ATC Quiz 2017

An engaging and educational illustration representing the Air Training Corps, featuring cadets in uniform, an aircraft, and emblems related to aviation and the Royal Air Force.

ATC Quiz 2017

Test your knowledge about the Air Training Corps with our engaging ATC Quiz 2017! Dive into 44 thought-provoking questions covering the history, ranks, and structure of the organization.

Challenge yourself and see how much you really know:

From formation dates to rank structures
Identify wings and squadrons
Learn about the aims of the ATC

44 Questions11 MinutesCreated by FlyingFalcon37

Who is OC North East Scotland Wing

Wing Cdr Kelvin Martin

Sqn Ldr Nutten

WO Bruce

When was the ATC Formed?

20th July 1930

21st January 1952

5th February 1941

Which of the following are aims of the ATC?

To promote and encourage among young men and women a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force

To help young people towards responsible adulthood by encouraging valuable personal attributes and high standards of conduct, using a nautical theme based on the customs of the Royal Navy

To get people flying

To provide training which will be useful in both in the services and civil life

To see what our younger generation can do

To foster a spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship

The Rank Slide shown belongs to which rank? (Answer in full)

How many regions are in the corps?

North East Scotland Wing has how many squadrons?

Scotland & Northern Ireland Region has how many wings?

HQAC is located where?

Gordon Barracks

Kinloss Barracks

RAF Cranwell

RAF Lossiemouth

Sqn Ldr Harrison of NESW is the wing officer for what?

Sports

Swimming

Adventure Training

Training

No 2C is what Uniform?

Light Blues

Combats

Sports Kit

Dark Blues

What is the name of the Field Clothing shown?

MTP

DPM

The Classifications rank in which order?

First Class, Leading Cadet, Senior Cadet, Master Cadet

Master Cadet, Leading Cadet, First Class, Senior Cadet

Master Cadet, First Class, Senior Cadet, Leading Cadet

Leading Cadet, Senior Cadet, Master Cadet, First Class

NESW Shooting Officer is...?

Sqn Ldr Nutten

Sqn Ldr Harrison

Sqn Ldr Lumsden

Sqn Ldr Whitford

The Lanyard shown is awarded when a person has completed what course?

Qualified Aerospace Instructor

Junior Leader

Method of Instruction

Who is this?

Regional Warrant Officer

Group Captain Carol Vorderman

Commandant Air Cadets Dawn McCafferty

SGT Maggie Simpson

Which of the following is the correct Cadet Rank Structure

Corporal, Cadet Warrant Officer, Sergeant, Flight Sergeant

Cadet Warrant Officer, Flight Sergeant, Corporal Sergeant

Flight Sergeant, Corporal, Sergeant, Cadet Warrant Officer

Corporal, Sergeant, Flight Sergeant, Cadet Warrant Officer

The ATC grew from an organisation called the:

Air Defence Cadet Corps

Defence Corps

Cadet Air Force

Air Cadet Defence Corps

When was 865 (Portlethen) Squadron was formed?

13th February 1978

5th February 1941

22nd June 1978

17th January 1978

Jim Leggat holds which rank?

Flying Officer

Wing Commander

Air Vice-Marshal

Group Captain

Select the wings of Scotland & N Ireland Region

Which trainer aircraft is currently used to fly cadet for Air Experience Flying (AEF)?

Grob Tutor 115E

Squirrel HT1

Bulldog T1

Chipmunk T1

Who is the Officer shown?

Sqn Ldr Nutten

Sqn Ldr Stephen

Sqn Ldr Stevens

Sqn Ldr Harrison

What rank slide is shown?

Corporal

Flight Sergeant

Cadet Warrant Officer

Sergeant

The term Founder Squadron means that a Squadron was:

The First Sqn to be formed

One of the first 100 Sqn's to be formed.

One of the first 50 Sqn's to be formed.

One of the first 10 Sqn's to be formed

Identify the correct ATC Badge

A squadron should typically have how many cadets?

NESW HQ is located where?

Kinloss Barracks

RAF Lossiemouth

RAF Cosford

Gordon Barracks

The Health & Safety Officer for NESW is who?

Sqn Ldr Harrison

Sqn Ldr Lumsden

Sqn Ldr Nutten

Sqn Ldr Stevens

In February 2018 865 (Portlethen) will celebrate its... Anniversary

50th

20th

40th

38th

What classification badge is shown?

First Class

Senior Cadet

Master Cadet

Leading Cadet

NESW Sports Officer is...?

Sqn Ldr Stevens

Sqn Ldr Nutten

Wg Cdr Martin

Sqn Ldr Harrison

The ATC Motto is?

Venture, Explore

Adventure, Discover

Venture, Adventure

Learn & Improve, Get Involved, Think About The Consequences, Respect All

What item of uniform is not issued to cadets?

Black Tie

Beret

Parade Shoes

Brassard

The term "NCO" stands for what?

Non Charged Officer

Non Capable Officer

Non Commissioned Officer

Non Cadet Officer

What does the abbreviation DF stand for?

Detached Flight

Detailed Flight

Defence Flight

Detailed Force

In what case does a cadet wear two Brassards?

They are over the age of 18

Lord Lieutenant's Cadet

Member of Staff

Chosen by the OC

How many aims does the ATC have?

Girls were first permitted to join the ATC in what year?

1990

2000

1980

1872

Why do we salute?

To recognise the amount of training that an officer has endured.

To recognise a person in authority who holds the Queens Commission

Because the person holds a higher rank than you

Because it makes the other person feel good.

S&NI HQ is located where?

RAF Cranwell

RAF Lossiemouth

Leuchars Barracks

Kinloss Barracks

This badge is awarded when a cadet has completed what course?

Heartstart

AFA

YFA

Junior Leader Course members get issued which lanyard upon pass out?

Who is the person shown?

Sqn Ldr Williams

Wg Cdr Martin

Sqn Ldr Chamier

Gp Capt Vorderman

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