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335SQN Recruit Training Notes CONTENTS AMMENDMENT HISTORY iii PART 1 1 1 FOREWORD 1 1 CHAPTER 1 1 2 INTRODUCTION 1 2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1 2 COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1 2 CHAPTER 2 2 3 LEARNING OBJECTIVES 2 3 DRILL & CEREMONIAL (DCR) 2 3 SERVICE KNOWLEDGE (SKR) 2 4 TEAMBUILDING TRAINING (TTR) 2 7 FIELDCRAFT (FCR) 2 8 CHAPTER 3 3 11 ASSESSMENT 3 11 PART 2 3 1 SERVICE KNOWLEDGE 3 1 CHAPTER 1 3 2 INTRODUCTION 3 2 CADET RANK STRUCTURE 3 2 INSTRUCTOR RANK STRUCTURE 3 4 HISTORY OF SALUTING 3 5 CHAPTER 2 2 9 AAFC TRAINING 2 9 INTRODUCTION 2 9 SQUADRON TRAINING 2 9 WING TRAINING 2 11 NATIONAL ACTIVITIES 2 13 AAFC INTERNET RESOURCES 2 13 CHAPTER 3 3 16

335SQN Recruit Training Notes PAYING OF COMPLIMENTS 3 16 CHAPTER 4 4 20 AAFC UNIFORM 4 20 INTRODUCTION 4 20 WEARING THE AAFC UNIFORM 4 23 DRESS RULES AND GROOMING INSTRUCTIONS 4 25 RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS 4 27 CHAPTER 5 5 28 UNIFORM PREPARATION 5 28 INTRODUCTION 5 28 IRONING A SHIRT 5 28 POLISHING SHOES 5 30 BLOUSING PANTS 5 31 CHAPTER 6 6 32 HISTORY AND CUSTOMS OF THE AAFC/AIRTC 6 32 AIMS OF THE AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADETS 6 32 HISTORY OF THE AIR FORCE CADETS 6 32 THE NATIONAL BANNER OF THE AAFC 6 33 WING AND SQUADRON BANNERS 6 34 THE AAFC CREST 6 34 THE AAFC CAP BADGE 6 35 BADGES AND ACCOUTREMENTS 6 35 LOCAL UNIT HISTORY 6 38 335 SQUADRON WILLIAMTOWN 6 38 409 SQUADRON EAST SALE 6 39 CHAPTER 7 7 41 AAFC BEHAVIOURAL POLICY 7 41 BEHAVIORAL POLICY 7 41 WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) 7 43 ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND DRUGS 7 44 PROCEDURE FOR REDRESS OF A GRIEVANCE FOR CADETS 7 44 CHAPTER 8 8 49 ADMINISTRATION & GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE 8 49

HOME TRAINING MANUAL - RECRUIT vi ATTENDANCE AT PARADES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE 8 49 RECLASSIFICATION AND PROMOTION 8 50 TRANSFER BETWEEN SQUADRONS (INTRA AND INTER STATE) 8 51 SEEKING DISCHARGE 8 51 WRITING DATE AND TIME (24 HOUR SYSTEM) 8 52 AAFC AUTHORISED ABBREVIATIONS 8 53 CADETS PERSONAL RECORD BOOK (PH 299) 8 55 PART 3 8 1 TEAMBUILDING TRAINING 8 1 CHAPTER 1 8 2 INTRODUCTION TO TEAMBUILDING 8 2 CHAPTER 2 2 3 ICE BREAKER AND ACQUAINTANCE ACTIVITIES 2 3 FIRE IN THE HOLE 2 3 MOONBALL 2 4 TUSKER 2 4 INCH WORM 2 5 PYTHON PENTATHLON 2 6 BOTTOMS UP 2 7 FROZEN BEANBAG 2 7 KOOSH BALL 2 8 BACKLASH 2 9 BLANKET STAND 2 9 TOWEL BALL 2 10 BEANBAG KICK 2 10 CHAPTER 3 3 11 OVERNIGHT EXERCISE 3 11 PART 4 3 1 FIELDCRAFT 3 1 CHAPTER 1 3 2 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT 3 2

HOME TRAINING MANUAL RECRUIT 7 FIELD CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR 3 2 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT 3 3 WEBBING EQUIPMENT AND BACK PACKS 3 3 CHAPTER 2 2 9 FIELD RATIONS 2 9 FOOD REQUIREMENTS 2 9 COMBAT RATION PACKS 2 10 ALLERGIES 2 11 CHAPTER 3 3 13 SAFETY IN THE FIELD 3 13 AAFC COUNTRY CODE OF PRACTICE 3 13 LOST PROCEDURES 3 13 FIRE PRECAUTIONS 3 14 THE BUDDY SYSTEM 3 15 CHAPTER 4 4 17 FIELD HYGIENE 4 17 PERSONAL HYGIENE 4 17 REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION OF COMMUNAL HYGIENE 4 18 CHAPTER 5 5 20 CAMP ACCOMMODATION 5 20 CAMP ACCOMMODATION 5 20 INDIVIDUAL SHELTER 5 20 11X11 TENT 5 21 DOME TENT 5 23

