Surrey Army Cadet Force

Surrey's Young Achievers!

 

 

:: The Army Proficiency Certificate

For the duration of their training, Cadets follow a syllabus based on the Army Proficiency Certificate (APC). There are five levels to the APC, each containing the same subjects but with increasing levels of complexity. Click on the subjects to find out more. The subjects covered are:

All of the subjects above are taught by trained Instructors and Senior Cadets. Standards of training are important in any youth organisation such as ours.

The training system works along the principles of theory and practice. Many opportunities present themselves at weekends and longer camps, where cadets are able to put their newly taught skills into practice.


     
 

 :: Drill & Turnout

Through Foot Drill Cadets are taught the importance of obedience and discipline as well as learning how to work together as a team.

Whether it be on the parade square or moving around the barracks, its important to be able to move large numbers of people from point to point whilst making sure they look smart and hold their heads up high.

  :: Military Knowledge

Through Military Knowledge, Cadets learn about the structure of Surrey Army Cadet Force and their own progression through the Army Proficiency Certificate.

At the more advanced levels cadets are introduced to the major points in the history of the Regiment to which we are badged, the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.
 
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  :: Skill At Arms

Skill at Arms is the instruction of safe and correct handling of weapons. In particular the Cadet GP Rifle and Light Support Weapon together with the Air Rifle and .22 Rifle.

Cadets learn to be disciplined and safe when handling these weapons and no firing of weapons is permitted until Cadets have demonstrated these skills.

  :: Fieldcraft

Fieldcraft is the good old game of surviving in the field. Cadets learn how to look after themselves when away from the comforts of home as well as the basics of military tactics.

Fieldcraft gives Cadets the opportunity to practice their leadership and teamwork skills.
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  :: Map and Compass

Cadets learn to navigate safely from point to point using a map and a compass. This is often taught from a military perspective with the Cadet having to reach certain points on a route where other activities await them.

Cadets can also participate in Map Reading competitions with other youth organisations.

 :: Expedition Training

As well as offering the Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions, Cadets are also encouraged to participate in other expeditions and many opportunities exist for Cadets to go on nationally organised expeditions to places like Bolivia and South Africa.

Expedition Training encourages cadets to be self-reliant and to look after themselves.

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  :: First Aid

In today's world the basic skills of First Aid could be the most important skills anyone ever learns. The ability to save life cannot be priced.

Cadets are required to progress through a syllabus of First Aid instruction throughout all levels of the Army Proficiency Certificate, with the added excitement of participating in Regional and National competitions.
  :: Physical Achievement

Whilst no-one expects every cadet (or instructor!) to be an Olympic athlete, competition against yourself is taught via Physical Achievement.

Cadets are encouraged to constantly better their previous performance as they progress through the levels of the Army Proficiency Certificate and compete in organised sporting events.

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 :: Shooting

Once a Cadet has demonstrated his or her ability to control a weapon safely and with discipline, they are given the opportunity to practice their skills on a range.

The Army Cadet Force competes regularly at Bisley with many other competitions running throughout the year.
 :: Cadet and the Community

No youth movement would be complete without its supporting the Community in many local activities.

Cadets assist at large events such as the County Show as well as more town or village specific activities like Summer Fetes. Cadets are encouraged to to be good citizens.

:: Army Benevolent Fund

the UK's most stunning outdoor spectacular held at the RMA Sandhurst. A new production of live popular and classical music, interspersed with a thrilling firework display and a magical Son et Lumiere. 

19-21 September 2008.

Concessions for members of the Army Cadet Force.

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:: Latest News

Surrey Army Cadets Assist ABF Charity Fair At RMA Sandhurst 

The second Army Benevolent Fund Charity Fair held at the RMA Sandhurst on Sunday 15 June 2008 was an outstanding success and raised about £10,000 for the benefit of serving and former serving soldiers and their families.

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Ryan Earns Young First Aider Of The Year Award

Of all the subjects taught by the ACF First Aid is one of the most important and beneficial. Therefore it is a huge achievement that seven Army Cadets from across Britain were nominated for the medal for outstanding First Aid action. Among these was Lance Corporal Ryan Lloyd of our own Surrey Army Cadets.

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Major Shipton Graduates Through BTEC

Major David Shipton, OC A Company, Surrey ACF has earned a Graduateship in Youth Management and Training through his service and training with the Army Cadet Force.

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Kiln Agility Training Society Show, Walton

Over the weekend of 31 May and 1 June 2008 Walton Detachment supported the Kiln Agility Training Society to run their annual dog show by assisting with the administration and organisation of the event. 

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Walton Detachment ANZAC Parade

Thirty-five cadets from Walton Detachment participated in Walton's annual ANZAC parade and church service to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in the two World Wars. 

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Sainsbury Customers Cough Up for ABF

On Saturday and Sunday 24/25 May 2008 Army Cadets and their leaders from Farnham, Deepcut and Mytchett Detachments gave up several hours of their personal time to help the Army Benevolent Fund to raise funds to help servicemen, ex-servicemen and their dependants who are in need.

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4 DIV Military Skills Competition Cleaned Up By Surrey

The annual Military Skills Competition sponsored by 4 Division was won decisively this year by the Surrey ACF team. In an amazing performance they won all the trophies for which they were eligible - The March and Shoot Competition, the ACF Trophy and the 4 Div Military Skills Winners.

