Leadership

Introduced into the new Progressive Training Syllabus was 4 levels of leadership. These are Blue, Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Level Criteria Badge Awarded
Blue Description and content:

This training is an introduction to the principles of leadership and covers how to use the SMEAC (Situation, Mission, Execution, Any Questions, Check Understanding) to brief a group of cadets
and then put this into practice by successfully leading 2 approved leadership exercises

• Complete the leadership theory test.

• Complete 2 leadership exercises where the
delivery and understanding of leadership can be
assessed

Eligibility:

Enrolled cadet with a minimum of 3 months attendance

    
Bronze Description and content:

This training aims to provide leadership activities to be undertaken with cadets from other Squadrons

Eligibility:

Achieved Cadet Foundation Leadership Blue Badge
Silver Description and content:

This training aims to introduce a higher level of theory and practical ability during leadership exercises.

Eligibility:

Achieved Cadet Basic Leadership Bronze Badge
Gold Description and content:

This training aims to deliver a challenging leadership programme that produces a higher level of competency and develops the potential for leadership instructors
• Complete the Air Cadet Leadership Course (ACLC)
• Complete the Junior Leaders’ Course (JLC)
• Complete a HQAC led advanced leadership course

Eligibility:

Achieved Cadet Intermediate Leadership Silver Badge or be a direct entrant to the Air Cadet
Leadership Course (ACLC) or Junior Leaders’ Course (JLC)