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WHY SIGN UP?
Because you’re 12 to 18 years old. You’ve got
attitude and you want in. To be part of one of the top organisations
for young people in the UK. To join over 50,000 members, including
10,000 girls and 8,000 volunteer leaders. All with the same
sense of adventure. All who’d do anything for you. There
are more than 1,700 Cadet Detachments/Units right across the
country. From big cities to small villages, they’re
everywhere. They’re a lot like youthclubs.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
You’ll meet one or two evenings a week to train for
Star Awards in first aid, navigation, field craft, survival
and skill at arms. The programme covers levels 1 to 4. Immediately
after signing up, you’ll be in at the deep end and training
for your first badge. Your initial training for most activities will be done at your detachment. at weekends
out in country or at camps and training centres. It’s
here where you get stuck into your practical training. The
highlight of your training is annual camp. A two week adventure
where you pit yourself against the elements.
Learn fieldcraft and have fun with other detachments from
all over the country. It’s a massive scale operation
with over 20,000 cadets and leaders involved. After your first
adrenalin rush, you’ll be back year after year.
COUNT ME IN
The ACF isn’t part of the Army. And there’s no
pressure to sign up. It’s a youth programme sponsored
by the Army and the Ministry of Defence. It’s a big
opportunity. Seize it and you’ll have great fun challenging
yourself. Mentally and physically. Interested? Simply report
to your nearest detachment. Check it out. Decide whether you’re
up to it. You don’t have to make your mind up straight
away. And don’t worry, there’s nothing to pay
until you’ve enrolled.
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INTERESTED?
Click here to find your nearest
detachment.
BORN LEADER?
Up for becoming a youth leader? Aged 20 - 44? No former cadet
or military experience is needed. Just so long as you’ve
got what it takes, we’ll give you all the training you
need to help you develop your skills. We'll even pay for some
of your time. For more info, click
here.
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