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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme...
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2499 Squadron was the premier unit supporting the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (DEAS) in Thames Valley Wing
during 2002/2003. We are still rated in the top five units in the Wing and continue to provide cadets with
support and advice to complete their awards.
Remember that the spirit of the award requires the participant (you) to plan, organise and do the sections required. You cannot
be spoon fed or otherwise "piloted" through. If you find yourself stuck or unsure of any element of the Scheme then remember that
the Squadron has a Senior Cadet NCO and a Civilian Instructor dedicated to the Scheme for your assistance.
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| Skill, Service and Physical Sections |
Details of programmes and ideas for the skill, service and physical sections can be found in the Programmes file, held by the
DEAS Officer. It is available for you to browse through during canteen or even take home for an in-depth read.
The Squadron also runs some programmes of its own which can be used for various sections of the award:
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Ceremonial Drill |
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Skill Section |
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Event Planning |
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Skill Section |
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Marksmanship |
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Skill Section |
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Air Training Corps |
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Service Section |
If any of these programmes interest you then talk to the NCO ic DEAS for further details.
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| Expeditions and Explorations |
The Squadron runs two DEAS expeditions for Bronze and/or Silver Level per year. These are usually
held in May and September.
A practice and a qualifying venture for Silver Level explorations are run by Thames Valley Wing around May every year.
Gold Level ventures require more planning and a higher level of supervision. Currently the best way
of obtaining this section is to attend the National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre at Winderemere
or Llanbedr during the Thames Valley Wing annual expeditions. Check your Wing Calendar for these dates.
If you wish to make your Gold Level venture during one of these weeks you must inform the DEAS Officer
at least four months in advance of the expedition.
Annual Camp can be used for the Residential at Gold Level. You cannot attend the same week as the Squadron and authorisation
from HQ TVW must be gained in advance. Around two months notice is required.
To register your interest for any TVW DEAS activities then talk to the NCO ic DEAS in the first instance.
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| Further information and Contacts |
An email address for the DEAS Officer can be found on the Contact Us
page, or you can contact DEAS Staff at the unit.
Additional information can also be found on the offical Award website which can be found on the
Links page.
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