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The 6th of June saw the biggest parade of the year for the Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force. The Cadet150 Ely Parade was part of the national celebrations of 150 years of Cadet Forces in the UK. Each year the Cadets Support the Cambridgeshire Regimental Council at their memorial service at Ely Cathedral. This year they invited the cadets to take part in a much larger parade for their celebratory year. The Army cadets were supported by the Sea Cadets, Combined Cadet Force and the Air Training Corps. The service held in the Cathedral was written by the senior padre of Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force, The Reverend Alan Jesson TD. The Salute was taken by the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Hugh Duberly CBE and Major General John Sutherell (Retd) CB, CBE. On the green there were stands from all the participants of the parade to show what the cadet forces can offer young people in the County. Duration 00:04:01 |
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9 Cadets and 5 Instructors manned the
recruiting trailer for the two days of ACE this year. Held on
the 28th & 29th April the weather was kind and they just missed
the only rain shower as they drove away from the site. The Army
kindly helped with the Cadet150 theme this year. There was a
massive Cadet150 flag parachuted into the main arena -- the flag
was produced by HoF Display Solutions at their headquarters in
Kimbolton - by the Princess of Wales Royal Regiment Parachute
Display Team "The Tigers". The Royal Artillery "Flying Gunners"
Motorcycle Display Team used the small Army Cadet vans to jump
over in their display. Beds & Herts Corps of Drums showed their
musical skills with three excellent displays. This year the
infantry displays were in the capable hands of the Mercian
Regiment. As ever the cadets had time to find out more about
what the Army has to offer and of course there were always photo
opportunities! Duration 00:04:08 |
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27 Cadets and 9 Instructors from Cambridgeshire and Suffolk ACF
took part in the week long course which started on Easter
Sunday. Following on from the Radio Users Course this is more
in-depth and demanding. Voice procedure, line equipment
(telephone and exchanges), battle code (BATCO), putting up masts
and antenna and some basic electrical theory are all part of the
course. There is a good mix of classroom and practical work and
although this is a challenging course all the cadets thoroughly
enjoyed it. The week finished with a mast competition with 4
teams battling it out to put up a mast in the fastest time while
ensuing safety procedures are adhered to. On the final parade
prizes were presented, the best cadet cup went to Cdt Lauren
Stevenson of Talavera Detachment. The cadets were also presented
with their certificate and X Flag badges, all presentations were
made by Lt. Colonel Jackie Allen, TD the Deputy Chief Executive
of East Anglia RFCA Duration 00:02:47 |
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The Weekend of the 2nd April saw the Basic cadets on a
challenging weekend. It was designed to cover nearly all he
topics that a new cadet needs to pass as a Basic and be able to
start 1 Star training. Covering Dill, Military Knowledge,
Turnout, Fieldcraft, Map Reading, First Aid and Physical
Achievement and the cadets were kept busy! On the final parade
everyone received a certificate and Easter Egg. Duration 00:02:37 |
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Due to popular demand this video shows the Corps of Drums performing two tunes from event, Killaloe and World in Union. Duration 00:03:46 |
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On the weekend of the 19th – 20th September the Corps of Drums were part of the first ever Victorian Military Tattoo at Nothe Fort, Weymouth. Despite the extremely hot weather the cadets put on magnificent displays which were praised by both event organisers and the public. This video aims to show a broad overview of the event and the part the cadets played in this hectic but enjoyable weekend. Duration 00:04:57 |
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The last of our camp videos shows the
cadets having fun in the in the beautiful surrounding of
Bavaria. Barbequed bananas with chocolate (courtesy of our
Training Safety Advisor QMSI Lunan), splashing about in the
water, challenging climbs and walks in the mountains, what a way
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While in Belgium the cadets had the honour
of taking part in the Menin Gate Parade. Lead by the Corps of
Drums the cadets marched proudly through the town showing a
great display of drill and turnout. The service at the gate was
given by our Padre Reverend Jesson TD. A wreath was laid and the
tradition last post was played by the fire service. After the
parade the Corps of Drums performed a static display in the
town. Duration 00:04:06 |
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Crossing the waters to Belgium and the
senior cadets went on the battlefield tours. They visited Tyne
Cote, Hill 62, Ulster Tower and the famous Schwaben Redoubt.
During one of the engagements that were
part of the costly Somme offensive, the Cambridgeshire Regiment
assaulted and successfully captured the Schwaben Redoubt. The
Redoubt was of great strategic importance and had been fought
over many times with great loss of life. The success was so
phenomenal that General Haig recounted the attack as being “one
of the finest feats or arms in the history of the British Army”.
For their personal skill and bravery, 41 awards for gallantry
were bestowed on the Regiment.
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Fieldcraft is the theme of our second video. Sleeping in a
basher, cooking their own meals, alert yet stealthy and put
through their paces in challenging exercises. The cadets showed
their mettle and stayed focused but most important of all, they
had fun!
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This year’s annual
camp started on the 25th July at Napier Barracks, Folkestone in
Kent. Our county training officer Major Cox put together a
fantastic training package. The package included use of the best
ranges in the country and excellent field and in camp training.
Lt Col Knight MBE arranged a trip to Belgium for the senior
cadets which included battlefield tours and taking part in the
prestigious Menin Gate Parade. For cadets who wished to extend
their camp they headed off to picturesque Bavaria. Activities
included a challenging expedition and adventurous training in
the form of kayaking and climbing. Our thanks goes to Captain
Maxwell for all his hard work in arranging passports and to all
the instructors for their organisation and hard work which made
it another fun, challenging and successful camp. This is part 1 of 5 videos which covers the camp, camp activities and an extensive range weapons being used on the sea front ranges. Duration 00:03:48 |
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The second ever Exercise 'Rolling Thunder' Signals Competition
took place at the Royal School of Signals, Blandford Camp,
Dorset, over the weekend of 21 & 22 February 2009 and
Cambridgeshire ACF was well represented. Our team took part in
several tests of practical skills and theoretical knowledge and
earned a creditable 8th place amongst 19 teams of cadets from
around the UK. Duration 00:04:04 |
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Waterbeach Cadet Training Centre welcomed official guests,
friends and families on Saturday 20 September, resounding to
spectacular fly pasts from WW2 Hurricane and Spitfire aircraft.
H.M. Lord Lieutenant and Honorary Colonel Hugh Duberly CBE
opened the event and spectators enjoying displays of music by
the Corps of Drums and witnessing the skills of the County First
Aid and Drill Display teams. Static displays by the Regular and
Territorial Army strongly supported key events of a 24 foot
climbing wall, archery, shooting, signals displays and paint
balling. Duration 00:03:02 |
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Cambs ACF Annual Camp 2008 was at Barry Buddon, Angus,
Scotland. This is a short video to show some of the challenges,
excitement and fun we had on this wet but great camp. Duration 00:02:46 |
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Learn more about becoming part of Cambridgeshire Army Cadet
Force. Exciting military style, adventurous activities and
important life skills available to all members. Cadets and
adults can gain academic qualifications, make friends for life
and learn to be better citizens all whilst having an extreme
amount of fun indoors and out all year round. Duration 00:02:28 |
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