FINAL SOUTH WEST REGION AIR CADETS REGION ACTIVITIES DAY SUNDAY 06 OCTOBER COMPETITIONS POINTS OF CONTACT RULES and MARKING SCHEMES

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1 FINAL SOUTH WEST REGION AIR CADETS REGION ACTIVITIES DAY SUNDAY 06 OCTOBER 2013 COMPETITIONS POINTS OF CONTACT RULES and MARKING SCHEMES page 1 of 21

2 REGION ACTIVITIES DAY 2013 POINTS OF CONTACT WINGS Sqn Ldr Nigel Roebuck Sqn Ldr John Parsons Sqn Ldr Nick Watt Flt Lt Dave Berryman or Sqn Ldr Joss Whalvin Sqn Ldr Paul Freeman Sqn Ldr Mike Symons Sqn Ldr Chris Beardsley REGION Sqn Ldr Jill Antrobus Sqn Ldr John Nicholson Sqn Ldr P Richardson projects.southwest@aircadets.org WO Gary Tonks rwo.southwest@aircadets.org page 2 of 21

3 REGION ACTIVITIES DAY COMPETITIONS ## indicates rules and/ or marking scheme changes in 2013 COMPETITIONS REFERENCES Aircraft Recognition.... page 4, ACTO 104 reproduced here Aviation Art page 8 7 Drill page 10 9 Squad Drill... Annex A to ACTO 120 Banner Party Drill Annex B to ACTO 120 Media Skills.... page ## The local media news scenario Why did you want to become an adult volunteer? Modelling page ## Class Four: Set Model.... Airfix 1:48 Messerschmitt Bf109E, kit no A05120 the set model is available at a special price of 12 including packing & postage, available by quoting RAD when ordering from Mr Andy Hills at anticsandy@aol.com, or by phone on Class Six: Aviation Diorama theme... Operation Chastise The Dams Raid Photography page ## Presentation Skills..... page ## The presentation subjects are: Class A: under Class B: 16 and over. How could the ACO communicate with the next generation of cadets and parents? The average cadet stays in the ATC for 18 months: how can my squadron improve this? Web Sites.. page ## page 3 of 21

4 AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION COMPETITIONS [ open to sponsorship ] 1. Wings are to enter TWO teams: Under 16 on the day of the National Competition (November). Open Competition (cadets of any age). 2. The competition is held in accordance with the Stage 2 Competition Rules in ACTO Judges decisions are final. INTRODUCTION AIR CADET TRAINING ORDER Two Air Cadet aircraft recognition competitions will be run each year, using the ACO Aircraft Recognition syllabus: a. Under-16 Competition. All cadets under the age of 16 on the day of the National Competition are eligible to enter into the under-16 Competition each year. All members of a team must be under 16 as must any individual entry. b. Open Competition. All air cadets are eligible to enter the Open Competition, whether or not they are also an individual entrant or team member in the U-16 Competition. 2. ATC aircraft recognition competitions are run annually in 2 stages: a. Wing Competitions. b. Regional Competitions. 3. CCF (RAF) aircraft recognition competitions are run annually in 2 stages: a. Area Competitions. b. Air Squadron Trophy Final Competitions. 4. Each competition is based on a team event for Squadron or Contingent teams of 3 cadets, and on an individual event in which all individuals making up the team compete automatically, but in which other individuals may also be entered; the team and individual events may be run concurrently. Both the ATC and CCF (RAF) competitions culminate in the ACO National Aircraft Recognition Final which will be held in November of each year. page 4 of 21

