CFC Explained
In January 2017, HM The Queen approved an historic new commission for the Cadet Force volunteers. The new commission will be introduced for adult volunteer officers in the RAF Air Cadets, the Sea Cadets, the Army Cadet Force and the Combined Cadet Force Contingents in schools and colleges
Her Majesty has approved in principle the adoption of a single bespoke commission for officers of the cadet forces of the United Kingdom – the first of its kind created for 155 years – to recognise the immense contribution made by volunteer staff as leaders of national uniformed youth organisations sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.
In the RAF Air Cadets, the new commission will replace the existing commission whereby officers are appointed into the Training Branch of the RAF Volunteer Reserve. The change should allow the RAF Air Cadets to reduce the myriad of different rules, regulations and procedures accompanying commissions and will allow for the introduction of simpler administrative processes.
NEW INSIGNIA (please see CFC ranks pages: Officer and SNCO)
To mark the change, the RAF Air Cadets will introduce new insignia on uniforms – for both officers, warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) - strengthening its wider branding.
The insignia has been developed after consultation with adult volunteers and senior RAF personnel.
One of the changes will see the term VR(T) - indicating a member of the Training Branch of the RAF Volunteer Reserve - changed to RAF Air Cadets on embroidered RAF rank slides.
“RAFAC - the accepted abbreviation for RAF Air Cadets – will be used on lapel pins to be provided for No1 and No5 uniform.
HISTORIC MOMENT
The Commandant of the RAF Air Cadets has said: “This is a truly historic moment as it is the first new commission to be introduced for 155 years and the first time we have badged all our adult volunteers with the same insignia, demonstrating their membership of one organisation, the RAF Air Cadets. The commission is especially for our adult volunteers who commit so much of their time to running activities for more than 41,000 RAF air cadets across the UK and beyond."
“There are a number of advantages to the new commission but mostly it provides a dedicated commission for the adult volunteer officers in the Cadet Forces which differentiates them from Regular and Reservist personnel who undertake very different roles and have different terms and conditions of service. For the RAF Air Cadets it also gives us the opportunity to strengthen our corporate brand, which is already well established but was occasionally confused by the use of the term ACO."
“The new commission and branding are symbolic of our willingness as an organisation to embrace change and modernise to better meet the needs of current and future generations. The RAF Air Cadets enjoy an excellent global reputation and I welcome this as we move forward with our 2025 Vision.”
Her Majesty has approved in principle the adoption of a single bespoke commission for officers of the cadet forces of the United Kingdom – the first of its kind created for 155 years – to recognise the immense contribution made by volunteer staff as leaders of national uniformed youth organisations sponsored by the Ministry of Defence.
In the RAF Air Cadets, the new commission will replace the existing commission whereby officers are appointed into the Training Branch of the RAF Volunteer Reserve. The change should allow the RAF Air Cadets to reduce the myriad of different rules, regulations and procedures accompanying commissions and will allow for the introduction of simpler administrative processes.
NEW INSIGNIA (please see CFC ranks pages: Officer and SNCO)
To mark the change, the RAF Air Cadets will introduce new insignia on uniforms – for both officers, warrant officers and senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) - strengthening its wider branding.
The insignia has been developed after consultation with adult volunteers and senior RAF personnel.
One of the changes will see the term VR(T) - indicating a member of the Training Branch of the RAF Volunteer Reserve - changed to RAF Air Cadets on embroidered RAF rank slides.
“RAFAC - the accepted abbreviation for RAF Air Cadets – will be used on lapel pins to be provided for No1 and No5 uniform.
HISTORIC MOMENT
The Commandant of the RAF Air Cadets has said: “This is a truly historic moment as it is the first new commission to be introduced for 155 years and the first time we have badged all our adult volunteers with the same insignia, demonstrating their membership of one organisation, the RAF Air Cadets. The commission is especially for our adult volunteers who commit so much of their time to running activities for more than 41,000 RAF air cadets across the UK and beyond."
“There are a number of advantages to the new commission but mostly it provides a dedicated commission for the adult volunteer officers in the Cadet Forces which differentiates them from Regular and Reservist personnel who undertake very different roles and have different terms and conditions of service. For the RAF Air Cadets it also gives us the opportunity to strengthen our corporate brand, which is already well established but was occasionally confused by the use of the term ACO."
“The new commission and branding are symbolic of our willingness as an organisation to embrace change and modernise to better meet the needs of current and future generations. The RAF Air Cadets enjoy an excellent global reputation and I welcome this as we move forward with our 2025 Vision.”