On 5th April 2008, the squadron held its annual presentation of awards. Cadets were awarded with certificates marking thier achievements from the past 12 months. In addition, new cadets were enrolled into the Corps, Trophies were presented to the major award winners, and 2 presentations were given to parents giving information about the 2 camps that our cadets participated in last summer. Major Award Winners: Sporting Trophy: Cpl D French Academic Achievement: Cpl J Phipps Highly Commended: Cpl D French Best Cadet: Cdt (now Cpl) J Phipps Best New Cadet (Joined within last 12 months): Cpl I Lewis Best NCO: Cpl C McLauchlan Best Flight: Green Flight (IC Sgt Lloyd-jones) With thanks to: The Civilian Committee for thier work in organising a buffet and for fund-raising, the Squadron Staff for organising the event and presenting the awards, 2nd Caldicot Scout Group for use of their hall and facilities. Photos from the Presentation Eveninghttp://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=29Article by attendee Cdt Frost. On the 14th, 15th and 16th of December 2007, 2012 Sqn held a training course for cadets. The course was designed to teach the cadets what they need to know to be a good NCO. This course included lots of lectures and on the 15th we all had a go at being a leader and taking charge of a team. During the weekend we all had to prepare a 10min presentation on anything we wanted. CDT French did his presentation on the rules of football. CDT Godwin did hers on the Welsh rugby team. CDT Hall did her presentation on my chemical romance. CDT Poole did her presentation on mc fly and finally CDT Frost did his presentation on Reading football club. I fell that the whole course went very very well and I strongly recommend it if you get the chance to go on it. CDT FROST Course Coordinator: CFS Roberts Course Staff: WO Warren, CWO Roberts, CFS Thomas, CFS Wallbank, CSgt Lloyd-Jones http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=28This summer the squadron went to summer camp at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire. Other squadrons on the camp were 2272 (Chepstow), 372 (Barry) and 2300 (St Athan). Photos and full article coming soon.http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=27Do you have any old photographs that you think would be at home on this site? We are looking to hear from past cadets and staff, with stories to tell about their time at Caldicot Squadron (Embarrassing photographs of staff members, greatly appreciated). Please contact us via our forum, we look forward to hearing from you!http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=26The squadron attened the International Air Tattoo, at RAF Fairford on 14th July 2007. Further information to come. Pictureshttp://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=25Congratulations to all those cadets who worked so hard at their competition entries for the No 1 Welsh Wing Area 2 Training Day. Their hard work definitely paid off, with us winning 5 first places, 2 second places and 3 third places, meaning that we came first overall! We were awarded certificates in: 1st Banner Drill 1st Modelling 1st Leadership Competition 1st Adventure Training Exercise 1st Chess (Cdt G Mheta) 2nd Photography 2nd Quiz 3rd First Aid 3rd Tug of War 3rd .22 Shooting A further congratulations to the Banner Team, and to the modellers who will be off to RAF Cosford for the regional training day in September to represent No 1 Welsh Wing.http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=24Please let us know what you think of our new website design in our guestbook. The new design is intended to be easier to use, more accessible, and easier to update. All of the content will now be reviewed and updated, so come back soon to check it out. As with any new system, we expect to encounter some teething problems, if you find any then please let us know.http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=23Ex Cadet Paul Duke has successfully completed his Initial Officer Training (IOT) at RAF Cranwell. His gradutation parade included flypasts by a Tornado F3 from XXV(F) Squadron from RAF Leeming and King-Air B200 from 45(R), RAF Cranwell. Reviewing Officer for the graduation was Air Vice Marshal Nigel Bairsto, Director General Defence Logistics Transformation. Paul was a member of the squadron between 1997 and 2001 and reached the rank of Flight Sergeant. Having graduated as a Flying Officer he will now beginning his training as an Aerosystems Engineer. http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=22Well done 2012sqn the dinning in night was a great success you all did really well, and well done to Sergeant A Roberts who was Mr Vice for the dinner, great job guys.http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=21Well done to Cpl A Roberts, Cpl K Greenwood and Cpl J Lloyd-Jones who were all promoted to Sergeant on Wednesday 22nd November 2006. Keep up the good work