Archive - Combined Cadet Force

In collaboration with the University of Northampton, the Ministry of Defence has launched a new report, The Impact and Value of School-based Cadet Forces in the UK. Researchers found the Cadets helps to improve young people’s mental health, create a sense of belonging and forge positive relationships between youngsters and adults. School staff surveyed for […]

This remarkable victory marks the second consecutive year that the team has claimed the top title, a feat last achieved in 2015. Competing against the top CCF RAF contingents from across the UK, Loughborough Grammar School’s RAF section, with cadets from both Loughborough Grammar School and Loughborough High School, demonstrated outstanding skill, teamwork, and resilience […]

The ground training competition is open to all 230 CCF (RAF) Squadrons across the country and involves 6 disciplines: aircraft recognition, drill, first aid, RAF general knowledge, leadership and team building, and shooting. Regional heats decide which 3 teams from each of the 5 regions will go head-to-head to be crowned the country’s best CCF […]

The most prestigious fieldcraft competition for Army Cadet Forces (ACF) and Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) in 7 Brigade, the tournament builds on the core syllabus to test Cadets’ resolve and leadership skills. Physical and mental challenges such as casualty evacuations, house assaults, paintballing, wood clearances, navigation and camouflage and concealment are all part of the […]

For Second Lieutenant (2Lt) Christian Saunders that punishing scenario was his reality as a cohort from East Midlands University Officer Training Corps (EMUOTC) tackled Exercise Cambrian Patrol, the ultimate challenge in navigation, fieldcraft, tactics and soldiering. “It was the best and worst three days of my life,” said the 20-year-old, describing the exercise in October […]

Jim Wright, of Wright Logistics Services, welcomed five new organisations into the Armed Forces Covenant club at a mass signing organised at Northampton International Academy in February. Machinery firm County Lifting Services, recruitment agency More Driver Solutions, and the hosts Northampton International Academy, which is home to a Royal Navy Combined Cadet Force (CCF) contingent, […]

Long-serving volunteers with almost 60 years’ experience and outgoing and newly appointed Lord-Lieutenants’ Cadets have also been given their moment in the spotlight for extraordinary achievements. Services for Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, and Rutland all took place in October, each led by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant. All of the ceremonies were supported or facilitated by […]

Some 1150 Cadets and Adult Volunteers representing the Services from across the area joined the parade through Northampton town centre, with a Guard formed by Reservists from 118 Recovery Company, 103 Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. All 12 Combined Cadet Forces (CCF) from Northamptonshire were involved, together with the local See Cadet Corps training […]

The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at the all-boys The King’s School, Grantham, is like many others in having both an Army section and an RAF section. At King’s, they make the most of the talents of both teams of instructors, and work together to ensure the Cadets get the best experience of both. In total, […]

Armistice Day is held on the 11th November itself, the date the fighting stopped in World War One. A two-minute silence is held at 11am, the time the ceasefire started in 1918. Last year’s Armistice Day ceremonies were scaled back due to the Covid-19 pandemic – but this year, commemorations returned to normal. The two […]