Civilian Instructor.
Adult volunteers play a vital role in all aspects of cadet life, whether organizing activities, encouraging and educating cadets or helping the squadron to run smoothly. You do not need to have any prior military experience. As a Civilian Instructor you can give as much or as little time as you can manage and you do not need any formal qualifications. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and if you wish take qualifications in mountain leadership, First Aid and NVQs that may also be useful to you in your career.As a Civilian Instructor you can get involved in squadron activities but you do not have to wear a uniform. If you choose, you may apply to become an Adult Sergeant or an Officer in the Training Branch of the RAF Volunteer Reserve.

Civilian Committee Member.
The Air Training Corps is structured in such a way that as well as the military influence there is an allied civilian structure. In fact the Civilian Committees are the backbone of the Corps and determine the running of the ATC from Squadron level through to representation on the Air Defence Council.

Uniformed Staff

Non Commisioned Officer.
To become an Adult Sergeant you generally first join as a Civilian Instructor and after 3-6 months you will be interviewed by your squadron commander and then go into uniform. When you get your Sergeant's rank you will also be given an RAF uniform and will wear ATC on your shoulder. Rest assured wearing a uniform is a non-combatant role and does not mean you can be deployed to a war zone!

Officer.
You generally first join as a civilian instructor or serve as a senior non-commissioned officer to gain experience. After 3-6 months you are interviewed by your Squadron Commander and then go before a Commissioning Board at Regional HQ. When you take the Queen's Commission in the Training Branch of the RAF Volunteer Reserve you are given an RAF uniform with VR(T) on the shoulder. You can claim up to 28 days pay per yaer and travel expenses.

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