guys.http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=20The squadron forum (forum.2012sqn.org.uk) has been upgraded to the newest version. There is nothing that you need to worry about, it all looks the same from the frontend!.http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=19Congratulations to all of those cadets who helped Caldicot squadron to make a name for itself at the Area Training Day on 16th July 2006. We achieved; 1st Banner Drill 1st Photography 2nd Overall 2nd Drill (Composite team with Ebbw Vale) 2nd Modelling 2nd Tug of War 2nd Shooting 3rd First Aid Our banner party will now be representing No1 Welsh wing at the Wales and West Region competition in september, as will the Cpl Roberts and Cdt Mclauchan in aircraft modelling. Not bad for a first attempt. Our banner party on the wing website. http://www.onewelshatc.org.uk/_ImageBank/Dscf0386.jpghttp://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=18Congratulations to all those who helped in organising and running the Carvinal Stall and activites this year. After some doubt as to whether the event was to be cancelled, and then having to deal with a relocation the day was a large success. Our cadets ran a coconut shy and a recruiment tent, and some adult staff ran a Tombola (thanks to Unilever for aiding us by donating some of the prizes). Pictures of the eventhttp://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=17Congratulations to all of the Staff and Cadets who recieved awards and commendations at the first ever No 1 Welsh Wing Awards Ceremony last night. There were 3 types of awards presented: Cadet forces medals and bars, Commandants Certificates of Good Service, and the first BTECs in Pubic Services within the wing. A special congratulations to FL Griffiths and CFS Roberts from 2012 Squadron who both recieved Commandants Certificates of Good Service. Wing COmmander Chapman and CFS Roberts More pictures will be comming soon...http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=16Welcome to the news blog of 2012 (Caldicot) Sqn ATC. Please use the toolbar above or the search box (right) to find the article that you are looking for. The newest articles also appear in scrollers on other parts of the website. You can make your contribution to most of the articles on this site by posting a comment, simply scroll down to the bottom of a page and fill in the boxes, its as simple as that! If you would like to submit an article, then please send it to [ news AT 2012sqn DOT org DOT uk ] and the news team will verify and upload it for you. Please also use this address if you have any queries/complaints regarding any articles that are published on this site. Issues related to technical problems can be forwarded to the website administrator [ webmaster AT 2012sqn DOT org DOT uk ]http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=15The news section of the website (the bit that your currently looking at!) has been replaced with a new news publishing system (coutesy of sNews, there's a link at the bottom). This new system is a lot simpler than the old one but it provides RSS feeds (I anyone really wanted to use them) and greater security. All of the old articles have been transferred, and contact details remain the same (all articles should be submitted to news@2012sqn.org.uk). Currently only the administrator may submit articles directly but if I get time I will mod a submission service whereby registered cadets can submit articles (all of which will be verified and checked first).http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=14CFS Matthew Roberts has been appointed the Lord Lieutenants Cadet for Gwent 2006 He takes appointment up in February 2006 after the presentation of the official Badge The Lord Lieutenants Cadets duties are to accompany the Lord Lieutenant on official duties and visits of Royalty to the county. http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=13F/Sgt Matthew Roberts and FL Griffiths (OC 2012 Sqn) have both been awarded the Commandant's Certificate of Good Service. F/Sgt Roberts is one of only six other cadets in the Corps to given this award. The award is given after recommendation from the cadet's squadron, approval by Wing and Region and the finnaly, is approved by the Commandant of the Air Training Corps, Air Commodore Harrision. FL Griffiths was also awarded this certificate, a great start at your new squadron. Well done Sir!http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=12Review of Yeovilton Air Day (RNAS Yeovilton) 2005 Review Coming Soon Imageshttp://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=11The squadron forum (forum.2012sqn.org.uk) has been upgraded to the newest version. The squadron forum (forum.2012sqn.org.uk) has been upgraded to the newest version. There is nothing that you need to worry about, it all looks the same from the frontend!.http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=10 Each year the Sovereign drives in State to Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament. This is usually in November but it may take place at other times, or even more than once a year if there is a change of government. The ceremony takes place in the House of Lords and the Commons are summoned to hear 'The Queen's Speech from the Throne', formally opening the next session of her Parliament and setting out the policies of her Government. There is room for only a very few spectators inside the Palace of Westminster and tickets are difficult to obtain but, through television, the ceremony has been made available to everyone. for more info visit - http://www.army.mod.uk/ceremonialandheritage/household/parliament.htm http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=9The official birthday of the Sovereign is marked each year by a colourful and historic military parade and march-past, known as Trooping the Colour. It takes place each June on Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, in front of crowds of onlookers and, thanks to television, is enjoyed by millions world-wide. T he troops participating in the parade are drawn from a military organisation which, though a part of the Army and therefore composed of fully trained, operational troops, is a national institution - the Household Division for more info go to :- http://www.army.mod.uk/ceremonialandheritage/household/trooping.htmhttp://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=8FS Matthew Roberts and Sgt Luke Thomas have trained to take part in the RAF WARMA March held at RAF Cosford in April 2005 and The Nijmegen March in Holland in July 2005. Route Marching Since October 2004 they have been to RAF St Athans on the first Sunday of each month to train (walking between 18 to 25 miles each time) to be able to be selected to attend both marches (not for the feeble minded or unfit). The RAF WARMA March is 50 miles to be covered over two days (25 miles per day) FS Matthew Roberts and Sgt Luke Thomas were part of the No1 Welsh Wing team comprising 32 including accompanying staff. Staying at RAF Cosford they had to get up at around 0400, get ready and have breakfast and start at 0700 and finish around 1600 with three stops during the day for a comfort break and lunch. On the second day the teams marched into RAF Cosford and on to the Parade Square, apparently what they called "signing"!! still marching in step and marched past the Commandant Air Commodore Chitty, who took the salute Total participation 1100 - Commandant of the ATC, Air Commodore Chitty and, around 700 Air Cadets and the rest were contingents from the RAF. Royal Navy, British Army. Danish Army, and other cadet forces and Civilians. FS Matthew Roberts and Sgt Luke Thomas are the first from this squadron to take part in the RAF WARMA March since it started, well done chaps. The Nijmagen March is 100 miles to be covered over four days (25 miles per day) FS Matthew Roberts and Sgt Luke Thomas will be the first from this squadron to do the Nijmagen March for 30 yrs. Training continues ready for July The team travels to Holland to participate - they will stay in the Military compound and will be sent out daily on different routes. Participants in the march will be around 10 000!!! and be British Military and Cadet Forces and Foreign national service personnel and civilians. "Me thinks" there will be serious blisters chaps - look after the feet Medals are presented for each march and maybe worn on the uniform as directed. When medals are not worn then a medal ribbon is worn on the Brassard. Well done and good luck SWOhttp://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=7Airshow is unspoiled by weather! Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton is at the heart of the Fleet Air Arm and is one of Europe �s busiest military airfields.It is home to the Royal Navy�s Sea Harriers, Commando Helicopter and Small Ships� Flights (Lynx) Squadrons as well as the Royal Navy Historic Flight.The day will pay tribute to the personnel and aircraft of the Royal Navy and the part they have played in shaping history during the past century as well as demonstrating today�s Royal Navy as a �Versatile Maritime Force�.An extensive flying and static display is planned with military and civilian aircraft, historic and modern from around the world. Our Gallery - Here Detailed review of the day - Here http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=6FS Roberts takes part in first ever course designed to teach SNCOs how to teach drill. Picture Gallery The course took place at 2213 (Llandaff) Sqn, Cardiff and was attended by 5 SNCOs form various squadrons throughout the wing. Wing WO Ward started the course with some drill/dress theory and then followed onto an inspection and drill test. The rest of the day was then spent improving personal our own presentation and drill and learning how to teach drill (Specifically for the First Class drill test). The day was then finnished with another drill test and a debrief giving our imporvments