PART 1 FOREWORD

HOME TRAINING MANUAL - RECRUIT 1 2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1.1 The Home Training Manual Recruit (HTM-R) has been produced to provide cadets and staff with the resources required to conduct training at the Squadron level. Additionally, it is intended that this manual will provide standardization at the units who use this resource. 1.2 The HTM is a collaboration of work of various instructors from across the AAFC brought together into a single publication. The HTM attempts to align to the learning objectives stated in the Manual of Ground Training (MoGT). 1.3 All compulsory subjects as dictated by the MoGT are contained with HTM-R with the exception of Drill and Ceremonial. The reference for drill is DI(AF) 5135.001 Manual of Drill and won t be replicated in this document. 1.4 The HTM is under constant review. Should you find any deficiencies, omissions, or have some suggestions please contact the manager of this document. COPYRIGHT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1.5 The HTM-R was produced to fill the resource gap from previous AAFC/AirTC notes and the current MoGT. The MoGT released in 2009 provided updated Learning Objectives but did not provide update notes to reflect the change 1.6 The HTM-R has been put together from a ride range of resources. Of particular note are: a. Previous AirTC/AAFC Manuals b. ADF Reference Material c. The Professional ADF Aviators Reference Manual d. Unclassified Wiki Information sourced from the Internet e. AAFC Instructor personal notes 1.7 The above list is not exhaustive but covers most of the sources of information. Given the nature of the AAFC and the years over which individual instructors gather information, it has become hard to provide references for all the material presented here. The producers of this publication make no false representation that they hold ownership over any of the expressions or ideas contained within. The text and images within this manual have been used in good faith and are not intended for profit. 1.8 The producers of this publication wish to acknowledge the work done by the many other parties that are now reproduced in this Manual.

HOME TRAINING MANUAL RECRUIT 2 3 CHAPTER 2 LEARNING OBJECTIVES 2.1 The MoGT has set the Learning Objectives (LOs) for all home training subjects. Listed below all LOs and period allocation for Recruit stage of training DRILL & CEREMONIAL (DCR) DCR1 Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial. Period(s): 1 2.2 State the aim of drill 2.3 State the possible hazards associated with drill: a. Standing to attention for extended periods b. Physical limitations and illness of cadets c. Environmental hazards d. Use of appropriate footwear 2.4 State the basic drill terminology DCR 2 Turns at the Halt. Periods(s): 2 2.5 Practice the following Drill movements: a. Attention b. Stand-at-ease c. Stand Easy d. Right turn at the halt e. Left turn at the halt f. Right turn at the halt. g. Left turn at the halt. h. About turn at the halt. i. Incline at the halt. j. Salute to the front at the halt DCR 3 Falling in and Dismissing in a Flight. Periods(s): 1 2.6 Practice the following Drill movements a. Fall in as a Flight. b. Right and Left dress/eyes front. c. Number as a Flight. d. Sizing a Flight. e. Dismiss and break off as a Flight without an officer present DCR 4 Open and Close Order March. Period(s): 1 2.7 Practise the following Drill movements: a. Open order March

HOME TRAINING MANUAL - RECRUIT b. Close Order March. 2 4 c. Right and Left dress in the Open Order. d. Right and Left Close March e. Take paces forward and backwards. DCR 5 Basic Marching. Period(s): 3 2.8 Practice the following drill movements a. Correct position when marching b. March in quick time c. Halt from marching in quick time d. Leave and join ranks individually e. Wheel in flight formation in threes. f. Eyes right/left on the march. g. Change step in quick time. h. Dismiss as a flight with an officer present. i. Eyes right/left on the march. DCR 6 Squadron Daily Parade Period(s): 0 2.9 Participate in a Squadron Daily Parade. DCR 7 Practice DCR 1 6 Period(s): 2+ DCR 8 Practical Assessment Period(s): 1 2.10 Cadets are to be provided with feedback about their DC performance. No grades are allocated for this subject. SERVICE KNOWLEDGE (SKR) SKR 1 Introduction to the AAFC. Period(s): 1 2.11 Introduce SQN staff and explain basic roles of the following personnel: a. Cadet Non Commissioned Officers b. Senior Cadets c. Administration Officer d. Training Officer e. Commanding Officer 2.12 Locate all SQN facilities including: a. Toilets b. Common areas/ mess/ Canteen area, etc. c. Orderly room and administration areas d. Instructional facilities e. Briefing or other facilities utilised by the SQN.

