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Thanks to everyone who entered our recent Red Arrows competition. The missing plane was located in grid reference G5. Click on the image below to see the location of the missing plane... Did you correctly identify the location of the missing Red Arrow in the above formation The winner of the Kammo Tactical Airbourne Webbing Set is: Thomas McClymont Well...

Cadet Direct has been advised that financial restrictions by the MoD have been placed on cadet and CFAV uniforms. So we have come up with our cadet starter kit offer on Genuine Issue MTP Uniforms, berets and belts to help cadets looking to purchase their own kit. This kit is designed for ACF and CCF cadets and has all the...

Personnel from the Army, Royal Navy and RAF have a choice of wearing five different categories of boots depending on what job they are doing and where they are based. Each of the five boot types comes in two different styles, allowing for personal choice with regards to fit and comfort. The five categories are: Combat High Liability, Patrol, Desert...

Test your skills in our latest challenge... Please note this competition has now closed - but you can still have a go - the answer has been published in a blog article here... The image below shows the Red Arrows during a display sequence over the Aegean Sea. However the ninth aircraft has been removed from the image. Click the grid...

It's only a matter of time before you'll find yourself in a situation where you'll need to use your survival skills. One of the major things you need to know is how to start a fire. With fire you can keep yourself warm, boil water so you can stay hydrated safely and make a smoke signal if you need to...

Patrolling is a fundamental military activity and patrols are used to obtain information, destroy and disrupt enemy forces and to control areas of tactical importance. With reference to Cadet Training, Fieldcraft and Tactics Pamphlet produced by CTC Frimley Park, our experts have put together the following kit guide to give you some ideas of the type of kit that can...

We've had our eyes on the very cool Viper Tactical Wallet Ninja for some time and what better way to get our hands on it than to write a review! This multi function tool comes with a life time guarantee to never rust, bend or dull. Not only that but this small multi tool is TSA approved, so you needn't worry...

Which is the best wax polish for your cadet footwear? Whether you're brush polishing or bulling  this has to be one of the longest running debates within the cadet forces. We thought it was about time someone finally lay the issue to rest by putting 5 of the most popular polishes to a proper test. What we did... We started by...

Manufactured from microfibre and softshell fabric the Viper Tactical Patrol Glove is light and breathable. Although lightweight these military combat gloves are hard wearing and will suit Cadets who don't wish to spend lots! Viper Tactical VCAM Patrol Gloves Viper Tactical VCAM Patrol Gloves These tactical gear gloves feature anatomically-shaped two-piece camouflage which is quick drying. Not only does the fabric ventilate well but it also provides...

Spacious Stash Bags by Kammo Tactical Get yourself organised with this large MTP stash bag by Kammo Tactical. A perfect way to bring order to those smaller essentials in your bergen or patrol pack.  Ideal for storing wash kits, boot polishing items and other tactical accessories. Large Kammo Tactical Stash Bag This spacious supplies bag is constructed from 1000D texturised multi terrain pattern camouflage fabric. The stash sack features a woven webbing...