Leadership

Leadership is a key part of training within the RAF Air Cadets. As you become more experienced as a cadet you'll take on extra responsibilities and will have a range of opportunities to develop your self-confidence and leadership skills. The leadership syllabus is split into 4 different levels, have a look below to see what you need to do to complete each syllabus.

BLUE LEADERSHIP

You will be taught how to use the SMEAC principle to brief a group of cadets and you will then put this into practice by successfully leading 2 approved leadership exercises.

Assessment - Theory Test.

- Two Practical Leadership Exercises.

Eligibility - 3 Months Attendance.

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BRONZE LEADERSHIP

This develops the briefing technique (SMEAC) introduced during the Blue Leadership Syllabus, will allow you to explore the fundamentals of leadership theory. This syllabus includes an introduction to action centred leadership, leadership styles and introduces more advanced techniques such as PICSIE.

Assessment - Theory Assessment

- Practical Leadership Assessment

Eligibility - Acheived Blue Leadership Badge

- Completed 4 hours of classroom learning.

- 12 Months Attendance.

- Attended a Junior Leadership Cadre.

Why attend a Junior Leadership Cadre?

SILVER LEADERSHIP

This syllabus builds upon the briefing, planning and leadership methodologies introduced in the Bronze syllabus, and aids in further developing practical ability. Further building on Action Centred Leadership, exploring personality types, roles and cultures within groups, and understanding basic concepts in prioritisation and delegation.

Assessment - Theory Assessment

- Practical Leadership Assessment

Eligibility - Acheived Bronze Leadership Badge.

- Completed 8 hours of classroom learning.

- 24 Months Attendance.

- Attended a Senior Leadership Cadre.

Why attend a Senior Leadership Cadre?

GOLD LEADERSHIP

The Gold Syllabus consists of the delivery of a challenging leadership programme, delivered in areisdential format and focusing on developing potential future leadership instructors.

Criteria - Complete the Air Cadet Leadership Course (ACLC)

or

- Complete the Junior Leaders Course

Eligibility - Completed Silver Leadership Badge.

Why attend the Air Cadet Leadership Course?