Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Revised Feb 23
London Wing
Inness Sword
Competition
2023
Rules, Regulations, Competition
details and Entry Forms
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Foreword
T McCarty
Sqn Ldr RAFAC
For OC London Wing
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CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT
Chapter 1 Personnel
101 Project Officer
102 Competition Directing Staff
103 Duty Officers
104 Camp Warrant Officer
105 First Aid Officer
106 Event Directing Staff.
107 Staff
108 Dress
109 Cadets
Chapter 2 Accommodation
Chapter 3 Messing
301 Meals
Chapter 4 Teams
Chapter 6 Travel
601 SOV
602 Coaches
Chapter 7 Administration
The project officer is responsible to Officer Commanding London Wing for the planning,
preparation and smooth running of the competition.
a. They are to book accommodation and training areas for the competition and publish the
dates in Wing diary on SharePoint.
b. Is to be familiar with DTE standing orders applicable to CTC and is responsible for their
implementation.
c. Is responsible for monitoring the activity is in accordance with JSP539 and its
implementation.
d. Responsible for submitting SMS approvals.
e. To nominate staff for the various duties for the competition.
f. Book messing for all personnel attending.
g. Is responsible for the command and control of subordinate staff and cadets throughout the
period of the competition.
h. Arrange all IT equipment required for the competition.
i. Hold all CFAV and cadets consent forms and pass them onto LMS Training for storage
after the event.
j. Inform all staff and cadets of meal, briefing and competition times.
k. Produce accurate results before the final parade.
l. Ensure that all event directing Staff run a fair and safe competition.
The competition directing staff are responsible for the logistics of the Inness sword Competition on the day
of the event.
a. They are to support the project officer with ensuring all equipment and resources required for the
smooth running of the competition are in place.
b. Allocate teams to events.
c. Maintain a concurrent record of where each team is at any given time.
d. Update and collate results from individual stands
e. Be a first point of call for any complaints queries regarding results
f. Ensure the competition office is manned at all times during the competition.
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g. Arrange of the takeover and handover of accommodation.
h. Check for any building damages/Breakages and report to CTC staff.
i. To ensure all breakages on camp are investigated.
j. To ensure all accommodation is tidy before handover.
k. Report any notable incidents to the Project Officer.
107 Staff
a. All staff are responsible to the Project Officer.
b. All staff that wish to attend must be nominated by their Squadron Commander by the
return deadline.
c. Any staff that have been nominated but cannot attend must notify the Project Officer as
soon as possible.
d. All staff will be given a task for the weekend. They must not follow their Squadron teams
around or give coaching at events.
e. All adult staff in attendance will be available for supervisory duties on site throughout the
whole competition.
f. All staff must attend the morning briefing on Saturday.
g. If any member of staff is dissatisfied with any part of the competition, they must discuss
their issue with the Project Officer.
h. Any staff feeling unwell or suffering any form of injury must report to the First Aid Officer.
i. Staff may consume alcohol in moderation when off duty. Once alcohol has been
consumed, staff must not engage in duty activities with cadets. Incidents involving cadets
must be brought to the attention of the duty staff.
j. Staff must not consume alcohol within 8 hours of a duty period.
k. Unless injured or unwell, all staff are to report fit for duty at the appointed times.
l. All staff must ensure that their behaviour whilst on CTC is of the highest standard.
m. All Staff must be fully appointed members of the ACO and must have a service number
Issued By HQ Air Cadets. Service helpers must be registered with HQAC.
n. All staff must have fully completed mandatory training, and have up to date climatic
injuries training listed on SMS.
o. All staff must personally hand in a completed TG22 form to the logistics office on arrival
at CTC.
p. All staff must carry identification with them during the period of the competition
108 Dress
a. Uniformed Staff and Cadets must ensure that they comply with dress regulations in
regard to the wearing of No 3 Dress DPM/MTP as per latest version of AP1358C.
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b. CTC and the Training Area are all military establishments and, to avoid confusion,
nonuniformed staff (Civilian Instructors) Can wear DPM/MTP trousers and boots but with
a distinctive tee-shirt, sweat shirt or fleece - eg in squadron colours or ACO CI Polo Shirt.
c. All Staff must ensure they have appropriate clothing for all weather conditions.
