187 (City of Worcester) Squadron

The ATC is a uniformed youth organisation with strong links to its parent service the Royal Air Force. As such its members pride themselves on very high standards of smartness and behaviour. Drill and Discipline are two ways in which the ATC encourages those high standards.

Drill (marching) is a vital part of encouraging smartness and discipline. When a group of twenty cadets walk on to a drill square they are all individuals, but as soon as a session of drill begins the cadets become a single body following the orders given by one person. Instead of twenty individual feet hitting the ground, there is only one bang this is result of practise and teamwork.

Drill is also used to move cadets from one place to another in a smart orderly fashion. This shows civilians and members of the forces just how well disciplined the cadets of the Air Training Corps are.

Cadets participate in various forms of drill, some of which include:-

• Foot Drill
• Squad Drill - Quick & Slow Time
• Banner Drill
• Ceremonial Parades
• Band Drill

As an air cadet you are also expected to develop the quality of self-discipline. Self-discipline is the ability to behave maturely and responsibly without supervision or the fear of punishment. We expect cadets to be able to work both on and off their squadron without an NCO standing over them.

Part of this self-discipline will be the ability to maintain a smart appearance at all times, ensuring that your uniform is ironed and your shoes clean and polished. As part of your initial training you will be shown how to do this to the very highest standard.