5 AIR CADET TRAINING ORDER 104 continued STAGE 1 COMPETITIONS 5. Each Wing/Area is to hold a competition for which each Squadron/Contingent may enter teams of cadets as directed by Wing/Area. These competitions are to be included with cadet training, eg. Wing training days, and travel or other public expenditure solely for the competition is not to be incurred. The winning Squadron/Contingent team (and the winning individual cadet, if not already a member of the winning team) is to be nominated for the next stage of the competition. STAGE 2 COMPETITIONS 6. Each Region is to hold a competition for the Squadron teams winning the Wing competition and for the best individual in the Wing, if the cadet is not already a member of the winning team. The winners of the Regional stage are to be nominated for the National final. The Regional stage must be completed by mid-october each year. 7. The CCF is to hold a competition for the Contingent teams winning their Area competition and for the best individual in each Area, if the cadet is not already a member of the winning team. The winning 2 teams from the Air Trophy Finals are to be nominated for the National final by mid-october each year. NATIONAL COMPETITION 8. HQAC will hold a competition for the teams winning the Stage 2 competitions described at paragraphs 6 and 7 and for the best individuals, if the cadet is not already a member of a winning team. Details of the time and place will be promulgated each year, but the National finals will normally be held on the last or second-last Saturday in November, ie. on the same day as the Air Britain Competition (Final), see paras The actual date each year will be published in HQAC Routine Orders. SYLLABUS 9. The syllabus, comprised of two lists of aircraft, will be promulgated by HQAC (TG 2), updated annually, and will comprise aircraft in current use, with the following exceptions: a. Gliders and motorised gliders. b. Microlights. c. Homebuilt aircraft. d. Prototypes. Training material is on BADER Sharepoint under HQ Air Cadets at: %2fACO%20Document%20Library%2fActivities%2fTraining%2fAircraft%20Recognition&FolderCT ID=&View=%7b74DD64BC%2dE86B%2d4F14%2d808B%2d2CCDF3CAFC14%7d or follow HQ Air Cadets/ ACO Document Library/ Activities/ Training/ Aircraft Recognition. page 5 of 21

6 AIR CADET TRAINING ORDER 104 continued COMPETITION FORMAT 10. In each National final, 30 aircraft views will be shown for the main competition, with 3 more which will be marked only if needed to break a tie for first or second place. They will be on 35mm slides or in PowerPoint format. At least 18 out of the 30 will be of military aircraft. Each view will be exposed for up to 2 seconds. For the U-16 Competition, the views will be of aircraft in List 1 of the syllabus only. For the Open Competition, aircraft views will be taken from List 1 and List 2. At Stages 1 and 2, the two competitions (U-16 and Open) may be run concurrently, if time constraints require this. 11. Stage 1 and 2 competitions are to be in the same format as the Corps final, except that exposure times may be increased to 4 seconds maximum at Stage 1 finals and 3 seconds at Stage 2. MARKING 12. One point will be awarded for the correct identification of the basic type of the aircraft shown. The aircraft's mark or series is not needed, except where there might be an ambiguity without it. For example "Mirage" covers a range of several widely differing types; therefore the mark must be given eg. "Mirage F1", "Mirage III". Nevertheless, in general a name or a letter/number designation is normally sufficient eg. "Hawk"; either "F16" or "Fighting Falcon"; "Jaguar"; either "C5" or "Galaxy"; etc. Where a competitor chooses to give both the name and the designation, there must be no conflict between the two eg. for a view of an F14 Tomcat, the answers "F14", "Tomcat", "F14 Tomcat" are acceptable, but answers such as "F15 Tomcat", "F14 Eagle" are not. Finally, note that for former Soviet or Warsaw Pact aircraft, the NATO reporting name and the letter/number designation (eg. "FULCRUM", "MIG-29") are equally acceptable. FINANCE 13. Travel. Cadets representing their Wing at Regional competitions, or their Region at the National competition, may travel at public expense in accordance with the appropriate travel regulations current at the time, as may the supervising adult in charge of each party, and adults nominated to run Regional competitions and the National competitions. 14. Pay. Pay for ATC adult staff concerned solely in the running of, or attendance at, these competitions is not admissible, except that at Regional/Corps meetings, if cadets are obliged to be accommodated overnight, one adult member of staff may be detailed by Regional HQ or HQAC (TG 2) for the supervision and disciplinary control of all the cadets; and he or she may receive one day's pay if uniformed staff. 15. Budgets. Travel allowances paid under para 10 are to be met from Wing and Region budgets for Regional finals, and HQAC central budget for the National final. page 6 of 21