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Leatherhead Detachment Help The Heroes

Six cadets from Leatherhead Detachment attended Walton-on-the-Hill's Annual Pageant on 17 May to help raise funds for Help for Heroes.

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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.

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Reigate Cadets Support Marie Curie

On 29th March 2008 Reigate Detachment supported the Marie Curie Cancer Fund by raising £350 at Burgh Hill ASDA Supermarket.

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Target Rifle Course

During the period from Friday 14 to Wednesday 19 March 2008, Surrey cadets attended a Target Rifle Coaching Course held at the Surrey ACF Weekend Training Centre at Farncombe and on ranges at Bisley and Stoney Castle. 

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Food In The Field

During the period of Easter Sunday and Monday cadets from Deepcut Detachment assisted the Royal Logistics Corps Museum in their special event " Food in the Field"

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Potential Officers Under Pressure

Six Potential Officer candidates from Surrey, Sussex and Kent ACFs were put through the mill at Sussex ACF state of the art Weekend Training Centre at Crowborough. The candidates were put through their paces to determine whether they were made of the right stuff to go forward to an Army Officer Selection Board later in the year. 

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Chobham Detachment Help Army Benevolent Fund

On a freezing cold March Saturday cadets from Chobham Detachment under the Command of SSI Mat Pedwell spent four hours at Waitrose on Goldsworth Park raising donations for the Army Benevolent Fund.

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Lord Lieutenant's Cadet Poppy Appeal Competition

For the second year running Walton Detachment snatch the Duke of Connaught's Cup for the Detachment that raised the most money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal with a monster £6,660.92. 

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Walton Detachment Raises Funds for ABF

Walton Detachment targeted the ASDA Supermarket at Burghill, near Epson and raised over £1,400

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Surrey Orienteerers Run A Good Race

The Surrey ACF Orienteering Team, has once again demonstrated its metal in the National Cadet Orienteering Championships by winning the Senior and Junior Boys team events and gaining first place gold medals in the Senior and Junior Boys and the Senior and Junior Girls events. 

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Remembrance Day Parades in Surrey

Throughout Surrey and despite the damp and rainy day, Detachments of Army Cadets have joined with the British Legion, other cadet organisations and their local communities in remembering those servicemen and women who gave their lives during the two World Wars and other conflicts since. 

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Tri-Service Cooperation On The Cards

On Wednesday 7th November 2007, a tri-service conference involving senior staff from the Sea Cadet Corps, the Army Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps was held at Surrey ACF weekend training centre. The meeting arranged by ACF Commandant, Colonel Andrew Blowers, and presided over by Brigadier Graeme Bartlett (Chairman of the Surrey Cadet Committee)

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Octavia Hill Honoured

On Sunday the 12th August Cadets from Mytchett, Farnham and Pirbright Detachments along with the Corps of Drums Detachment took part in the unveiling of a blue plaque to commemorate the formation of the first army cadet detachment by Miss Octavia Hill, the renowned Victorian social reformer.  

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Defiant Cadets Jump Out Of Aeroplane

Ten Surrey ACF cadets with three instructors took part in Exercise Defiant Cadet 2 in July this year to learn how to parachute at the Joint Services Parachute Centre at Bad Lippspringe in Germany – JSPC(L).  

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Nijmegen Team in Successful 100 Mile Stroll

Five cadets and two instructors from Surrey ACF participated in the gruelling annual Nijmegen Four Day marches in Holland. 

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Surrey ACF Cadet Appointed The Master's Apprentice

Cadet Drum Major Robert Sobey of the Corps of Drums Detachment has been appointed as The Master's Apprentice for the academic year 2007/08. The Worshipful Company of Coopers has been associated with Strode's College at Egham since its founding in 1704 by Henry Strode.  Each year a student of Strode's College is chosen by interview from the best students at the college to be the Master's Apprentice.

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ABF Summer Charity Bazaar

On a blisteringly hot June day, Surrey Army Cadets were out in force at Sandhurst - aided by colleagues from Berkshire ACF - in support of the Army Benevolent Fund's first Summer Charity Fair at the Royal Military Academy.

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Queen's Royal Surreys

On Sunday 17th June 2007, cadets from Guildford and Merrow Detachments participated in the Annual Service of the Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment at Guildford Cathedral. Under the command of Under Officer Graham Croucher and SSI Alan Rutter the cadets lined the cathedral steps and assisted as ushers at the church.

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Queen's Royal Surrey Regt -  Sponsorship

At the annual reception of the Queen's Royal Surrey Regimental Association at Clandon Park on Monday 21st May 2007, the Chairman, Colonel Tony Ward MBE, presented Surrey ACF with cheques to the value of £2,400 as donations from the QRS Regimental Trust and Territorial Associations.

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:: Surrey ACF Music

For information about how you can learn to play a musical instrument see:

  www.sacfmusic.co.uk

Our Band and Corps of Drums is one of the best in the country. Why don't you come along and give it a try?

:: Not From Surrey?

The Army Cadet Force has Detachments located all around the UK. Check out the National ACF Website to find your nearest Detachment!  [more]

 

Surrey ACF HQ, Queens House, Hallam Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 3HW
Tel: 01483 425371 Email: surreyacf@serfca.org