CCF ANNUAL REVIEW
The Army Section , winners of the 11th SFA Brigade ’ s Cadet Military Skills Competition
The award of an expansion grant from the MOD reflects ever-increasing numbers in the CCF – the strength of our product is growing ! In addition to regular training and field days , WO2 Sebastian Bray attended the prestigious Champion Cadet course – the highest calibre cadet course the UK has to offer . During the summer , PO Oliver Campbell and CPO Max Joseph attended RYA courses , Cpl Patrick D ’ Urso got a place on the National Air and Space Camp , and Cpl Hector Ribiere attended the National Air Cadet Leadership Course . In competitive events , It ’ s A Knockout was won by the RAF , the Christmas quiz by the RN , and the Gun Run on Founder ’ s Day by the RAF .
Our Senior Cadet prize winners were Army : C / Sgt Tom Bristow , RN : WO1 Emily Williams , and RAF : CWO Ellie Rowland .
Lt Col Paul Bassett
ARMY
This year , the Army section had plenty of successes . We welcomed 44 new cadets into the training section where they learnt the basics of fieldcraft , drill and personal pride through a series of competitions and Hicks platoon , led by WO2 Sebastian Bray and Cpl Ruby Balcombe , and we won the inter-platoon drill competition , coming second in the overall standings .
In the Lent term , the Year 10s undertook their weapon-handling tests teaching them to safely handle the cadet GP rifle . In June they attended their first tactical field day which included plenty of blank firing and tactical scenarios . The Year 11s continued working on their cadres in fieldcraft , communications , first aid and shooting . Our Sixth Form NCOs further developed their leadership traits , by teaching and leading platoons in the training section , while the senior NCOs assisted officers with the Year 11 cadres .
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