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Cadet Classifications

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Senior Cadet badge on a brassard
Senior Cadet badge on a brassard

All cadets progress through the training system through lessons on squadron, through self-study or by doing projects or activities. Any cadet can gain a classification as long as they have the knowledge and experience, as long as they go through them in order.

First Class Cadet badge
First Class Cadet
  • The ATC
  • The RAF
  • The Rifle
  • Expedition Training
  • Map Reading
  • History of Flight
  • Principles of Airmanship
  • Communications
Leading Cadet badge
Leading Cadet
  • Basic Navigation
  • Principles of Flight
  • Airmanship Knowledge


Senior Cadet badge

Master Cadet badge

Instructor Cadet Lanyard

Senior, Master and Instructor Cadet
Pick 3 topics for each classification
  • Aircraft Handling and Flying Techniques
  • Air Power
  • Piston Engine Propulsion
  • Jet Engine Propulsion
  • Rocketry
  • Airframes
  • Avionics and Aircraft Electrical Systems
  • Military Aircraft Systems
  • Basic Air Navigation
  • Basic Principles of Pilot Navigation
  • Advanced Radio and Radar
  • Data Communications

Remember that it's not just classification that is important to your progress through the ATC. Shooting and marksmanship principles, citizenship training, drill, activities away from squadron including Air Experience flying, Flying Scholarships, visits to RAF stations and airfields, and project work are all important too.