HOME TRAINING MANUAL RECRUIT 2 5 2.13 Discuss the aims of the AAFC (Refer to PH299 not material in interim POLMAN) (Discussion led by CO about what the AAFC aims to achieve). 2.14 Discuss the Instructional materials required to participate in AAFC training. SKR 2 Ranks and Badges. Period(s): 1 2.15 Identify the ranks and badges of rank for the AAFC 2.16 State the relationship and modes of address amongst all ranks within the AAFC 2.17 Describe the history of (including the reasons for) saluting. SKR 3 AAFC Training. Period(s): 1 2.18 Describe the training opportunities available to cadets with respect to: a. Squadron (Home) Training b. Camps/Courses c. Promotion Courses d. Tri-Service activities e. Flying training, including parachuting. 2.19 Explain and demonstrate to cadets how to nominate for the above activities using the on line management system. SKR 4 Paying of Compliments. Period(s): 1 2.20 Outline the procedures for paying of compliments in the following circumstances: a. Beginning and end of each instructional lesson b. Passing an officer in street c. Entering a room where an officer is present d. Non-saluting areas e. In civilian hours outside of cadet hours including wearing of hats f. What to do if arms are full or injured g. Playing of Last Post h. Playing of National Anthem i. Raising of National Flag j. Raising of RAAF Ensign SKR 5 AAFC Uniform. Period(s): 1 This lesson should be conducted immediately prior to being issued a uniform or if cadets have been issued a uniform, immediately prior to them wearing it for the first time. 2.21 Describe the various AAFC uniforms a. Service Dress

HOME TRAINING MANUAL - RECRUIT b. Ceremonial Dress c. DPU 2 6 2.22 State when AAFC uniform is to be worn 2.23 Practise the correct way to wear the AAFC uniform a. Wearing of Belt b. Wearing of Rank slides c. Wearing of Hat fur felt (including Chin strap) d. Wearing of tie e. Care for Hat fur felt f. Care for SD items (pants, tie, rank slides) 2.24 State the requirements for grooming with respect to: a. Jewellery b. Hair including hair colours c. Nail polish 2.25 State the responsibility for care and maintenance of the AAFC uniform 2.26 State the procedure and responsibilities of cadets for the issue and return of uniforms SKR 6 Uniform Preparation. Period(s): 2 This lesson should be scheduled AFTER uniform has been issued 2.27 Demonstrate the correct way of ironing a shirt. 2.28 Demonstrate the correct way of polishing shoes 2.29 Demonstrate the methodology of blousing pants. SKR 7 History and Customs of the AAFC/AIRTC. Period(s): 1 2.30 Revise the aims of the AAFC 2.31 Outline the history of the AAFC/AIRTC 2.32 Describe the AAFC National, Wing and Squadron Banners, and the protocol attached to those flags and banners. 2.33 The qualification badges used in the AAFC 2.34 Explain the significant aspects of the history of the local SQN. Possible suggestions include War time history, Freedom of the City, significant ex cadets and staff. SKR 8 Behavioural Policy AL: A Period(s): 1 2.35 State the AAFC policy on Harassment and Equity & Diversity. 2.36 State the Occupational Health & Safety Policy and what a cadet should do if they perceive an OH&S issue. 2.37 State the expectations the AAFC has of cadet behaviour. 2.38 State the AAFC policy on the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

HOME TRAINING MANUAL RECRUIT 2 7 2.39 Outline a cadets first step in making a complaint (redress of grievance) and provide advice on where a cadet could find information if they desired. 2.40 State the AAFC policy on counselling of cadets. SKR 9 Administration and General Conditions of Service Cadets. Period(s): 2 2.41 Outline the general processes with respect to: a. Seeking leave from a SQN parade/ activity. b. Reclassification to LCDT 2.42 Outline where a cadet can find information regarding: a. Promotion b. Transfer to another SQN c. Seeking discharge 2.43 State the use of orders and instructions issued in the AAFC including: a. HQAAFC Routine Instructions b. Unit Standing Instructions c. Directions from superiors 2.44 Describe the use of the 24 hour time system. 2.45 List the abbreviations used in the AAFC including AAFC rank abbreviations. 2.46 Outline the use of AAFC online resources: a. AAFC Resource Centre b. AAFC Bulletin Board c. Online Management System 2.47 Describe how to maintain a cadet's personal record of service (PH299). SKR 10 Examination Period(s): 1 SKR 11 Examination Review Period(s): 1 TEAMBUILDING TRAINING (TTR) Note to Instructors: Examples of the type of exercises are supplied as cadet notes. TTR 1 Introduction to Teambuilding. Period(s): 1+ 2.48 Cadets are to give a brief outline of their background for one minute 2.49 Conduct an icebreaker exercise. This will help cadets to learn about each other. 2.50 Debrief (briefly) each exercise, with the emphasis on teamwork. TTR 2 Overnight exercise AL: 2 Period(s): As Required This exercise can be conducted at the Squadron facilities, or in the field. It should include exercises that allow the recruits to enjoy and learn more about teamwork, communication and leadership and how it fits into AAFC philosophy. It could be in the form of a social

