Completed first solo flight in either powered aircraft or glider. (Cadets Only).
Completed GFPT or hold a FAI ‘C’ certificate for gliding. (Cadets Only).
Hold a CPL or hold an AEI qualification for gliding. (Cadets, IOCs and OOCs)
Awarded to cadets who have completed proficiency stage of training.
Awarded to cadets who have completed advanced stage of training.
Awarded annually to a Cadet, OOC/IOC who meets criteria based on Personal Standard, Active Program Participation, Personal and Organisational Development and Community or Public Ceremonial Activities.
Awarded to cadets who have successfully completed FTE IAW MoGT, fired no less than 45 .22″ rounds in a single day’s practice and have successfully been elevated from ‘one-on-one range supervision’ to ‘one-on-four’ range supervision.
Awarded to cadets who have been defined as a Marksman on an official WG or NAT shoot with .22 rifle, scoring 85% or better.
Awarded to cadets who have completed an RAAF/ADF F88 course IAW LWP-G 7-4-12, a Weapons Training Test (WTT), and a Live Fire Practice. (Note: WTSS practice is not suitable for issue)
Awarded to cadets who have been defined as a Marksman on an official WG or NAT shoot with an F88 rifle, scoring 85% or better.
Has been awarded the Adventure Training Award by an Australian Army Cadet (AAC) delegate IAW AAC POLMAN Ch 20.
Member of an AAFC Band or Drum Corps Flight and must have completed an approved band or drum course and parade at least 75% of the Band or Drum Corps parades.
The Duke of Ed is an enriching program inviting young people aged 14-25 to participate in a number of activities over a set length of time. Many of the activities in the AAFC can count towards achieving a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Click here for details.
The Duke of Ed is an enriching program inviting young people aged 14-25 to participate in a number of activities over a set length of time. Many of the activities in the AAFC can count towards achieving a Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Click here for details.
The Duke of Ed is an enriching program inviting young people aged 14-25 to participate in a number of activities over a set length of time. Many of the activities in the AAFC can count towards achieving a Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Click here for details.
The National Badge of the AAFC, featuring the Wedgetail Eagle on a sky blue field, with eight starts representing the eight Wings in Australia.
The AAFC will teach you valuable life skills and will help you develop qualities including leadership, self reliance, confidence, teamwork and communication.
Some activities undertaken by the AAFC include flying, fieldcraft, adventure training, firearms safety training, drill and ceremonial, service knowledge, aeromodelling, navigation and gliding.
The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) has zero tolerance for child abuse.
All adult AAFC members are responsible for the protection of Cadets with whom they interact, and are mandated to adhere to the standards of behaviour prescribed in the Defence Youth Safety Framework and AAFC Code of Conduct.
All adult members must have and maintain a Defence Working With Children Clearance, State or Federal Police Working With Children Check, and have completed the mandatory levels of Defence Youth Safety Training.
The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is a youth oriented organisation that is administered and actively supported by the Royal Australian Air Force.