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Lt Col Steve Emerson and
Commodore Tim Henry
EXERCISE ROOKE’S
ROCK – GIBRALTAR
Foreword by Lt Col Steve Emerson
Over the Easter holidays 45 cadets took part in day dedicated to water-sports including a visit to the
‘Exercise Rooke’s Rock’ a Joint 10-day overseas Royal Navy Boat Squadron located at the Gun Wharf.
training exercise in Gibraltar. The group were Other highlights of the trip included a visit by the
accommodated at Devil’s Tower Camp, home of the Commander British Forces Gibraltar, Commodore
Royal Gibraltar Regiment. It was a perfect setting
The Exercise Tim Henry, guided tours of the WW2 Tunnel System
with spectacular views of the ‘Rock’. The Exercise was, on and 19th Century Gun Batteries, a Boat Trip to
was, on occasion, demanding and challenging but occasion, see the dolphins (no luck on that score!), together
above all it was fun and most definitely a unique with going to the top of the ‘Rock’ and meeting the
experience.
demanding legendary Apes.
The aim of Exercise Rooke’s Rock was, in simple and Our thanks go to HQ British Forces Gibraltar,
terms, to deliver the ‘Cadet Experience’ by training challenging the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and the Gibraltar
overseas in a climate different to that ordinarily Detachment of the ACF for helping make our visit a
encountered in the UK with the focus being on ‘high
but above all great success.
end’ training. The main thrust of the training was to it was fun A report from both sets of participants follows:
conduct an exciting package that included Training
in Built-Up Areas (TIBUA). This was complemented
by an introduction to operating in tunnels; something
that is unique and rarely offered to regular units, let
alone the Cadet Forces.
Of course, there was also the opportunity to
conduct a number of cultural visits, in addition to a
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 7
Joint Service News
Queen Ethelburga’s Combined Cadet Force (CCF) On Monday the group had an induction to Gibraltar
deployed 14 cadets and 5 staff on Exercise Rooke’s from staff at HQ British Forces Gibraltar and were
Rock to Gibraltar in conjunction with 30 cadets then broken down into 2 platoons, mixing the CCF
and 7 staff from Yorkshire N&W ACF, 1 cadet and ACF. This year unlike during other overseas
from Humberside and South Yorkshire ACF and 2
Quite a few exercises there was no need for weapons conversion
members of 4 Bde CTT. All cadets and staff were ice creams to the regular forces L86A2 as there is an ACF
based at Devils Tower Camp which is parallel to one and packed detachment on the Rock and we were able to borrow
end of the runway of Gibraltar International airport their L98A2 weapons for our tactical training.
and RAF Gibraltar; and home to the Royal Regiment
lunches were Tuesday found us on Buffadero Training Area at the
of Gibraltar for nine days of activities. Having lost to the extreme southern end of Gibraltar, a small but very
assembled at Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Strensall apes well equipped training area on what must be one of
on Friday 12th April the party set off for Luton airport the few flattish areas on the Rock. Our training was
and our flight to Gibraltar on the Saturday morning. split in two, one group went through a shoot on the
The Exercise started on Sunday 14th April with a Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DCCT) which was
visit to the top of the Rock for a guided tour of some interesting as this DCCT has been adapted to the
of the many fortifications and a talk on the history Blue Fire system i.e. no trailing cables and hoses, it
of Gibraltar, and with no way of avoiding them the uses nitrogen charged magazines and batteries in
legendary Barbary apes. Cadets and adults alike the rifle’s pistol grip to operate the weapon system
soon learnt that any form of food or shiny item via blue tooth connections. The other group were
attracted the ape’s attention and if they wanted taken through some low level tactics training on the
something, they usually got it. Quite a few ice creams training area. This allowed the cadets to see the area
and packed lunches were lost to the apes. that they would be working in for their Training in
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Built up Areas (TIBUA) on the following Friday. On Friday we used Buffadero Training Area to
Wednesday was our water sports day and visit to introduce the cadets to TIBUA which took them
the Royal Navy (RN) Gibraltar Boat Squadron at Gun through Patrolling in an urban environment, House
Wharf; unfortunately, due to the strong winds the and Building entry drills and Room clearance drills.
