Training & Activities

The radio course starts with the entry level blue badge so cadets learn the basics of using a hand-held radio to send and receive simple messages. The course progresses through bronze, silver to gold.

Cyber training is designed to provide cadets with a solid grounding in cyber awareness and security through an increasingly challenging range of qualifications from bronze, silver to gold level awards.

Every year, DofE inspires thousands of cadets to explore who they are, grow in confidence and develop the skills they need to successfully navigate life. We help them build lifelong belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions, and discover talents they never knew they had. DofE is open to any young person aged 14-24 and is structured into Bronze, Silver, and Gold which increase in challenge and duration. The RAFAC also have a Blue DofE badge for those not old enough to enter at the Bronze level.

The RAFAC blue foundation leadership course which is an introduction to the principles of leadership and the practical use of SMEAC (Situation, Mission, Execution, Any Questions, Check Understanding) in leadership scenarios.

The bronze basic leadership course is an introduction to action centred leadership, leadership styles and techniques.

The silver intermediate leadership course explores teamwork, group dynamics, leadership culture, followership, roles, management verses leadership, target setting, prioritisation, delegation, team and individual leadership and practical leadership exercises.

To achieve the gold leadership badge cadets must complete a challenging leadership programme that produces a high level of competency and develops the potential for leadership instructors.

The RAFAC aviation syllabus starts with the blue aviation training package (ATP) which introduces cadets to aeronautical concepts including the primary and further effects of controls, lift vectors and airfield procedures. Also ground school training, part task trainer and a sortie in a powered aircraft (AEF) or at a gliding school (VGS).

After achieving blue wings you can progress to solo flights or scholarships to gain your private pilots licence (PPL) as well as other flying opportunities.

After successfully passing the Weapons Handling Test (WHT), there are four badges that can be achieved in shooting with the .177 BSA Scorpion or .177 Air Arms S200 multi-shot cadet air rifle, the  L144A cadet small bore target rifle or the L98A2 cadet general purpose (GP) rifle. You can progress through the shooting syllabus starting with the entry level blue 'trained' shot, proceeding to the bronze 'marksman' shot, the silver 'advanced marksman' shot and the 'competition marksman' gold shot award.  

Joining the RAFAC for road marching is an adventure where teamwork and camaraderie take center stage. As you stride together, singing cadences and pushing through challenges, you’ll discover the power of perseverance and the thrill of achieving more than you ever thought possible. 

Along the way, you’ll forge lasting friendships, earn badges and medals, and create unforgettable memories. Get ready to march towards greatness!

The new Blue Space syllabus of the all-new RAFAC Space Curriculum was released on the anniversary (04 October 1957) of the first human made object launched into space to orbit the Earth, becoming the first ever satellite. The satellite was called Sputnik.

After a successful assessment when all blue, bronze, silver and gold levels have been completed, the new training syllabus can lead to a BTEC Level 2 in Space Studies

Sports of all kinds are very important to the RAFAC and encourage all cadets to take part, regardless of winning or losing.

We regularly organise sports evenings at the squadron. 

We also take part in Wing organised Inter-Squadron athletics, swimming and Cross Country events. 

The winners of these events go on to represent West Mercian Wing at the Inter-Wing events against other wings in the Wales & West Region. 

A truly fantastic achievement.