1When was RAF Founded?
1st April 1918- Combined Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service.
2Who Founded the RAF ?
Marshal Of The Royal Air Force, Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1st Viscount- Known As 'The Father Of The RAF'
3What Is the RAF motto?
'Per ardua ad astra' - 'through adversity, to the stars'
4When was the RAFAC Founded?
1859- Schools create unifromed units of adults abd older boys. 1908- Officer training corp. 1938- Air Defence Cadet Corps. 5th Feb 1941- Air Training Corps
5Who founded the RAFAC?
Air Commodore, John Adrian Chamier
6How many RAFAC Regions are there,
6
7Name the RAFAC Regions?
Scotland and Northern Ireland Region (Sni), Wales and West Region (W&W), South West Region (SW), North Region (North), Centeral and East Region (C&E), London and South East Region (LASER)
9Whos our sector commander?
Sqn Ldr K Piccavey
10Whos our wing oc?
Wng Cmdr K Barton
11Whos our wing wo?
WO N Holdridge
12Whos the Head Of The RAF?
Air Chief Marshal, Harv Smyth
13What is the RAFAC Motto?
Venture Adventure
14What uniform code is Wedgewoods with Jumper?
No.2 SD
15What uniform code is wedgewoods without jumper?
No.2A
16What uniform code is greens?
No.3
17What uniform code is blues with a dark blue shirt?
No.2C
18What uniform code is a white shirt, blues pants and no rank slides or insignia.
No.4 SD
19What are the core values of the RAFAC?
The core values of the RAFAC are Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence
20What is the importance of drill in the RAFAC?
Drill enhances discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail. It is used during parades and ceremonial events to showcase precision and cohesion.
21What is the duty of care in the RAFAC?
Duty of care refers to the responsibility of RAFAC personnel to ensure the welfare, safety, and well-being of the cadets under their supervision.
22What should a NCO's approach to leadership be?
A NCO should lead by example, communicate effectively, and inspire cadets through motivation and encouragement.
23What are the three main branches of the RAF?
The three main branches of the RAF are the Royal Air Force Regular, Royal Air Force Reserve, and Royal Air Force Air Cadets.
24What is the purpose of the RAF Air Cadets (ATC)?
The purpose of the RAF Air Cadets is to provide a disciplined, challenging, and structured youth organization, fostering the development of young people's qualities and skills.
25 What are the main sections of the RAF Air Cadets (ATC) organization?
The main sections of the RAF Air Cadets (ATC) organization are Training, Adventure Training, Drill, Shooting, and Fieldcraft.
26Who is the Commandant Air Cadets?
Air Commodore Al Lewis
27 What are the RAF core values?
The RAF core values are Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).
28What does the task deleagtion acronym SMART stand for?
Specific. It is no good giving a vague task that has no definite end to it. Be
specific in what the task is. Remember the Mission Statement described in Briefing.
Measurable. A task is measurable if standards can be set and measured. A
delegated task is complete when the specific task has been performed to the correct
standards.
Achievable. The task must be capable of being performed by the group
delegated to do it. Giving unachievable tasks is unfair and lowers morale.
Relevant. Make sure the task is relevant to the group to whom you are giving
it. Giving irrelevant tasks is demotivating to the group.
Time Related. There must be a definite time by which the task must be
complete. Open ended tasks that go on forever are difficult to measure. A group
must be capable of finishing a task in a reasonable time to gain a sense of
achievement.
29What File Explains the role of a SNCO
ACP 49
30Which file explains the role of a JNCO
ACP 48
31What is QAIC?
Qualified Aerospace Instructors Cource
32What are 4 rifles in RAFAC
Air Rifle, L144, L98, L81
33What is the code for the drill manual?
AP 818
34What is the code for the uniform manual?
ACP 1358
35What is MOI?
Method Of Instruction
36What Denier tights should personnel wear?
15 Denier
37What are the female nail regulations?
Brightly coloured nail varnish is forbidden. Must be a neautral colour.
38What are the male nail regulations?
When in uniform, no nail varnish or cosmetics of any nature is permitted.
39What are the regulations on false nails?
Permitted as long as it does not pose a safety risk or impede routine. They must be an acceptable length.
40What are the male jewellry regulations?
Wedding ring and one other plain metal ring.