water sports had to be curtailed. The cadets and staff
Cadets and This was followed on Saturday with an exercise,
had a chance to see the weapons and equipment staff were where the cadets in their platoons had to clear a
used by the RN to secure the territorial waters also taken for sequence of defended houses and structures, again
around the Rock and to visit one of the squadron’s a very loud, confusing, hot and sweaty experience
patrol boats, HMS Sabre. Cadets and staff were also
rides around that they all seemed to enjoy.
taken for rides around the Bay of Gibraltar in very the Bay of In addition, the cadets had the chance to visit
fast RIBs of the Gibraltar Adventurous Training and Gibraltar in several cultural sites, The Kings Chapel, the
Water Sports Centre. garrison church for British Forces Gibraltar, where
Thursday was a day of hard work for cadets with
very fast RIBs they paraded in the centre of Gibraltar Town to the
an introduction to tunnel operations; the tunnels amazement of tourists just off a docked cruise ship,
within the Rock have been used in recent years to the Arabic castle, the WW2 tunnels and St Michael’s
train troops and special forces how to operate and Cave. They also had the chance to relax on the
fight in tunnel systems. The cadets were introduced beach, a five minute walk from camp, and enjoy a
to this aspect of military operations in the morning, Bar-B-Que and meal out at the marina.
followed in the afternoon by an exercise where the
cadets had to clear a tunnel of enemy, which was Lt John Shaw, Queen Ethelburga’s CCF
loud, confusing, hot and sweaty and showed how
hard this type of operations are.
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 9
Joint Service News CADETS GET ‘TOP END’ TRAINING ON EXERCISE ROOKE’S ROCK by Sgt Mary Hood, Yorkshire (N&W) ACF Based at Devil’s Tower Camp, home of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, the group were in awe at the stunning views of the ‘Rock’. The first class facilities were briefed on a mission to clear a number of of the base allowed the cadets to experience After it was defended houses and structures. It was an unforget- downtime on the climbing wall and sports on the table scene with explosions, smoke and lots of noise. astro turf pitch, all with the ‘Rock’ as a fabulous all over the The cadets loved every minute of it. backdrop. cadets made One of the most exciting challenges of the trip The highlight of the trip for many of the cadets was their way involved the cadets getting the opportunity to operate taking part in the Training In Built Up Areas (TIBUA) in the World War II tunnel systems within the Rock challenge. In stifling heat, the group travelled to out of the of Gibraltar. These tunnels have been used more ‘Buffadero Camp’, a purpose built training village with tunnels into recently to train troops and special forces in how stunning sea views and glimpses across to Africa. the bright to fight and operate in tunnel systems. Everyone The cadets were eager to get started and to add to received practical training in how to exercise in close the excitement a visit from the Commander of British sunshine and quarter environments, in particular clearing tunnels. Forces Gibraltar, Commodore Tim Henry, gave it was clear Once the training was over it was time for the them all a boost of confidence. it was a momentous with the huge action. Cadets donned their ear defenders, ear plugs, occasion for everyone. safety helmets, glasses and collected their weapons. After a briefing and presentation to refresh smiles on They were ready to put all they had learnt into a very existing knowledge, the cadets were grouped into their faces loud and exciting confirmatory exercise. After it was two platoons, mixing the army cadets and the CCF that they had all over the cadets made their way out of the tunnels cadets. They made their way into the training village into the bright sunshine and it was clear with the where they spent a preparation day being instructed enjoyed every huge smiles on their faces that they had enjoyed in how to patrol in urban environments, house and bit of it every bit of it. building entry drills and room clearance drills. Every moment of Exercise Rooke’s Rock was filled The following day it was time for the full confirm- with highlights. A day spent with the Royal Navy atory exercise where the cadets put all their TIBUA Gibraltar Squadron gave the cadets the opportunity training into practice. In their Platoons the cadets to take to the sea in the Navy’s Rigid Inflatable Boats 10 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019
(RIB). Not only that, cadets were also given a tour of A lasting memory for everyone will be the cable
one of the Navy’s patrol boats, HMS Sabre, with the ride up the Rock of Gibraltar.
