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 Air Cadet marksmanship has been taught since the the ATC was created in 1941. Obviously the reasons for marksmanship in the Corps have changed. No longer are cadets learning in order to be able to be better servicemen and women, but rather to learn what they can achieve if they apply self-discipline and control.
All cadets are required to undergo a full course of training with each and every rifle before they are allowed to live fire.
Firing takes place only on approved ranges under the careful supervision of suitably qualified staff.
All cadets and staff are subject to regular refresher and requalification training.
There are a number of rifles that we use in the ATC, each with different methods of operation, but still requiring the same techniques to fire accurately.
Read more aboutATC Rifles
Shooting requires discipline in the application of the principles of marksmanship. These principles have evolved over the years and are considered to be vital in building a good understanding of how to accurately place rounds on the target.
Read more: Principles of Marksmanship
Competition shooting is the natural progression on from the Marksmanship Scheme. Rather than just working towards their own badges, cadets move on to shoot for their team, the Squadron or in some cases Thames Valley Wing.
Read more: Shooting Competitions
At the beginning of your shooting “career” you will have a coach lying next to you while you fire. These are to help you to improve on factors such as trigger pull, and breathing that affect the size of the groupings you achieve.
Read more about Coaching
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