HOME TRAINING MANUAL - RECRUIT 2 8 evening, but should include living away from home and at least three meals. Cadets can be involved in the planning, organisation and conducting the activity. Cadets pass this subject by attending and being involved in the activities. The aim of the subject is to break down any barriers, build an understanding amongst the group, and create an enjoyable environment within the AAFC from the beginning. A number of team building and ice breaker activities are encouraged. It is suggested that these exercises be conducted in civilian clothing with a major emphasis on the "fun" factor. This will sometimes involve physical contact and a briefing prior to the activity should be conducted to set the "ground rules" for the activity. This contact should not be confused with AAFC policies on fraternisation. The idea is to develop teamwork and cohesiveness through supervised "fun" activities. FIELDCRAFT (FCR) Instructor Note: It is mandatory to conduct FCR1, FCR2 and FCR3 prior to the commencement of any practical fieldcraft exercise. These areas must be assessed practically where appropriate. FCR 1 Personal Equipment. Period(s): 2 2.51 State: a. The necessity for correct Field Clothing and footwear. b. The requirements for safety equipment. 2.52 Describe the different types of webbing and backpacks, and their uses. 2.53 Demonstrate how to correctly assemble a pack for a cadet camp 2.54 List the items necessary when packing for a cadet camp including: a. food b. utensils/ accessories c. tentage d. sleeping gear e. clothing FCR 2 Field Rations. Period(s): 1 2.55 Describe the different foods and food requirements, in particular a. One man ration pack b. Five man ration pack c. General/ fresh rations 2.56 Outline potential risks for food allergies and contamination on field exercises including: a. Combat Ration Packs contents and sharing, b. Sharing food items between cadets c. Correct storage requirements of fresh rations

HOME TRAINING MANUAL RECRUIT 2 9 2.57 Demonstrate the correct method of preparing a meal from a CRP. FCR 3 Safety in the Field. Period(s): 1 2.58 State the AAFC Environmental Management requirements and country code of conduct 2.59 Describe the procedure to be adopted if lost, injured or in danger. 2.60 State the importance of following instructions in the field. 2.61 Outline Fire precautions. 2.62 Describe the buddy system to be utilized within the AAFC. 2.63 Explain the importance of the buddy system with regard to welfare of cadets. FCR 4 Field Hygiene. Period(s): 1 2.64 State the definition of personal hygiene. 2.65 Outline the requirements of personal and communal hygiene involving food and water. 2.66 Explain the application of the principles of personal and communal hygiene. FCR 5 Camp Accommodation. Period(s): 1 2.67 Demonstrate the erection and dismantling of tentage 2.68 Practice the care maintenance and inventory of equipment. This topic can be taught and assessed on an optional field exercise or out of the classroom at home SQN. Assessment of FCR 4 may be conducted during Basic stage bivouac if Home SQN arrangements do not allow for earlier assessment. FCR 6 Practical Assessment and Examination Period(s): 1+ A theory examination is to be conducted prior to Recruit stage cadets entering the field, to ensure competence and knowledge in areas crucial to safety. Assessment components are to include practical assessment for all practical objectives on a competency displayed/competency not displayed basis. This is to include formal instruction and assessment of the correct usage of Combat Ration Packs. FCR 7 Examination Review Period(s): 1 2.69 Field Exercise (Optional elective periods as required) A field exercise may be conducted (but is not mandatory) to provide cadets with the opportunity of being fully involved with SQN activities and to assess practical components of FCR 2.70 Instructors are reminded that cadets at this stage have had no formal training in other Field related areas. It is recommended that training be commenced in the field in the following areas a. FCB2 & FCB3: (1) The application of camouflage on personnel and equipment for common conditions. (2) The method of concealment of personnel and equipment.

HOME TRAINING MANUAL - RECRUIT 2 10 (3) Movement by day or by night. (4) Basic field signals. (5) Section and flight formations. (6) The reason for things being seen

HOME TRAINING MANUAL RECRUIT 3 11 CHAPTER 3 ASSESSMENT 3.1 Each subject of Proficiency stage training has some form of assessment, either theory, practical or both. 3.2 At the end of each chapter of the HTM-R, there will be an revision sheet for cadets to complete. Each revision sheet will have up to 10 questions relating to the relevant LOs covered in the preceding chapter. Cadets can utilize these sheets to test their understanding. Instructors are encourage to hand these sheets out at each applicable lesson 3.3 Additionally, the questions contained on the revision sheets will be used to make up the questions on the final exam, albeit, reworded in some cases. Therefore cadets can also utilize these revision questions as exam preparation.