7 AIR CADET TRAINING ORDER 104 continued TROPHIES AND MEMENTOS 16. Engraved medals will be awarded by HQAC to the winners (team and individual) of each of the Regional competitions. 17. The winning team and individual at each National competition will be presented with the team and individual trophies at the conclusion of the contest. Due to their intrinsic value and consequent insurance requirements, some of the trophies cannot be retained by the winners; they will, however, be suitably engraved and held at HQAC. The units of which the winners are members will be provided with a framed picture for permanent retention. There will also be a certificate for each member of the winning team and the winning individual. 18. In addition to the trophies, the winners and runnersup (teams and individuals) in each National competition will be presented with engraved medals. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS 19. Air Britain (Historians) Ltd holds the finals of their International Aircraft Recognition Contest (Finals) in the cinema of the RAF Museum at Hendon on the same day as the ACO National Final. There are entry fees for teams and individuals and the competition is divided into sections; there is a section especially for ATC/ CCF/ Air Scout teams and individuals. 20. Cadet teams and individuals may enter the Air Britain competition without restriction and irrespective of their performance and, indeed, without participation in the National competition at its various levels. All such entries must, however, be at private (squadron/ school) expense and by direct arrangement with the Air Britain organizers, although HQAC will publish the address of the Air Britain Secretary annually. 21. There is to be no expenditure of public funds solely in connection with the Air Britain competition, either in the form of travel costs or pay and/ or allowances for ACO personnel; and as already stated, entry fees are to be provided from non-public funds. ENDS page 7 of 21

8 AVIATION ART COMPETITIONS [ open to sponsorship ] RULES 1. Wings may submit ONE IMAGE in each of the following classes: Class I Class II : enrolled cadets aged under 16 years on the date of the competition : enrolled cadets aged 16 years or over on the date of the competition 2. Cadets must be serving in South West Region and enter the competition class appropriate to their age on Region Activities Day. 3. The principle subject must be an AIRCRAFT in an appropriate setting. 4. Each image must: (a) be an original work by the entrant, (b) be two dimensional, (c) have been completed since 1 st October of the previous year, and (d) have the information card (next page) completed and securely attached to the reverse of the image. 5. A photographic record may be taken to aid compliance with rules. 6. Judges decisions are final. page 8 of 21

9 INFORMATION CARD for the AVIATION ART COMPETITIONS Competition class number and title in full Cadet rank, first and family names Date of birth Cadet postal address Squadron number and location Wing Title of work Type of media used Information on the subject, composition and sources referenced for the submission INFORMATION CARD for AVIATION ART COMPETITIONS Competition class number and title in full Cadet rank, first and family names Date of birth Cadet postal address Squadron number and location Wing Title of work Type of media used Information on the subject, composition and sources referenced for the submission page 9 of 21

10 DRILL COMPETITIONS [ open to sponsorship. ] 1. Wings are to enter TWO teams, ONE in each of the elements in Annex A and Annex B of ACTO The competitions are held in accordance with ACTO Judges decisions are final. SCOPE AIR CADET TRAINING ORDER This ACTO applies to both the ATC and the CCF (RAF). OVERVIEW 2. The ACO Drill Competition is held each autumn, normally in association with the ACO Marching Band Championships, typically on the third weekend in November. 3. The competition consists of 2 elements: ENTRY The Squad Drill Competition (described at Annex A) The Banner Party Competition (described at Annex B) 4. Notification of the Event. Competition dates and other details will be promulgated through Regional Headquarters and Wg Cdr CCF. 5. Eligibility. Each Regional Commandant and Wg Cdr CCF (RAF) may enter a team in each of the two elements. In the case of the ATC, these teams will normally be the winners of Regional competitions. 6. Entries. Entries will only be accepted from Regional HQs or HQAC CCF (RAF) staff. By the same token, details of participants should be provided through Regional HQ/ HQAC CCF (RAF) staff, not by individual squadrons, wings, sections or detachments. ANNEXES See separate Region Activities Day competition document A. The Drill Squad Competition B. The Banner Party Competition ENDS 21 page 10 of

