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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...

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...

All sizes from 3-13 available right now! These lightweight assault boots are a multi-purpose British Army boot design ideal for training, parades and fieldcraft use. This boot features a high polish leather upper, leather lined inner and stitched man-made non-clog commando sole. Each boot also features 6 standard lace holes, 2 locking lace loops and 6 speed-loop fastenings. Size 3-6...

Following requests from various CCF contingents Cadet Direct has put together a CCF Cadet Starter Kit containing all the essential items needed to get a cadet quickly into training. Our Type 1 kit includes PCS clothing (shirt, trousers, smock), black boots, headwear and various other essential items. This kit retails for £179.99 which is a considerable saving over the items...

We've created a new Osprey Assault Order kit layout which will hopefully give you some ideas for deciding what kit to carry in the field. Assault Order comprises essential 'must have' equipment and ordnance that an infantry soldier requires to be operationally effective on the modern battlefield. Assault Order is usually carried in either an Osprey belt order webbing set or in a the Osprey assault...

CCF cadets are being advised it's not safe to wear uniforms in public and being asked to carry out searches of accommodation and training areas when arriving at camp says an article in the Daily Mail. Click here to view.... Follow us: @CadetDirect on Twitter | CadetDirect on Facebook

Hounds for Heroes provide specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of both the UK Armed Forces and Emergency Services. By purchasing from their shop you help them train more assistance dogs giving those they help more independence and a better quality of life. With Christmas fast approaching treat your pet, family or friends to a...

Cadet Harry Hayes, a new recruit to the Combined Cadet Force at Reading’s Blue Coat School CCF placed poppy number 888,246 into the soil at the Tower of London. Dressed smartly in his MTP PCS uniform, Harry's poppy commemorated his great great great uncle - Private Patrick Kelly of the Irish Guards, who was killed in 1918. Read more of the...

Enjoyed listening to the Lancashire Army Cadet Force Band perform some stirring music at the Michelle Jurd Memorial Trust Winter Ball this weekend. The event was held at the Netherwood Hotel in Grange over Sands and raises funds for local school projects and military charities. I'm sure Lancashire ACF is very proud of these young musicians and their instructors and this year...

Our FREE Cadet Direct Year planners  are perfect for planning all your activities and events and it shows all the key dates for 2015. What's more it's completely free. Order your copy now while stocks last!