New Zealand Air Training Corps
Encyclopedia
The Air Training Corps or ATC is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces
, the other two being the New Zealand Cadet Corps
and Sea Cadet Corps
. It is funded in partnership between the RNZAF
and communities, and its members are civilians. Members have no obligation to head into the regular force, however some do choose to join New Zealand Defence Force
. Unlike the United States Civil Air Patrol
, service as an ATC cadet does not translate into higher pay, rank, or seniority in the NZDF.
Compulsory Military Training (CMT) was reintroduced for all males of 18 years of age in 1951. The rate of increase in the cadet movement from 1948 to 1960 eventually proved counter-productive in the 1960s, as the Army could not effectively support the numbers while meeting their own commitments.
Compulsory Military Training was abolished again in 1958 and replaced by the ballot system of conscripted service for randomly selected 20-year-old males, which operated between 1960 and 1970. By 1964 the Cadet Forces reached a peak strength of 198 units, with 1000 officers and about 54,000 cadets.
Reorganisation saw many schools cease cadet support and by 1970 Sea Cadet and Air Training Corps (ATC) units had decreased to 55 units with 3,200 cadets.
In 1970 the government announced the decision to cease funding Cadets from the Defence budget. After community representation, the 1971 Defence Act established the New Zealand Cadet Force as a volunteer organisation, for which the Minister of Defence was responsible. Open units were required to be initiated and funded by the community and the Chief of Defence Forces was authorised to “direct and supervise” the Cadet Forces and provide military support which was initially confirmed as uniforms, training and some equipment at a cost of no greater than $400,000.
Centralised supervision was established by the Chief of Defence Forces of all three Corps and a Commandant appointed with Regular Force Defence personnel, under the control of the Commandant, provided at 5 locations around New Zealand to support units. Cadet Force officers were appointed by the Minister of Defence with Cadet Force commissions, on a voluntary unpaid basis with authority to wear military uniform and rank.
Female cadets were accepted from approximately 1978.
By 1985 the ATC had increased to 50 units. A resurgence of interest since 1989, attributed to the movies Top Gun and Iron Eagle and the like, saw unit numbers fluctuate around 100 units; many in areas which did not previously have Cadet units.
At the beginning of the second decade of the 21st Century, there were 103 Cadet Force units In New Zealand, and cadet numbers approximate 4500 with 360 cadet officers.
/Commander
), and his/her Staff at Defence Force Headquarters in Wellington. It is supported by the Air Training Corps Association of New Zealand (ATCANZ).
), Central (Southern half of the North Island
) and Southern (entire South Island
).
Each area has a NZCF
Training and Support Unit, commanded by an Area Co-ordinator, with Advisors for Air Training Corps units.
Each unit is managed by the Cadet Unit Commander, in partnership with the unit's branch of the ATCANZ. A typical unit has between one and four officers with various roles. The Cadet Unit Commander appoints all personnel in the unit to their positions. Each unit has an Adjutant, Training Officer and Stores Officer. These positions are often filled by a commissioned officer (officers can hold multiple positions if necessary). One or more of the positions may have assistants, the assistants are often junior officers or Cadet Under Officers.
Each unit also has a cadet NCO
holding the position of Warrant Officer
(who doesn't necessarily hold the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer). If the unit is large enough, each flight of cadets may have a Flight Sergeant
. The Warrant Officer is normally responsible for supervising the NCOs in their various tasks, as a result the Warrant Officer can skip the normal chain of command, enabling them to liaise directly with the Unit Commander.
How an individual unit is organised varies widely. A unit's organization depends on its size, number of officers, number of Cadet NCOs, facilities, and the organisational preference of the Cadet Unit Commander.
Cadet units are graded on their parading numbers, which dictates the number of officers each unit may have, and the number of Corporals, Sergeants, Flight Sergeants and Under Officers.
