1. HR/OMK09 Roles of Officers, Warrant Officers & Instructors

2. Content Part 1Overview of the HKACC Rank and Organisational Structures Part 2Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members Part 3Relationship between Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks Part 4Personal Development for Future Challenges

3. Part One Overview of HKACC Rank and Organisational Structures

4. Membership – Cadets Classification(Advancement)Rank(Promotion) First Class Cadet(1CC) Leading Cadet(Ldg Cdt) Senior Cadet(Snr Cdt) Staff Cadet(Stf Cdt) Recruit Cadet(RC) Basic Cadet (BC) Cadet Corporal(Cpl) Cadet Sergeant(Sgt) Cadet Flight Sergeant(FS) Cadet Warrant Officer(CWO) Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (JNCO) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO)

5. Membership – Senior Members Pilot Officer(P/O) Flying Officer(F/O) Fight Lieutenant(F/L) Squadron Leader(S/L) Wing Commander(W/C) Group Captain(G/C) Air Commodore(Air Cdre) Other Ranks & Warrant Officers Commissioned Officers Trainees Recruit Instructor(RI) Officer Trainee(OT) Officer Cadet(Off Cdt) Instructor(Instr) Sergeant Instructor(Sgt Instr) Warrant Officer(WO) Other Ranks Junior Officer Senior Officer Air Officer

6. Organizational Structure 1.Wing Headquarters’ StructureWing Headquarters’ Structure 2.University Squadron’s StructureUniversity Squadron’s Structure 3. Cadet Squadron’s StructureCadet Squadron’s Structure

7. Part Two Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members

8. Role of Officers Warrant Officers Sergeant Instructors Instructors Commissioned Non - Commissioned

9. > Other>Officers Ranks WO Air Commodore -Recruit Instructor - Officer Cadet/ Officer Trainee

10. Background Middle Ages Nobility/ Knights Peasants Modern Times Officers (anyone who possesses the required qualities and education, regardless of background and upbringing) Other Ranks

11. Multiple Roles of Senior Members Senior Members Manager / Supervisor Coach Assessor Mentor Adviser Trainer Guardian

12. Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members Other RanksOther Ranks Warrant OfficersWarrant Officers Commissioned OfficersCommissioned Officers –Junior Officers –Senior & Air Officer

13. Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members Other RanksOther Ranks Warrant OfficersWarrant Officers Commissioned OfficersCommissioned Officers –Junior Officers –Senior and Air Officers

14. Recruit Instructor General Descriptions Training post under the Warrant Officers and Other Ranks Hierarchy Undergoes Recruit Instructor Training Course (RITC) InstructorLearns Basic Knowledge and Skills to qualify for possible appointment as Instructor

15. Instructor General Descriptions Basic Rank in the HKACC Senior Member Hierarchy Develops Proficiency as a Qualified Skills Instructor (e.g. Foot Drill, Expedition, Physical Assessment, First Aid, Firearms) Assists higher ranking Senior Members in Administrative, Operations and Training Affairs Oversees the Performance of Individual Cadet or a Group of Cadets (Section / Flight)

16. Sergeant Instructor General Descriptions Line Trainer with one or more Qualified Instructor ratings Assists higher ranking Senior Members in Administrative, Operations and Training Matters Oversees the Performance of Subordinate Instructors, NCOs Second-in-Command of a Flight subordinate to a Squadron

17. Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members Other RanksOther Ranks Warrant OfficersWarrant Officers Commissioned OfficersCommissioned Officers –Junior Officers –Senior and Air Officers

18. Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members Other RanksOther Ranks Warrant OfficersWarrant Officers Commissioned OfficersCommissioned Officers –Junior Officers –Senior and Air Officers

19. Warrant Officer General Descriptions Responsible and Principal Adviser to a Major Unit Commander or a Unit Commander on matters related to drill, ceremonials and discipline Oversees the welfare and development of non-commissioned staff/cadet members Qualified Skill Instructor with multiple ratings

20. Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members Other RanksOther Ranks Warrant OfficersWarrant Officers Commissioned OfficersCommissioned Officers –Junior Officers –Senior and Air Officer

21. Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members Other RanksOther Ranks Warrant OfficersWarrant Officers Commissioned OfficersCommissioned Officers –Junior Officers –Senior and Air Officers

22. Officer Cadet Officer Trainee General Descriptions Training post within the Commissioned Officers Hierarchy Undergoes Officer Cadet Training Course (OCTC) or Officer Trainee Training Course (OTTC) Pilot OfficerLearns Basic Knowledge and Skills to fulfill the Requirement for appointment as Pilot Officer

23. Pilot Officer General Descriptions Normal entry rNormal entry rank of the Commissioned Officers Hierarchy Assists higher ranking Senior Members in establishing regulations / orders and formulating directions / objectives for Unit's development Assigns tasks to Other Ranks and NCOs and review their performance Commands a Flight subordinate to a Squadron

