ROYAL AIR FORCE COLLEGE CRANWELL

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1 ROYAL AIR FORCE COLLEGE CRANWELL OFFICER & AIRCREW CADET TRAINING UNIT FAMILIARISATION VISIT JOINING INSTRUCTIONS CD No: 109 Revision: 1.11 Sponsor: Trg Mngr Approver: COS

2 Introduction 1. These instructions apply to all Candidates attending a Familiarisation Visit (FV) following their provisional selection for commissioned/non-commissioned entry into the RAF. These Joining Instructions detail the information Candidates require for the 2-day FV. 2. The FV will introduce Candidates to the facilities at the College to gain an insight into the content of the course. In addition, they will meet their prospective Directing Staff (DS), have an opportunity to speak with officer cadets currently undergoing training, be measured for uniform items and be issued with their boots. Candidates will also take the Familiarisation Visit Fitness Test (FMFT) which is a mandatory element of the selection process. Travel 3. RAFC Cranwell is located in Lincolnshire, off the A17 between Sleaford and Newark. The postcode for satellite navigation and route-planners is NG34 8HB. If travelling by car Candidates should arrive by 1145hrs. If travelling by rail, Candidates should arrive at Grantham Railway Station by 1030hrs to allow sufficient time for onward travel to RAFC Cranwell. A shuttle bus will be available to and from Grantham station and a timetable is at Annex A. All Ferry, Air and Rail travel will be arranged via the OASC. Refund of motor mileage costs are authorised and Candidates should retain any receipts confirming travel. Arrivals 4. Candidates must first report to the Main Guardroom (MGR) with photographic identification to receive an ID card and car pass if required. Candidates must use the car park to the rear of the MGR only. Candidates will then be directed to their accommodation. Accommodation 5. Candidates will be accommodated in the Candidates Mess where they will check in at Reception on arrival to be allocated a room key. Candidates are required to vacate their room no later than 0730hrs on day 2. Luggage can be stored in a safe area within the Candidates Mess if required. For security purposes Candidates must ensure that luggage/baggage is clearly labelled with their name and a contact number. Dress Code 6. Smart civilian attire is to be worn throughout the visit (shirt, tie and jacket and equivalent for females). In addition, Candidates will require sports kit and water bottle for the Fitness Test. Females are advised that suitable footwear for walking is required. Programme 7. At 1220hrs on day 1 Candidates will be met by members of the DS in the Ante Room of the Candidates Mess when the programme will be briefed in detail. The programme ends at approximately 1630 hrs on Day 2. An example of a typical FV programme is attached for information. CD No: 109 Revision: 1.11 Sponsor: Trg Mngr Approver: COS

3 Commitment Bonus Entitlements 8. Applicable to serving personnel only: a. Navy personnel. Candidates eligible for a commitment bonus will need to have this actioned by their current parent admin office, prior to commencing their course. b. RAF/Army personnel. Candidates eligible to a commitment bonus have until the day of graduation from their course to claim. Annexes: A. Transport Timetable from Grantham Station to RAFC Cranwell B. Map of the Local Area. C. Map of RAF College Cranwell. D. Example Programme. E. Fitness Test Standards. CD No: 109 Revision: 1.11 Sponsor: Trg Mngr Approver: COS

4 Annex A to Candidate Joining Instructions TRANSPORT TIMETABLE FROM GRANTHAM STATION TO RAFC CRANWELL Bus Timetable from RAF Cranwell Candidates Mess Reception to Grantham Station Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun * 0815* * * Bus Timetable from Grantham Station to RAF Cranwell Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun * *available upon request CD No: 109 Revision: 1.11 Sponsor: Trg Mngr Approver: COS

