The University of Birmingham Air Squadron's role, in conjunction with the Royal Air Force and Defence organisations, is to deliver the following Missions:
UBAS Mission
The aim of UBAS is to recruit and develop undergraduates from its associated universities to meet the requirements of the UAS Mission.
UAS Mission
The University Air Squadron mission is to provide a practical link between the RAF and Universities, thereby providing an interest and understanding of the Service's role as an instrument of Government policy. The University Air Squadron tasks to support this mission are:
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To provide flying training to high calibre undergraduates who might join the RAF or RAuxAF.
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To provide RAF experience and adventurous personal development and leadership training to better prepare UAS students for service in the RAF or any other carer path.
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To administer and supervise RAF sponsored undergraduates and to encourage their motivation towards the Service and their development as junior officers.
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To raise the profile of the RAF and project a positive image of the Service through UAS members to other undergraduates, university staff and the wider civilian community.