109 Cadets
a. All Cadets are responsible to the Project Officer.
b. All cadet participants must be enrolled and in position of RAF Form 3822.
c. All cadets must have valid climatic injuries training recorded on their SMS profile.
d. Only cadets that are part of the squadron team (or a pre-authorised Staff cadet) may
attend.
e. Any cadet that attends that does not meet the criteria of 109c will be sent home.
f. The possession or consumption of alcohol by cadets is forbidden.
g. Any cadet who is unwell or suffers injury must report to the First Aid Officer.
h. Male cadets must not enter female cadet accommodation and female cadets must not
enter male cadet accommodation.
i. The Team Leader must hand in a PARQ form, TG21 and 23 forms if applicable, together
with RAF Form 3822, to the Camp Office on arrival for all cadets in their team.
j. Breaches of discipline by individuals or teams may result in disqualification of the team
and return to unit.
k. Compliments, as appropriate, will be paid to officers of all services and courtesy and good
manners extended to all NCOs and other ranks.
l. Cadets will remain within the bounds of CTC on the evenings of the competition.
m. Cadets must not order pizza’s or food for delivery to CTC.
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Chapter 2 Accommodation
Chapter 3 Messing
301 Meals
Chapter 4 Teams
a. All London Wing Squadrons are entitled to enter one team of eight enrolled cadets of the
following ages.
b. 3 male or female cadets under 20 on Sunday 14th May 2023.
c. 1 female cadet under 20 on Sunday 14th May 2023.
d. 3 male or female cadets under 16 years of age on the Sunday 14th May 2023
e. 1 female cadet under 16 years of age on the Sunday 14th May 2023.
f. All team members must be bonafide enrolled cadets over 12 years old to enter.
g. Teams can be made up of more than 4 Under 16’s but must not have more than 4 over
16’s to comply.
h. Teams that do not comply with the above may still enter but one minute will be added to
their obstacle course time and the team will not be eligible to win the Inness Sword nor
the individual event trophies.
i. Teams with less than eight Cadets may also enter but they will not be eligible to win the
Inness Sword nor the individual event trophies. Teams will lose points at events for
having a team of less than eight.
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Chapter 5 Events and Rules
Note all events are under review, updates to the rules/events list will be promulgated to all squadrons no
later than 1st April 2023.
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504 Obstacle course
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e. Teams are not allowed to use any Aide-Memoires.
e. No first aid kits or equipment (including gloves) to be brought by teams.
f. Penalty deductions will be awarded for briefing infringements and non-compliance
g. Points awarded for correct first aid procedures used when treating casualties and
depending on the scenario, time taken.
h. Teams with less the 8 cadets will not be penalised on this event, however if procedures /
treatments are not demonstrated then points cannot be awarded.
507 Drill
a. Teams of eight will take part, 7 cadets will be in the squad and 1 cadet will take the squad.
b. All cadets are to dress in No 3 Service Dress as per the latest version of AP1358C NOT
IN BLUES
c. Points awarded for correct execution of drill movements.
d. The Inspection phase will carry marks for wearing uniform correctly regardless of
MTP/CS95. This will take into account any teams coming off of activities which may
adversely affect their uniform state. It is noted that beret’s and boots should be clean and
serviceable as these items can be attended to prior to starting the drill sequence
e. Points will be deducted for not completing any movements in the drill sequence.
f. Teams with less then 8 cadets will lose points per missing cadet.
g. 25 Points will be deducted if the Squad Commander uses any aide-memoires of the
sequence.
509 Archery
510 Shooting
a. Shooting will take place at the indoor range.
b. 4 team members will take part firing 5 rounds each, there will be no practice/warm up rounds.
c. The 4 designated firers for the team must be identified as directed on the team submission sheet.
d. The other 4 team members may be allowed to fire for practice purposes only, time Permitting but their
scores will not count towards the competition.
e. Weapons Handling Tests (WHT) will NOT be carried out at the event. All Squadron Commanders must
ensure that a valid WHT for the L144 rifle is recorded on SMS in the WHT section (within last 6 months
on Sunday 14th May 2023).
