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shooting
Air Cadets offer a progressive Traget Shooting scheme that goes from air rifle shooting through the Light Support weapon.
This can be done on Squadron, or at local shooting ranges, with cadets being able to qualify on a multitude of weapons. Upon successful completion of the test, the cadets will then be allowed to shoot on a range under the supervision of a fully qualified range instructors.
The better shot you are the better marksman badge you can achieve, from a single rifle to a crossed rifle with a crown.
You can progress on to competitions which go all the way to national level, this is the highest achievement you can gain in the shooting area of the Air Cadets.
Air Rifle - Blue
L144A1 - Bronze
L98A2 - Silver
L81A2 - Gold
Qualifications
Cadet
Weapon Handling Test
On above weapons, dependant on age.
Staff
Skill At Arms Instructor
You will be able to deliver Skill At Arms training to cadets CFAVs and SIs, such as Initial Weapon Handling tests on weapons you have been deemed competent on.
Auciliary Range Duties
This course teaches firing point safety supervision, operation of the console on targets with electronic targetry, and how to run the butts of a gallery range.
Range Conducting Officer
These course teaches you how to plan and conduct either Air Rifle, Short, Long or DCCT ranges.
'M' Qual
The 'M' course provides instruction on managing exercises with blank ammunition and pyrotechnics.
Ammunition Storeman
The Cadet Ammunition Storekeeper Course provides training in the management of small arms ammunition.
Dangerous Goods Awareness
The training is to enable CFAVs and SI to transport dangerous goods, such as rifle ammunition, to and from the range.
Risk Assessors Course
Learn how to create and complete risk assessments for activities.
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