LINCOLNSHIRE BATTALION ARMY CADET FORCE SENIOR CADET. Lt Col D Clark - Deputy Commandant (Non Mil) 2 March 2013

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1 LINCOLNSHIRE BATTALION ARMY CADET FORCE SENIOR CADET FORUM Lt Col D Clark - Deputy Commandant (Non Mil) 2 March 2013

2 Lincolnshire ACF Battalion Structure t Command and Control Commandant Col Sackree Adjutant Captain Cope RSM RSMI Asken 4 x Coy / Sqn Company / Squadron Commanders Deputy Comdt (Non Mil) Lt Col Clark Non Military Training Deputy Comdt (Mil) Lt Col Coleman Military Training CEO Major Mullock Battalion Headquarters Battalion Training Major (Non Mil) Major Thompson Battalion Training Major (Mil) Major Bird Adult Training Officer Major Spraggins

3 Could you be? A Master Cadet The next Company/Squadron Cadet Sergeant Major The Next Cadet RSM The next Lord Lieutenants Cadet Go Ice climbing in Norway Become a top chef or electronics engineer How are you going to get there?

4 Your future as a Senior Cadet of Lincolnshire Battalion ACF What are your options after your 3*?? How can you pass your 4* Senior Cadet Training Courses Appointments Feedback Questions & Answers

5 HOW TO PASS YOUR 4 STAR SCIC plus 1 Progressive Subject or 2 Progressive Subjects SCIC Senior Cadet Instructor Cadre Drill Ceremonial Drill Shooting Bisley/County Shooting Team Map & Compass Regional Level Orienteering Expedition Training Gold DofE (4* ET) First Aid Adult qualification All senior cadets are encouraged to complete SCIC

6 SENIOR CADET TRAINING Cadet Leadership Courses Master Cadet Courses Combat Cadet & Exercise Steelback Nijmegen Marches RAF Regiment Weekends Whitby Shorts and Flip Flops Weekend Gold Duke of Edinburgh s Award

7 Cadet Leadership Course

8 Cadet Leadership Course Easter & Summer for the highest calibre cadets, of the CCF, Sea Cadet 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 13 July July 2013 Two one-week courses are held at Nesscliffe Physically fit 30 March 5 April April 2013 Must be at least 16 and hold a minimum of 3 star qualification Residential for Gold DoE Award

9 Master 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 top cadets in the county After successful completion of course and recommendation by Comdt, qualifies you for master cadet status Course Dates for 2011 Course Dates for March April October

10 ACF Champion Cadet Clare Shore Trophy ACF Master Cadets may compete for the Claire Shore Trophy and Silver medal Annual competition, over a weekend in September, tests both physical and mental aptitude. The Competition is judged on leadership, teamwork, self- discipline and unselfishness; all attributes that are developed through membership of the ACF 6 8 September 2013 Closing date for entries 14 July 2013

11 ACF Champion Cadet Clare Shore Trophy The Competition Weekend will consist of stands based on the APC Syllabus including: Command tasks Weapon training tests Night orienteering course Logical Problem Solving exercise Patrol Orders Marksmanship Drill Interview by the selection committee

12 Could this be You?

13 Combat Cadet Enjoy Fieldcraft Physically Fit Winners in 2012 Phase 1 - Individual Stands Battlefield ld First Aid Section Attacks Fighting withdrawals Leaderless Command tasks A led command task Observation Stand Shooting Stalk Phase 2 - Night Navigation Phase 3 - March and Obstacle Course

14 Nijmegen 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 Military 40km (25 miles) per day for 4 Days 40,000 Civilian and 5000 marchers take part each year 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 Anyone interested t The CQM would like to take a team in 2014 Lots of training!!!!!

15 RAF 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 July

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

17 Gold DofE BRONZE AWARD AGE 14 6 Months SILVER AWARD AGE 15 6 Months/12 direct GOLD AWARD AGE Months/18 direct SKILL SERVICE EXPEDITION PHYSICAL RESIDENTIAL 4* DRILL & TURNOUT, SHOOTING, ORIENTEERING SCIC AND CITIZENSHIP 4 DAY EXPEDITION 12 MONTHS ACTIVITIES MANY OF THE COURSES DETAILED

18 QUESTIONS SO FAR??

19 COURSES Basic Signals Course ACF Post Signals Classification ACF Advanced d Signals ACF Basic Cookery Course ACF Electronic Appreciation Course PTI Courses Many, many AT Courses How many do not know that these are available????

20 Adventurous Training Cadet AT Centres are located at: HALTON LANCASHIRE CWRT Y- GOLLEN WALES DINGWALL SCOTLAND

21 Adventurous Training The three CCAT s run a full programme of courses for both cadets and Adults. These include: Basic Proficiency Courses in Walking, Rock Climbing, Water activities Winter 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

22 Adventurous Training Summer Mountain Proficiency (SMP) Basic Rock Climbing (BRC) Kayak Foundation Course (KFC) Open Canoe Foundation Course (OFC) BCU 3- and 4-star courses Caving Courses (BCC & CVP) Ice Climbing in Norway All courses are for 5 days Sunday PM to Friday afternoon. During all school holidays 16 years of age to attend. All specialist equipment supplied

23 Skiing February half term Possibly Austria Fundraising required to reduce costs

24 SUMMER COURSES IN CANADA WITH THE ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY CADETS ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROCKY MOUNTAIN WHITEHORSE ARGONAUT CONNAUGHT CADET SUMMER TRAINING CENTRE (CSTC) COURSES

25 Rocky Mountain 16 or over - Calgary and Banff Leadership and Challenge 4*/Gold Dofe 4 July 17 August 13 White horse 15 years or over Vancover Adventure 2*/Dofe Silver 4J 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, p shooting course 5 July 26 August 13

26 Canadian Cadet How do YOU apply 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 Interested t in outdoor pursuits

27 Mathew Bacon Bursary 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 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 The full cost of the courses shown in Annex A, serials 4-7 are 1,349; the cost to candidates is UK Expeditions. These are more appropriate for those with some previous formal adventurous training experience. On offer is a 3-week expedition providing opportunities to explore the more remote parts of Snowdonia, The Lake District i t or the Scottish Highlands. The full cost of the expedition is 1,449; cost to Bursary candidates will be Be a serving AND committed member of the ACF. Have a demonstrated interest in AT, preferably by attending a CCAT Proficiency Course.

28 BTEC - ILM ILM 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 Master Cadet Course There are three components to the award which all need to be completed: Pass the relevant cadet course. Complete a 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.

29 Duke of Westminster s Award The Duke of Westminster Award is an annual prize which has been created 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 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 are 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

30 APPOINTMENTS Cadet RSM 4* Master Cadet Liaise between all 4 Coy/Sqn Cadet Sergeant Majors Point of contact for all senior cadets arrange forums etc Accompany Bn RSM & Commandant to high profile events Lord Lt s Cadet Minimum of 3* Cadet Confident when speaking to non ACF personnel Able to hold a conversation at public functions with personnel such as the Lord Lt himself, Mayor s, Mayoress s, members of parliament etc Good public speaker readings at the Cathedral etc

31 Other opportunities Expedition to Kenya 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 Basic and dadvanced dalpine Skiing in Bavaria CVQO Outward Bound courses

32 What can you do for the ACF?

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