They are also being used by businesses to check if agencies are using Gen AI content. But they fail as the Gen AI systems are using the same content sources to train on.
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Yeah, we’ve been getting mixed result running my daughter’s coursework through plagiarism checkers. Some of them mistake direct quotes for plagiarism, but are fine if you paraphrase exactly the same point without giving any credit to the originator. Others claim stuff that has merely been cleaned up by the likes of Grammarly as AI generated.
Some might very well argue grammarly is a form of artificial intelligence. Not necessarily the same type of generative AI, but AI nonetheless. This is the problem right, where do we collectively draw the line? Academia just isn’t ready for this.
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At work people have tested set to create a risk assessment.
Although the specifics are sometimes different in terms of the templates people have required to complete, it definitely provides a shortcut in terms of aspects to consider on your risk assessment
We’ve been teaching the Cadets how to use it because they wanted to do a newsletter but the biggest challenges we had with the previous Sqn newsletter was that they didn’t have enough time to do it on parade evenings.
So we’ve been teaching them how they can write the key points of a story, using AI to get the structure / length and then adjusting it to their style of writing.
Technically it probably doesn’t save any time in the long road, but starting for a structure is much easier than starting from a blank page.
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So I just did this:-
Air cadet central is a web forum for members of the RAF air cadets to discuss ideas and opportunities on ways to improve and deliver the experience to the air cadets.
Reading these threads
https://forum.aircadetcentral.net/t/has-the-atc-outgrown-the-raf/
https://forum.aircadetcentral.net/t/is-the-rafac-in-a-death-spiral/
https://forum.aircadetcentral.net/t/rafac-astra/
https://forum.aircadetcentral.net/t/the-beginning-of-the-end-the-capitulation-of-sw-region/
https://forum.aircadetcentral.net/t/dire-atc-cfav-decline-recruitment-and-retention/
https://forum.aircadetcentral.net/t/pillars/
Analyse the problems & common theme & create an action plan for the strategic, tactical & operational levels.
Will post the result in the most appropriate thread in a mo….
Just played with using Microsoft’s CoPilot to generate a poster about out Leading Cadet syllabus.
Not going to lie, I kinda dig it, just a shame it crops as a square
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It seems they all still really struggle with doing good text in generated images.
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ChatGPTs attempt. Still pretty dodgy and full of inaccurate info, but it’s not a million miles away from something usable as generative stuff continues to improve.
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We’d need to use RAG, but that’s not free!
Used CoPilot today to create a BLUF
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What is the long term (15-20years) viability of of the RAF Air Cadets factoring current morale & third sector factors. Project the number of squadron that will be active in 2035 based on current trends (source is MOD sponsored cadet forces: 1 April 2025 - GOV.UK )
If you ask ChatGPT it uses the SDR thread on here as a citation 
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That’s a fair point as it does cite ACC as a source when asked about morale
So if not carefully we can become self full filling prophesy
Having said that - what’s the betting central government is using ChatGPT without telling anyone
They’re quite open about using Generative AI. Though I imagine the majority of depts would use copilot given it’s O365 links and enterprise configurations?
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MOD has its own GPT which is private and approved for use. The main drawbacks are that it isn’t trained on internal MOD data (i.e. the single most useful feature it could have!!!) and it’s training data is cut off at circa 2023
Thinking about yesterdays thread about Command Modern Operations and Cadet Front 2028 I thought I’d work on CoPilot generating a scenario . . .
Operation Iron Tempest
RAF Air Cadets – Military Aircraft Systems Scenario Briefing Classification Subject: Military Aircraft Systems Format: SMEAC
SITUATION
Hostile forces have occupied Port Vire (based on Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France), establishing a fortified command centre. Intelligence reports indicate:
- Radar-guided SAMs and CIWS protecting the coastline
- Armoured columns en route from the southeast, ETA 30 mins
- Submarine threat offshore disrupting naval movements
- Combat air patrols over the city
Port Vire is approximately 120 km south of England, across the English Channel. RAF assets are based at:
Base Location Role MoD Boscombe Down Near Salisbury Typhoon FGR4, Tornado GR4 Army Aviation Centre Middle Wallop Apache AH-64E, Wildcat HMA2 RAF Fairford Gloucestershire Poseidon MRA1, strategic support Upavon Airfield Wiltshire Logistics and recovery
MISSION
Conduct a coordinated air operation to:
- Suppress enemy air defenses (SEAD)
- Destroy the command centre
- Interdict armoured reinforcements
- Neutralize submarine threat
- Maintain air superiority
Cadets must recommend appropriate weapon systems and tactics for each objective.
EXECUTION
Cadets are split into four mission teams:
Team Alpha – SEAD
- Target: Radar and SAM sites
- Weapons: Brimstone, Storm Shadow, AMRAAM
- Challenge: Penetrating layered defenses
Team Bravo – Strategic Strike
- Target: Government complex
- Weapons: Storm Shadow, Paveway IV
- Challenge: Precision strike with minimal collateral damage
Team Charlie – Armour Interdiction
- Target: Armoured column approaching from southeast
- Weapons: Hellfire, Brimstone, CRV-7
- Challenge: Fast-moving targets in mixed terrain
Team Delta – Maritime Threat
- Target: Submarine offshore
- Weapons: Sting Ray, Mk 54 Mod 0, Depth Charges
- Challenge: Submerged target with limited detection window
RAF ASSETS AVAILABLE
Platform Role Weapons Carried Quantity Typhoon FGR4 Multirole fighter ASRAAM, AMRAAM, Meteor, Paveway IV 6 Apache AH-64E Close air support / anti-armour Hellfire, CRV-7, 30mm Chain Gun 4 Wildcat HMA2 Maritime strike / light attack Martlet, Sea Venom, Sting Ray, Mk 11 Depth Charges 2 Poseidon MRA1 Maritime patrol / anti-submarine Mk 54 Mod 0 Torpedoes 1 Tornado GR4 (opt) Strategic strike (legacy inclusion) Storm Shadow, Brimstone, Paveway II/III 2 (opt)
TACTICAL MAP OVERVIEW
- Port Vire: Coastal city
- Command Centre: Central urban location
- Radar Sites: 3 Medium Range Tactical Radar installations (Detection range: ~40–75 km)
- SAM Sites: 3 installations with separate engagement zones
- Coastal Defenses: Positioned at harbor entrance
- Naval Assets: 3 hostile vessels offshore
- Armoured Column: Advancing from southeast via ferry terminal, ETA 30 mins, projected to enter city via Rotary Bridge
ANY QUESTIONS
- What factors influence weapon choice in each scenario?
- How do guidance systems affect mission success?
- What are the trade-offs between guided and unguided munitions?
CHECK UNDERSTANDING
Each team must present and answer:
- Why was your weapon system chosen?
- What guidance method does it use?
- How does it overcome defensive measures?
- What are its limitations?
- How does your plan support the overall air power mission?
Would you like this formatted into a slide deck or briefing poster next?
With the below generated tactical map
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Solves the CCF vs ATC cap badge debate….
Sorry that freaks me out a little bit