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'''Name:''' University Air Training Corps, No. 11 University of New Brunswick Squadron.
'''Name:''' University Air Training Corps, No. 11 University of New Brunswick Squadron.


'''Previous/other names:''' U.A.T.C.
'''Previous/other names:''' UATC


'''Prominent date(s) of activity:''' Fall 1942 -
'''Prominent date(s) of activity:''' Fall 1942 -


'''History:''' University Air Training Corps (U.A.T.C.) squadrons were set up in several universities across the country and, under government regulations, were part of the Reserve of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Students that were planning on enlisting with Royal Canadian Air Force (R.C.A.F.) upon the completion of their course were encouraged to train with the U.A.T.C. instead of the [[C.O.T.C. Officers|C.O.T.C.]], allowing them to skip basic training and enter Elementary Flight School or Navigation School directly.
'''History:''' University Air Training Corps (UATC) squadrons were set up in several universities across the country and, under government regulations, were part of the Reserve of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Students interested in enlisting with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) upon the completion of the course were encouraged to train with the UATC instead of the [[C.O.T.C. Officers|COTC]] — which would allow them to skip basic training, entering directly into Elementary Flight School or Navigation School. All male students, unless physically unfit, had to enlist in either the UATC or the [[C.O.T.C. Officers|COTC]].


'''Activities:''' Those enrolled in the U.A.T.C. underwent two years of prescribed training. They were divided into two groups: air crew and ground crew. Supplemented by training exercises, members of the U.A.T.C. were lectured in Air Navigation, the theory of Flight, Armament, Organization and Administration, and other topics dependant on group.
'''Activities:''' Those enrolled in the U.A.T.C. underwent approximately 125 hours of prescribed training per year for two years. Students could enrol in one of two courses: aircrew and ground training. Aircrew trained for active duty in the Air Force, while ground training was particularly suited to undergraduates studying medicine, engineering, and those specializing in navigation. Supplemented by training exercises, members of the UATC studied Air Navigation, Principles of Flight, Armament, Organization and Administration, etc.


Those enrolled in the U.A.T.C. travelled to Moncton for a [[Military Training Camps|training camp]] at No. 8 S.F.T.S. in the spring of 1943.
Those enrolled in the UATC travelled to Moncton for a [[Military Training Camps|training camp]] at No. 8 S.F.T.S. in the spring of 1943.


'''Note(s):''' After the [[The Second World War at UNB|Second World War]], the [[University Reserve Training Plan|U.R.T.P.]] was established to ensure the training of a reserve body of Royal Canadian Air Force.
'''Note(s):''' After the [[The Second World War at UNB|Second World War]], the [[University Reserve Training Plan|URTP]] was established to ensure the training of a reserve body of Royal Canadian Air Force.


'''Source(s):'''
'''Source(s):'''


*''The Brunswickan'', vol. 62, no. 6, 30 October 1942, p. 1.
*''The Brunswickan'', vol. 62, no. 6, 30 October 1942, p. 1.
*''The Brunswickan''
*UNB Scrapbooks (UA RG 100), 1919 - 1943. ''The Daily Gleaner'', "University Air Training Corps Formed at U.N.B.," 28 September 1942.
*''The Brunswickan'', vol. 63, no. 2, 8 October 1943, p. 1.
*''The Brunswickan'', vol. 63, no. 2, 8 October 1943, p. 1.
*''Up the Hill,'' 1943, War Effort.
*''Up the Hill,'' 1943, War Effort.
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Name: University Air Training Corps, No. 11 University of New Brunswick Squadron.

Previous/other names: UATC

Prominent date(s) of activity: Fall 1942 -

History: University Air Training Corps (UATC) squadrons were set up in several universities across the country and, under government regulations, were part of the Reserve of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Students interested in enlisting with Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) upon the completion of the course were encouraged to train with the UATC instead of the COTC — which would allow them to skip basic training, entering directly into Elementary Flight School or Navigation School. All male students, unless physically unfit, had to enlist in either the UATC or the COTC.

Activities: Those enrolled in the U.A.T.C. underwent approximately 125 hours of prescribed training per year for two years. Students could enrol in one of two courses: aircrew and ground training. Aircrew trained for active duty in the Air Force, while ground training was particularly suited to undergraduates studying medicine, engineering, and those specializing in navigation. Supplemented by training exercises, members of the UATC studied Air Navigation, Principles of Flight, Armament, Organization and Administration, etc.

Those enrolled in the UATC travelled to Moncton for a training camp at No. 8 S.F.T.S. in the spring of 1943.

Note(s): After the Second World War, the URTP was established to ensure the training of a reserve body of Royal Canadian Air Force.

Source(s):

  • The Brunswickan, vol. 62, no. 6, 30 October 1942, p. 1.
  • UNB Scrapbooks (UA RG 100), 1919 - 1943. The Daily Gleaner, "University Air Training Corps Formed at U.N.B.," 28 September 1942.
  • The Brunswickan, vol. 63, no. 2, 8 October 1943, p. 1.
  • Up the Hill, 1943, War Effort.
  • Up the Hill, 1953, p. 89.


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