395 (Stafford) Squadron

Officer Commanding
Flt Lt Chris Clarke RAFAC

Telephone: 07768 499802 (M)

Email: oc.395@rafac.mod.gov.uk

30 May 2023

395 SQUADRON BLUE ROAD MARCH (1) – JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

Outline
1. These Joining Instructions (JIs) have been prepared to support the 395 (Stafford) Squadron
Blue Road March (1) to be conducted from 395 HQ and the surrounding area on 03 September
2023.

2. The course will involve training on basic principles relating to Road Marching and a fifteen
kilometer road march.

Aim
3. The course will aim to build cadets’ fitness and teamworking skills, as well as achieving the
second of three sections towards the Blue Road Marching qualification.

Administration
4. Squadron guidance on the return to face-to-face activities with respect to social distancing, hand
sanitisation and face masks will be applied for the duration of the event.

5. A support vehicle will be deployed for the course.

6. All activities will be undertaken in No. 3 (MTP/DPM) uniform.

7. A full kit list can be found in APPENDIX B. If cadets are struggling to acquire any items, they
should report this to Squadron Staff immediately to retrieve items from Stores.

Messing
8. Cadets are to have breakfast at home before attending and bring their own packed lunch.

Costs
9. There will be no cost associated with this course.

C R Clarke
Flight Lieutenant RAFAC
395 (Stafford) Squadron
APPENDIX A – TRAINING PROGRAMME

Sunday 3rd September 2023

0815 – 0830 Arrive at 395 Sqn

0830 – 0930 Discussion of Key Principles

0930 – 0945 Warm Up

0945 – 1400 Depart 395 Sqn for 15km Road March

1400 – 1430 Return to 395 Sqn

 Debrief

1430 – 1500 Depart 395 Sqn

 Close of activities
APPENDIX B – KIT LIST

ITEM REMARKS
3822 / MyRAFAC App
Water bottle(s) / platypus bladder 2 litres minimum
Sun cream
Lunch
Snacks
Personal first aid kit Including zinc oxide tape
Comfortable trainers (for after event, if required)
Baseball cap/protection from sun
Gloves
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Face covering
Personal hand sanitiser