OC is back from hols hence on catch-up. Cdt G wins the latest honours (for Sept, as last was Aug, hence stay posted for Oct!). COTM is awarded for someone who has a positive affect on others. Hero contribution in Silver DofE was noted, despite some work still required on map reading he was +ve in adversity, un-natural physical ability put to use helping others (carrying others rucksacks), and also stepped up a level in XC (rather annoyingly beating the OC).  Trying hard is an important attribute to lead and influence others, but also a significant step up across the board. Well done.

Special mention to the amazing team at charity called  Aerobility , and their sponsors. They can help young people fly who would not otherwise be able due to medical conditions, and have proven very supportive to Air Cadets who can't get Av Med 1 sign-offs for Air Experience Flying. It's amazing what being told you can do something can do.

Well done to the 8 cadets from 1368 Sqn and 6 from 1289 who attended this Sqn run course during half-term. This was 1368 Sqn run but also supported 1289 Sqn, helping test our 1368 seniors and staff to support neighbouring Sqns (payback for 1289's help with minibus and band). Thanks to the staff plus the 4 NCOs that supported. Badges will be coming. For newbies, there are some elements in First Class workbook to check. This is a core course we expect all 0926 to have, hence keep listening on the airwaves for the next one. 

Last few weeks have seen settling back into Classifications training, band running alongside. OC's Cadet of the Month for Aug was Cdt W for this contribution to WCD 26, stepping up performance level of ensemble. New 0926 intake of 12 is in induction training. Their age (yrs 8-11) feels more like Sqn is putting on a woolly jumper rather than getting a junior layer. They will have a big impact on Sqn when they integrate. This means we are parading 49-54 incl. new intake, despite dropping from 76 to 69 on books. New interest remains high, with 10 having visited & sitting on waiting list, probably for 0127 (mainly Yr 8's, it seems, due to changes in RAFAC-centrals web form).  Sqn uniform order was collected by the amazing Sqn Ldr F from RAF Cosford. Sgt B demonstrates engineering skills straightening tent pegs. Cdt S got his Silver DofE certificate (and one day will look back in joy at the expedition). Cdt R, Cdt K and Cdt P got their blue aviation badges (having flown for real...

Places were cut but 2 cadets from 1368 did manage to get airborne at RAF Cosford, Cdt P and Cdt Y. Selection was based on less times flown/attendance. Cadets yet to fly would generally get preference but also we might select senior cadets who've not flown for a while for future AEFs.  Remember, logs of previous flights can also show interest for future scholarships, hence any cadets who want scholarships when they turn 18 ought to be begging for places.

Wednesday saw a couple of promotions. Cpl F was promoted to Sergeant rank, joining the SNCO team Cdt S-M, the first of the remaining review cadets to be promoted to Corporal rank. Congratulations. There's only a fixed number of ranks available as 1368 operates in the quotes based on its enrolled cadet size. Promotion is a leadership role within the Sqn and very hard to achieve in a large Sqn, as you need to stand above peers and demonstrate ability to operate in a leadership role. Really well done.