Adult
Instructors
It
is a common misconception that in order to be an Adult
Instructor within the ACF that you must have an ex Cadet or
ex Military background, this is not the case.
The main attributes required are as follows:
Fairly active
The ability to commit some of your own time to the ACF
The desire to learn and to teach
The desire to be a good role model
A belief in the youth of today and the importance of
inspiring youths to achieve.
Skills which can be utilised, such as sporting/coaching
background, teaching, man management at various levels,
interests in outdoor activities or adventurous training
qualifications etc
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Please
find below the various stages of joining as and Adult
Instructor;
Interview with Officer in Command (O.C)
Medical and CRB (Criminal Record Background) check
Selection Weekend
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PAI – Potentail Adult Instructor (this is the rank given
until an adult has undergone an ITC (Initial Training
Course) after completing this course an adult will then
progress to SI (Sergeant Instructor)
A
further mandatory course at
Frimley
Park
is the AI's (Adult Instructors) course which must be
completed within three years of joining. Use the link
opposite to find out more about courses at
Frimley
Park
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All
ACF Instructors have the opportunity to attend other
progressive training to further their rank to Staff/Colour
Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Company Sergeant Major and
Regimental Sergeant major.
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Officer
The
other route that an adult can take in the ACF is that of
becoming a Commissioned Officer.
Any
adult who believes that they have the necessary attributes
and who wishes to be considered to become a Commissioned
Officer will still follow the same initial route as any
other adult until such times as they have passed the Initial
Training Cadre (ITC) After that point they would have to
pass the second statutory course which is the Adult
Instructors Course at Frimley Park and have attended at
least one Annual Camp.
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The
actual commissioning process is as follows;
Interviews with your Company Officer in Command (O.C.)
Proposal to the
Commandant at
County
Headquarters
when another interview will take place.
Successful Candidates attend a Pre- Cadet Force
Commissioning Board (C.F.C.B) which takes place over a
weekend at either Yorkshire (N&W) County Head Quarters,
Strensall, York or Humberside & South Yorkshire, County
Head Quarters, Driffield.
Successful Candidates to attend the C.F.C.B which takes
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On
the Pre - CFCB and the actual CFCB the applicant will be
assessed on their literacy, problem solving ability, their
ability to work as an integral part of a team and their
individual leadership potential. Successful applicants will
then be appointed to a Territorial Army General List Section
B Commission in Her Majesty's Land Forces, making them a
non-deployable TA Officer.
During
the selection/training process the applicant will hold their
current Rank e.g. S.I. or WSI before receiving the initial
rank of Second Lieutenant upon successful commissioning.
Commissioned Officers in the ACF will hold senior leadership
roles with more responsibility and commitment attached than
roles occupied by Adult Instructors. The commissioned
officers will also have a commitment to uphold the prestige
of a commission in their personal discipline and behaviour.
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Name:
Ian Major
Age: 27
When and Why did you decide to join cadets?
"I decided to join the Army Cadets as an Adult
Instruct0r In January 2000. I took this decision as I
was not getting any enjoyment out of the Territorial
Army, therefore I decided to come back into the cadets
as an Adult Instructor, I enjoy working with the cadets
and get a great sense of satisfaction in them achieving
something in life."
What have you done in cadets?
"Since becoming an Adult in the Cadets I have
attended the National Training Centre at Frimley Park,
achieved qualifications in First Aid, Range Management,
Weapon Handling as well as qualifying to run Obstacle
Courses, Climbing Walls and many other activities… I
have been on annual camps, attended company weekends as
well a various activities such as bag packs to raise
funds for charity, provided marshals for the race for
life… almost too many things to list."
What has been the most enjoyable part of cadets?
"The most enjoyable part of the cadets is
meeting such a diverse range of individuals, each with
their own personalities and charms"
Interested
in joining and doing the same? Click here to contact us!
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