Ground Training & Force Development

Force Development is a concept which encompasses a variety of areas of training, which cross traditional boundaries of personal development. It is the method of driving the ‘Warfighter first, specialist second’ ethos home to all those in the Service and with the realisation that expeditionary operations are here to stay; in turn this requires more from all Service personnel. The current tempo of operations, at home and abroad, means that RAF personnel must be fit and ready to deploy at short notice and, as such, they must train and prepare accordingly. This ethos is embedded during training, as such, it is key that Yorkshire Universities Air Squadron deliver a variety of Skills. These include skills at Arms training, First Aid, basic ground training, leadership development and Station Guard Force Training under the banner of Common Core Skills (CCS) which is undertaken by all RAF Service personnel.

The YUAS Force Development concept is built around four main areas known as ‘Pillars’ as detailed below:

Ethos

To develop an understanding of RAF history, discuss the Morality of War and the implications of Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE). Additionally, ethos is developed to strengthen the spirit and attitudes of the military community, whilst focussing on the core task.

Leadership Training

This is the development of the RAF’s greatest resource; it’s personnel. This is achieved through team development, adventure training (AT), high/low ropes courses and theory training.

Air Warfare/Air Power

This is the fostering of an understanding of the relative aspects of modern air combat operations and of personnel’s individual and collective responsibilities in delivering the Air Surveillance and Control System elements in a robust and effective manner.

Common Military Skills

This is the provision of the most up-to-date tri-service training based on ‘lessons learnt’ to ensure personnel are prepared and able to take their place on the battlefield in any environment.

Officer Cadet M Smith - SiC Force Development (Field) 2011/12

Exercise Final Strike

Exercise Final Strike Deployment Completion 2011, STANTA. UAS Students.

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Main Picture: Exercise Final Strike Deployment 2011, STANTA. UAS Students.