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f. Each cadet must have fired before on any recognised cadet weapon system (L81, L98 A2, L144 or Air
Rifle), this must be shown in the shooting log of the cadet on SMS.
g. SMS will be checked for a valid WHT and evidence of live firing on the shooting log on Wednesday
10th May 2023, any discrepancies will be highlighted to the Sqn OC. Administrative errors will be
allowed to be rectified up to 24 hours before event start, however, complete substitution of a cadet may
only be made in line with the general competition rules and in agreement with the Project Officer.
h. Scoring will be a grouping practice as follows – 1” 35 Points, 1.5” 30 Points, 2” 25 Points, 2.5” 20
Points, 3” 15 Points, 3.5” 10 Points, 4” 5 points (Anyone achieving 4” or better will receive the
trained shot badge if not already achieved that standard)
i. Any cadet found to be unsafe will be stopped from shooting and unused rounds will be taken away.
j. Cadets will be briefed on the course of fire prior to shooting.
k. Slings, supports and elbow pads are not permitted.
l. The shooting competition winner will be decided on the aggregate score for the team.
m. The rifles will be zero’d by a known good shot before the competition commences.
n. The score will be decided by the designated range staff. Team leaders may ask for a score to be
checked by the WgShO as independent review, that score will be final. Any further challenges to score,
range practice or other issues are to be brought to the Project Officer in line with the general
competition rules.
a. If any team wishes to make a complaint regarding an event then the Team Leader with
one other member of the team should discuss this with the Project Officer. The Project
Officer will look into the complaint and decide if the team was unfairly treated and will
award or remove points if necessary. Their decision will be final and all complaints must
be registered before the team moves on to their next event. Staff are asked to make
this point clear to all team leaders as once the results are published it will be too late to
alter any scores.
b. Teams must report to the Logistics Office immediately after they complete an event and
collect their next event card. Once they have collected their card they must go straight to
their next event. Any team deciding to rest en route to an event will be excluded from the
event and consequently lose team points.
c. Teams should eat their packed lunches when they are waiting for their turn at events.
Teams must not stop between events for lunch. There will be sufficient time at each
event for teams to have a break while they are waiting.
d. Subject to risk assessment, the competition will proceed in all weather conditions. Cadet
participants must ensure that they make provisions for inclement weather and carry
waterproofs and sun cream.
e. All cadets must bring a one litre water bottle with them and ensure they are kept
topped up at all times.
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Chapter 6 Travel
601 SOV
602 Coaches
a. Squadrons Commanders must request the number of seats required on their entry form
by the 1 April 2023. Any changes must be raised to the Project officer by email
(training.london@rafac.mod.gov.uk)
b. Pick up points will depend on demand and squadrons will have to make their own way to
the pick up points.
c. A member of staff must accompany cadets from each squadron traveling by coach.
d. Departure from CTA will be before 1600 on Sunday the 14th May 2023.
e. Squadron Commanders are to ensure that teams assemble as required, at pick up points
under staff supervision. Squadrons must have at least one adult member of staff traveling
with their cadets on the journey to and from CTC
Chapter 7 Administration
a. Squadrons are required to complete the electronic entry form No later than 31st March
2023.
https://forms.office.com/e/E1WrkV3bcj
b. Entries will be required to detail the following information
Travel plans
No of seats required on the coach
Names of staff attending
Names of staff cadets attending as DS
c. The Project Officer will refuse entries received after this date.
d. All squadrons must have at least one CFAV attending for the duration of the
competition. If Squadrons fail to send a CFAV the team will be sent home.
a. All staff must personally hand in a TG22 and 23 forms if applicable to the logistics
office on arrival at CTC.
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INNESS SWORD DRILL SEQUENCE. FOUR
1. Drill will be carried out in accordance with the current AP818 Drill & Ceremonial manual.
2. When called upon, the Squad, under control of the Squad Commander, will march on to the Drill square,
Halt, turn into line and then into Open Order.
5. The Inspection phase will carry marks for wearing MTP/CS 95 correctly. This will take into account any
teams coming off any activities which may adversely affect their uniform state. It is noted that Beret’s
and Boots should be clean and serviceable as these items can be attended to prior to starting the Drill
sequence.
6. Once permission has been given to carry on, the Squad Commander will carry out the following
sequence without deviation.
7. Once finished, the Squad Commander is to march to the senior judge and ask for permission to march
off. (feedback will be given if time permits.)
8. An Area will be marked out with Blue/Yellow cones approximately 36 paces X 36 paces.
LWWO P. Wright
02/23
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Form LWIS03
From……………………………………………SQN
Rank Surname Gender Age Born After Date of birth Born Before
Female * Under 20 15/05/2003 15/05/2011
All Cadets and staff have been entered on to the Bader Inness Sword AT Application. YES
All CFAV’s and cadets have received Climactic Injuries training and this has recorded on their SMS
YES
records
Signed…………………………………………OC. ……………………………..Squadron
This form must be handed in by the TEAM LEADER to the logistics office
together with the team’s 3822’s PARQ forms, TG21 and 23 forms on
arrival at CTC. The team leader will be given a briefing at the same time.
Please do not email this Form
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