The final JNCO Leadership development course of 2009 took place at DCAE Cosford over the weekend of 27 th -29 th November 2009 . 40 cadets from across the Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing attended the course on what turned out to be a cold, but very successful weekend.

DCAE Cosford was also playing host to the ATC Regional Rugby and Netball competitions so the station was alive with hundreds of cadets and staff from all over the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

Following long and tortuous journeys for some, the cadets started the training programme on Friday night with a lecture on discipline in the ATC. Over the weekend the cadets were given presentations on the role of a JNCO, leadership and leadership styles, and also presentation skills. The cadets also took part in Drill, and in particular each cadet was able to lead their own syndicate through a number of manoeuvres.

On Saturday evening the syndicates were given a discussion document, and they were tasked with preparing a 10 minute presentation to be given on Sunday in front of Sqn Ldr Martin Harrison and the rest of the training team.

On the Sunday morning all the cadets also had a chance to lead their syndicate on various leadership exercises which had been prepared by the staff. The cadets put into practice their new found skills, particularly in relation to giving briefings using the SMEAC system.

Each cadet has been given a written report by the training team and these will be sent to their Sqn commanders so that feedback can be given.

Sqn Ldr Martin Harrison, Wing Training Officer commented “This has been yet another successful weekend at Cosford. 40 potential leaders have gone away from here this weekend with their new found knowledge and I hope that they get chance to put these skills to the test on their own Sqns. I would like to thank both the cadets and staff for helping to make this weekend a resounding success”

Reports from individual units

Cpl Adam Reynolds and Cdt Kerry Whiting attend the JNCO Leadership development course