The cadets wear a cloth ATC cap badge on their flight caps, while officers wear the same cap insignia as RNZAF officers. Cadets wear a shoulder brassard
. Cadets achievements such as a Duke of Edinburgh's Award
, flying/navigation badge, marksman badge and training level badges are worn on the brassard, as well as the number and name of the squadron they parade with. Officers who were formerly cadets do not wear their cadet awards on their uniform.
Long service with the Cadet Forces is recognised with the Cadet Force Medal, awarded to NZCF Officers only, after 12 consecutive years of service. Your qualification period for the CFM starts from when you are 18 AND a Cadet Under Officer rank or higher.
Cadets may in time be promoted to NCO ranks. Cadet NCO ranks are based on the RNZAF ranks, and are:
The exceptions are that in the RNZAF, Under Officer is not a rank and LAC stands for Leading Aircraftman
.
However, not all cadets become NCOs, but all get the chance to train and progress through the different levels of training, Basic, Proficiency, and Advanced levels, by demonstrating knowledge and skills in cadet knowledge, service knowledge, leadership, weapons safety, and aviation.
As of early 2007, Chief of Air Staff has accepted the introduction of Cadet Leading Air Cadet (LAC). This is not technically an NCO rank but will be awarded to those cadets showing obvious leadership skills or to give seniority to long serving or older cadets who may not otherwise have been given a chance to go on a junior leader's course. This is the Corps equivalent to the NZCC
Lance Corporal. Qualifications for this is as per the following:
For more info visit www.cadetforces.mil.nz
, with the post-nominal letters NZCF, at the rank of Pilot Officer
, and can be promoted to Flying Officer
, and Flight Lieutenant
after completing the necessary training and service. The Rank of Squadron Leader
is reserved for Unit Commanders who have completed command training.
Supplementary Instructors are civilians who help train cadets. They do not wear uniform, but they are generally treated similarly to officers by cadets. They are addressed as "Sir" or "Ma'am".
Cadets from all over New Zealand attend these week long courses.
in the South Island
or at the Waiouru
Army
base in the North Island
. The last Waiouru bushcraft course will be held in 2011, with all future national bushcraft courses being held at RNZAF Dip Flat
.
There are currently three different levels of marksmanship badges first being Rifle Proficiency badge awarded for shooting 60% and above three times(used to be once), next being first class shot for shooting 70% and above and finally the marksmanship badge for shooting 80% and above in a competition. The RPB must be held to eligible for the First Class Shoot badge and FCS badge must be held to be eligible for the Marksman badge
Cadets participate in annual competitions, including the Commonwealth wide competition, the Ffennell Commonwealth Shooting Shield.
New Zealand Cadet Forces
The New Zealand Cadet Forces is a voluntary military training organisation for youth. Run in a partnership between the Ministry of Defence, New Zealand Defence Force and a number of appointed community organizations, it is composed of three Corps: the Air Training Corps , the New Zealand Cadet...
, the other two being the New Zealand Cadet Corps
New Zealand Cadet Corps
The New Zealand Cadet Corps , is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces, the other two being the Air Training Corps, and Sea Cadet Corps. There is no reference to the Army within the official title of the NZCC, but an army theme is used for the NZCC. All of its members, from the...
and Sea Cadet Corps
New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps
The Sea Cadet Corps or Sea Cadets, is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces, the other two being the Air Training Corps, and the New Zealand Cadet Corps. Its members are civilians. Members have no obligation to join the New Zealand Defence Force however some do choose to join...
. It is funded in partnership between the RNZAF
Royal New Zealand Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is the air arm of the New Zealand Defence Force...
and communities, and its members are civilians. Members have no obligation to head into the regular force, however some do choose to join New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force consists of three services: the Royal New Zealand Navy; the New Zealand Army; and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The Commander-in-Chief of the NZDF is His Excellency Rt. Hon...
. Unlike the United States Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force . CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and...
, service as an ATC cadet does not translate into higher pay, rank, or seniority in the NZDF.
