Air Cadet Radio Specialist Badge

Radio Operator Bronze Badge Description and content - The aim is to give a cadet the skills required to be a radio operator for a flight of cadets during an exercise. - Complete the Radio Operator training package - Pass the Radio Operator theory examination - Pass the Radio Operator practical assessment Eligibility - Acheived the Basic Operator and Cyber Awareness Blue Badge Radio Communicator Silver Badge Description and content - Following on from the Radio Operator Bronze Badge, the following training aims to develop the skills required to run a network control station during a radio led exercise and further develop communication skills: - Complete the Advanced Radio Operator module - Complete 1 of the following: 1 Amateur Radio Foundation Qualification. This is a nationally recognised civilian certificate in radio operating and basis radio engineering. 2 Radio Data Communications. This module teaches cadets how to transmit data long distances over the radio. 3 Local & Wide Area Networks. This teaches cadets how to build and configure a computer network for a home or small office Eligibility - Achieved the Radio Operator Bronze Badge. Radio Communications Specialist Gold Badge Description and Content - This training aims to develop the skills required to build a complete radio station, either in a building or in the field. There are two modules within this training: Technical Skills and Radio Deployment. - Complete a Residential course delivered by HQ Air Cadets (This can be delegated to Regions to teach and assess where suitable facilities and qualified staff are available) Eligibility - Acheived the Radio Communicator Silver Badge.   Radio Communicator Silver Badge Description and content - Following on from the Radio Operator Bronze Badge, the following training aims to develop the skills required to run a network control station during a radio led exercise and further develop communication skills: - Complete the Advanced Radio Operator module - Complete 1 of the following: 1 Amateur Radio Foundation Qualification. This is a nationally recognised civilian certificate in radio operating and basis radio engineering. 2 Radio Data Communications. This module teaches cadets how to transmit data long distances over the radio. 3 Local & Wide Area Networks. This teaches cadets how to build and configure a computer network for a home or small office Eligibility - Achieved the Radio Operator Bronze Badge.

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