Organisation
Service Writing
Squadron Structure
Nominal Rolls and YDP
Publications & References
100
What does CDR-AAFC stand for and who is currently in that position?
Commander Australian Air Force
Group Captain (AAFC) Stephen Johns
100
What are the aims of Service Writing?
- To provide information.
- To give direction or reinforce lines of control.
- To specify responsibilities.
100
Name 5 of the roles in the squadron?
100
Name two reasons why we compile nominal roles?
•Know who is in attendance at the activity/parade
•For reference in case of emergencies
•Provides attendance information for use in case of insurance claim
•Determines level of absenteeism (termination consideration)
•Used at Wing level to manage establishments
•Rationing purposes
100
Where can we find the manuals and publications?
AAFC Orders Instructions & Publications Portal (Cadetnet OIP)
200
How many directorates are there? Name 3
Training, Operations, Corporate Services, Safety, Diversity, People & Culture (Air Operations Wing - no longer a directorate)
200
Name 5 characteristics of effective Service Writing
a.Accuracy
b.Brevity
c.Empathy
d.Relevance
e.Logic
f.Completeness
g.Timeliness
h.Use of Shortened Forms
i.Style
j.Tone
k.Level of Language
200
What are the 4 functional areas of a squadron?
Training
Logistics
Administration
Command/Executive
200
What is the required information on the nominal roll?
Name, initial, rank, service number
200
Name something we could find in the AAFC Manual of Dress
•Wearing of the Air Force Uniform (regular/special)
•Provision & Replacement of Uniform
•Different uniform types
•Civilian clothing
•Badges & rank
300
What are the ranks of the following positions:
OC, XO (Wing), SOOPS, SOT, WLOGO, WGWOFF
WGCDR(AAFC), SQNLDR(AAFC),SQNLDR(AAFC),SQNLDR(AAFC),SQNLDR(AAFC), WOFF(AAFC)
300
Where can you find detailed instructions for Service writing?
Defence Writing Manual 2014
300
Describe SSO role
•To support the CO by ensuring that all cadets and staff at the Squadron are supplied with equipment, uniforms and logistical support.
•Also responsible for the upkeep of Squadron premises
300
How is the attendance noted?
•P = Present
•L = Approved Leave
•A = Absent
•S = Sick
Total number is tallied at the bottom (initialled by marker for accountability purposes)
300
Name 3 things I would look in the MoLM for?
•Introduction to AAFC training
•Duty of care, equity & diversity
•Assessment & grading procedures
•Assessment & Feedback
•Training Syllabi (Home SQN & Promotion courses)
•Duke of Edinburgh Award
400
Name one wing position and their responsibility
WGWOFF: Responsible to the OC for the standard of drill, dress and bearing throughout the Wing. They are often involved in the planning of Wing parades and other important ceremonial occasions.
SOMS: Responsible for all admin functions and financial governance of the Wing as well as staff personnel management.
SOT: Responsible for all staff and cadet training at a Wing level. The SOGT is actively involved in organising promotion courses, conducting training audits of Squadron and Wing activities as well as processing activity approvals.
400
Name two purposes of the Defence Writing Manual
•Provide uniform conventions and standards for service writing
•Applies throughout ADF
•First point of reference for Defence members and associates
•Detailed information on writing formats & standards
400
Describe CI role
Planning, coordinating and executing all of the Squadron’s Home Training to a high standard
Appointment and support of SQN lecturers
CI is responsible for the fine detail of the delivery of that training at the Squadron
400
If the SQN strength is 67, two cadets called in sick, one has approved leave to attend a family event and three have not shown up, what does your nominal role look like?
61 present, 1 on leave, 5 absent
400
Name 4 things you might find in Air Force Drill & Ceremonial Manual (AFDCMAN)
•Aims of drill
•Words of command
•Details of how to instruct drill
•Details of how to perform various drill movements
•March discipline
•Flight drill (at halt & on march)
500
Name at least 3 conditions of service for Cadets and where to find them:
- Enrolment, Ranks, Precedence and Authority.
- Promotion and Transfer.
- Adult Transition.
- Retirement and Resignation
- Suspension and Termination
Contained in Volume 2, Part 1, Chap. 2 of the AAFC Manual of Management
500
Name at least 4 parts of a Minute
•security classification or privacy marking, if needed (at the head and foot of each page);
•file reference;
•address block; (referred to by appointment in abrv)
•title;
•reference list (if required);
•text with numbered paragraphs;
•signature block;
•information accompanying the signature block (at least the sender’s location, telephone and date of signing); and
•list of supplementary documents (if required).
500
Draw a diagram of SQN positions including: CO, XO, ADMINO, USC, CI, ASSTSSO, CSQNWOFF
500
What does the YDP stand for? Name at least 2 principles?
Youth Development Philosophy (YDP)
•involving ranking cadets in the planning and delivery
•equipping cadets with the relevant skills for decision-making in their Squadron and Wing;
•creating opportunities for cadets to become more involved in their Squadron and Wing;
•empowering cadets to participate through
•providing cadets with feedback on decision-making outcomes;
•always striving to do it better - ensure reviewing and improving cadets’ active involvement.
500
What 3 things would I look in the MoM for?
•Aims of the organisation & establishments of the AAFC.
•Details responsibilities of: DAAFC, AFLO, CDR-AAFC, OCs, WG HQ Staff, COs etc.
•Raising/disbanding SQNs
•Conditions of service (cadets & instructors)
•Redress of grievance procedures
•Uniforms & appearance
•Training & responsibilities
•Harassment & Discrimination