(Q)
What is the purpose of Army Cadets?
(A)
Army Cadets form a national voluntary youth
organization whose purpose is to develop in youth
the attributes of leadership, engaged and active
citizenship and physical fitness, all within a safe
environment.
(Q)
What does Yorkshire (N & W) Army Cadets offer my
son/daughter?
(A) It
offers challenges, friendship and adventure! It's an
opportunity to expand horizons, contribute to the
community and make friends for life. Many former
ArmyCadets credit what they learnt in Army Cadets
with giving them a head-start toward their
successful careers, folk like Kris Akabusi and Kelly
Holmes to name but two!
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(Q)
What do Army Cadets do?
(A) Army
Cadets are teenagers who take part in activities at
a Cadet unit or detachment, within their local
community. These activities are designed to help
them to become more self-confident, to develop their
leadership skills, to improve their physical fitness
and communication skills, and to teach
self-discipline through challenging training, and to
foster community awareness and respect for others.
(Q)
When do Cadets meet?
(A)
Cadets meet either Mondays and Thursdays, or
Tuesdays and Thursdays and some weekends throughout
the year - but check with your local Detachment . A
cadet must participate regularly in the activities
to get the best out of our range of activities and
opportunities.
(Q)
When can I enroll my son/daughter in Yorks (N &
W) Army Cadets?
(A)
Your son/daughter can join as soon as they have
reached their thirteenth birthday and can remain until they are
18 years 9 months.
(Q)
Do I have to buy a uniform for my son/daughter?
(A)
No. Yorkshire ( N & W) Army Cadets loan
complete uniforms to Cadets apart from boots, which
can be bought either new or second hand from camping
or Army and Navy shops. In return, Cadets are
expected to take good care of their uniform.
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(Q)
What happens at weekends and Camps?
(A) Courses
offered at Army Cadet summer camps include training
in leadership, instructional techniques, music,
marksmanship, map & compass, camping and
adventure activities, ceremonial drill, physical
education, first aid, and citizenship. Advanced
courses include training in leadership, rock
climbing, canoeing, abseiling, trekking,
marksmanship and music.
(Q)
Who
instructs Cadets?
(A) All Army Cadets are instructed by adults who
have had to pass rigorous selection, vetting and
other security checks before even being allowed to
start training as potential adult instructors. They
then undergo a series of modular training and
residential training courses, which they must pass,
to gain instructor status. They receive annual
refresher training in such issues as child
protection, data protection and other matters
relating to the protection of children in our care.
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(Q)
Will my son/daughter be expected to join the Armed
Forces?
(A) Absolutely and emphatically not. Army Cadets is
not a recruiting organisation for the regular Army
or HM Forces. In fact, over 70% of Army Cadets go on
either to further or higher education, or into jobs;
only around 23% join up.
(Q)
What we do to ensure safety?
(A) Yorks ( N & W) Army Cadets has a
zero tolerance towards anything that might cause
potential harm, hazard or risk to your son/daughter.
This means that the safety and well-being of young
people when in our care comes above everything else-
it governs what we do. This zero tolerance policy
also extends to drugs and alcohol. All adult staff
must pass training, and undergo refresher training,
to ensure that our cadets train safely.
(Q) If my son/daughter is injured
when doing Cadet activities, are they insured?
(A) Yes. They are fully insured by the Ministry of
Defence who would receive and process claims where
appropriate.
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Name:
Corporal
Ashleigh Craig
Age: 17
Star Level:
3 Star Trainer
When and Why did you decide to join cadets?
"Initially
I decided to join cadets at the age of 14 with my friend
and after a few weeks I really began to enjoy what the
cadets did and made loads of new friends. I also joined
as I thought it would help me to become more disciplined
and a little tougher than I was."
What have you done in cadets?
"So
far in cadets I have done all sorts of exciting things,
I have taken part in lots of ceremonial parades such as
the ones on Remembrance Day. I have also taken part in
the Re-badging Parade of the Duke of
Wellingtons
, The Prince of Wales Own and The Green Howards to the
Yorkshire Regiment. I have completed the ‘Bronze’
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and am now undertaking the
‘Silver’ award. I have also completed a BTEC
National Diploma in Public Services at the level of
‘distinction.’ Most of all I think that I can look
back at my time as a cadet and say that I have achieved
a great number of skills, such as Life Saving Skills,
Leadership skills and teamwork which I will be able to
take with me into the future in order to help me pursue
a good career."
What has been the most enjoyable part of cadets?
"For
me the most enjoyable part of cadets definitely has to
be Annual Camps, where you get to take part in so many
exciting and challenging activities and my most favorite
part is definitely FTX (Field Training Exercise) it is
so intense and realistic I really get a buzz from it.
Even though attending Annual Camp can be very tiring and
is both mentally and physically challenging I thoroughly
enjoy it as it makes me realise that I can push myself
to limits which I did not think I would be able to
achieve before I was an Army Cadet."
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