Air Cadet Organization

 The Air Cadet Organization (ACO)

The Air Cadet Organization (ACO) is a national youth organization for young men and women aged between 13-20. It is also a registered charity.

   The ACO comprises two sections - the Air Training Corps (ATC) and the Combined Cadet Force (RAF). The CCF (RAF) was established in 1948 and its sections are located in 198 state and independant schools accross the United Kingdom. The ATC was established in 1941 and has nearly 1,000 squadrons into 36 wings which then split into six regions.

Below are the Six Regions

Yellow =Scotland and Northern Ireland                Pink = North

Green = Wales and West                                     Bright Blue = Central and East

Light Blue = South West                                      Brown = London and south East