Junior Leaders Course No 16

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May 122014
 

Junior Leaders Course 16 for  2014/15 is now taking applications.  The closing date for application is 01 Aug 14.

Application Form can be found at

20140509-Enc1 JL16 Application Form-Final-U

Cadets must be aged 17 or over at the start of the course and have attended a UK Camp or green caps of 3 days or longer.  A letter outlining course dates and requirements will be published as soon as it becomes available from HQAC.

M BERRY

OIC

 

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Squadron Bovington Exercise 16 – 18 August 2013 – Joining Instructions

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Jul 292013
 

Information

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.

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 12 Aug 13.

Cadets will need to complete a Form TG21, with a TG23 for additional medical declarations.

Transport.  Cadets should arrive at the HQ on Friday 16 Aug 13  by 1700.  We will return to the HQ on Sunday 18 Aug 13 between 1600 and 1700 hours.

Safety Brief.  A safety brief will take place on Monday 12 Aug 13.  All cadets should attend the brief.

Food.  Ration Packs are not available.  Students should prepare food based on the list below.  Note food will be provided for the remainder of the weekend.

Kit.  A kit list is provided opposite.  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.

Rough guide to making up a ration pack

 

  • 6 x small tins of spaghetti, beans, ravioli etc.
  • 3 x mars bars or similar
  • 1 bar of chocolate
  • 1 packet plain biscuits
  • 1 packet sweet biscuits
  • 1 jar meat paste or similar
  • 4 cup a soup or similar
  • boiled sweets or similar

Kit List

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

 

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Bovington Weekend 07 09 September 2012

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Aug 202012
 

The Squadron will be holding a field craft weekend on the Bovington Training Area from 07 – 09 September 2012.  The purpose of the weekend is to inmprove the fieldcraft, teamwork and leadership skills of the cadets.

The weekend will be a mix of training and exercises.  Cost will be £15.00.  Ration packs will NOT be provided.  There will be a safety brief on Monday 03 Sep 12, which all cadets must attend.

Joining Instructions can be found here:

 

M Berry

OIC

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