Headquarters Staffordshire Wing ATC

Boyle Block, RAF Cosford

WOLVERHAMPTON WV7 3EX

Date: 01 JUN 23

SUMMER SWYNNERTON 2023 WARNING ORDER AND BIDDING

INSTRUCTION

1. Introduction. This is a warning order to notify all units that Summer Swynnerton will run
this year between the dates of 18 AUG 23 – 25 AUG 23. Arrival will be from 1800 hrs on the 18th
with departure being 0900 hrs on the 25th.
2. Streams. The format of this year’s camp will run on ‘streams’. These are set training
programs containing various courses from the progressive training syllabus and other core
activities.
3. Bidding. Squadrons are invited to bid via the MS Forms link (HERE) and not any SMS
apps, for the stream they would like to take part in. The form will ask for 1st 2nd and 3rd preference
choice in the questions. Details on the streams content can be found below. Cadets cannot swap
between streams to do different activities.
4. DS. We are looking for Cadet Directing Staff to take an active role in the delivery of this
camp and encourage anyone with the interest and skills in the below subjects to get involved.
Anyone wishing to be nominated for a Cadet DS place must hold the relevant instruction
qualification in that subject and be of suitable experience and maturity. Cadets wishing to be DS
can bid in writing via email to the Camp Training Officer on andrew.lennon100@rafac.mod.gov.uk
including the term ‘DS’ in the subject along with the name of the activity.
5. Closing date. The closing date for initial bids for the Camp and Cadet DS is the 23 JUN
23. Successful bids will be notified by email to their unit commander no later than the 30 JUN 23
and will be sent the JI and Gov Pay link to confirm a space. Once payment is received the cadets
will be added to SMS. Any candidates who do not gain a place will be put on to a reserve list and
notified if they have been given a place by email via OC Sqn as places become available.

6. Staff. Staff are actively encouraged to participate in the camp. We need staff to support
each activity and the camp overall, from activity commanders to vehicle drivers and cadet support
– or even if you want to come along to be involved in the experience.

7. Cost. The costs of attending this year’s camp will be £80 for Cadets and £30 for Cadet DS.
CFAV messing is £40 for those claiming pay, any CFAV not claiming pay/crown feeders there is
no charge. Those accepted on to the camp will be required to pay in full via the Gov Pay Link to
the Wing bank account, details will be circulated as part of the joining instructions. Refunds will not
be available for those who drop out after they have had a place confirmed and if a reserve cannot
be found.

8. If you require any further information then in the first instance contact WO Lennon by email
on andrew.lennon100@rafac.mod.gov.uk.

A Lennon
WO
Camp Training Officer
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STREAM ACTIVITES PRE-REQUISITES OVERVIEW

& NOTES
- Methods of Must have completed the The Aims of this stream are to
Stream 1 Presentation Skills course complete the methods of
Bronze Core Skills Instruction prior to the instruction course, bronze
- Air Rifle commencement of the leadership and sports
IWT/LFMT camp leadership qualification. You’ll
also learn all about the Air Rifle
- Bronze the Marksmanship principles
Leadership and spend time on the range
- Sports Leader putting these together to
achieve the Trained Shot
Badge
- Radio Operator Must have completed the The Aims of this stream are to
Stream 2 Presentation Skills course complete the methods of
Bronze Core Skills Qualification prior to the instruction course, bronze
(Bronze) commencement of the leadership and Radio
- Methods of camp. Operators qualification. You’ll
Must have completed the also have an introductory
Instruction blue radio syllabus before course on Clay Target shooting
- Bronze the start of camp. with shotguns
Leadership
- Shotgun &
Archery
- Air Rifle Must be physically strong The Aims of this stream are to
Stream 3 enough to support the complete your Bronze
Bronze Core Skills IWT/LFMT weapon system for Leadership and radio operator’s
- Bronze extended periods time. badge.
Leadership Must have completed the You’ll also learn all about the
blue radio syllabus before Air Rifle the Marksmanship
- Sports Leader the start of camp. principles and spend time on
- Radio Operator the range putting these
Qualification together to achieve the Trained
Shot Badge.
- Exploring Space Must have completed the The Aims of this stream are to
Stream 4 blue first aid syllabus complete your Bronze
Bronze Core Skills (Bronze space) before the start of camp. Leadership and the Exploring
- Sports Leader Space badge as part of the
- Bronze progressive training syllabus.
You’ll also have an introductory
Leadership course on Clay Target shooting
- Shotgun & with shotguns
Archery
- Youth First Aid
- Exploring Space Must have completed the The Aims of this stream are to
Stream 5 blue first aid syllabus complete your Bronze Radio,
Bronze Core Skills (Bronze space) before the start of camp. Exploring space and First Aid
- Shotgun & Badge as part of the
Archery progressive training syllabus.
You’ll also have an introductory
- Youth First Aid course on Clay Target shooting
- Radio Operator with shotguns.
Qualification
- Advanced Radio Must have completed the The Aims of this stream are to
Stream 6 Presentation Skills course complete your Advanced Radio
Silver Core Skills Operator (Silver) prior to the Operators course as part of the
- Exploring Space commencement of the progressive training syllabus
- Methods of camp alongside the Methods of
Instruction Course
instruction
- Activity First Aid The Aims of this stream are to
Stream 7 complete your activity first aid
Silver Core Skills - Shotgun & Badge as part of the
Archery progressive training syllabus.
 - Exploring Space You’ll also be exploring space
with the bronze space badge.
- Bronze Cyber / IDEA Must be over the age of The aim is to go from zero to
Stream 8 15 at the start of the silver level in 6 days learning all
Cyber Defenders - Silver Cyber Course camp about cyber and its current
roles.
(Silver)
Must be physically strong The Aims of this stream are to
Stream 9 enough to support the learn all about the L98A2 the
Military Skills L98a2 weapon system for Marksmanship principles and
extended periods time spend time on the range putting
Course (Fieldcraft) and physically active to these together to achieve the
operate in a field Trained Shot Badge. You’ll also
environment. spend multiple days in the field
improving your fieldcraft skills
on exercise.
- Climbing The Aims of this stream are to
Stream 10 experience multiple AT
Adventure Training - Paddling activities throughout the week
- Walking
Week
- Go Ape
- Orienteering
- Archery
- Cadet Drill The Aim of this stream is to
Stream 11 take drill orientated cadets
Advanced Drill Instructor through the Drill Instructors
- Banner Drill qualification and provide further
Course training and experience in
- Arms Drill
Banner & Arms Drill.
- Air Rifle Candidates must have a The aim of this stream is for
Stream 12 keen interest in shooting cadets with a strong interest in
Advanced Shooting IWT/WHT and be physically capable marksmanship to be trained
- Marksmanship of supporting the weapon and qualified as a coach,
Course systems over a number of enabling them to coach
Coaching
days. marksmanship to other cadets
Course L98a2 & Air Rifle training and staff. You will put these
- Short Range would be preferable, but skills into practice on short and
LFMT not mandatory. long ranges over the week to
achieve the advanced
- Long Range marksman.
LFMT