History
The Air Training Corps was formed in September 1941, at a time when New Zealand was considered to be at risk from Japanese invasion and the British were not in a position to help. Its purpose was to train potential airmen in basic knowledge and provide an insight into Air Force work to prepare young men for the RNZAF when they became of age.Compulsory Military Training (CMT) was reintroduced for all males of 18 years of age in 1951. The rate of increase in the cadet movement from 1948 to 1960 eventually proved counter-productive in the 1960s, as the Army could not effectively support the numbers while meeting their own commitments.
Compulsory Military Training was abolished again in 1958 and replaced by the ballot system of conscripted service for randomly selected 20-year-old males, which operated between 1960 and 1970. By 1964 the Cadet Forces reached a peak strength of 198 units, with 1000 officers and about 54,000 cadets.
Reorganisation saw many schools cease cadet support and by 1970 Sea Cadet and Air Training Corps (ATC) units had decreased to 55 units with 3,200 cadets.
In 1970 the government announced the decision to cease funding Cadets from the Defence budget. After community representation, the 1971 Defence Act established the New Zealand Cadet Force as a volunteer organisation, for which the Minister of Defence was responsible. Open units were required to be initiated and funded by the community and the Chief of Defence Forces was authorised to “direct and supervise” the Cadet Forces and provide military support which was initially confirmed as uniforms, training and some equipment at a cost of no greater than $400,000.
Centralised supervision was established by the Chief of Defence Forces of all three Corps and a Commandant appointed with Regular Force Defence personnel, under the control of the Commandant, provided at 5 locations around New Zealand to support units. Cadet Force officers were appointed by the Minister of Defence with Cadet Force commissions, on a voluntary unpaid basis with authority to wear military uniform and rank.
Female cadets were accepted from approximately 1978.
By 1985 the ATC had increased to 50 units. A resurgence of interest since 1989, attributed to the movies Top Gun and Iron Eagle and the like, saw unit numbers fluctuate around 100 units; many in areas which did not previously have Cadet units.
At the beginning of the second decade of the 21st Century, there were 103 Cadet Force units In New Zealand, and cadet numbers approximate 4500 with 360 cadet officers.
National
The ATC is managed at a national level by the Commandant (usually a Regular Force Lieutenant-Colonel/Wing CommanderWing Commander (rank)
Wing commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries...
/Commander
Commander
Commander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
), and his/her Staff at Defence Force Headquarters in Wellington. It is supported by the Air Training Corps Association of New Zealand (ATCANZ).
Area
The country is divided into 3 areas, Northern (Northern half of the North IslandNorth Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
), Central (Southern half of the North Island
North Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
) and Southern (entire South Island
South Island
The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. It is bordered to the north by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean...
).
Each area has a NZCF
New Zealand Cadet Forces
The New Zealand Cadet Forces is a voluntary military training organisation for youth. Run in a partnership between the Ministry of Defence, New Zealand Defence Force and a number of appointed community organizations, it is composed of three Corps: the Air Training Corps , the New Zealand Cadet...
Training and Support Unit, commanded by an Area Co-ordinator, with Advisors for Air Training Corps units.
Unit
Each unit also has a cadet NCO
Non-commissioned officer
A non-commissioned officer , called a sub-officer in some countries, is a military officer who has not been given a commission...
holding the position of Warrant Officer
Warrant Officer
A warrant officer is an officer in a military organization who is designated an officer by a warrant, as distinguished from a commissioned officer who is designated an officer by a commission, or from non-commissioned officer who is designated an officer by virtue of seniority.The rank was first...
(who doesn't necessarily hold the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer). If the unit is large enough, each flight of cadets may have a Flight Sergeant
Flight Sergeant
Flight sergeant is a senior non-commissioned rank in the British Royal Air Force and several other air forces which have adopted all or part of the RAF rank structure...
. The Warrant Officer is normally responsible for supervising the NCOs in their various tasks, as a result the Warrant Officer can skip the normal chain of command, enabling them to liaise directly with the Unit Commander.