and faults. There are plans for future drill courses and also higher level drill courses. http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=57 Cadets take part in the inter-squadron athletics. Sgt Thomas wins 2 medals. Congratulations to all of the cadets who participated in the Inter-Squadron athletics, at Leckwith Athletics Stadium, Cardiff. All of the cadets performed exeptionally, and in particular Sgt Luke Thomas, who won both of his events, Discus (U17B) and Shot Put (U17B). Participating Cadets: FS Matthew Roberts Sgt Luke Thomas Cpl Toni Williams Cpl Andrew Roberts Cpl Jonathan Lloyd-Jones Cdt David French Cdt Cameron Mclauchlan http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=4 As from Monday 6 Jun 2005 Fl Lt Alan Griffiths assumes command of 2012 (Caldicot) Sqn ATC. Fl Lt Rothery Harris has stepped down as Sqn Commander after around 20yrs. Fl Lt Harris remains with the squadron as a squadron officer. FO Griffiths, was with 2506 Sqn based in Newport, which was a school squadron but, it closed and he was transferred to 210 (1st Mon) Sqn based at Raglan Barracks, Newport as a squadron officer. Subsequent to that FO Griffiths was appointed detachment commander of Machan Detached Flight 2004 and then joined Caldicot during May 2005. Fl Lt Harris has had long service with the Corps (36 Yrs) in total, starting as cadet in what was then 633Sqn ATC based in Newport but sadly that was closed many years ago. Fl Lt Harris rose, as a cadet, to the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer and remained with the corps until he went to university and gained a BSc degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Subsequently he secured a position at Hewlett and Packard, an American owned company, as an engineer and, still works for them today. He was recruited by the current Wing Commander as a member of the staff at Caldicot. Subsequent to that Rothery Harris was appointed a Civilian Instructor and then commissioned. Rothery Harris eventually assumed command of Caldicot from the current Wing Commander Gareth Chapman, who at that time was Squadron Commander at Caldicot. Fl Lt Harris has received:- Air Officer Commandings Certificate of Good Service Lord Lieutenants of Gwent, Certificate of Merit. Cadet Force Medal and Clasp (20yrs uniformed service) Jubilee medal http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=3A general presentation of awards by the Lord Lieutenant of Gwent, Mr Simon Boyle was held in the Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess in Raglan Barrack, Newport on the Wednesday 9 February 2005. A presentation of:- Lord Lieutenants of Gwent Badge of Office to - CFS Kristian Chown Lord Lieutenants of Gwent Certificate of Merit Lord Lieutenants' Certificate of Merit to - WO Derek Warren from 2012 (Caldicot) Sqn Air Training Corps. Picture Gallery CFS Kristian Chown CFS Chown is the first cadet to be appointed as a Lord Lieutenants Cadet from Caldicot squadron. CFS Chown has been with 2012 (Caldicot) Sqn for nearly 4 yrs and has achieved the rank of Flight Sergeant and is a Staff Cadet. On weekends over the last three years he has attended 625 VGS and is a valued staff cadet with the school. CFS Chown has also achieved Grade 2 Pilot. CFS Chown has aspirations to join the RAF. WO Derek Warren WO Derek Warren has been in the Crops for 34 yrs joining at 17 in a welfare capacity for 3yrs and was appointed a Civilian Instructor at 20yrs of age. WO Warren was then appointed a Warrant Officer at 22 and has been in that rank for nearly 30 yrs. WO Warren was appointed Wing Warrant Officer for No1 Welsh Wing for a set period during the 1990's. During his tenure he has received the:- Cadet Forces Medal and 2 Clasps AOC's Certificate of Meritorious Service in 1992 Represented the Wing at the 50th Anniversary of the Corps Queens Jubilee Medal Lord Lieutenants' Certificate of Merit WO Warren is and as been supported by his wife Patricia who herself served in the Corps for a total of 22yrs, initially as a Civilian Instructor for 2 yrs then as a Warrant Officer for 12 yrs and now reverted to Civilian Instructor. WO Warren has previously seen his daughter Catherine (now 30) as a cadet and now a proud mother of two, Alexander and Olivia. He has two grandsons as cadets, Matthew, a lFLight Sergeant and, Andrew, a Corporal, with the squadron. He is very active in the squadron with usual cadet training and also arranging various events such as the annual Squadron Presentation Evenings and Dinners, arranging and conducting additional training at weekends throughout the year's calendar for cadets and NCO's and always attending other activities with the troops as required. WO Warren said, "that he finds it strange that new cadets are, in some cases, children of previous cadets and makes you suddenly realise how old you're getting!! " However he's always cheerful (if WO's can ever be cheerful !!) and positive and ready to help.http://news.2012sqn.org.uk/index.php?id=2