5 MAP OF THE LOCAL AREA Annex B to Candidate Joining Instructions

6 MAP OF ROYAL AIR FORCE COLLEGE CRANWELL Annex C to Candidate Joining Instructions

7 EXAMPLE PROGRAMME Annex D to Candidate Joining Instructions DAY Arrival Candidates Mess (Reception and Lunch DAY 2 Welcome Address by OACTU Execs and Initial Paperwork Group split into A & B FAM Visit Co-ord Group A walk to Stores for kitting Group B MT to Whittle Hall* Group A - Grad and DEs Initial kitting at Clothing Stores & Tailors (Turner Virr) Group A - MT from Clothing My Life Essay in Whittle Hall 66 Stores to Whittle Hall Multi Stage Fitness Test Coll Gym MT from Whittle Hall to C-Mess * (Barrack Block) MT from C-Mess * (Barrack Block) to CHOM * Tour of CHOM Dinner in CHOM Hosted by Term 3 Cadets MT from CHOM to C-Mess * (Barrack Block)* Break fast C-Mess Group B walk to Stores Group A MT to Whittle Hall* Group B Initial kitting at Clothing Stores & Tailors (Turner Virr) My Life Essay in Whittle Hall 76 MT from Stores to Whittle Hall* SPLD Brief Flt Lt 76 Foot Care Brief Sqn Staff 76 MSFT FAILS OC OACTU Interviews (if reqd) Walk from Whittle Hall to No 1 OACTU Mess No 1 OACTU Mess Tour/ Mess Rules and Procedures SERE Brief (if reqd) Lunch No 1 OACTU Mess MT from No 1 OACTU Mess to MGR* MGR for Photo ID MT from MGR to Whittle Hall* Sqn Staff Sqn Staff 66 IOTC Brief 69 Sqn Staff 66 MT from Whittle Hall to C- Mess* Depart * MT to Granth am Stn if reqd* Note: Subject to variations

8 Annex E to Candidate Joining Instructions FITNESS TEST STANDARDS 1. RAFFT. The FVFT is based on the RAFFT which includes an MSFT a series of 20m shuttle runs following a recorded soundtrack of beeps and one minute of both press ups and sit ups. The RAFFT is used for testing fitness before, during and at the end of the course and is the same test that will be used to measure fitness throughout an individual s RAF career. For the FVFT Candidates are not required to perform to a maximum effort, but rather to demonstrate that they are fit enough to meet the minimum standard required according to age and gender. Candidates are required to perform to their maximum effort for all subsequent RAFFTs to demonstrate progression and commitment to striving for excellence. In preparation for the test, Candidates are urged to read and implement the advice offered in the Fit to Lead booklet. The booklet will be part of the pack-up received from OASC. Candidates are to be meticulous about form as well as reaching the quantity or level required as the Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) have exacting standards: a. Press Up Technique. In both tests the press ups are to be done with hands facing forward in a comfortable position, feet no more than 30 cms apart and hands and feet both either on or off the mat. A repetition is to lower until upper arms are parallel to the floor and return to full extension. b. Sit Up Technique. The sit ups are to be done with the ankles supported by another person. Hands are clenched adjacent to the ears, starting with the shoulders on the floor and sitting up to touch elbows to the knees and back down. 2. The following table defines the minimum acceptable standard to pass the test: RAFFT Standards (MSFT/Press Up/Sit Up). The RAF s minimum standard is indicated by the Green zone MSFT Level > <5.4 VO 2 > <31 Press-ups > Sit-ups >

9 MSFT Level > <4.3 VO 2 > <27.2 Press-ups > Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <5.1 VO 2 > <30 Press-ups > Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <3.8 VO 2 > <26.3 Press-ups > Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <4.7 VO 2 > <28.7 Press-ups > Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <3.2 VO 2 > <24.2

10 Press-ups > Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <4.5 VO 2 > <28 Press-ups > Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <2.7 VO 2 > <23.5 Press-ups > Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <4.3 VO 2 > <27.2 Press-ups > Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <2.5 VO 2 > <22.7 Press-ups >

11 Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <4.1 VO 2 > <26.6 Press-ups > Sit-ups > MSFT Level > <2.2 VO 2 > <21.3 Press-ups > Sit-ups >

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