The Army
Cadet Force is not a part of the Army. However it does use
the uniforms, traditions and badges of rank of its Regular
and Territorial Army sponsors. All adults in the ACF are
youth workers. There's no danger of military "call
up". We are not part of HM Forces they just
generously provide us with kit, free of charge to you.
For further details on pay, age limits, etc, click
here for the 'Questions and Answers' page.
We need men and women,
Mums and Dads, to help best our young people get a good
start in life.
Absolutely no previous military experience is needed, and
all training is provided - and you get paid for it!
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Name: Will Parker
Age: 24
When and Why did you decide to join cadets?
"I decided to join the cadets when I left
university in 2006. I had spent 5 years in the CCF and
missed the cadets. I had looked into the TA, but it
didn't mix well with my employment circumstances at the
time. It has been the best decision I have made in years
and I am thoroughly enjoying being involved in it again."
What have you done in cadets?
"Since I joined I have been the detachment
commander of Seacroft and I am now in charge of
Northallerton in A Company. I completed my AIs course at
Frimley Park in February and hope to do my KGVI next
year. I recently passed my Potential Officers Course and
I hope to go to Westbury as soon as possible to get a
commission. I am mainly involved in the Shooting and FTX
side of the ACF, but also enjoy the other areas."
What has been the most enjoyable part of cadets?
"I really enjoy the weekend camps, especially
the FTXs. I enjoy putting the cadets through more
challenging scenarios where leadership and determination
is paramount and it really brings out the best in the
cadets."
Interested
in joining and doing the same? Click here to contact us!
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