LINCOLNSHIRE BATTALION

SENIOR CADET

LINCOLNSHIRE BATTALION ARMY CADET FORCE

SENIOR CADET FORUMFORUM

2 March 2013Lt Col D Clark - Deputy Commandant (Non Mil)

Lincolnshire ACF B tt li St tBattalion Structure

Command and ControlCommand and ControlCommandantCol Sackree

AdjutantCaptain Cope

RSMRSMI Asken

4 x Coy / Sqn

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Deputy Comdt (Non Mil)

Lt C l Cl kDeputy Comdt

(Mil)CEO

Major MullockCompany / Squadron

Commanders

Lt Col ClarkNon Military

Training

(Mil) Lt Col Coleman

Military Training

Major MullockBattalion

Headquarters

Battalion Training Major (Non Mil)

Major Thompson

Battalion Training Major (Mil)Major Birdj

Adult Training Officer

Major Spraggins

Could you be?Could you be?yy

A Master Cadet

The next Company/Squadron Cadet Sergeant Major

The Next Cadet RSM

The next Lord Lieutenants CadetThe next Lord Lieutenants Cadet

Go Ice climbing in Norway

Become a top chef or electronics engineer

How are you going to get there?

Your future as a Senior Your future as a Senior C d t f Li l hiC d t f Li l hiCadet of Lincolnshire Cadet of Lincolnshire

Battalion ACFBattalion ACFBattalion ACFBattalion ACFWhat are your options after your 3*??

How can you pass your 4*

Senior Cadet Training

Courses

AppointmentsAppointments

Feedback

Questions & Answers

HOW TO PASS YOURHOW TO PASS YOUR 4 STAR

SCIC plus 1 Progressive Subject or 2 ProgressiveSCIC plus 1 Progressive Subject or 2 Progressive Subjects

SCIC – Senior Cadet Instructor CadreDrill – Ceremonial DrillShooting – Bisley/County Shooting TeamMap & Compass – Regional Level OrienteeringExpedition Training Gold DofE (4* ET)Expedition Training – Gold DofE (4 ET)First Aid – Adult qualification

All senior cadets are encouraged to complete SCIC

SENIOR CADET TRAINING

Cadet Leadership Courses

Master Cadet Courses

Combat Cadet & Exercise Steelback

Nijmegen MarchesNijmegen Marches

RAF Regiment Weekends

Whitby Shorts and Flip Flops Weekend

Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Cadet Leadership CourseCadet Leadership Coursehttp://armycadets.com/about-us/cadet-training-centre/

Cadet Leadership CourseCadet Leadership Coursehttp://armycadets.com/about-us/cadet-training-centre/

Easter & Summer for the highest calibre cadets, of the CCF, Sea Cadet Corps SCC) ACF and Air Training Corps (ATC) Each CourseCadet Corps SCC) , ACF and Air Training Corps (ATC) . Each Course has 120 places and focuses on leadership training and assessment

Two one-week Courses are held at CTC Frimley Park

7 7 –– 13 July 201313 July 2013

14 14 –– 20 July 201320 July 2013

Two one-week courses are held at Nesscliffe

30 March 30 March –– 5 April 20135 April 2013

6 6 –– 12 April 201312 April 2013

Physically fit

Must be at least 16 and hold a minimum of 3 star qualification

Residential for Gold DoE Award

Master Cadet CoursesMaster Cadet Courses

Three Course per Year

A Demanding course designed for all 4 Star Cadets

Concentrates on all leadership and Military skills to become one of the p ytop cadets in the county

After successful completion of course and recommendation by Comdt, qualifies you for master cadet status

Course Dates for 2011Course Dates for 201117 – 22 March - 7 – 12 April - 27 - 31October

ACF Champion CadetpClare Shore Trophy

ACF Master Cadets may compete for the Claire Shore Trophy and Silver medal

Annual competition, over a weekend in September, tests p , p ,both physical and mental aptitude.

The Competition is judged on leadership, teamwork, self- The Competition is judged on leadership, teamwork, selfdiscipline and unselfishness; all attributes that are developed through membership of the ACF

6 8 September 20136 – 8 September 2013

Closing date for entries – 14 July 2013

ACF Champion CadetpClare Shore Trophy

The Competition Weekend will consist of stands based on the APC Syllabus including:

Command tasks Weapon training tests Night orienteering course Night orienteering course Logical Problem Solving exercise Patrol Orders Patrol Orders Marksmanship Drill Interview by the selection committee

Could this be You?Could this be You?