24. Flying Officer General Descriptions Functionally equivalent to a Pilot Officer but discharges duties of slightly greater complexity Assists higher ranking Senior Members in establishing regulations / orders and formulating directions / objectives for Unit's development Assigns tasks to Other Ranks and NCOs and Review their Performance Commands a Flight subordinate to a Squadron

25. Flight Lieutenant General Descriptions Commands at Unit level Second-in-Command of a Major Unit Discharges Staff Duties in a Major Unit Assigns Tasks to Subordinate Officers and Review their Performance

26. Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members Other RanksOther Ranks Warrant OfficersWarrant Officers Commissioned OfficersCommissioned Officers –Junior Officers –Senior and Air Officers

27. Role and Responsibilities of Senior Members Other RanksOther Ranks Warrant OfficersWarrant Officers Commissioned OfficersCommissioned Officers –Junior Officers –Senior and Air Officers

28. Senior and Air Officers Senior Officers Squadron Leader Commands a major HQ unit or a regional wing, or serves as a senior staff at Corps HeadquartersCommands a major HQ unit or a regional wing, or serves as a senior staff at Corps Headquarters Wing Commander Advancement rank for senior officers commanding major HQ unit / regional wing or Headquarters staffAdvancement rank for senior officers commanding major HQ unit / regional wing or Headquarters staff Deputy Commanding Officers or equivalentDeputy Commanding Officers or equivalent

29. Group Captain Normally Held by the Commanding Officer (CO)Normally Held by the Commanding Officer (CO) Charged with the overall direction and administration of the HKACCCharged with the overall direction and administration of the HKACC Senior and Air Officer Air Officer Air Commodore The only Air Officer rank in the HKACCThe only Air Officer rank in the HKACC Reserved for the Commandant (Cmdt) - the Titular Head of the Corps and the ranking uniformed officerReserved for the Commandant (Cmdt) - the Titular Head of the Corps and the ranking uniformed officer Senior Officers

30. Part Three Relationship Between Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks

31. Officers and Other Ranks (1) Officers Other Ranks Officers command, establish policy, plan and program the work of the unit. Other Ranks conduct the daily business of the unit within established orders, directives and policies.

32. Officers and Other Ranks (2) Officers Other Ranks Officers concentrate on collective training which will enable the unit to accomplish its mission. Other Ranks concentrate on individual training which develops the capability to accomplish the mission.

33. Officers and Other Ranks (3) Officers Other Ranks Officers are primarily involved with unit operations, training, and related activities. Other Ranks are primarily involved with training individual cadets and teams.

34. Officers and Other Ranks (4) Officers Other Ranks Officers concentrate on unit effectiveness and unit readiness. Other Ranks concentrate on each subordinate (Junior Instrs, NCOs and Cadets) and on the small teams of the unit – to ensure that each is well trained, highly motivated, ready and functioning.

35. Officers and Other Ranks (5) Officers Other Ranks Officers pay particular attention to the standards of performance, training, and professional development of adult members as well as NCOs. Other Ranks concentrate on standards of performance, training, and professional development of Junior Instrs, NCOs and cadets.

36. Officers and Other Ranks (6) Officers Other Ranks Officers create conditions – makes time and other resources available – so Other Ranks and NCOs can do the job. Other Ranks get the job done.

37. Example

38. Other Examples Commissioned Officers NCOs 1.SquadronOC SqnFlt SNCO 2. ProjectProject OICProject Assistant 3. ParadeParade CdrParade WO

39. Part Four Personal Development for Future Challenges

40. Leadership Style AutocraticConsultativeDemocratic Autocratic vs Consultative vs Democratic

41. Know your Organization and Job Know the Rules Know your People and be known yourself Work for the Welfare of your People Equip yourself with knowledge and skills Be Frank Be Impartial Be Sensitive Be Firm Be Human and Considerate Lead by Example Principles for Good Leadership

42. VISIONMISSION VALUES Know your Organization HKACC seeks to sustain and enhance its excellence as the premier aeronautical minded youth organization to serve the Hong Kong Community. HKACC is committed to serving the Hong Kong community by constantly endeavouring to: –Develop the qualities of leadership, self-reliance and initiative; –Develop character, good citizenship and a love for home country; –Develop an interest in aviation in general; and –Encourage members to have an active interest in aviation throughout their life. Honesty, Justice, Tolerance, Discipline, Initiative and Loyalty.

43. Summary Part 1Overview of HKACC Rank and Organisational Structures Part 2Roles and Responsibilities of Senior Members Part 3Relationship Between Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks Part 4Personal Development for Future Challenges