The Regional & National Stages
Every CCF(RAF) section that can field a full team is eligible to partake in the Air Squadron Trophy Competition. The TEST (Training, Evaluation & Support Teams) Officers & SNCOs from each area tailor the composition of their regional competition to meet local needs. In general, however, teams of 13 cadets drawn from all age groups compete in a round robin of activities that include; RAF Knowledge (13 Cadets), Drill and Uniform (13 Cadets), Command Task (13 Cadets), Shooting (5 Cadets), Aircraft Recognition (6 Cadets), First Aid (4 Cadets) and a Multi-Stage Fitness Test (4 Cadets). The first and second places teams from each of the six regions qualify for the national finals, held at RAF Halton in Spring each year.
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