Inconspicuous watch.
Not allowed to wear earrings or thumb rings.
41What are the female jewellry regulations?
Wedding ring, engagement ring and one other plain metal ring.
Inconspicuous watch.
Thumb rings are not permitted.
One small silver or yellow gold stud may be worn in the bottom of each earlobe.
Only one yellow gold stud is allowed in the bottom of each earlobe when on parade.
Stud diammeter must not excede 3mm.
42What are the facial hair regulations?
When in uniform, all personnel are to be either clean-shaven or have a full beard or mustache.
43What is the advised time for facial hair growth?
2 weeks
44What are the beard regulations?
Longest: 25.5mm
Shortest: 2.5mm (not including growth period)
Must be even and naturally coloured.
45What are the make up regulations?
Must be discreet and not heavy.
46What is humility?
The ability to refrain from your strengths to allow others to develop.
47Qualities of a NCO
Humility, compassionate, selfless, charismatic, humble, practical and reasonable.
48What Wings Are In North Region?
Durham Northumberland Wing
Central East Yorkshire Wing
Cumbria and Lancashire Wing
Greater Manchester Wing
South West Yorkshire Wing
Merseyside Wing
49Where is HQ RAFAC?
Raf Cranwell
50Where is HQ SWYORKS?
Castleford- 2388 Sqn
51What is ACP 4?
Child Protection
52What is ACP 20?
Personnel Regulations
53What is the difference between an ACP and AP?
ACP- Air Cadet Publication
AP- Air Publication
54What are the 3 Parts of AP 818?
Part 1- Drill
Part 2- Ceremonial
Part 3- Public Duties
55What does ACTO stand for?
Air Cadet Training Orders
56What are ACTOs for?
How to teach/procedures: Junior Cadets, 1st class cadets, Leading, Senior, Master.
How to run the Sqn: Planning, Cadet Records, Enrollements, NCO Training, First Aid, BADER, Admin
57What are the 3 aims of the corp?
Foster and interest in aviation
Provide skills useful in military and civillian life
Foster a spirit of adventure
58How many sqns in the:
A- SWYORKS Wing
B-Sector 4
A- 33
B- 6
59Which sqns are in sector 4?
2458 Shipley and Baildon
44F- City of Bradford
2447- Calder Valley
168- City of Leeds
208- North Leeds
60What is ACP 1?
Ethos and Core Values
61Who are SWYORKS Wing Sector Commanders?
Sector 1- Sqn Ldr Williamson
Sector 2- Unknown (Was Sqn Ldr Owen)
Sector 3- Unknown (Was Sqn Ldr Kirk)
Sector 4- Sqn Ldr Piccavey
Sector 5- Sqn Ldr Emms
62Who is North Region Commandant?
Group Captain Leeming
63Where is North Region HQ?
Raf Leeming
64When was the Air Defence Cadet Corps (ADCC) founded?
1938
65Who founded the Air Defence Cadet Corps (ADCC)?
Air Commodore John Chamier
66When was the Air Training Corps (ATC) established?
5 February 1941
67Who created the ATC by Royal Warrant?
King George VI
68Who was the first Commandant of the ATC?
Air Commodore Sir John Chamier
69What did the ATC later merge with to form RAFAC?
The RAF Section of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF)
70What does RAFAC stand for?
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
71What is the purpose of the RAFAC?
To develop youth through aviation, leadership, citizenship, and adventure training
72What is the RAFAC motto?
Venture – Adventure
73What are the RAFAC core values?
Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence (RISE)
74Who commands the RAFAC?
The Commandant RAFAC (usually Air Commodore rank)
75How many regions make up RAFAC?
Six Regions
76What is the RAFAC chain of command?
HQ RAFAC → Region HQs → Wing HQs → Squadrons
77Who leads a squadron?
Officer Commanding (OC)
78Who supports the OC on a squadron?
SNCOs, Civilian Instructors, and Cadet NCOs
79What is a JNCO’s role?
Assist with discipline, mentoring, and small-team leadership
80List the cadet classifications in order.
First Class → Leading → Senior → Master Air Cadet
81List the cadet ranks in order.
Cadet → Corporal → Sergeant → Flight Sergeant → Cadet Warrant Officer
82What determines promotion?