How an individual unit is organised varies widely. A unit's organization depends on its size, number of officers, number of Cadet NCOs, facilities, and the organisational preference of the Cadet Unit Commander.
Cadet units are graded on their parading numbers, which dictates the number of officers each unit may have, and the number of Corporals, Sergeants, Flight Sergeants and Under Officers.
Uniform and Insignia
The uniform worn by ATC members is the same as that of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, except that for all ranks, the lettering on the bottom of the rank insignia shoulder boards reads CADET FORCES rather than NEW ZEALAND to differentiate ATC personnel from RNZAF personnel. Officer Service Dress Uniforms have a shoulder flash reading NEW ZEALAND CADET FORCES, rather than NEW ZEALAND for the same reason.The cadets wear a cloth ATC cap badge on their flight caps, while officers wear the same cap insignia as RNZAF officers. Cadets wear a shoulder brassard
Brassard
A brassard or armlet is an armband or piece of cloth or other material worn around the upper arm, used as an item of military uniform to which rank badges may be attached instead of being stitched into the actual clothing...
. Cadets achievements such as a Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award , is a programme of activities that can be undertaken by anyone aged 14 to 24, regardless of personal ability....
, flying/navigation badge, marksman badge and training level badges are worn on the brassard, as well as the number and name of the squadron they parade with. Officers who were formerly cadets do not wear their cadet awards on their uniform.
Long service with the Cadet Forces is recognised with the Cadet Force Medal, awarded to NZCF Officers only, after 12 consecutive years of service. Your qualification period for the CFM starts from when you are 18 AND a Cadet Under Officer rank or higher.
Cadet Members
Cadets can join between the ages of 13 to 15 and can stay on without promotion to the age of 18. Units provide uniform, bonds used to be held to ensure that they are returned, but this no longer occurs. Unit fees are set by each unit annually, but are normally around $100 per year, dependant on the type of activities the unit has planned.Cadets may in time be promoted to NCO ranks. Cadet NCO ranks are based on the RNZAF ranks, and are:
- Leading Air Cadet (LAC)
- CorporalCorporalCorporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4....
(CPL), - SergeantSergeantSergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
(SGT), - Flight SergeantFlight SergeantFlight sergeant is a senior non-commissioned rank in the British Royal Air Force and several other air forces which have adopted all or part of the RAF rank structure...
(FSGT), - Warrant OfficerWarrant OfficerA warrant officer is an officer in a military organization who is designated an officer by a warrant, as distinguished from a commissioned officer who is designated an officer by a commission, or from non-commissioned officer who is designated an officer by virtue of seniority.The rank was first...
(W/O), and - Under OfficerUnder OfficerUnder Officer is an appointment held by senior cadets at some Commonwealth officer training establishments and in University Officers' Training Corps in the United Kingdom, and also a rank used in some Commonwealth cadet forces.-Australia:...
(U/O).
The exceptions are that in the RNZAF, Under Officer is not a rank and LAC stands for Leading Aircraftman
Leading Aircraftman
Leading aircraftman Leading aircraftman (LAC) Leading aircraftman (LAC) (or leading aircraftwoman (LACW) is a rank in some air forces, between aircraftman and senior aircraftman and having a NATO rank code of OR-2. The rank badge is a horizontal two-bladed propeller....
.
However, not all cadets become NCOs, but all get the chance to train and progress through the different levels of training, Basic, Proficiency, and Advanced levels, by demonstrating knowledge and skills in cadet knowledge, service knowledge, leadership, weapons safety, and aviation.
As of early 2007, Chief of Air Staff has accepted the introduction of Cadet Leading Air Cadet (LAC). This is not technically an NCO rank but will be awarded to those cadets showing obvious leadership skills or to give seniority to long serving or older cadets who may not otherwise have been given a chance to go on a junior leader's course. This is the Corps equivalent to the NZCC
New Zealand Cadet Corps
The New Zealand Cadet Corps , is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces, the other two being the Air Training Corps, and Sea Cadet Corps. There is no reference to the Army within the official title of the NZCC, but an army theme is used for the NZCC. All of its members, from the...