added excitement of having a demonstration of the Here the group enjoyed the spectacular views
weapons system. and were introduced to the resident wild Barbary
Easter Sunday was celebrated with a visit to
Not only have Macaque monkeys. A tour guide joined the group
Kings Chapel, the garrison church for British Forces our cadets at the top for the clamber down giving a chequered
Gibraltar. After a short service the cadets paraded had lots history of the Rock along the way.
outside the church and were a stunning spectacle for Two senior cadets from Yorkshire North & West
hordes of tourist to see. A surprise awaited everyone
of fun and ACF, Serjeants Jessie Tyrone and Cerys Yates
when they arrived back in camp as the Easter bunny adventure from E (THE RIFLES) Company who took part in
had arrived thanks to the efforts of Captain Dave they have the exercise had the following to say about their
Carr from Queen Ethelburga’s College. experiences. “A once in a lifetime trip that I will never
There were many unforgettably special moments
also enjoyed forget.” “It really was a once in a lifetime experience
throughout the exercise including having Yorkshire making new and I absolutely loved every second of it. I would
North & West ACF Padre George Perera join the friends recommend it to anyone that gets the chance to
group for a few days. There was also a visit from go and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
British Forces Broadcasting Services (BFBS) Thank you to all the adults and cadets that made the
Gibraltar, where several cadets were interviewed amazing experience possible.”
and went on to be featured on the BFBS Gibraltar Exercise Rooke’s Rock has been a huge success
Breakfast Show. delivering the cadet experience in full. Not only have
The list of other highlights is endless, but a our cadets had lots of fun and adventure they have
quick mention must go to relaxing on the beach, also enjoyed making new friends. Thank you to Lt
an adventure out to sea for a dolphin safari and Col Steve Emerson and his team of Adult Volunteers
a memorable meal out for the whole group to a for giving our cadets a trip of a lifetime and an
restaurant on the marina. experience they will never forget.
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 11 ARMY CADET
FORCES
YNW ACF
Expedition Season Gets Underway
by Sgt Mary Hood
Spring is a great time of year for cadets as many
of them look forward to setting out on their
expeditions, getting the opportunity to experience
camping out overnight and having lots of fun with
their friends. For several weeks beforehand though
it is a very busy period in detachments as their
Adult Volunteers begin preparing the cadets, from
planning their routes to checking their rucksacks.
Getting this year’s season off to a start was
D Company where cadets enjoyed a successful
expedition in April based in the stunning grounds of
Storthes Hall, Huddersfield. Undertaking 1 and 2
Star APC expeditions and Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Bronze and Silver Practice expeditions, the cadets
all worked well together in their teams and it was a
great opportunity for them to make new friends. To
top it all the sun came out and the rain held off.
Following this, exploring another part of the
beautiful Yorkshire countryside were 45 cadets interesting sights along the way including one group
supported by 15 Adult Volunteers from E (THE witnessing the birth of a calf.
