396 Paisley Squadron RAF Air Cadets

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396 Paisley Squadron RAF Air Cadets The Royal Air Force Air Cadets is a voluntary military youth organisation. Sponsored by the RAF

The Air Training Corps (ATC) is a British cadet organisation; a voluntary youth group which is part of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets (official known as the Air Cadet Organisation or ACO) and is sponsored by the Royal Air Force (RAF). It is supported by the Ministry of Defence; a regular RAF officer served as Commandant Air Cadets at the rank of Air Commodore until 2012, when the post was changed (as part of the ongoing defence cuts) to a Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) position, also at Air Commodore rank.[2] The cadets and the majority of staff are civilians.[3] Although a number of ATC cadets go on to join the RAF or other services every year, the ATC is no longer set up as a recruiting organisation. Activities include sport, hill walking, parade drill, rock climbing, rifle shooting, fieldcraft and other outdoor activities, as well as the study of subjects related to aviation, leading to a national vocational diploma (BTEC). Week-long trips to RAF stations, or camps offering adventure training or music, allow the opportunity for cadets to gain a taste of military life and often to gain some flying experience in RAF gliders. A teenager can join at the age of 13 as a junior cadet and earn positions of increasing responsibility in a military rank structure, as well as having increasing skill and competence recognised in a classification scheme.

Thank you to Corps Secruity for the generous donation towards the squadron #396
17/08/2026

Thank you to Corps Secruity for the generous donation towards the squadron

#396

Every flight starts with the courage to take off. Our cadets soared through the skies, gaining unforgettable experiences...
10/07/2026

Every flight starts with the courage to take off. Our cadets soared through the skies, gaining unforgettable experiences and lifelong memories. ✈️💙

Huge thank you to Police Scotland for giving us the incredible opportunity to see the police helicopter up close today 🚁...
16/05/2026

Huge thank you to Police Scotland for giving us the incredible opportunity to see the police helicopter up close today 🚁💙
Such an amazing experience and we’re so grateful to the team for taking the time to show us around and answer our questions. Thank you for all the work you do to keep our communities safe! 👮‍♂️👏

From the ground to the skies ✈️An unforgettable experience taking flight, pushing limits, and seeing the world from a wh...
12/04/2026

From the ground to the skies ✈️
An unforgettable experience taking flight, pushing limits, and seeing the world from a whole new perspective.

Proud of every cadet who stepped up, showed courage, and made the most of this incredible opportunity. The sky is no longer the limit—it’s just the beginning.

Congratulations for Cadets McDonald and Hall for passing leading classification,your time and dedication has paid off ...
21/03/2026

Congratulations for Cadets McDonald and Hall for passing leading classification,your time and dedication has paid off

#396

Big congratulations on your promotion to Sergeant! 🎉Your hard work, leadership, and dedication truly paid off. Well dese...
30/01/2026

Big congratulations on your promotion to Sergeant! 🎉
Your hard work, leadership, and dedication truly paid off. Well deserved—can’t wait to see what you accomplish next. 👏🫡

#396

Success is earned, not given.Congratulations to our two cadets for passing their Senior Exams and proving that commitmen...
13/01/2026

Success is earned, not given.
Congratulations to our two cadets for passing their Senior Exams and proving that commitment and perseverance lead to excellence. Well done! 🎖️

🎉Promotions🎉🚨 DOUBLE STRIPES, DOUBLE THE IMPACT 🚨Huge congratulations to our newly promoted Corporals! Your discipline, ...
27/11/2025

🎉Promotions🎉

🚨 DOUBLE STRIPES, DOUBLE THE IMPACT 🚨
Huge congratulations to our newly promoted Corporals! Your discipline, resilience, and commitment to excellence set the standard. Keep leading from the front! 👏🔥

Congratulations

> Corporal Stewart
> Corporal Edminston
> Corporal Fallon
> Corporal Galbraith
> Corporal Lennox
> Corporal Sherry
> Corporal Moore

Visit with the S.O.R.T Team ✅ An unforgettable experience filled with learning, respect, and appreciation for what they ...
27/11/2025

Visit with the S.O.R.T Team ✅ An unforgettable experience filled with learning, respect, and appreciation for what they do.

🎉 Big Achievement Alert! 🎉Proud to announce the successful completion of both First Class Cadet and Master Air Cadet cla...
17/11/2025

🎉 Big Achievement Alert! 🎉
Proud to announce the successful completion of both First Class Cadet and Master Air Cadet classifications! ✈️📘

Countless hours of learning, commitment, and dedication have paid off—each step bringing new skills, new challenges, and new opportunities to grow.

From first steps in uniform to mastering advanced cadet knowledge… this journey is just getting started.
✨ Well done and keep aiming higher! ✨

Address

Cadet Centre, 65 Hawkhead Road
Paisley
PA13NE

Opening Hours

Monday 7:15pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 7:15pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+443456006601

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