Recruitment Presentation

1. Guernsey Army Cadet Force Recruitment Presentation • CSMI Debs Doherty & SSI Sean Petralia

2. WHAT IS THE ACF? • THE ACF IS A NATIONAL YOUTH ORGANISATION SPONSORED AND SUPPORTED BY THE BRITISH ARMY AND MOD. • ….BUT IT IS NOT PART OF THE BRITSH ARMY SO YOU CANNOT BE ‘CALLED UP’ FOR SERVICE AND THERE IS NO EXPECTATION TO JOIN THE ARMY OR SERVICES, THOUGH MANY DO!!! • WE ARE A TOTALLY INCLUSIVE ORGANISATION, GUERNSEY YOUTH (13 – 18 YEARS OLD) FROM ANY SCHOOL, BACKGROUND, ABILITY CAN JOIN IN THE FUN.

3. VALUES AND STANDARDS • The ACF mirrors the Army’s values and standards; • Selfless Commitment. • Courage (morale). • Discipline. • Integrity. • Loyalty. • Resect for others. • Lawful.

4. MILITARY SKILLS • Navigation • Expedition • First Aid • Drill • Skill at Arms • Shooting • Fieldcraft • Military Knowledge • Adventurous Training The subjects we cover are:

5. NAVIGATION Obtain nationally recognised qualifications. Navigation is learning to use a map and compass to find your way around. The qualification available is the National Navigation Award Scheme. You can obtain BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD certification.

6. EXPEDITION • This ranges from what kit you should select and how you should pack it. • How to pitch a tent and camp overnight safely. • How to cook your food safely in the field. • We run silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh Award schemes

7. Cockleshell heroes exped – gold d of e • Kayaking Gold DofE exped up the Girond River in Bordeaux. • Following the same route as the Cockleshell Heroes from the second world war. • The following year another group recreated the escape through the Pyrenees mountains.

8. FIRST AID • First Aid training is a progressive subject. • Over the time you spend with us you learn: • Heartstart • Basic First Aid • First Aid at Work * • Youth Activity First Aid * • * These two are recognised by employers. So when you leave school and get a job, you may be paid more for having this qualification. We train you and qualify you FREE

9. DRILL • This is marching!! • We use it when attending nationally recognised parades. • Remembrance Day in November is the biggest event for this subject as well as Liberation Day and the Battle of Britain Parade • It instils discipline, teamwork and pride in your appearance.

10. This is weapons training. We train you to safely handle and fire various weapons. We enter a number of shooting competitions where you could shoot for your County, Region or even your Country. SKILL AT ARMS/SHOOTING

11. FIELDCRAFT • We teach you to hide yourself and your kit. • We teach you to work as a team. • We teach you to patrol and defend your location. • This teaches you Leadership. • This training helps you to take part in field training exercises.

12. Blank firing exercise fort le marchant 2016 Section Attack on to FLM using blank rounds and pyrotechnics

13. MILITARY KNOWLEDGE • This teaches the history of our organisation. • The structure of our County organisation. • History of our badged Regiments within the British Army.

14. RGLI CAP BADGE & BANNER PARADE 2015 Guernsey ACF inherited the RGLI Cap Badge and Banner. The RGLI was Guernsey’s only regiment and was formed in the First World War where it served with distinction. After WW1 it was disbanded. We are now the Guernsey ACF (RGLI)

15. ADVENTUROUS TRAINING • This is the FUN part!! • There are too many activities to list, these pictures are a selection of just some you can take part in.

16. We love surfing!!!!

17. Kayaking & canoeing

18. PARACHUTINGARMY SPORT PARACHUTING SCHOOL, NETHERAVON

19. Can I obtain qualifications to help me when I leave school? • YES! • Duke of Edinburgh's Award • CVQO/BTEC courses • Nationally Recognised First Aid • Adventurous Training Instructor • Shooting Coach • And loads more………

20. SOUND INTERESTING? • If you like the sound of what you have heard here today, please take a leaflet or come an see us at Rifles House, New Road, The Bridge, St. Sampson's. • Parade nights Wednesday 07:00pm to 9:30pm or Sunday’s 10:00am to 12:30