The purpose of a squadron’s Civilian Committee is to undertake the responsibilities described in Air Cadet Publication 11, including providing resources for the welfare of cadets. Squadrons and detached flights are the basic but most important units of the Corps, and therefore the supporting role that squadron committees provide is crucial. The Civilian Committee is drawn from members of the Squadron Association who, among other functions, have the responsibility for managing the use of non-public funds, i.e. money raised locally from subscriptions, sponsorship or grants.