11 MEDIA SKILLS COMPETITION [ open to sponsorship ] RULES 1 Wing may submit ONE squadron or detached flight team with a maximum of six cadets per team, all of whom must be serving in South West Region. 2 A scenario is chosen for each competition year: for the 2013 competition it is: Why did you want to become an adult volunteer? 3 Each team will handle the selected scenario so as to attract a local newspaper to feature the activity by: taking part in an interview to camera about the scenario; providing a separate digital photograph appropriate to the scenario (in JPG format); and writing a 200 to 300-word press release (not a newsletter) appropriate to the scenario (in Word); 4 A period of TWO HOURS will be allowed, to include the interview to camera. 5 Teams will provide their own laptop and digital camera and will down-load their news release and digital photograph to a stick for judging. 6 Teams are to report to the judges before 0915hrs on the day of the competition in accordance with arrangements promulgated by ACRHQSW. 7 Judges will use the marking scheme (below) and their decision is final. 8 Feedback will be provided, either written, oral or both. MARKING SCHEME Interview Photograph Press release pace of speech; clarity of speech; quality of image lighting and focus; information given & accuracy; style; information received; imagination; grammar and spelling; appropriate Air Cadet name-dropping impact; suitability for publication word limit; suitability for publication max 30 points max 30 points max 40 points page 11 of 21

12 MODELLING COMPETITIONS RULES 1 Wings may submit ONE entry in each of the following classes: Class One Class Two : Aircraft Model cadets aged under 16 on the date of the competition : Aircraft Model cadets aged 16 or over on the date of the competition Class Three : Aircraft Model adult staff and civilian committee members Class Four Class Five Class Six 2 Each entry must: : Set Model cadets of any age : Open Model cadets of any age : Aviation Diorama cadets of any age (a) be the sole work of the entrant or, if a diorama, of the entrants, who are serving in South West Region, (b) enter the competition class(es) appropriate to their status and age on Region Activities Day, (c) have been completed since 1 st October of the previous year, (d) be accompanied by the information card (next page), completed and securely attached to the entry or accompany the entry in such a way that it cannot be separated. 3 Models may: (a) be hand brushed or air brushed, and may be displayed on a base or mirror, (b) be commercial plastic, resin or vacu-form or scratch built, (c) use after-market accessories or other adaptations (but see para 5 below), (d) have one or two figures, or a vehicle, positioned on the base to provide scale, but anything in excess of this may be considered a diorama and may be disqualified at the judges discretion. 4. A set model is chosen for Class Four each competition year: for 2013 it is: Airfix 1:48 Messerschmitt Bf109E, kit no A05120 The set model is available at a special price of 12 including packing & postage, available by quoting RAD when ordering from Mr Andy Hills at anticsandy@aol.com, or by phone on /.. 21 page 12 of

13 MODELLING COMPETITIONS RULES continued 5. Open Models may take any form (for example, lego, warhammer), must not be offensive, nor exceed the size limits at paragraph 7 below. 6. The diorama theme is chosen for each competition year: for 2013 the theme is: Operation Chastise The Dams Raid 7. Dioramas MUST: (a) have an AVIATION focus, (b) be on a base no more than 0.9 metres (~ 3 feet) square, (c) be limited to 2.4 metres (~ 8 feet) high when assembled. 8. By way of guidance, camouflage, markings and adaptations applied to entries (except those in Class 5) must endeavour to replicate authentic schemes and/ or scenarios (not what if, nor fantasy) so to give judges a frame of reference to assess the research that has gone into the chosen subject and its accuracy. Up to three (3) pictures not exceeding A4 size may be presented to evidence colour schemes or impart similar contextual information. 9. All results. Including Class Three: Aircraft Model (Adults), will be amalgamated to produce the Best Overall Wing Award. 10. A photographic record may be taken to aid compliance with rules. 11. Judges decisions are final. page 13 of 21

14 INFORMATION CARD for the MODELLING COMPETITIONS Competition class number and title in full Cadet rank, first and family names Date of birth Cadet postal address Squadron number and location Wing Title of work Model type and scale Information on the subject, composition and sources referenced for the submission INFORMATION CARD for MODELLING COMPETITIONS Competition class number and title in full Cadet rank, first and family names Date of birth Cadet postal address Squadron number and location Wing Title of work Model type and scale Information on the subject, composition and sources referenced for the submission 21 page 14 of

