302 Squadron is based in the Multi User Depot on Chandler St Rockdale in Sydney New South Wales.

History

302 Squadron (AAFC) was the second squadron to be established in 3 Wing, the New South Wales wing in 1941. When created it was based in Sydney Technical High School in Bexley. It was then renamed to 302 Squadron instead of flight in 2000.

In early 2005 the Squadron was moved to its current location at the Rockdale Multi User Depot.

Rumours about rifles left from the previous drill in the school grounds are unsubstantiated as there is no evidence that the rifles were stored inside the school. Rifles are only used with the express approval of the CO.

Activities

302 Squadron conducts home training of the AAFC subjects under the Manual of Ground Training. It also conducts field activities such as bivouacs and training weekends 2-3 times every school term.

302 Squadron parades every Wednesday at 6:00 pm till 9:30 pm. A typical parade night consists of:

Parade - Where the Parade Commander inspects the flights and gives a quick overview
Drill Period - Drill and Ceremonial
First Period - First Class of the night.
Break - Can is open where Cadets can see Staff about issues and talk to other cadets
Second Period - Second Class of the night.
Final Briefing - CO goes over issues and upcoming events.

Structure

302 SQN is based on the structure of normal RAAF Squadrons with minor alterations such as cadets in various positions where there are not enough staff available. Currently the command structure is as follows:

Commanding Officer: Flying Officer(AAFC) Adrian Green

Executive Officer: SGT(AAFC) Matthew McCarthy

SQN Warrant Officer: LAC(AAFC) John Gerakis

Training Officer: CPL(AAFC) Quincy Tse