CCF Summer Camp 2008

CCF Summer Camp (Army Section) .................... 5th – 12th July 2008

The CCF Central Camp this year is at Warcop and this is the Army section's annual camp. The programme is an excellent mix of challenging and exciting activities, covering all the key areas that the Cadet Organisation exists to promote.

The Camp is resourced at a particularly high level this year, with the majority of instructors drawn form the Cadet Training Teams and from other Units within the Brigade. The programme has been designed to minimise the instructional burden on our Contingent.

Aim. The aim of the camp is to provide a concentrated period of military training, focussed on developing the Cadets in the key areas of Leadership, Fieldcraft and Skill at Arms.

Programme

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 (1) (LT) Leadership training – The Battle Initiative Test is a half-day competition that will consist of a series of command/initiative stands. Groups of up to 10 cadets will be challenged both mentally and physically. Points will be awarded for navigation, leadership, teamwork, planning and initiative.

(2) (WS) Watermanship – Brief and safety drills, demonstration of man overboard drills, rafting techniques and finally a race.

(3) Ranges – Section in Defence Range (Blank firing)
25m Barrack Range (Live firing)

(4) (FA) First Aid – Cadets will be revised in basic first aid techniques and trained in the treatment of casualties. Extensive use of simulation will be used wherever possible and an Exercise will conclude the stand.

(5) (SIGS) Signals – Instruction on both VHF and HF communications and the practical use of combat net radios.

(6) (AT) Adventurous training – Kayaking/Canoeing will be based at Glenridding on Ullswater. Climbing will be based at Shepard’s Crag. The activity will include single pitch climbing and abseiling. Hill walking will be based in the area around the lakes with subject matter experts running this activity.

(7) (WW) Warcop Wanderer – Warcop Wanderer is a one-day teaching exercise in Section & Platoon battle drills. The aim is to revise Contingents on section battle drills and then implement them into Platoon battle drills. The exercise will make the most of battle simulation, be realistic and conducted as safely as possible.

(8) (MS) March and Shoot – The March & Shoot competition will take place on the Friday morning of the training week. Groups of twenty cadets from each contingent/combination of contingents will be selected and will compete in a 4.5km route march concluding with an obstacle course. On completion of the course the team’s best four shots will take part in a 25m shooting competition. Points will be awarded, which will go towards a Contingent presentation at the end of camp. This is a gender free competition. Those Cadets not competing will be required to come along and support their teams.

Evening activities/facilities. Climbing wall, orienteering areas, football and rugby pitches available, DCCT and first aid for cadets who require first aid training.

Telephones. There are 2 public telephone kiosks in the camp and public phones installed in the Tuck shop.

Banking. There are no cheque cashing facilities provided on camp however cash machines are available in the Tuck shop, in the local towns of Brough and Appleby-in-Westmoreland.

Laundry Facilities. The laundry facility is run by the camp staff; there will be a small charge for the use of this facility. Drying rooms for kit are also available through the Camp staff at no cost.

Kit List. A full kit list will be given out to those who wish to go.


Daily routine.

0600 hrs Reveille

0630 – 0730 hrs Breakfast

0800 hrs Parade (move to Training Areas)

0830 hrs Training commences

1200 hrs Lunch/Movement of Half Day Training stands

1300 hrs Afternoon Training Starts

1630 hrs Training Ends
1700 hrs Dinner for Cadets

1715 hrs Daily training Conference

1730 hrs Dinner for Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers

1830 hrs Evening Training Starts

1900 hrs Dinner for Officers

2200 hrs ESS Closes (Tuck shop)

2230 hrs Lights Out

Summary. The CCF Camp at Warcop promises to be an excellent event. With hard work and dedication from all concerned, coupled with good communication between Contingent and Cadets will undoubtedly be a huge success. All events will be recorded and will go towards your diploma in public services if you wish to take this up. A small charge of £50 will have to be paid, but it is well worth it.

For any cancellations received after the 16th June 2008, a bill may still have to be raised, as we have to pay for bookings in advanced.

There is also a strong possibility that photo’s will be taken of cadets participating in various events. Parental permission will be sought if photo’s are used for military magazines, Regimental journals etc.

It is strongly recommended that insurance be taken out against loss of personal effects for the period of the camp; Rossall School cannot accept liability for such losses.

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I W McCleary
WO2
School Staff Instructor