RIFLES) Company. Base camp for their expedition At the beginning of May a senior cadet expedition
weekend was Silverwood Scout Camp on the took place organised by the County Duke of
outskirts of Silkstone, South Yorkshire. Apart from It was Edinburgh’s Award Officer, Captain Kriz Cole. This
a short drizzle of rain early on the Saturday it was another County-organised expedition is an opportunity for
blue skies all weekend. All the cadets success- successful senior cadets from all Companies to undertake Duke
fully completed their Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze of Edinburgh’s Award Silver Qualifying Expeditions
and Silver practice expeditions and saw some very weekend, and 3 STAR APC expeditions A group of 44 cadets
not only did and Adult Volunteers left Yorkshire on 3 May and
the sun shine set up camp on the edge of the beautiful Derbyshire
Peak District. Over a very enjoyable Bank Holiday
but also weekend 28 cadets completed their Silver Qualifying
every cadet expeditions and16 cadets completed their 3 star
achieved expeditions. It was another successful weekend, not
only did the sun shine but also every cadet achieved
their goals their goals.
Major Ian Lomas and
Captain Kriz Cole
12 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019CADETS HELPING THEIR
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
by Sgt Mary Hood
Cadets from across the county have recently
contributed to their local communities as part of the
Army Cadet Force Community Week initiative.
Cadets from Spen Valley Detachment gathered
together their unwanted clothes to donate to ‘Off
Well done
the Streets’ (Dewsbury, Wakefield and surrounding to all the
areas), a community group which helps and cadets who
supports the homeless, elderly and vulnerable in
the locality. A representative from the group, Jan
have taken
Spooner, came along to the Detachment and was part and
delighted to collect five large sacks full of clothes thank you to
from the cadets.
Meanwhile elsewhere in the County cadets
all the Adult
from Pontefract and South Elmsall Detachments Volunteers
supported AGE UK by spending a day collecting who
and bag packing for them in their local Tesco
Supermarket. AGE UK were very grateful for their
supported
support and delighted that the cadets had helped you
raise over £540 for them.
Well done to all the cadets who have taken part
and thank you to all the Adult Volunteers who
supported you.
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 13 HSY ACF
HOWDEN CADETS
VISIT HOUSES OF
PARLIAMENT
Three lucky Army Cadets from Howden Detachment
accompanied by their Adult Instructor, Staff
Sergeant Instructor Emma Murphy, visited the
Houses of Parliament in London during March. They
were there to spread the message about the Army
We only
Cadet Force to 12 Members of Parliament from started
across Humberside and South Yorkshire. this project
Colonel Simon Banks-Cooper, Honorary Colonel
Humberside and South Yorkshire Army Cadet
to take
Force, who arranged the event, said, “We wanted part in the
to showcase our prize-winning First World War competition,
commemoration project and explain the nature and
scope of the workplace-relevant training that cadets
but the parents and members of the community into their
Army Cadet Detachment to view the film they
now receive.” The MPs were also invited to visit the results had made. As a result of this, the Rotary Club of
Army Cadets during their two week annual training have been Howden arranged for the documentary to be shown
camp in August.
Corporal Nikita Oakley, Cadet Lauren Priestley
incredible. on a loop in Howden Minster for the week before
Remembrance Sunday and Howden School played
and Cadet Jayne Binns were runners up in an Army We have had the video to all its students and shared it on social
First World War commemoration competition. They so much media.
presented their project to the MPs saying, “We
thought about how to bring the history of WW1 to the
positive Cadet Lauren Priestley said, “We only started this
project to take part in the competition, but the results
modern day era, to make it more personal. We hoped feedback. have been incredible. We have had so much positive
that if we collated the stories of local people, it would By learning feedback. By learning about the history of WW1, we
help us connect with WW1 more. We asked the local
community via Facebook if they would be willing to
about the have also learnt the history of our local area.”
Staff Sergeant Instructor Emma Murphy added,
share the stories of relatives from WW1. They gave us history of “This project has opened doors for us into the local
photographs, documents and letters which allowed WW1, we community, who now see the cadets differently. It is
us to tell the stories of individuals.”
Corporal Nikita Oakley continued, “I don’t know
have also not just about running around in green. Cadets help
young people achieve success in life and provide our
much about my own family history, so Remembrance learnt the communities with better citizens.”
