Army Cadet Magazine Autumn 2018

Page 8

THE DRILL TIPS, ADVICE AND COMMENT

ACRONYM AID

JARGON BUSTER THIS ISSUE: G, H AND I We continue to work through the alphabet, helping to decipher some of the acronyms you come across most often. What do they mean? Check below to find out GN GOC GP H&ML

5

TIPS FOR GOOD TURNOUT

Whether you have a Remembrance Day event or VIP visit coming up, you and your cadets will want to look your best. WO1 David Lightfoot, RSM at the Cadet Training Centre, has this advice...

HC HDT HSE HSW ICT

IIC ILM

P R E S E NTAT I O N A D V I C E

IPT ISCRM

1. Kit needs to be seen on the person who’ll be wearing it to make sure it fits well. You can then move it to a coat hanger, ready for cleaning and ironing. Store it on the hanger afterwards to keep it in pristine condition. 2. Don’t leave your checks to the last minute or underestimate how long it will take to ensure everything is washed and pressed correctly. Give yourself plenty of time to get it right. 3. Be systematic when preparing your kit and work together with a friend,

8 ACF AUTUMN 2018

checking one another for even the smallest imperfection. Give each other one last check just before you step off. 4. Use a slightly damp cotton ball to apply shoe polish. After cleaning all the dirt off your shoes with a stiff brush, work in the polish using small circular motions. It takes a while, but the result is well worth it. 5. Always read the label to check if a garment can be steam-ironed and to fi nd the correct temperature to use. Iron slowly and methodically, continually moving the garment until it is crease-free.

Guidance Notes General Officer Commanding General Purpose Hill and Mountain Leadership Home Command Home to Duty Travel Health and Safety Executive Health and Safety at Work Information and Communications Technology Intermediate Induction Course Institute of Leadership and Management Integrated Project Team Inter-Service Cadet Rifle Meeting


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.