Combat Cadet

• Enjoy Fieldcraft• Physically FitPhysically Fit• Winners in 2012

• Phase 1 - Individual StandsB ttl fi ld Fi t Aid• Battlefield First Aid

• Section Attacks• Fighting withdrawals• Leaderless Command tasks• A led command task• Observation StandObservation Stand• Shooting• Stalk

Phase 2 Night Na igation• Phase 2 - Night Navigation• Phase 3 - March and Obstacle Course

Nijmegen MarchesNijmegen Marches

• International 4 Day march •Takes place in the Netherlands in July every year• Organised by the Royal Dutch league for Physical Culture and Dutch MilitaryMilitary• 40km (25 miles) per day for 4 Days• 40,000 Civilian and 5000 marchers take part each year, p y• Approx 800 cadets take part each year• Rigorous Training starts the week after remembrance in September• Must qualify and take part in a two day 80km march

A i t t d Th CQM ld lik t t k t i 2014Anyone interested – The CQM would like to take a team in 2014Lots of training!!!!!

RAF Regiment WeekendsRAF Regiment Weekends

• Fieldcraft & Skill at Arms Orientated• Held at Waddington or Beckingham with the RAF regiment• Latest equipment and technology• Two weekends a year• Next one pre-annual camp – 21-23 July

Shorts & Flip Flops p pWeekend

• Whitby Youth Hostel• Beach rounders/cricket etc• Open top bus tour round Whitby• Possibly sea fishing• Fish and Chips on the pier• Whitby Abbey• Whitby Abbey• Sandcastle competition• Ghost walk around Whitby (At night…..spookey!!!)Ghost walk around Whitby (At night…..spookey!!!)• Golf Pitch and Putt• Activities in the Youth Hostel• Kite flying

Gold DofEGold DofE

BRONZE AWARD – AGE 14 6 Months

SILVER AWARD – AGE 15 6 Months/12 direct

GOLD AWARD – AGE 16 12 Months/18 direct

SKILL – 4* DRILL & TURNOUT, SHOOTING, ORIENTEERING

SERVICE – SCIC AND CITIZENSHIPEXPEDITION – 4 DAY EXPEDITIONPHYSICAL – 12 MONTHS ACTIVITIESRESIDENTIAL – MANY OF THE COURSES DETAILED

www.armycadetsandtheaward.org.uk

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS SO FAR??SO FAR??

COURSESCOURSES

Basic Signals Course

ACF Post Signals Classification

ACF Ad d Si l ACF Advanced Signals

ACF Basic Cookery Course

ACF Electronic Appreciation Course

PTI Courses

Many many AT Courses Many, many AT Courses

How many do not know that these are available????

Adventurous TrainingAdventurous Training

Cadet AT Centres are located at:

HALTON LANCASHIREHALTON LANCASHIRECWRT – Y- GOLLEN WALESDINGWALL SCOTLAND

Adventurous Training

The three CCAT’s run a full programme of courses for both cadets and AdultsAdults.

These include:

• Basic Proficiency Courses in Walking, Rock Climbing, Water activities

• Winter courses for Walking Skills and SkiingWinter courses for Walking Skills and Skiing

• National Governing Body training and qualifying courses for Adults wishing to become AT Instructors

• Opportunities for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold qualifying expeditions

• Watermanship courses

Adventurous TrainingAdventurous Training

• Summer Mountain Proficiency (SMP)• Basic Rock Climbing (BRC)• Kayak Foundation Course (KFC)

O C F d ti C (OFC)• Open Canoe Foundation Course (OFC)• BCU 3- and 4-star courses• Caving Courses (BCC & CVP)• Caving Courses (BCC & CVP)• Ice Climbing in Norway

All courses are for 5 days – Sunday PM to Friday afternoon.All courses are for 5 days Sunday PM to Friday afternoon. During all school holidays16 years of age to attend.

All specialist equipment suppliedAll specialist equipment supplied

Skiing - 2014Skiing 2014

• February half termP ibl A t i• Possibly Austria

• Fundraising required to reduce costs

SUMMER COURSES IN CANADA WITH THE ROYAL CANADIAN ARMYSUMMER COURSES IN CANADA WITH THE ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADETS

ROCKY MOUNTAINROCKY MOUNTAINWHITEHORSEARGONAUT

CONNAUGHTCADET SUMMER TRAINING CENTRE (CSTC) COURSES

• Rocky Mountain – 16 or over - Calgary and BanffLeadership and Challenge 4*/Gold Dofe 4 July 17 August 13Leadership and Challenge – 4*/Gold Dofe – 4 July – 17 August 13

• White horse – 15 years or over – Vancover – Adventure2*/D f Sil 4 J l 1 A 132*/Dofe Silver – 4 July – 17 August 13

• Argonaut Course – 14 years or over – New Brunwicks – Leadership –1*/Dofe Bronze – 4 July – 17 August 13

