Adult Training Section

Squadron Adjutants’ Workshop

Workshop Objectives:

  • To provide an overview of the typical duties & responsibilities relating to the role of Squadron Adjutant.
  • To highlight ‘routine Squadron administration’ and to identify best practice to ensure efficient handling on the unit.
  • To provide knowledge on the use of publications within the Air Cadet Organisation and to assist individuals with the completion of the most common forms used at Squadron level.
  • To provide an opportunity to discuss with fellow Squadron Adjutant’s ideas and good practice for future consideration.

Target Audience:

The workshop is open to all uniform staff, Civilian Instructors and Instructor Cadets who are either appointed the role of Squadron Adjutant / Deputy or considering undertaking this role in the near future.

Workshop Content:

The workshop content includes the following:

  • Typical Duties & Responsibilities of the Sqn Adjutant
  • Squadron Administration
  • Filing Systems
  • Sqn Records, Data Protection Act & Freedom of Information Act
  • Use of PC System – Sqn Database / Project BADER
  • Forms & Publications
  • Notice Boards – Sqn Standing Orders, Routine Orders
  • Defence Writing
  • ATC Examinations Procedure
  • RFCA & Works Orders
  • VQ Awards Administration

Workshop Duration:

The workshop starts at 0900 hrs on Sunday and finishes approximately 1630 hrs.

Workshop Date:

Next Course in 2010 (Bi-annual)

Cost:

£1.00 for refreshments (pack lunches will be required).