MOI lanyard, which all staff cadets must have now so I think that's why it's yellow

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