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The decision to encourage your child to join the Cadet Forces can be life-changing. Backed by research from the University of Northampton, it's clear that participating in cadet programmes offers numerous benefits, especially for those facing economic and social challenges. In this guide, we’ll explore how becoming a cadet can positively impact your child’s education, career prospects, and overall wellbeing...

The following extract is from the Cadet Pocket Book 2024 Edition. Dedicated to Major John Hobbis Harris (1927-2015) Original author and creator of the Cadet's Pocket Book. INTRODUCTION The first Cadet Pocket Book, written by John Harris, was published in 1981 and was designed to help cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) get the most out of their time...

By L/Cpl Amiche from 94 Cadet Det RRF and L/Cpl Hemsley 77 Cadet Det RIFLES As part of the Army Cadet Force, we have been offered many opportunities for incredible experiences. till, they seem to pale in comparison to the expedition to South Africa that we, a group of 24 cadets and 6 adults, shall undertake this August . As...

For the first time in the history of the Army Cadet Force a National ACF Museum is being created at Octavia Hill’s Birthplace House in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. The ACF Museum is being created as a project in conjunction with ACCTA, Regional Command along with Col (Rtd) Mark Knight MBE DL and CSgt Tim Scargill, Sussex ACF. The museum will bring...

The Squadron has seen some significant changes in the last 18 months. As with most Squadron’s the pandemic was hard.  Cadets was shut down and moved online for virtual training. Many cadets left the organisation due to this and the Squadron’s numbers plummeted. In September 2021 the Squadron got a new Squadron Commander. At the point of taking command, the...

Can you pass our latest military skills challenge? This competition is now closed, (our winner was Richard Brearly). However you can still have a go for fun. Pictured below is a soldier from the 1st Battalion Royal Irish with Foxhound Patrol Vehicles behind. This image was taken during exercise Trident Juncture 2018. However, we have made an alteration to the...

WHAT IS THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME & WHY SHOULD THE ACF/CCF GET INVOLVED? The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, now known officially as The DofE, is a well known established award international programme of personal development leading to a prestigious award for those who complete the challenge. It is an excellent addition to your cadet life. To take...

There are 4 main components of a fixed wing aircraft which are: Fuselage, Main Plane, Tail Unit and Alighting Gear. 1. FUSELAGE This is the body of an aircraft to which the other components are attached. It also contains the cockpit or cabin, weapons, fuel tanks avionic and electrical systems and sometimes engines. The Fuselage accommodates the crew and passengers...

Late last year the 'Tetris Challenge' went viral with emergency services across the globe uploading pictures to social media. This involved them laying down with their kit and equipment placed around them in a 'Tetris' like fashion. Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Armed Police  As the trend became more popular the pictures became more extravagant, with people taking their ideas...

Since the RAF Air Cadets were forced into a form of “hibernation” due to COVID  we have been working really hard as a Wing to continue to engage our Air Cadet Community. Hampshire and IOW Wing Air Cadets have around 1000 young people and 300 Adult Volunteers, and all of them are missing the contact time we usually have on...