WHY JOIN THE ARMY CADETS??? 1 ST BATTALION THE HIGHLANDERS ARMY CADET FORCE PRESENTER NAME ADD DATE.

WHY JOIN THE ARMY CADETS???

1ST BATTALION THE HIGHLANDERSARMY CADET FORCE

PRESENTER NAMEADD DATE

WHAT ARE THE ARMY CADETS???

The Army Cadets are the UK’s oldest Youth Organisation, founded in 1860.

We inspire young people from every walk of life to unlock their talents and shape their own futures while offering fun, friendship, action and adventure..

We are funded by the MOD but we are not part of the UK Armed Forces or designed to make you join them (very few actually join).

Over 41,000 young people and 8,000 Officers and Adult Instructors*.

For boys and girls aged between 12 - 18yrs.

*Statistics as of April 2014

OUR BATTALION

Our battalion has 29 detachments, that’s is split into five companies covering an area spanning from Thurso to Ft William and Stornoway to Elgin (an area equivalent to the size of Belgium).

We currently have about 450 cadets in the battalion and they are looked after by about 90 dedicated Adult Instructors and Officers.

All of our adults are fully trained and qualified and are also subject to the Health and Safety Act.

We have a Duty of Care towards our Cadets as well as our fellow Adults.

1st Battalion The Highlanders

WHAT HAS THE ARMY CADETS GOT TO OFFER ME???

Each Detachment Night, Company Weekend or Annual Camp you will be given training towards your Army Proficiency Certificate (APC) to pass your ‘star level’.

To pass your ‘star level’ there are different subjects to complete;

• Drill & Turnout• Military Knowledge• Skill at Arms and Shooting• Navigation• Fieldcraft• First Aid• Expedition• Physical Recreation• Cadet and the Community

Syllabus Training

Once passed your Basic you would then progress onto the next star level (One Star) and be given training from the same subjects but at a more advanced level.

At Three Star you will start to get taught how to teach lessons to enable you to become a cadet instructor so you can transfer the knowledge you have learnt to the younger cadets.

The Army Cadets have five star levels (Basic – Four Star).

WHAT HAS THE ARMY CADETS GOT TO OFFER ME???

On top of the training from the APC Syllabus there is extra training you can choose to do on top of this;

• Pipes & Drums• Signals• BTEC Diploma• First Aid Courses• Cooking Courses• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award• Adventure Training (CCAT Courses)

To name a few.........

Extra Training

WHAT HAS THE ARMY CADETS GOT TO OFFER ME???

The Army Cadets also offers many activities.

Many of which have competitions at regional and also national levels, some are team based but also individual too, where our Battalion has entered and also done quite well in also;

• Football• Rugby• Swimming• Athletics• Cross-Country Running• Tug-o-War• Shooting

Activities and Competitions

WHAT HAS THE ARMY CADETS GOT TO OFFER ME???

The Army Cadets have such a firm belief in giving back to their local areas that part of the cadet training programme is titled “Cadet and the Community”. This programme encourages participation in local events and helps them to become good citizens – with the values, attitudes and skills to build strong families, support their communities and go further in life.

Our battalion has taken part in many local events;

• Highland Military Tattoo• Snowman’s Rally• Armed Forces Day• Remembrance Sunday• Keep Scotland Tidy• Forres Vintage Car Show• Moray Model Train Show• Aviemore Marathon

Community Involvement

WHAT HAS THE ARMY CADETS GOT TO OFFER ME???

Being an Army Cadet also gives you that chance to go overseas as part of cadet exchanges and other events.

In previous years members of our battalion have;

• Gone to Canada as part of a six week cadet exchange• Attended international music performances (2013,2014 Basel Christmas Tattoo)• Taken part in charity work in Mexico• Completed their Gold DofE Expeditions in the Bavarian Alps

Overseas Opportunities

WHAT HAVE OUR CADETS BEEN DOING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS???

WHERE CAN I JOIN???

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