Northumbria ACF has its central administration headquarters at Fox
Barracks in Cramlington. Although most of our adult staff belong to a
detachment or company there are some whose role is ‘county wide’ which
means they fall under County Headquarters (HQ). Part of HQ is the team of
permanent, full time, staff whose role is to look after the day to day running of Northumbria ACF, and
who work with, and support, our cadet force officers and adult volunteers. The team, under the direction
of the Cadet Executive Officer (CEO), Major Boris Spence, administer the county on behalf of the
Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA), and the CEO is also the Commandant’s principal staff
officer.
The list of responsibilities is long and varied, but includes; security, child protection, pay/allowances,
finance, recruitment administration, stores and equipment (uniforms, weapons, vehicles, ammunition,
buildings), computer system management, booking camps, facilities, rations, accommodation, and much,
much more… They have a
wealth of experience within
the cadet, regular and
reserve forces, between
them the current team
collectively have
approaching 200 years
service! The permanent
staff can be reached at HQ
during normal working
hours, although someone is
always on call, 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
Front row: Catherine Heale (Administrative Assistant), Major Boris Spence (CEO), Hazel Morris (County Clerk)
Back row: Capt Kevin Dent (CAA W Coy), Capt Peter Carr (CAA X Coy), Capt Dean Cole (CSA), Capt Alan Woods
(CQM), Capt Dennis Morgan (CAA Z Coy), Capt Steve Air (CAA Y Coy) - not pictured
Northumbria Army Cadet Force
Fox Barracks
Telephone: 01670 732 323
High Pit Road
Email: [email protected]
Cramlington
Website: armycadets.com/northumbriaacf
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