Just a reminder to all Cadets.
When we are scheduled to do an Exercise on a Parade Night all Cadets should arranged to be picked up at 22:00 from the hut to allow us more time doing this activity.
Tonight is one of those nights!
FS(ATC) C Symonds
Sqn WO
After an intensive 4 day course SECCOM 15 is now complete. Students have completed three days leading in field conditions followed by interviews and presentations. I would like to congratulate all the students on their full participation in the course and successfully completing SECCOM 15.
All this would not have been possible without the commitment of the staff and cadets who helped out throughout the course and I would like to personally thank them for their efforts over the last few days. Well done guys.
M Berry
OIC
SECCOM 15 is almost upon us. Joining Instructions will be provided on Friday 24 Jul 15. The Squadron has plenty of fieldcraft kit including bergens and webbing so we should be able to equip most cadets.
There will be a safety brief on Monday 27 Jul 15 which is mandatory for those attending the weekend. I am aware this is relatively short notice but we have been coping with changes to fieldcraft regulations in order to get this activity organised. More details will follow as they become available.
Joining Instructions below:
For those of you attending in support:
For those of you attending as students:
M Berry
OIC
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
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
Due to an incident elsewhere in the ATC, there is currently a ATC wide ban on overnight stays during fieldcraft activities. It is unlikely that this will be lifted before the SECCOM exercise, which means we will not be able to run this event in the planned dates.
To avoid disappointment and disruption to both staff and cadets I have taken the decision to cancel the SECCOM exercise planned for the 23-26 May 2014 and move it to a date later in the year once the policy on overnight stays becomes clear.
In place of SECCOM we have planned a single days fieldcraft training on Saturday 24 May 2014. More details will follow shortly.
M BERRY
OIC
On Monday 16 Dec 2013 cadets and staff from the Squadron enjoyed the Christmas Exercise. This is a long established tradition on the Squadron and always something to look forward to at the end of the ATC year.
The evening began with an inspection with cadets getting points for the way in which they had increased their usual camouflage by the addition of Christmas decorations. There were many variations including flashing noses and antlers. This was followed by a briefing to the cadets of the evenings activities.
The scenario was that Santa had crashed his sleigh and had been injured. The cadets had to locate Santa by a variety of means including meeting secret agents, crossing through borders with goblin guards and singing Christmas Carols to repel enemy forces.
Although it was a wet evening all the cadets thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the secret stores of sweets that were hidden around the area for them to find (and of course eat) during the exercise.
Purpose. This is a Ferndown only weekend which will consist of a mixture of training and exercises. The objective of the weekend is to improve the fieldcraft skills, team work and leadership skills of cadets.
This is the first weekend exercise the Squadron has held in the winter for some time and as such attendance is limited to cadets aged 14 years plus on the date of the exercise. As there is currently no female cover available, unfortunately this activity will only be open to male cadets.
Costs. Cost for the weekend is £15.00 per cadet. This should be paid by Monday 17 November 13.
Cadets will need to complete a Form TG21, with a TG23 for additional medical declarations.
Attendance. Cadets aged 16 years plus should arrive at the HQ on Friday 22 November 13 by 1700. They will be staying overnight on the Friday and Saturday. Cadets aged 14 – 16 years should arrive at the HQ on Saturday 23 November 13 by 0900, they will be staying over night on the Saturday only. We will return to the HQ on Sunday 24 November 13 between 1600 and 1700 hours.
Safety Brief. A safety brief will take place on Monday 17 November 13. All cadets should attend the brief.
Food. Ration Packs are not available. Cadetsshould prepare food based on the list below.
Kit. A kit list is provided below. The Squadron will be able to supply some kit. Cadets who have kit problems should see a member of staff as soon as possible before the weekend.
Contact. During the field phase Squadron staff can be contacted on the following mobile number 07926194274 In the Squadron HQ the contact number is 01202891644.
If you require any further information or have any issues, you should contact a member of Sqn staff.
| Beret & 3822 | Sleeping Bag | Wash kit & toilet paper |
| Hat | Camping Mat | Whistle |
| Combats | Mess tins | Matches/lighter |
| Boots | Knife, fork and spoon | Baby wipes |
| Waterproofs | Torch & spare batteries | Hexi burner |
| Rucksack and/or webbing | Personal first aid kit | spare blocks |
| Complete change of clothing, to include socks and underwear | Poncho, bungees, tent pegs and string | Additional warm clothing as required. |