Training

Basic Training.
Star Training.
This involves 5 major levels.

1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star Master Cadet

The APC Syllabus for Cadet is progressive and has 5 Star Levels, each Level has the same subjects but the levels get harder as you progress.
The main activities for all levels are:-

Foot Drill Fieldcraft. Skill At Arms. Map and Compass. First Aid. Work in the Community.

Foot Drill
LEARN TO MARCH IN STEP You will learn :-
The Aim and Purpose of Drill. Positions of Attention, Stand at Ease and Stand Easy.
Turnings at the Halt.Compliments; Reasons, Origin and information.Saluting to the Front.Introduction to Marching.Marching and Halting in Quick Time.orming up in Three Ranks and Getting on Parade.Open and Closed Order.Dismissing and Falling out.
Wheeling in Quick Time.Change Step in Quick Time.About Turn in Quick Time.Left and Right Turns on the March.Saluting on the march Eyes Right and Eyes Left.Marking time in Quick time.Parading and

Fieldcraft

LEARN THE ART OF CAMOUFLAGE AND CONCEALMENT

You will be shown all aspects on how to look after yourself and your friends.

First you will be shown how to camouflage and conceal yourself so that the ENEMY can't see you. You will be shown how to move from one place to another so that you won't be detected. You will learn how to prevent entry into your camp by being a sentry.Instruction will be given on how to patrol No Man's Land. You will learn how to become a Section Commander and lead other Cadets on missions.

Fieldcraft is the art of survival within the battlefield.

Shooting
Shooting in the Cadet Force is an exciting sport. Cadets before they are allowed to fire any type of weapon receive comprehensive training in weapon safety. They are then only allowed to fire under qualified Adult Supervision. ALL Adult Instructors before they are allowed to conduct live firing have to gain a qualification in Range Conduct and Management. They have to prove they are capable and are reviewed on a annual basis to ensure they are up-to-date. This is instructed and tested by a Cadet Training Team who are a part of the Regular Army.

Skill at Arms
As you progress through Cadets you will learn how to use various different weapons.
You will receive instruction on :- SAFETY.Parts of the Rifle.
How to Strip/Clean and re-assemble the weapon. How to load/unload the rifle. Stoppage drills . As

Map and Compass We will show you :-
Types of maps, Reliability and Care.Making a Simple Map and Local Street Plans.Introduction to Ordenance Survey (OS) Maps.Relief and Vertical Interval.The Lightweight Compass. Map and Compass.Basic Night Navigation.Preperation of a route Card.

First Aid We will show you :-

Emergency Action. CASAID.The Aims of First Aid, Incident Action Plan, Initial Assessment and the Recovery Position.Resuscitation. Stopping Bleeding, How to Apply a Dressing and Treatment for Shock , Cuts and Grazes.Fractures and how to Treat Them and Other injuries.

Work in the Community You will learn about:-
The Emergency Services.Responsibility Training.Visits to Local Services. Local Services Locations Street Map.Involvement in Community Activities.Community Activities and Projects.

Sport RUGBY SOCCER HOCKEY CROSS COUNTRY ATHLETICS SWIMMING We support many different types of sports within the Army Cadet Force and hold competitions for many of them. You don't need to be super fit as long as you try your best. If you are good enough you can play for your County team or even play for WALES.

Adventure Training

Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Archery, Mountain Bikes.
You can take part in Adventure Training Activities on Adventure Training Weekends or at Annual Camp.

Training