722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview ACP 42: Staff Cadet Interview Additional 1

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional 1 AP1896, AP1919, ACP20A, ACP20B and other Air Cadet Publications

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 Aims By the end of this lesson, the student should be able to: Recall the numbers of the main publications within the ATC Locate specific information about a particular subject using the APs/ACPs

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 Air Publications (APs) MOD/RAF manuals produced for the ATC –Rules and Regulations –Policy –Provisions for ATC by RAF

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 Air Cadet Publications (ACPs) Manuals produced within the ATC –Administrative subjects –Training Subjects –Other information related solely to the ATC

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 Other Publications Joint Service Publications (JSPs) –Publications that apply to all Armed Services MOD Pamphlets (PAMs) –Army Instructional manuals General Admin Instructions (GAIs) –Administration orders for the Armed Services May be referenced in specific subjects, but no general knowledge of them is required

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 The ‘Big Four’ AP Scales of equipment for ATC and CCF(RAF) units –Supplies (Supply Officer) AP Rules and regulations for the ATC –Policy (CO/AWO/ASNCO) ACP20A – Air Cadet Training Instructions –Training (Training Officer) ACP20B – Air Cadet Administrative Instructions –Admin (Adjutant)

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 The ‘Big Four’ Starting point for all questions –The main subjects of policy, training, admin and supply are all covered by these books –Provides basic information within the manual –Provides references to other APs/ACPs with more specific information

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 Example of usage Cadet has a question: –‘What are the requirements to get on an overseas camp?’ Step 1: What topic will this come under? –Policy, Administration, Supply, Training? Training ACP20A – Air Cadet Training Instructions Step 2: What category are camps under? ACTI 52 ‘Annual Camps’

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 Example of usage Step 3: What did the cadet need to know? –Requirements to get on Overseas Camp Eligibility –Is this enough information? Yes: Job done… No: Check references listed for ACTI –GAI 5037 (not available or relevant) –ACP 237 (Camp-specific manual)

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 Other ACPs ACP 5 ACP 17 ACP 18 ACP 19 ACP 26 ACP 31 ACP ACP 42 ACP 48 & 49 Health & Safety Adventure Training Shooting Drill & Ceremonial Security General Service Training Air Cadet Training Syllabus Staff Cadet Part 2 JNCO/SNCO Course Notes

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 Review of Aims By the end of this chapter, the student should be able to: Recall the numbers of the main publications within the ATC Locate specific information about a particular subject using the APs/ACPs

722 (Chivenor) Squadron ATC ACP 42 Staff Cadet Interview Additional Training 1 Questions What is ACP 31? Which publication covers scales of equipment? Which publication would you consult first for gliding course eligibility? General Service Training AP 1896 ACP 20A: Air Cadet Training Instructions