CORNWALL CADET BATTALION
 LIGHT INFANTRY
(ARMY CADET FORCE)

   #  What we do

 The Army Cadet Force is a youth organisation and trains it's cadets to be better members of society. Some of the activities we take part in here in Cornwall include:
 

  #  Latest News

Summer Camp 2006

Browndown Army Camp Gosport was this year's location for the Annual Camp when over 180 Cadets from Cornwall spent two weeks fulfilling a wide and varying programme of activities.

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  #  News Links

Summer Camp 2006
Duke of Westminster Award
Army Cadet Exchange - Korea
Army Cadet Exchange - Germany
Army Cadet Exchange - Sweden
Junior Camp
Children's Hospice South West Fund Raising
Challenge Day TA Centre Truro
Royal British Legion Special Award
Assessment Weekend
WO2 Jezz James Second Battalion LI
Rugby International at Bicester
Wyvern Challenge

   #  Adventure Training

 Adventure Training is best described as a series of sports that get the most from its participants and is challenging and fun. All cadets can participate in a number of activities whether a complete novice or an experienced adventurer. All activities are carried out in a safe manner with an experienced instructor present. Adventurous Training pursuits that Cornwall ACF has taken part in recently include:
 

                  Climbing

Cornwall Army Cadets practicing their climbing skills on the 'climbing wall' at Penhale Camp near Newquay in Cornwall.

                           Abseiling

Cornwall Army Cadets practicing their climbing skills on the 'climbing wall' at Penhale Camp near Newquay in Cornwall.

                                        Canoeing

Canoeing is an adventurous activity that many cadets take part in. It is fun and may lead on to further courses and training sometimes abroad.

For more information visit www.armycadetadventure.info

   #  Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is for young people aged between 14 to 25, regardless of gender, religion, cultural background, physical or learning ability, and aims to provide them with an enjoyable and challenging programme of personal development. The award is a personal challenge and not a competition against others.

There are three separate Awards - Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each requires the completion of four Sections, Service, Expeditions, Skills and Physical Recreation, with an additional Residential Project at Gold. This creates a balanced programme and can encourage participation in activities covered within the APC syllabus, as undertaken by all Army cadets.

 Each person who takes place will have their own tailor-made programme to follow and will reflect their own abilities and interests. Click Here to go to the official D of E website.

   #  Military Training

Every person (not adult) who joins the Army Cadets will work towards completing the basic training syllabus which will progressively get harder as they work their way through. It is done in stages, on a star graded system, which will test their knowledge and confidence and will earn them the right to wear a star graded badge on their brassard to show they have completed such stage.

 The syllabus includes: Drill & Turnout, Map & Compass, Fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, Military Knowledge, First Aid, Expedition Training, Shooting, Physical Achievement, and Cadet and the Community. Click Here to go to the ACF Syllabus page for more information.

   #  Sports

The Army Cadet Force has many opportunities for those who like to play sports. These include Tug-o-war, Football, Rugby, Basketball, Cross Country, and Knock out Competitions to name a few. Those who have a natural talent for a certain sport can go on to compete in local or national championships.

Sport is a great way of developing your leadership and teamwork skills, as well as keeping your body fit and healthy.