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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...

With the release of our new 'Fieldcraft for Cadets' handbook proving a huge success, there are now lessons available to watch on YouTube. Designed and created by an ACF adult instructor, these lessons can be transferred over all cadet forces (SCC, CCF and ATC/RAFAC). Perfect for learning at home or in the garden. The Fieldcraft for Cadets Handbook is broken...

Welcome to 1476 (Rayleigh) Squadron, Royal Air Force Air Cadets. Let me tell you about our annual mess evening.  It is affectionately known as the 3 F’s dinner, which used to stand for First Friday in February (I wonder what you thought it stood for?!).  But now it stands for Third or "Fird" Friday in February!  It is an evening...

THE HISTORY BEHIND DRILL Drill is the term used to describe a formal parade where you are able to move quickly in formation from one place to another. Through history, British Army Drill has been the foundation upon which discipline; teamwork, pride and pageant have all taken equal part. In the days of the ‘Brown Bess’ musket, when in battle...

In just a few days time Cadet Direct will be sponsoring the Army Cadet Force Conference at RMA Sandhurst. Following a successful event in 2019 we are delighted to be invited back which allows us to show our latest developments in new products designed for the Cadet Forces and also bring our new ideas forward to the Commandants. Greg Potter...

Cadets in the Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) are provided with uniforms that are essential to their role. Proper care and adherence to regulations are vital to maintaining the integrity of these uniforms. In this guide, we cover everything from uniform upkeep to personal turnout and saluting etiquette, ensuring cadets represent themselves and their detachment with...