Lance Corporal. Qualifications for this is as per the following:
- The cadet must have attended a minimum of 30 parades, or
- The cadet must have completed one year in a unit, and
- Awarding of the LAC rank/identifier is the sole prerogative of the Unit Commander and is not subject to any course qualification.
For more info visit www.cadetforces.mil.nz
Adult Members
Adult Members can serve in two capacities: Commissioned Officers or Civilian Instructors, known as Supplementary Instructors. Officers are commissioned into the New Zealand Cadet ForcesNew Zealand Cadet Forces
The New Zealand Cadet Forces is a voluntary military training organisation for youth. Run in a partnership between the Ministry of Defence, New Zealand Defence Force and a number of appointed community organizations, it is composed of three Corps: the Air Training Corps , the New Zealand Cadet...
, with the post-nominal letters NZCF, at the rank of Pilot Officer
Pilot Officer
Pilot officer is the lowest commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks immediately below flying officer...
, and can be promoted to Flying Officer
Flying Officer
Flying officer is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence...
, and Flight Lieutenant
Flight Lieutenant
Flight lieutenant is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. It ranks above flying officer and immediately below squadron leader. The name of the rank is the complete phrase; it is never shortened to "lieutenant"...
after completing the necessary training and service. The Rank of Squadron Leader
Squadron Leader
Squadron Leader is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence. It is also sometimes used as the English translation of an equivalent rank in countries which have a non-English air force-specific rank structure. In these...
is reserved for Unit Commanders who have completed command training.
Supplementary Instructors are civilians who help train cadets. They do not wear uniform, but they are generally treated similarly to officers by cadets. They are addressed as "Sir" or "Ma'am".
Parade Nights
Every unit holds Parade Nights around 2–4 hours long weekly during School Terms. Each parade night usually begins and ends with a parade. The starting parade is used to raise the RNZAF ensign, to inspect uniforms, and to inform the cadets on the parade night's activities. The final parade is used to lower the RNZAF ensign, and to inform the cadets on upcoming events in the unit. Between the parades, the cadets undergo classroom, or practical instruction.Flying
Units teach aviation theory as part of the parade nights, and units typically organise practical Flying Training for the cadets in partnership with local Aero Clubs. There is an annual National Aviation Course, consisting of separate Flying and Navigation flights. Those that opt for the Flying component spend two weeks covering both theory and practical lessons in flying, with First Solo being a common achievement. The Navigation component is a 1-week long theoretical and practical course covering the NZ CAA Private Pilot Licence syllabus. The practical content included 4 navigation flights building up from an initial 30min map reading exercise to a full 1hr 30min Nav ex covering a min of 3 waypoints and 100 nautical miles (185.2 km) distance.Gliding
As with Flying, Gliding Training is organised by the unit in partnership with local Gliding Clubs. There are 2 concurrent annual 1-week long Gliding Courses, where cadets participate in Gliding. One at Matamata, and the other at Waipukurau.Cadets from all over New Zealand attend these week long courses.
Bushcraft
Most units conduct classroom training in bushcraft and survival skills, and hold regular Basic and Advanced bushcraft camps in the local area during weekends. There is a national bushcraft course held either at RNZAF Dip FlatRNZAF Dip Flat
RNZAF Dip Flat is the field training facility of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.Located at the base of the Saint Arnaud Range at the eastern boundary of Nelson Lakes National Park in the South Island of New Zealand, Dip Flat serves to train recruits from CRTS in "out-in-the-field" practical...
in the South Island
South Island
The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. It is bordered to the north by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean...
or at the Waiouru
Waiouru
Waiouru is a small town in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. It is on the North Island Volcanic Plateau, 25 kilometres south-east of Mount Ruapehu, and in the Ruapehu District....
