NorthernSID said
Wonder how many RAF personnel started via their local ATC - quite a few from my experience
Around 50% of commissioned officers are ex-ATC/CCF and I believe the percentage of non-commissioned is higher.
I too am a CI, and in the fortunate position of working with RAF personnel which enables me to keep our cadets aware of current affairs and future developments in the RAF.
For those who don't have the time, opportunity or inclination to get involved with a youth organisation there is one contribution which is always welcome and that is a presentation about your day job.
The "How do you become a Loady/Pilot/Mechanic?" is rightly the AFCO's province but only a Loady can provide a snapshot of what an ALM actually does. The annual Summer Camp programme goes some way to giving cadets a glimpse of the RAF but it is only a glimpse.
A friend did a presentation to our cadets about IR and Optical imagery as used on various ac; you could have heard a pin drop.
Apologies; this went on longer than intended. Put it down to enthusiasm.