15 MODELLING COMPETITIONS JUDGES COMMENTS and MARKS SHEET General Construction: 30 points Consider: seams, filling, sanding, alignment, use of glue Accuracy & Detail: 40 points Consider: accuracy of scheme, corrections, after-market, quality of paint work, decal application, clear parts Finish & Impact: 30 points Consider: weathering, panel lines, setting, feel, appropriateness, visual accuracy & impact Linear scale: Poor Improving Good Excellent Exceptional page 15 of 21

16 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS [ open to sponsorship ] RULES 1. Wings may submit ONE entry in each of the following nine classes: Class 1a: Class 1b: Class 1c: Aviation : cadets aged under 16 on the date of the competition Aviation : cadets aged 16 or over on the date of the competition Aviation : adult staff and civilian committee members In Classes 1a, 1b, 1c, entries must feature an aircraft and may feature ACO cadets, staff and civilian committee, ACO flying, military or non-military airfields and air shows. Class 2a: Class 2b: Class 2c: The ACO and it s People : cadets aged under 16 on the date of the competition The ACO and it s People : cadets aged 16 or over on the date of the competition The ACO and it s People : adult staff and civilian committee members In Classes 2a, 2b, 2c, entries must feature ACO cadet(s), adult staff or civilian committee member(s) at work or play - AND THE ATC CREST, or ACO LOGO, or ACO BRAND MUST BE INTEGRAL TO THE ORIGINAL IMAGE. Class 3a: Class 3b: Class 3c: The ACO and its People : cadets aged under 16 on the date of the competition The ACO and its People : cadets aged 16 or over on the date of the competition The ACO and its People : adult staff and civilian committee members In Classes 3a, 3b, 3c, 2a, 2b, 2c, entries must feature ACO cadet(s), adult staff or civilian committee member(s) at work or play - IN CIRCUMSTANCES OTHER THAN FITTING CLASSES 2a, 2b and 2c ABOVE. 2. Cadets must be enrolled and serving within South West Region and must enter a competition class(es) appropriate to their age on Region Activities Day. 3. Each image must: (a) be an original work by the entrant, (b) have been taken since RAD 2012 on 07October 2012, (c) be a borderless print, minimum size 10 inches * 8 inches and a maximum of A4 in size, individually mounted on a heavy, rigid card of the same size, (d) have the information card (next page) completed and securely attached to the reverse of the image, (e) NOT be framed, (f) NOT have been manipulated nor enhanced, other than by traditional methods which may include shading and dodging, brightness control, contrast control, colour/ monochrome balance and cropping. 4. /.. 21 page 16 of

17 PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS RULES continued 4. Entrants are assumed to have the permission of cadets and adult staff featured, for their images to be entered, used within the ACO and displayed outside the ACO. Entrants may be required to evidence such permission. More information on the use of images is in ACP4 and ACP Entrants are deemed to agree that Crown Copyright applies to their entries and to the images being used by the ACO internally and externally. More information on copyright is in ACP A photographic record of entries may be taken to aid compliance with rules. 7. Judges decisions are final. MARKING SCHEME Relevance 25 Composition 25 Exposure and focus 25 Overall impression 25 NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS Entries in and winners of Region Activities Day photography competitions are NOT forwarded automatically to the annual national Royal Air Force Photographic Competition nor to the annual national ACO Photographic Competition. Both these competitions are based on electronic, digital image formats, referenced to their respective classes and rules. Entrants to the Region Activities Day and related Wing photography competitions are strongly encouraged to submit their photographs to both these annual national competitions. page 17 of 21

18 INFORMATION CARD for PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS Competition class number and title in full Cadet rank, first and family names Date of birth Cadet postal address Squadron number and location Wing Caption or title of work Date photograph taken Information on the subject, composition and location of the photograph INFORMATION CARD for PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS Competition class number and title in full Cadet rank, first and family names Date of birth Cadet postal address Squadron number and location Wing Caption or title of work Date photograph taken Information on the subject, composition and location of the photograph 21 page 18 of