Army
New Zealand Army
The New Zealand Army , is the land component of the New Zealand Defence Force and comprises around 4,500 Regular Force personnel, 2,000 Territorial Force personnel and 500 civilians. Formerly the New Zealand Military Forces, the current name was adopted around 1946...
base in the North Island
North Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
. The last Waiouru bushcraft course will be held in 2011, with all future national bushcraft courses being held at RNZAF Dip Flat
RNZAF Dip Flat
RNZAF Dip Flat is the field training facility of the Royal New Zealand Air Force.Located at the base of the Saint Arnaud Range at the eastern boundary of Nelson Lakes National Park in the South Island of New Zealand, Dip Flat serves to train recruits from CRTS in "out-in-the-field" practical...
.
Shooting
Units conduct regular range training with smallbore rifles. Some units have their own armouries and ranges at their parade hall. Cadets must pass a TOET (Test of Elementary Training) before being allowed on the range. Cadets who achieve highly(80% or higher) on the range may be awarded a marksmanship badge which is then worn on their brassard.There are currently three different levels of marksmanship badges first being Rifle Proficiency badge awarded for shooting 60% and above three times(used to be once), next being first class shot for shooting 70% and above and finally the marksmanship badge for shooting 80% and above in a competition. The RPB must be held to eligible for the First Class Shoot badge and FCS badge must be held to be eligible for the Marksman badge
Cadets participate in annual competitions, including the Commonwealth wide competition, the Ffennell Commonwealth Shooting Shield.
Other activities
- Drill
- First Aid
- Navigation
- Radio procedures
- Team Work
- Leadership
- Initiative
- Observation
- General Service Knowledge/Cadet Force Knowledge
- Survival
- Life Skills
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award SchemeThe Duke of Edinburgh's AwardThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award , is a programme of activities that can be undertaken by anyone aged 14 to 24, regardless of personal ability....
- Exercise Sparrowhawk (annual Southern Area competition of practical skills and teamwork)
- Bushcraft
Tri-Corps Courses
- Junior Leaders Course
- Senior Leaders Course
- Warrant Officers Course
- Under Officers Course
- Junior Outdoor Leaders Course
- Officer Outdoor Leaders Course
- Officers Commissioning Course
- Range Safety Officers Course
- Officers Instructional Technique
- Commanding Officers Course
- Shooting Coaches Course
ATC Courses
- National Aviation Course - Power Flying and Navigation
- National Cadet Gliding Course
- Air Force Experience
Efficiency Competition
At some point in the year, nominated squadrons are inspected by their Area Co-ordinator. He judges them on drill, knowledge, and general efficiency in running the unit. Each area selects an area winner and then the 3 area winners compete for the National Efficiency Trophy. In 2009 the 3 Area winners were 3 (City of Auckland) Sqn (Northern), No.8 (New Plymouth) Sqn (Central) and No.18 (Avon) Sqn (Southern).Wallingford
The 2010 National Efficiency Trophy was awarded to No. 17 (City of Christchurch) Sqn.See also
- United Kingdom Air Training CorpsAir Training CorpsThe Air Training Corps , commonly known as the Air Cadets, is a cadet organisation based in the United Kingdom. It is a voluntary youth group which is part of the Air Cadet Organisation and the Royal Air Force . It is supported by the Ministry of Defence, with a regular RAF Officer, currently Air...
- List of squadrons in the New Zealand Air Training Corps
External links
- 1 (City of Wellington) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 3 (Auckland City) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 4 (Ardmore) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 6 (North Shore City) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 7 (City of Hamilton) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 10 (City of Palmerston North) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 13 (City of Napier) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 17 (City of Christchurch) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 18 (Avon) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 19 (Auckland) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 22 (City of Upper Hutt) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 23 (Nelson) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 37 (Thames) Squadron ATC Web Site
- 38 (Wigram) Squadron ATC Website
- 40 (City of Manukau) Squadron ATC Web Site
- Air Training Corps Web Site
- Cadet Forces Web Site
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- Young Aviator Flying High At Training Course The Marlborough Express 20/01/2009