Surrey Army Cadet Force Online

This web site is dedicated to spreading the word about Surrey Army Cadet Force. What we do. Who does it. Where we do it. In addition it contains useful information for serving cadets and instructors. Web Master

:: Surrey Army Cadet Force On Air

Surrey Army Cadets Needs You

Major Chris White, Company Commander, E Company Surrey ACF made an appeal on BBC Southern Counties Radio earlier this month for volunteers to help run Addlestone and Haslemere Detachments. Due to a shortage of adult volunteers these units are in danger of closing. Can you help? Want to know more? Listen to the background broadcast, then telephone 01483-425371.

:: Exercise Southern Cross 2008

Our exchange visit programme between Surrey ACF and the Western Australian Army Cadet Corps commences on 8 August 2008 when 19 cadets and 6 instructors will visit Surrey ACF for three weeks of fun and adventure. Initiated in 2004 with a visit to the UK by the Australians, this is the third contingent that has visited us. For more information click the Australian badge on the left.

:: Surrey Army Cadet Force Online

Welcome to Surrey Army Cadet Force Online!

The Army Cadet Force provides one of the most stimulating and challenging pastimes for both young people and adult instructors alike.

It’s all about achievement, adventure and not accepting second best!

In a world where mediocrity and lack of competition prevail the ACF offers both young people and their leaders the chance to break the mould in a safe and controlled yet action packed environment.

Nowhere else are our young people able to so fully explore their potential and see where the boundaries lie within such secure parameters and opportunities abound for new challenges from overseas trips, kayaking, climbing and abseiling to (for the older cadets) the chance to undertake overseas parachute courses.

Young people joining the ACF mature visibly and many parents comment on the very positive changes that occur in their children after just one two week annual camp. Bedrooms are suddenly tidier, they learn more about themselves and showing consideration for others and gone are the couch potatoes that they were just a few months before joining.

For adult instructors too there is little that is more satisfying than watching young people grow in stature and ability as they progress through their training levels to both lead and instruct their younger fellow cadets.

Our doors are always open for new recruits be they adult leaders (who receive full training without the need for any previous military experience) or cadets and you can be assured that with 26 Detachments there will always be an opportunity local to where you live.

Do consider giving the Army Cadet Force a try. I promise you that you won’t regret it!

Colonel Andrew Blowers
Commandant

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:: Surrey ACF Review

It's Here!

The Surrey ACF Review 2007

Read all about the exploits of Surrey ACF during 2007

Hard copies will be winging their way to all Cadet's Parents, ACF Volunteers, the Great and the Good during the next two weeks.

To read it on line click on the image above of the front page.

If you want to print it click on the high resolution link below:

Surrey ACF Review 2007 (High Res 7MB)

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The 2006 Annual Review can be viewed here:

Surrey ACF Review 2006

To download, right click on the hyperlink and click on "save target as". Save to a directory of your choice on your computer.

:: BTEC Awards

Imagine being able to earn 4 GCSEs at A* to C level by doing something that you do all the time and something that you enjoy. Well now you can! Through the ACF, you can amaze you friends and parents by enrolling in the BTEC Award Programme absolutely free and gaining those important qualifications that will set you apart from the herd. You will earn your award through your cadet activities and a small amount of additional effort. Find out more, click here.

:: Annual Camp 2008

OK, so it sounds like its a long way away but Annual Camp comes round sooner than you think!

Annual Camp is the two week adventure that takes Surrey Army Cadet Force away each year. Held at a Regular Army Training Camp, Annual Camp gives Cadets the opportunity to try many new things, many of them not on offer at any other time of the year.

Annual Camp in 2008 will be held at Westdown Training Camp on Salisbury Plain from 16th to 29th August. Check back regularly to find out how you could be coming with us next year! [more]

:: Feeling Musical?

Did you know that, as well as having a wide range of activities for non-musical types, Surrey Army Cadet Force offers musical pursuits for young people?

We have both a Band and a Corps of Drums. So whether you are an experienced musician or someone wanting to learn an instrument, Surrey ACF has something for you! And it won't cost you anything, just a little time. www.sacfmusic.co.uk

:: Picture Library

As the site develops, we will be adding more and more images to our picture library.

The library contains images of Cadets from all over Surrey carrying out various activities from formal parades to Annual Camp.

Will you find yourself in the Library? [more]

:: Recruiting Now!

Fancy a new hobby that's full of action and activity? With Cadet Detachments all over the County, there is bound to be one within 10 minutes travelling time of where you live.

Thriving with life, each Detachment is a bustling community of people waiting to meet you! [joining up]

:: Latest News

Surrey Cadets Support TA100 Army Benevolent Fund & BLESMA

In support of the TA and working for the benefit of soldiers in need were Surrey Army Cadets from Guildford, Merrow, Cranleigh and Haselmere Detachments led by 2Lt Adrian Paice. A total of £2,671.97 was raised by the cadets.