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Ever heard of Kammo tactical? We thought not! Kammo tactical is an exciting new range of cadet carriage systems developed exclusively in house by specialist staff at Cadet Direct. Our team reached out to trusted cadet organisations across the country to expose the flaws in other carriage products. both the issued and non-issued ones. Using your requests and requirements our...

As part of our interest in creating an Army Cadet Force uniform guide, Cadet Direct has been reviewing the current Army Dress Regulations Part 8 (April 2013). CCF uniform is also covered in the same document. ACF uniform includes MTP PCS uniform as well as No.2 Dress. The current issue No.2 Dress  is referred to as Future Army Dress or...

The South & East Midlands Wing Air Cadets Road Marching Team has just received their 14 pair FREE pairs of Magnum Classic boots in time for the Nijmegen Marches 2016 and are excited to see the impact the issued boots will make on their performance. Sgt Tom Chambers from 2070 (Glenfield) Squadron ATC said, “I’m thoroughly elated for our team to receive...

Cadet Direct have supplied 14 free pairs of Magnum Classic Boots  to the Lancashire ACF Nijmegen Team. The boots, supplied by Magnum Boots, are being worn by the team throughout their rigorous training program as well as during the 4 day, 100 mile Nijmegen Marches event itself. The team is being led by 2/Lt Don Lennon who is leading the team for the second year in a row...

Cadet Direct is excited to announce that the Elite Patrol Boot WP in MOD Brown or Black is now available for CCF contingents to pre-order - with the first deliveries expected in July/August 2016. Priced from around the £45.81 mark, the boot is intended primarily to meet the needs of CCF's as well as Army Cadets and Air Cadets. The Elite Patrol WP has been designed to provide...

Cadet Direct has just taken a delivery of a great new range of Raptor Assault Gloves in HMTC, Black and Olive Green from Highlander. These lightweight assault gloves are available in both full and fingerless styles and are made from a combination of Amara, real leather, rubber and spandex that is tough, durable, lightweight, fast-drying and breathable. Amara stretch technology gives a...

Cadet Direct will be sending 28 free pairs of Magnum Classic Boots  to two Air Cadet teams completing the Nijmegen Marches in Holland this summer. The boots, supplied by Magnum Boots, will be worn by both teams throughout their rigorous training program as well as during the 4 day, 100 mile Nijmegen Marches event itself. The two winning teams were South and East Midlands Wing ATC managed by Sqn Ldr Sarah Mayoh-Smith and...

Cadet Direct offers the full range of Altberg Military boots in MOD Brown including the classic Warrior Microlite in both standard and waterproof versions, the popular Sneeker (also in two versions) plus the Tabbing, Jungle Microlite and top of the range Bergen Boot. Most recently the Altberg Base Boot has been added and is proving popular. In addition Cadet Direct is...

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...

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...