19 PRESENTATION SKILLS COMPETITIONS [ open to sponsorship. ] RULES 1 Wings may submit ONE entry in each of the following classes: Class A: Class B: an enrolled cadet aged under 16 years on the date of the competition an enrolled cadet aged 16 years or over on the date of the competition 2 A new theme is chosen for each class of the competition each year: for 2013 they are: Class A: Class B: How could the ACO communicate with the next generation of cadets and parents? The average cadet stays in the ATC for 18 months: how can my squadron improve this? 3 A presentation will : comprise a free-standing talk by ONE cadet; include power point or other visual aids provided by the competitor; allow a maximum of 5 minutes for preparation; last 10 minutes; demonstrate an imaginative focus on the chosen theme; be informative to the wider community, as well as to Air Cadets. 4 Each presentation must be substantially the work of the cadet, supported and/or supervised by one or more adults. 5 Cadets are to report for their presentation on the day of the competition in accordance with a timetable promulgated by ACRHQSW. 6 The marking scheme below will be used. 7 Judges decisions are final. MARKING SCHEME Knowledge of subject 25 Structure of presentation 25 Voice projection 20 Timekeeping 10 Use of visual aids 10 Presence 10 page 19 of 21

20 WEB SITE COMPETITION This is a skills development opportunity as well as a competition with feedback from professional judges and an opportunity to learn from others. If a Wing does not have a web competition, a nomination is to be made under alternative local Wing arrangements. A review of nominated web sites will take place on RAD. The purpose of this review is two fold: firstly, to validate cadet involvement in the development and the use of the site (the part will be marked), and secondly, to provide feedback from the judges to the cadets. There will be an opportunity to exchange Q&As with the judging panel. RULES 1. Wings may submit ONE new or pre-existing squadron or detached flight web site. 2. Wings are to notify the Wing entry (website address, contact name and number) no later than 1200 hours on the Monday prior to Region Activities Day, by to projects.southwest@aircadets.org and copied into RHQ, so that entries can be judged during the week before RAD. No site submitted after the deadline will be considered. 3. Each website must be the product of a cadet project and substantially the work of a project team supported and/or supervised by adult staff. 4. Each entry must: comprise a free-standing public-facing web site accessible on the internet; conform to Air Cadet guidelines, including on security and safeguarding. 5. Cadets involved in the website are to take part in the review on RAD and accompanying staff are welcome to join the review. Other accompanying cadets may observe, quietly at the back. 6. The timetable for each team will be on the South West Region Website on the Tuesday before RAD. 7. Each review session will last 30 minutes. 8. Topics to be covered at the review will include: security and safeguarding, results achieved (for example, recruitment, new contacts, cadets skills development, feedback from parents), ongoing management and development of the site, how news and updates are created and managed, roles & responsibilities, plans for the future, social media, the technologies used. 9. Entries will be disqualified if a review with the cadets does not take place. 10. Judges decisions are final. 21 page 20 of

21 WEB SITE COMPETITION Remote, off site assessment in the week before Region Activities Day MARKING SCHEME Quality & Compliance 15 Engagement 30 Communication 30 Links 5 Cadet review at Region Activity Day DETAILED MARKING SCHEME Quality & Compliance (15) 1. User friendly and consistent site navigation? 2. Accurate spelling? 3. Accurate facts? 4. What accessibility or web standards does the site follow? 5. Are there broken links or jumps away from the site without returns? 6. Compliance with safeguarding? 7. Compliance with ACP50 and social media policy? 8. Technology skills? Engagement (30) 1. Engaging style, format and layout? 2. Is there a way for new recruits to get in touch? 3. What different types of social media are used to attract and retain viewers? 4. Is there any form of interactive effect such as a game? 5. Are there any quizzes or puzzles, such as an Aircraft Recognition quiz? 6. Does the site cater for different audiences, that is: cadets, potential recruits, staff, civilian committees, parents/ carers, local community? 7. Newsletter signup? 8. Sales page saying why new cadets or staff should join, tailored to the unit? Communication (30) 1. Information on local activities? 2. Information on the staff? 3. Unit events and activities? 4. Upcoming activities? 5. Local news stories? 6. National news stories? 7. Writing and storytelling skills? Links (5) 1. Link to Facebook (Unit, WHQ and RHQ) 2. Link to Twitter (Unit, WHQ and RHQ) 3. Link to other cadet units (WHQ, RHQ and HQAC) 4. Other useful links to RAF, other cadets units, DEA, First Aid etc page 21 of 21