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Cadets from Heathfield ACF Detachment beat 26 other Sussex Army Cadet Force units to win the Moss Vernon trophy. The competition, which took place over a 12 month training period included first aid, fieldcraft, navigation and drill.

The 4th day was another late start for us which meant hitting heavier crowds than we would have expected, but nevertheless we approached the day with high spirits. Speaking for myself my feet were in bits. I could feel bruising across both feet and blistering across both heels. Although in terrible pain I refrained from showing it as I wanted...

On Day 2 we were the second detachment leaving at 5:30am instead of 5am. Again we were first in the queue due to making a habit of ironing kit, polishing boots and packing all other things away the night before. Breakfast each day was always sandwiches as you pick your meats and cheese and things like milkshakes and butter milk...

Marching out on the first day was just like marching out at RAF Cosford, dark and quiet with the sounds of a few songs from a few teams back in the line. It was when we hit the town about 40 mins in we began to get a taste of what the next few days would bring. At around 6am...

Our latest Giveaway Competition winners have been announced on our Facebook page. In the competition we were giving away 5 of the used Field cookers that we tested and featured in our ‘Tried & Tested’ article in our new catalogue. The winners were: Blade Fast Boil - Tom Murray, Hexamine Cooker Kit - Joe Hill, Esbit Pocket Stove - Josh...

Members of the Lancashire ACF Nijmegen Team led by 2/Lt Don Lennon had the opportunity to meet up with representatives from Magnum today at Kamp Heumensoord at the start of the 2015 Nijmegen Marches. Magnum supplied 15 pairs of their popular Classic boots as part of a sponsorship deal arranged through Cadet Direct back in April of this year. Anna...

The Lancashire ACF Nijmegen team have arrived safely in Holland for the 2015 Nijmegen Marches event. RSM McDonald, the senior cadet in the team gave the following account of their journey and arrival - '...The journey to Nijmegen from Preston began on Thursday 16th July and took 12 hours travelling with several stops and an over night stay at a lovely Holiday...

We've created a new Complete Equipment Marching order (CEMO) kit layout which will hopefully give you some ideas for deciding what kit to carry in the field. The contents of your Bergen, plus your webbing (or assault vest) make up CEMO. It comprises of equipment required to sustain a soldier over longer periods of time in the field. This layout shows...

Following the announcement that they were to sponsor the Lancashire ACF Nijmegen team for the 2015 Nijmegen Marches event, Cadet Direct have decided to extend the scheme to the 2016 season. During November/December, Cadet Direct will be asking interested teams to apply for the sponsorship deal which will include the supply of brand new footwear for up to fifteen team members. Teams will be...

Cadets and adult staff struggling to find larger combat trousers to match their PCS issue uniform can breath a sigh of relief with the arrival of these British Forces Style PCS Trousers in waist sizes 92cm (36 inches) up to 124cm (48 inches).  Include all of the features of issue PCS trousers including reinforced seat and crotch,  shrouded buttons and mesh...