About 2319 (Vale of Leven) Squadron

2319 Squadron is located within Alexandria, and is within easy reach of the Loch Lomond National Park, Argyll, and Stirlingshire making us well placed for a large number of adventurous activities.

The Squadron parades on Tuesday and Thursday nights and provides the main ATC syllabus training on these nights as well as projects, leadership training, physical training, and marksmanship principles.

Cadets from the squadron frequently take part in weekend camps away from squadron headquarters where they have the opportunity to develop team work and leadership skills either 'under canvas' or within a training camp environment.

Meeting new people is a part of squadron life, and you are always guaranteed to meet new faces and familiar faces at many of the inter-squadron, wing, regional and corps activities.

Within the squadron there are a number of different people who help things run smoothly.

 

Adult Staff

The Squadron Officers oversee all the training and other activities at the squadron. All Officers within the ATC are members of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Training Branch).

The Officers within 2319 Squadron are:

The Squadron Commander is in overall charge of the unit, and is responsible for all staff and cadets within the squadron.

 

The Squadron Training Officer is responsible for all cadet training within the squadron.

 

The Squadron Adjutant is responsible for all administrative matters within the squadron and also for overseeing the day-to-day running of the squadron.

 

The Civilian Instructors in the squadron carry out a range of tasks including administrative, training, adventure training and logistics tasks.

All staff have an active training role in addition to their main duties.

 

Cadet NCO's

The NCO's are cadets who have promoted from cadet to the rank of corporal, sergeant, flight sergeant or cadet warrant officer.

The NCO team is responsible for cadet discipline, and play an important part in cadet training in relation to drill, NCO nights and the part they play in other cadet activities.

The Cadet NCO team are responsible to the Squadron Warrant Officer for keeping the squadron well maintained and keeping the cadets in order.

 

The Cadets

Last (but definitely not least!) are the cadet members of the squadron. All the cadets from the most junior cadet to the most senior cadets play a part keeping the squadron running in a way that ensures that everyone enjoys themselves in the activities provided, and also develops new skills and qualities as their training progresses.

2319 Squadron consists of cadets with a range of experience within the ATC and each with their own unique personalities ensuring that there is never a dull moment!