saw the introduction of Disruptive Pattern Material as an official uniform of the Air Training Corps. At the beginning of 2010, there were 103 Cadet Force units In New Zealand, and cadet numbers approximately 4500 with 360 cadet officers. Air Training Corps 75th Anniversary – 2016 The Air Training Corps celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2016 with numerous exercises and parades held around the country. Southern area Southern area held exercise Southern Falcon. Held at the West Melton Aerodrome just west of Christchurch. More than 100 cadet force personnel from nine units attended from all over the country. Cadets also had the opportunity to fly in an RNZAF C-130H as well as visits to aviation facilities around Christchurch. The event ended with a formal dinner at the Air Force Museum. Central area Central area held exercise Silver Sparrowhawk. Held at RNZAF Base Ohakea. The exercise had an attendance of over 150 personnel from nine units all over the lower north island and functioned as both a celebration as well as a friendly competition between the central area ATC Squadrons. Activities involved included flights on RNZAF NH-90 helicopters, a Pōwhiri welcoming the Air Training Corps on to the RNZAF Tūrangawaewae. Cadets also participated in a "Village Green", which included tug of war, fitness tests, observation exercises, rogaining. At the conclusion of the exercise No. 10 (Palmerston North) Squadron was awarded the winning trophy for the event. Northern area Northern area commemorated the anniversary with a combined parade with all seven of the Auckland Air Training Corps Squadrons. This event combined with the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Britain saw more than 320 cadets parade for the Chief of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshall Tony Davies at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Air Training Corps 80th Anniversary – 2021 The year 2021 saw the New Zealand Air Training Corps celebrate its 80th year since formation. In Auckland the seven local Squadrons will join with units outside of Auckland and the Auckland Air Force Association to mark both the 80th anniversary of the Air Training Corps and the annual Battle of Britain commemoration service. Other parades and activities are expected to occur throughout New Zealand. Organisation National The ATC is managed at a national level by the Commandant (usually a Regular Force Lieutenant-Colonel/Wing Commander/Commander), and their Staff based out of Trentham Army Camp. It is supported by the Air Training Corps