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What training does the AAFC provide?
The AAFC places an emphasis on practical training and youth development in all regards: whether it be in the classroom, on the parade ground, in an aircraft or on the firing range.All subjects and activities run by the AAFC are selected to fulfil the Aims of the AAFC.
Aims of the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC)The aim of the Australian Defence Force Cadets, which includes the AAFC is:
"By predominantly voluntary effort, to better equip young people for community life by fostering initiatives, leadership, discipline and loyalty through training programmes which are also designed to stimulate an interest in a particular arm of the Defence Force."
From this, the following specific aims have been developed:
To give cadets a foundation of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) knowledge and discipline;
To develop qualities of leadership, self-reliance and initiative;
To develop character and good citizenship in the widest sense;
To develop an interest in the RAAF and aviation generally;
To instill a knowledge of aviation history; and
To encourage cadets to continue an active interest in aviation into their adult life
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