CCF ANNUAL REPORT
ARMY
This year has been a blast in the army section . For our many new cadets it brought them their first opportunities in the CCF , from being trained to shoot a rifle to learning the basics of drill ( marching ). We also conducted two whole section overnight exercises where the cadets were able to use their new skills to use and stage some attacks . The section continued its competitive streak , returning to the Military Skills competition in March , where we became brigade champions once again , narrowly defending our title from runner-up Tonbridge .
As ever though , the highlight of the year was our annual summer camp ; a feat of organisation , and for the first time in partnership with the CCF of King ’ s Canterbury . Over the week we were able to stretch the limits of CCF , with a plethora of smoke grenades and flares . Additionally , we had the unique privilege of learning how to fight inside buildings thanks to a visit to a training centre used by the special forces . Over my time in the Army section I have seen it grow and improve year upon year , so I wait with excitement for what will come next .
CSM Sebastian Whittaker , Lower Sixth
ROYAL NAVY
In an exciting year for the Royal Navy section , cadets were introduced to new concepts and given the opportunity to develop their skills in exercises designed to test their response to high-intensity scenarios . In the Lent term , they were presented with an unfamiliar environment , where they were placed in an immersive anti-submarine exercise . It was an excellent opportunity to work on leadership , and their improvement in this was clear in the weeks following .
This year was also the first in which a select cadre of Royal Navy cadets have taken part in the Founder ’ s Day Drill Display . For this they were trained on the use of the L98A2 GP rifle – a unique opportunity .
The Royal Navy is an institution with over 450 years of history and tradition , and in the section ’ s field day to Chatham Historic Dockyard , cadets became immersed in this , enjoying a number of exhibits , ranging from a hands-on display about traditional ropemaking to a tour through a decommissioned Oberon-class submarine .
None of this would be possible without the fantastic staff who give up their time to put on these activities – the whole section is very grateful .
WO1 Olly Hornshaw , Lower Sixth
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