Cadet Training
Throughout your training as an Army Cadet a lot of the things you do will be aimed at helping you achieve your next star level in the Army Proficiency Certificate (APC), a specially designed cadet syllabus. There is six levels of the APC all containing the same subjects, but each level you go up becomes slightly more in depth and advanced.
The ultimate course as a cadet is the Master Cadet Course. This is held at the Cadet Training Centre and is the highest level of the APC you can achieve.
When you complete a level of the APC you will be awarded a badge to show your achievement. These badges are shown below.
The subjects in the Army Proficiency Certificate
The subjects in the APC are listed below. Click on a subject for more information about what is involved in each subject.
Drill and Turnout | Military Knowledge | Skill At Arms | Map and Compass | Fieldcraft | First Aid | Expedition Training | Physical Achievement | Shooting | Cadet and the Community
Drill and Turnout
Turnout covers the wearing of the uniform issued to each cadet when they join. It teaches the cadet how to keep their uniform clean and to the high standards expected.
The subject of Drill teaches the cadets how to march, and introduces discipline and teamwork to the cadets. At more advanced levels cadets will be taught to march with rifles, canes and banners.
Military Knowledge
Military Knowledge teaches cadets about the Army regiment there cadet group is associated with. It also teaches the cadets about the chain of command and rank structure that is fundamental to the Army and the Army Cadets and the history of the ACF.
Skill At Arms
Skill At Arms teaches the cadets how to safely operate and use rifles they will shoot in the future in a controlled manner. The cadets must show they know how the weapon works and how to use it safely and efficiently before they will be able to fire it for real.
Map and Compass
Map and Compass shows the cadets how to navigate, whether it is from their house to the bus station or on Dartmoor. The cadets are taught how to use a map and compass together to make activities like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Ten Tors an easier task.
Fieldcraft
Fieldcraft is a skill that allows a cadet to carry out a number of military activities whilst moving across country by day and night. The cadets learn how to camouflage themselves and how to survive in tactical situations.
First Aid
Cadets learn this very important skill so if they came across a casualty in the street they would know what to do. There will be opportunities to gain St John's Ambulance First Aid qualifications and take part in competitions up to national level.
Expedition Training
Cadets take part in Expeditions in their local areas and on Dartmoor as part of the APC. Cadets often go on to further these skills through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Ten Tors. Cadets have the opportunity to travel the world completing expeditions in locations such as Spain.
Physical Achievement
Physical Training is a very important part of the Army Cadets. We don't ask that you are super fit all we want is to see improvement in physical activities you take part in. There are also many sporting activities you can take part in from football to lacrosse, either representing your town or even the country!
Shooting
When the cadets first shoot they use an Air Rifle. They can progress to the .22 Rifle, the Cadet GP Rifle, the Light Support Weapon and the Target Rifle. Cadets use live ammunition to shoot at targets on military ranges and blank ammunition in mock battle situations. Most detachments have there own shooting range. There are many opportunities to shoot in the ACF, but all is conducted in a safe way.
Cadet and the Community
The Cadet and the Community subject allows the cadets to get out in their local areas and help others. Whether it is recruiting for the Army Cadets or cleaning ware heroes graves. The cadets also gain a vast amount of knowledge about their local areas including the emergency services.
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