Civilian Committee  Member

11 Oct 2009

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The Air Training Corps is structured in such a way that as well as the military influence there is an allied civilian structure. The Civilian Committees are involved in the running of the Corps from Squadron level through to representation on the Air Defence Council.

Each ATC Squadron has a Civilian Committee. These comprise of Parents and Friends of the Squadron but must include a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Their role is to raise funds, suggest new activities and to assist the Commanding Officer.

Fund raising is very important. Whilst the Royal Air Force pays for many of our accommodation and many of our activities such as Flying, Gliding and Shooting, all other expenses and activities must be paid for by the Squadron itself.

Many parents and friends get a great deal of enjoyment, pleasure and fun out of assisting 'their' Squadrons as members of the Civilian Committee. Committees meet to their own timetable, usually once per month, under the direction of a Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. Most Squadron Civilian Committees will be very pleased to accept offers of extra help - even if you can not commit to regular or long term assistance.