Join 2507

Start your cadet journey in Bicester.

Joining starts with a parent or guardian registering interest. We will then contact you about open evenings and intake days or weekends.

Eligibility

Who can join as a cadet?

Cadets can join from age 12 if they are in Year 8 at school, and must join before their 17th birthday. Once enrolled, cadets can stay involved until age 20.

Cadet recruitment process

What happens next.

Every intake can vary slightly, but this is the process new cadets and parents should expect.

Check eligibility

Make sure the prospective cadet is at least 12, in Year 8, and not yet 17 when joining.

Register interest

Complete the enquiry form below or via the official Air Cadets website so we can add you to the recruitment mailing list.

Attend an open evening

We will email details of upcoming open evenings and intake events, usually 2-3 times a year.

Return paperwork and deposit

Complete the required forms and pay a £20 deposit to secure the place. Bank details will be provided by the Squadron.

Attend intake day or weekend

New cadets meet staff, learn expectations and prepare to start parade nights.

Start parade nights

Cadets parade on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 1900 to 2130.

Complete first class training

Cadets learn the foundations of RAFAC life, including uniform standards, drill, teamwork and core training.

Uniform and enrolment

Once ready, cadets receive their Air Cadet uniform and are enrolled into the Squadron.

Cadet enquiry

Register interest

Complete the form to be added to our recruitment mailing list / waiting list and receive emails about our future Open Evenings and cadet intakes.

A parent or guardian should complete this form.

Visits are by appointment only

Please do not attend the Squadron without an appointment, open evening invite or intake confirmation. This helps us protect cadets and manage safeguarding properly.

Cadet name

Date of birth

School year

Parent / guardian name

Parent / guardian email

Parent / guardian phone

Open evening / intake preference

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I confirm I am the parent or guardian, or I have permission from the parent or guardian to submit this enquiry.

If the cadet is not yet eligible, you can still join our recruitment mailing list, but joining will depend on age and school year at the time.

Join as Squadron staff

Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers help deliver activities, training, admin and supervision. RAFAC provides training and support, and no previous military background is required.

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Support the Civilian Committee

Civilian Committee members support the Squadron's direction, fundraising and governance. Parents, carers and friends of the Squadron can all play a valuable part.