Leadership, attendance, initiative, and conduct
83Name key RAFAC training subjects.
Principles of Flight, Airmanship, Air Navigation, Meteorology, Radio Comms
84What are common RAFAC activities?
Adventure training, DofE, drill, fieldcraft, shooting, flying and gliding
85What type of maps do cadets use?
Ordnance Survey maps
86What must cadets know about maps?
Symbols, scale, contours, 4- and 6-figure grid references
87Which north types must be understood?
True North, Grid North, Magnetic North
88What terrain features are read on maps?
Relief, slopes, and visibility
89Name key leadership principles in RAFAC.
Lead by example, communicate clearly, use teamwork, apply Mission Command
90What is Mission Command?
Trust, initiative, and accountability within the commander’s intent
91What does RAFAC discipline require?
High standards of dress, punctuality, and respect for chain of command
92What is the aim of RAFAC discipline?
To create professionalism and teamwork
93When was the RAF formed?
1 April 1918
94Which services merged to form the RAF?
Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service
95Who is the Father of the RAF?
Lord Trenchard
96What was the RAF’s main WWI role?
Reconnaissance and bombing
97What was the RAF’s major WWII battle?
Battle of Britain (1940)
98Name the RAF’s Cold War nuclear bombers.
Vulcan, Victor, and Valiant (V-Force)
99Name two post-war conflicts involving the RAF.
Falklands 1982 and Gulf 1991
100What is the RAF’s mission?
Deliver Air and Space Power to protect the UK and global security
101List the RAF’s core roles.
Control of the Air, Attack, Air Mobility, ISR, Space Operations
102What is the RAF chain of command?
HM The King → MOD → Defence Council → Air Force Board → Chief of the Air Staff → Air Command
103Where is RAF Air Command based?
High Wycombe
104What is 1 Group responsible for?
All front-line fast-jet and ISTAR operations including Typhoon and F-35 forces and Quick Reaction Alert defence of UK airspace
105Where are 1 Group’s main bases?
RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth
106What aircraft types fall under 1 Group?
Typhoon FGR4 and F-35B Lightning II
107What is 2 Group’s responsibility?
Combat Support – transport, air-to-air refuelling, ISR, force protection, and aeromedical evacuation
108Which aircraft belong to 2 Group?
Voyager KC2/3, A400M Atlas, C-17 Globemaster III
109Which specialist branches are in 2 Group?
RAF Regiment and RAF Police
110What are 2 Group’s key bases?
RAF Brize Norton and RAF Benson
111What is 11 Group responsible for?
Command and Control of UK Air Defence and multi-domain operations through the National Air & Space Operations Centre
112What facilities does 11 Group operate?
Control and Reporting Centres (CRCs) and the UK Space Operations Centre
113What else does 11 Group oversee?
Cyber and electromagnetic activity coordination
114What is 22 Group responsible for?
Training and recruitment for RAF personnel and cadet organisations
115Which organisations fall under 22 Group?
RAFAC, University Air Squadrons, and Air Experience Flights
116What major stations does 22 Group command?
RAF Cranwell, RAF Cosford, and the RAF College
117Who leads an RAF Station?
A Group Captain (Station Commander)
118What are the main station wings?
Operations Wing, Engineering Wing, and Support Wing
119What are the RAF core values?
Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence (RISE)
120What underpins RAF ethos?
Courage, discipline, teamwork, pride, professionalism
121Name current RAF front-line aircraft.
Typhoon FGR4, F-35B Lightning II, A400M Atlas, C-17 Globemaster, Voyager KC2/3, Chinook, Poseidon P-8A, Protector RG1 UAV
122What are the RAF’s modern operational roles?
Quick Reaction Alert, expeditionary deployments, and humanitarian relief
123Which Group manages RAF Air Cadets?
22 Group
124How does the RAF support RAFAC?
Through funding, training, uniforms, and flyingliding opportunities
125List RAF enlisted ranks in order.
Air Specialist Class 2 (AS2), Air Specialist Class 1 (AS1), Air Specialist Class 1 Technician (AS1 T), Lance Corporal (RAF Regiment only), Corporal, Sergeant, Chief Technician (technical trades), Flight Sergeant, Warrant Officer
126List RAF commissioned ranks in order.
Pilot Officer, Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice-Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal