Alexandra 50 Squadron Air Training Corps

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This is a promotional page for the Alexandra (50 Squadron) ATC unit. Here we will share photos from our camps and parade nights, as well other promotional info to help our community see who we are and what we do. Please tag yourself and share!

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The Alexandra Air Training Corps, 50 Squadron, is our local branch of New Zealand Cadet Forces. Based on the framework of the New Zealand Air Force we provide opportunity and skills for youth in the wider central Otago area, as our cadets come from Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell, Queenstown, Wanaka and surrounds

We regularly parade on Thursday nights between 6:30 and 9pm

The New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF) is for both boys and girls aged 13 to 18. It comprise the Sea Cadet Corps, the New Zealand Cadet Corps and the Air Training Corps. It is a voluntary, disciplined, uniformed youth leadership training organisation.
The organisation is not part of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), but is directed by the Chief of Defence Force, on behalf of the Minister of Defence, and is supported in partnership by the NZDF and the community.

Though these connections our cadets have opportunity for courses and camps at Defence Force bases. Something many civilians won't be able to do in their lives.

Our Core Values:
Respect - having self respect and showing respect for others.
Integrity - being honest, open and trustworthy in all that we do.
Loyalty - being reliable and committed to our Unit and Corps.
Discipline - always conducting ourselves in a responsible manner.

Our Aims
-To foster a spirit of adventure and teamwork, and to develop those qualities of mind and body essential for good citizens and leaders.
-To provide challenging and disciplined training activities, which will be useful in either Service or civilian life.
-To promote an awareness of the Armed Forces, and the role they play in the community.

Below are some of the things we do and teach as a unit.

History of the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the unit
Cadets become familiar with where the Royal New Zealand Air Force has been deployed and where your unit comes from.

Drill
Learn the team work and skills required to stand tall in public.

Dress and bearing
Become skilled in meeting exacting standards of personal presentation.

Aviation studies
Understand aircraft technology, the theory of flight and have the chance to go flying.

Bush craft
Become skilled and comfortable in a bush environment.

First Aid
Know how to look after yourself and your team in the area of First Aid.

General Service Knowledge
Gain knowledge about the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the aircraft it flies, what it offers and how it assists New Zealanders.

Instructional techniques
Develop skills in passing on knowledge to other Cadets.

Navigation
Find you way on land and in the air.

Firearms training and marksmanship
Become skilled in safe firearms handling and competition shooting.

Leadership
Develop the skills to lead others.

Radio procedures
Gain and practice correct military procedures when using radios.

Citizenship training
Acquire status from serving others.

Recreational training
Achieve skills in a wide range of recreational activities. These could include such activities as tramping, abseiling, gliding, climbing, flying, survival skills, and more.

This is all along with our camps for various activities over the corse of the year. Some of which take place at our own campsite, at the end of Waikerikeri Valley Road.