• Connaught Course – Under 16 years – Ottawa, Ontario – Marksmanship g y , pshooting course – 5 July – 26 August 13

Canadian Cadet

How do YOU apply pp y

Produce 1 x A4 sheet as to why you want to attend

You will be interviewed by the Commandant prior to selection

Must be physically fit and not be afraid of water

First aid trained

I t t d i td it Interested in outdoor pursuits

Mathew Bacon BursaryMathew Bacon Bursaryyy

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CADETS TO TAKE PART IN OUTWARD BOUND CLASSIC COURSES AND EXPEDITIONS

In September 2005, Major Matthew Bacon of the Intelligence Corps, was tragically killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq. Major Bacon was a former Surrey ACF cadet as well as being a career soldier.Funds available to fund 4 places nationally

Bursary – 70%Personal contribution from the candidate – 15%Contribution from the Army Cadet AT Budget – 15%

The Classic Outward Bound Course. A 3 week course including a wide range of Adventurous Training and Challenge Pursuits activities, based at the Outward Bound Centres at Ullswater in the Lake District, Aberdovey in central Wales and Loch Eil near Fort William The course also includes a Community or Ecology based Service Project and anLoch Eil, near Fort William. The course also includes a Community or Ecology based Service Project and an unaccompanied final expedition. Candidates for this course may well have little previous adventurous training experience. The full cost of the courses shown in Annex A, serials 1-3 is £1,399; the cost to Bursary candidates will be £209.85. The full cost of the courses shown in Annex A, serials 4-7 are £1,349; the cost to candidates is £202.35.UK Expeditions. These are more appropriate for those with some previous formal adventurous training experience. On ff i 3 k diti idi t iti t l th t t f S d i Th L k Di t i toffer is a 3-week expedition providing opportunities to explore the more remote parts of Snowdonia, The Lake District or

the Scottish Highlands. The full cost of the expedition is £1,449; cost to Bursary candidates will be £217.35. Be a serving AND committed member of the ACF.Have a demonstrated interest in AT, preferably by attending a CCAT Proficiency Course.

BTEC - ILMBTEC ILM

ILM LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN TEAM LEADINGILM LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN TEAM LEADING

This nationally recognised adult award from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) is available to senior cadets who complete MasterManagement (ILM) is available to senior cadets who complete Master

Cadet CourseThere are three components to the award which all need to be completed:• Pass the relevant cadet course. • Complete a 750 - 1000 word mini project based around planning a local community event which demonstrates team leading skills learned on the course. • Pass a series of short answer questions.

Duke of Westminster’s Award

The Duke of Westminster Award is an annual prize which has been pcreated by CVQO to recognise the most outstanding Cadet.

Cadets are nominated by their unit headquarters and must be enrolled in CVQO's BTEC Programme in order to be eligible for the awardCVQO s BTEC Programme in order to be eligible for the award.

Nominees are judged on their achievements within Cadets, academic development, contribution to society and overall communication skills.

The Selection Event

CVQO host a 36 hour selection process in the Quantock Hills where the cadets pare assessed in a variety of team tasks. 15 cadets from the CCF, SCC, ACF and ATC are shortlisted from the nominations.

Not only is each cadet competing for this highest accolade from CVQO but also for a place as one of the top 9 cadets to participate in a 3 week expedition to South Africa

APPOINTMENTSAPPOINTMENTS

Cadet RSM4* M t C d t4* Master CadetLiaise between all 4 Coy/Sqn Cadet Sergeant MajorsPoint of contact for all senior cadets – arrange forums etcAccompany Bn RSM & Commandant to high profile events

Lord Lt’s CadetMinimum of 3* CadetConfident when speaking to non ACF personnelAble to hold a conversation at public functions with personnelAble to hold a conversation at public functions with personnel such as the Lord Lt himself, Mayor’s, Mayoress’s, members of parliament etcGood public speaker readings at the Cathedral etcGood public speaker – readings at the Cathedral etc

Other opportunitiesOther opportunities

• Expedition to Kenyap y• Exercise Sandhurst Cadet - passing out parades• Operation Rolling Thunder – Signals competition• National Citizen Service Award• British Exploring Society – Arctic, Canyons & Craters, Himalyans • First Aid awards for recognition to service• Alpine mountaineering – Italian Dolomites – 18+• Cadet Ice – Norwegian Ice climbing expedition• Cadet Rock – Spanish Rock climbing• Gold DofE – Expedition to Bavaria

B i d Ad d Al i Skii i B i• Basic and Advanced Alpine Skiing in Bavaria• CVQO – Outward Bound courses

What can you do for theWhat can you do for the ACF?