Recruit Test:
New cadets aim to master the basic skills of: Drill, how to march.  Turnout, how to wear the uniform, what to wear when.  Saluting, how to salute, when and who

Part 1:
Completed during the first year in CCF – each component is tested separately, these are -

Drill & Turnout - More complex drill manoeuvres + achieving immaculate turnout
Military Knowledge -Understanding the role & structure of the RAF, recognising the ranks of the three services.
Weapon Shooting & Safety - No 8 Rifle & Cadet GP Rifle, safe handling & firing
Map & Compass - using a compass and map to navigation across country with accuracy and confidence
Airmanship - an introduction to the principles of flight and being safe around aircraft

Part 2
Project/Presentation on an aviation related topic e.g. ‘How birds fly’. ‘The history of Concorde’, a model of an airfield

Exam - cadets are taught about and then tested on: Principles of Flight, Airmanship, (including Aircraft Recognition) & Basic Navigation,

On completing Parts 1 & 2 cadets are Proficient and can be promoted Junior NCO. This means they then start to take responsibility for the running of the RAF section. They advance, on merit, from Junior Corporal to Corporal to Sergeant. They can only advance to Flight Sergeant and Cadet Warrant Officer on completion of:

Advanced Exam - On one subject chosen from: Air Navigation, Aircraft Handling, Propulsion, Radio & Radar

NCO Cadre - Training and practical assessment in Lesson Preparation, Teaching Skills, Leadership

Specialist Skill - Achievement of a specified standard in a practical activity such as Gliding, First Aid, Scuba Diving, Sailing, D of E Silver Expedition

Air & Gliding Experience - Day trips offer all cadets an experience of both powered flight and gliding. These are arranged on a termly basis subject to age.

Weekend & Annual Camps - Offer all cadets an experience of life on an RAF station and opportunities to achieve qualifications in: First Aid, Marskmanship and Swimming Proficiency