Well done to Cpl H who became latest 1368 Sqn cadet to achieve their Instructor cadet lanyard after successfully passing an assessed lesson by Flt Lt L. Instructor cadet lanyards are important for 1368 Sqn because much of the training is cadet-led. It gives official status to many activities such as blue radio + instructor cadet's are officially able to deliver blue badge radio. Not everyone is cut out to be an instructor, you don't need to be an NCO to be an instructor cadet, but it's something most of our NCOs have now. We also have a backlog of cadets who've done training course with Wing but not yet been assessed hence we continue to offer lesson planning support. Also great to see some Silver road marching badges (Sgt G's brassard).

1368 Squadron continues its quest for Blue Badge band badges for our mid-tier cadets with parade night training continuing ahead of May assessments. We also did a band training and working party day during the Easter holidays. Having performed in competition for first time last year, we want to do more public performances this year. Musician badges are covered in Air Cadet Training Order (ACTO) 123 as part of the Air Cadet's Progressive Training Syllabus (PTS). Blue badges are awarded solely on the basis of musical ability. It is not necessary for a cadet to be in a band to qualify for a ‘blue’ badge – although the assessment route is designed with band members in mind. A cadet may qualify for a ‘blue’ badge in one of three ways: a. By passing a recognised music board examination at grade 3 (practical) in one of the instruments listed in the Table at Annex A. b. By providing an expert witness testimony (EWT) (ie. school music teacher) that they play one of the instruments listed in...

A useful link (possibly new page as not seen it before): https://www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets/cadets/uniforms/  Cadets are expected to demonstrates their pride in themselves, the Sqn and the Corps, by maintaining high personal standards of uniform and deportment. It's an important part of being a cadet. The RAF provide blues uniforms to cadets. 1368 Sqn is one of the Squadron that provides MTP uniform, although this is a Sqn decision, rather than standard across the Corps. 

Some analysis done for recent Warwick Town Council grant thankyou. Looks very similar to recent Silver DofE route... Huge thanks to Warwick Town Council in supporting grant for First Aid equipment, so that cadets are better prepared for when old people keel over. Also, help for Flight Sim refresh to support blue aviation badge training and enriching our focus around science, technology, STEM and aviation subjects.

Well done to Cdt K who entered the hall of fame as OC's cadet of the month for March Ninja prowess and grabbing opportunities outside of Sqn aside, I had a load of "you know who's impressed me..." comments about the +ve impact of his balanced attitude and the strengthening of his personality and character as he's matured into one of the more experienced mid-tier cadets.

Well done to our two Road Marching Team Leaders (RMTLs), Sgt G and CWO C who trailblazed first ever 1368 Sqn-specific road marching event to enable cadets to achieve necessary mileage to complete their pre-requisites for upcoming RAF Walking and Road Marching Association (WARMA) march. Event was mainly for cadets unable to do Wing event last weekend due Silver DofE date clash but also enabled some cadets to complete blue marching badge. Great step forward for Squadron.