Recruitment Presentation

Dorset Army Cadet Force

CSMI Owen Wells & 2Lt Lisa House

THE ARMY CADET FORCE

MILITARY SKILLS

The subjects we cover are:Navigation

Expedition

First Aid

Drill

Skill at Arms

Shooting

Fieldcraft

Military Knowledge

Adventurous Training

NAVIGATION

Obtain nationally recognised qualifications. Navigation is learning to use a map and compass to find your way around.

The qualification available is the National Navigation Award Scheme.

You can obtain BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD certification.

EXPEDITION

This ranges from what kit you should select and how you should pack it.

How to pitch a tent and camp overnight safely.

How to cook your food safely in the field.

Annually we select teams to enter the National Ten Tors Competiton.

This is held on Dartmoor and you navigate round checkpoints of a 35,45 and 55 mile route.

FIRST AID

First Aid training is a progressive subject.

Over the time you spend with us you learn:

HeartstartBasic First AidFirst Aid at Work *Youth Activity First Aid *

* These two are recognised by employers. So when you leave school and get a job, you may be paid more for having this qualification.

We train you and qualify you FREE

DRILL

This is marching.

We use it when attending nationally recognised parades.

Remembrance Day in November is the biggest event for this subject.

It instils discipline, teamwork and pride in your appearance.

SKILL AT ARMS/SHOOTING

This is weapons training.

We train you to safely handle and fire various weapons.

We enter a number of shooting competitions where you could shoot for your County, Region or even your Country.

FIELDCRAFT

We teach you to hide yourself and your kit.

We teach you to work as a team.

We teach you to patrol and defend your location.

This teaches you Leadership.

This training helps you to take part in field training exercises.

MILITARY KNOWLEDGE

This teaches the history of our organisation.

The structure of our County organisation.

History of our badged Regiments within the British Army.

ADVENTUROUS TRAINING

This is the FUN part!!

There are to many activities to list, these pictures are a selection of just some you can take part in.

Can I obtain qualifications to help me when I leave school?

YES!

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

CVQO/BTEC courses

Nationally Recognised First Aid

Adventurous Training Instructor

Shooting Coach

And loads more………

SOUND INTERESTING?

If you like the sound of what you have heard here today, please take a leaflet or visit our website at:

www.armycadets.com/dorset

Or you can come along to your nearest detachment, which is located at:

Blackberry Lane, Sherborne

Parade nights Monday and Thursday 7:30pm to 9:30pm