Combined Cadet Force Booklet

Ashford School and Wye School Combined Cadet Force

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We are one of the biggest and best youth organisations in the UK with around 49000 cadets in over 300 schools.

CCF cadets are boys and girls aged between 13 – 19 who are looking for challenges that will improve their leadership skills.

Fun and friendship is at the heart of the cadet experience and sharing adventure is a great way of making friends.

The cadet experience provides exciting and challenging experiences that help young people develop and thrive.

Cadets can choose a wide range of activities but everyone does the Army Proficiency Certificate (APC); you’ll develop leadership and team-working skills that will help you reach your full potential.

Ashford and Wye School CCF will meet one afternoon a week with the occasional weekend camp and CCF competitions. There are also optional cultural trips: these will be one per month during term time.

Our activities are fun and challenging. From target shooting to rock climbing to mountain biking to archery to abseiling.

Ashford and Wye School CCF will provide you with structure and support and teaches you discipline, respect and leadership - essential skills to help you succeed.

Every summer there will be an annual camp. During these camps there will be an element of adventurous training focusing on leadership, courage, discipline and most importantly you will make new friends and have fun. There will also be opportunities to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

You will learn new skills and discover talents you never knew you had.

The CCF & The Duke of Edinburgh Award The Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award was first introduced in 1956.

Since then, the DofE has been inspiring, guiding and supporting young people in their self-development and recognising their achievements.

Employers, colleges and universities really value Duke of Edinburgh Awards and know what achievements an award holder has. In fact, the award is so popular that more than 17 million people internationally have taken part since its beginnings 60 years ago.

All Cadets from Ashford and Wye Schools Combined Cadet Force will be given the opportunity to complete one or more of The Duke of Edinburgh Awards. The awards are as follows: Bronze 3-6 months (one hour per week) Silver 6-9 months (one hour per week) Gold 12-18 months (one hour per week) The CCF curriculum and the DofE award sections are very similar and can be run in conjunction with each other.

The DofE award sections are: Volunteering Physical Skills Expedition And for the Gold award: Residential You can find out more on Firefly or via the contact details on page 6.

The Combined Cadet Force in pictures

Ashford and Wye School Combined Cadet Force If you are interested in joining Ashford and Wye School Combined Cadet Force as a cadet please ensure you carry out the following: a.

Ask your parents’ permission

b.

Inform your Tutor

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Inform Ashford and Wye School CCF SSI

WO1 Simon Burke on: Tel: 01233 625171 Ext 377 Email: burkes@ashfordschool.co.uk If you are interested in joining Ashford and Wye School Combined Cadet Force as a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) please contact the following: CCF Contingent Commander Maj Cufley: Tel: 01233 625171 Email: cufleyn@ashfordschool.co.uk Or WO1 Simon Burke on: Tel: 01233 625171 Ext 377 Email: burkes@ashfordschool.co.uk

Ashford and Wye School Combined Cadet Force minimum weekly requirement is 90 minutes.

CCF periods will be: Tuesday 13:55 – 15:30 (optional) Wednesday 15:40 – 17:30 (mandatory) Thursday 13:55 – 15:30 (optional) The Combined Cadet Force is made up from 3 Services: the Army, the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy.

Combined Cadet Force has a rank structure, similar to the Armed Forces.

There is no cost to the cadet for enrolment or the uniform.

The only cost is that the cadet will have to purchase their own boots.

Ashford School and Wye School CCF Forecast of events Jan 16

Initial set up

Jan 16

Students brief

Feb 16

Families brief

Mar 16

CCF first training night

May 16

CCF Cultural day: 1. Buckingham Palace 2. HMS Belfast

Jun 16

Ashford and Wye School CCF Formation Parade

July 16

Community engagement event

Sep 16

Duke of Edinburgh awards start

Oct 16

CCF training weekend

Nov 16

Remembrance Parade: 1. Ashford and Wye School Parade 2. Local Remembrance Parade 3. CCF Remembrance Parade