The Squadron successfully completed its second full day Fieldcraft activity of 2014 on Saturday 22 Nov on the Bovington East Training Day.
The days activities consisted of training in the morning followed by consolidated training in the afternoon.
The day was topped off with a two hour tactical exercise.
Joining Instructions for the Winter Fieldcraft Day at Bovington this weekend. We will be going to the Bovington Training Area for the day on Saturday to learn some new fieldcraft skills as well as the opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a bit more of a physically demanding environment.
Any questions or if you want more detail then please ask the other cadets or staff.
FS(ATC) C Symonds
SQN WO
A great turn out at both West Moors and Ferndown Parades, a lot of comments were made about how smart you all were so well done. You should be proud of yourselves.
FS(ATC) C Symonds
SQN WO
The Squadron will be taking part in Remembrance Day Parades at West Moors and Ferndown on Sunday 09 Nov 14.
Uniform for Staff is No 1 Service Dress with medals and poppy.
Uniform for Cadets is :
Cadets are to ensure that they have a poppy and change for the collection. Phones are to be put on silent before the services.
Banner Bearer to ensure that Banner is present with appropriate equipment for both parades
FS Symonds to ensure that wreaths are available for both parades and that the personnel laying the wreath have been correctly briefed
Arrive at Riverside Road, West Moors at 1000 hrs to form up for a 1030 march off. Parade will conclude by about 1230 hrs.
Arrive at Peter Grant Way, Ferndown at 1410 hrs to form up for a 1430 march off. Parade will conclude by about 1700 hrs.
Boot Camp on the weekend of 25th-26th October.
This will primarily be aimed at the younger cadets to learn a lot of the basic skills and gain a good insight into life in the ACO. It will also be an opportunity for the more senior cadets to gain valuable skills in leadership and training, as well as helping the staff in the running of the event.
This will be held at the Squadron HQ and should cover the following subject areas (subject to change and staff availability):
Fieldcraft Training
Drill
Command Tasks
Physical Training
Sports
Flight Sim Training
Fieldcraft Exercise
First Aid Training
Blues Lessons
Uniform Upkeep
Sqn Discipline/Structure
FS(ATC) C Symonds
SQN WO
The Squadron Staff are considering extending the Parade times from 1900-2130 to 1900-2145. We feel that this would give us more time to complete activties during the evening, particularly given the now large size of the Squadron.
We recognise that this needs to sit well with both cadets and parents and as the first stage of this process we are asking you to complete the Poll below so that we can get some input from you before we proceed.
M BERRY
OIC
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I have been ‘nominated for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge (http://www.alsa.org/fight-als/ice-bucket-challenge.html) and just to make it more of a challenge, I’m giving the cadets and staff the chance to throw ice water at me.
The deal is simple, bring a £5 donation and a bucket this Friday for the pleasure!
Thanks very much in advance and spread the word.
FS(ATC) C Symonds
All money collected and donated needs to be handed in this Friday to make sure it gets counted towards the final total!
FS(ATC) C Symonds
Relay For Life has finally arrived!
The link to the team pack is below with all the details throughout the day as well as the kit list, however there will be a final brief Friday evening for all those attending.
As per previous years we will be unable to provide tents as they are being used in other areas of the event. You will need to arrive at the hut at 08:30 on the Saturday and we should be finishing around 15:00 on the Sunday afternoon.
It would be nice for more cadets to attend this event, not only to support the Squadron in this event but the wider community.
FS(ATC) C Symonds
There will be a briefing for those cadets who have volunteered to assist with the Pram Race on Monday 16 Jun 2014. Please ensure that you attend this briefing by the event organisers.
M Berry
OIC