Squadron Embraces the D of E Awards

Cadets at 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron have embraced the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme (D of E) with all cadets taken part in, either, their Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.
 

In order to achieve the awards the cadets have to complete various tasks, covering Skills, Service, Volunteering and an Expedition. Each cadet has chosen what they want to do for the various sections and how long it would take them to do the task. First Aid and Expedition modules are taught, including camp craft skills.With the whole Squadron involved it makes achieving the Awards a little easier when you undertake task with people you know, for the cadets it was easy, because they learn to work as a team and to help each other.
 

Officer Commanding Flight Lieutenant Robin Farman RAFVR(T) said “The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is an Internationally recognised Life Skill. The skills the Cadets gain are easily transferred to working life and as such the D of E is an excellent addition to the Cadets life portfolio. I am immensely proud of the Cadets for taking on this challenge and look forward to the day I see them all being presented with their Awards.

Cadets ready to assist

Air Cadets at 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron have successfully gained the Heart Start qualification which forms part of the First Class Syllabus. Almost everyone at the Squadron is now qualified and the Cadets can now move forward to the more advanced levels of First Aid.

the course was run by Sgt ATC Rouse. It is important that the Cadets learn First Aid, as they embark on activities such as camping, The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Flying & Gliding. Knowing that they will be able to help and assist should the need arise. The skills learnt can also be used at home, school and in everyday situations. The cadets spent the qualifying eight hours, learning the techniques required and practising (using the resuss dummies) until they could do the techniques with ease.



Officer Commanding Flight Lieutenant Robin Farman RAFVR(T) said “As someone who is themselves a qualified First Aider. It pleases me to see the Cadets complete their Heart Start training. It is a life skill which is extremely useful outside of the Cadets.

Corporals Leading the way

Two Corporals in the Air Cadets at 44F (City of Bradford) Squadron have successfully gained the Leading Cadet badges which forms part of the Air Cadets Syllabus. The Corporals can now move forward to the more advanced levels and study for their Senior Cadet qualifications. The Corporals will use their skills & knowledge gained, as they embark on activities such as camping, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Flying & Gliding. Knowing that what they learnt can be applied in everyday situations as well as the ATC.
“With school exams and Air Training Corps (ATC) exams it was a challenge, it’s hard work but worth it...I ve done it” said Cpl Jordine Bostock 15.
“I enjoy the ATC, it has given me opportunities I would not have normally” added Cpl Sami Rahman 14, MCO 44F CI Yaseen Rahman said, “The cadets are rewarded for all the hard work and effort and this shows that the more you put in the more you can get back from the ATC”

Officer Commanding Flight Lieutenant Robin Farman RAFVR(T) said “The Leading Cadet exam is actually three exams all taken on one night. It’s a challenge, but through hard work and determination. The rewards are greater. Cpls Bostock and Rahman are positive examples to the junior cadets and hopefully will continue to develop during their time in the Corps“