Bloggs has probably already met some of the people from other Squadrons through other activities such as Wing Training weekends and through flying and gliding, so he is not too worried about the people he will be going to camp with.  The bus ride there takes a couple of hours during which the Cadets start to talk to each other swap war stories.   They arrive at Lyneham and pile off the bus. Continue reading...

It finally came. It is the night before you leave to attend your first Summer School at Hawk Mountain Ranger Training Facility.  Continue reading...

What is Charisma? You've seen them: The person that just inspires others. Perfect hair, perfect uniform, intelligent, articulate, he wins people to his side by word and action. One phrase I like to use for this is "Motivation By Walking In The Room" - the theory being that people "perk up" just because they are in the presence of this person. Continue reading...

I have a short, sweet message for all you Cadet NCOs and officers out there: stop wasting your Cadets' time! Continue reading...