Sunday never felt very personal. By putting faces history of our David Davis, MP for Haltemprice and Howden
to names, we can now remember the fallen as
individuals, not just as a list of names on a wall.”
local area
The three cadets interviewed relatives, researched
local stories, scripted and produced a 10 minute
documentary. They then invited parents, grand-
14 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019Sgt Suggit brings
a special treat for
Bridlington Cadets
by SSI Zara Thorpe
Tuesday 29 January saw Bridlington
Detachment engage in a fantastic educational
evening with the Queens Own Yeomanry (QOY).
Sgt Darren Suggit of the QOY has been very
active with the detachment, and has made
several visits to Bridlington Detachment to
support the local unit.
The cadets of Bridlington Detachment are
always asking for him to visit more, so as a
special treat we organised with him and his
team to visit. The detachment had a great
time with the team who started the visit by
introducing themselves and the kit they had
brought with them.
said, “The film was wonderfully evocative. It really The cadets wasted no time in getting involved
conjured up the sacrifice of individual servicemen with trying out night vision sights/ mounts,
and put into context the sacrifice of thousands up GPMGs and right down to simply trying to cock
and down the country.” the rear mounted 50 calibre weapon on the
Sir Kevin Barron, MP for Rother Valley RWMK!
commented, “The presentation was excellent. I was A massive THANK YOU to Sgt Suggit and the
very impressed with the research and commentary team for braving the elements to visit us!
accompanying the documentary.”
Also, in attendance at the event were repre-
sentatives from the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’
Association for Yorkshire and the Humber and the
Army Cadet Force Association.
Earlier in the day the Army Cadets visited the
National Army Museum in Chelsea, the Harry Potter
shop in King’s Cross and other landmarks around
London.
The cadets are hoping to plan a trip to the Menin
Gate with the cash prize they received.
The film the cadets produced can be viewed at: Cadets Max Harkins
http://youtu.be/UGMsbjtQTjI and Corey Jackson
The film was
wonderfully
evocative.
It really
conjured up
the sacrifice
of individual LCpl Oscar Green, Cadets Corey Jackson,
James Saxton, Callum Deeming and
servicemen Ryan Sandford, with Sgt Melvin Wright
and put into
context the
sacrifice of
thousands up
and down the
country
LCpl Phoebe Mummery
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 15 HSY ACF
Army Cadets and Royal Air Force Air Cadets
join forces for a weekend
by SSI Zara Thorpe
Bridlington Detachment and 252 Squadron (Royal
Air Force Air Cadets) have always had a good
relationship, working together to gain invaluable
experiences for cadets.
Recently Bridlington Detachment hosted 252 Sqn
with a Skill at Arms training and Shooting package,
putting the cadets through their paces to achieve
their basic, marksmanship and advanced marks-
manship qualifications. With some one on one
coaching from the adult team, the weekend produced
some crack shots and some very smiley faces.
In return, 252 Sqn hosted a flight simulator
experience for cadets and adults to test their piloting
skills!
Flight Sgt Chris Johnson set a challenge of Taking
off from ‘RAF Bridlington’, down the coast, up
the River Humber and under the Humber Bridge.
Thankfully the simulation was set to novice and with Getting to grips with the
a few skips up the river we did have some success. flight simulator
Alongside this, Bridlington Detachment hosted
Humberside and South Yorkshire’s first Cadet Radio
User (CRU) course on the new Mercury system. 14 cadets from both Bridlington and Driffield
Detachments attended the session. All of the cadets
loved getting hands on with the new CIS equipment
and now can’t wait to be able to use it in the field to
the weekend help improve their fieldcraft experience.
produced Bridlington Detachment Commander SSI Zara
some crack Thorpe said: ‘It’s been a fantastic training session with
lots taking place, giving the cadets a great experience,
shots and and some great training results. Well done to those
some very who passed their Skill at Arms and Shooting and
smiley faces those who passed Radio User; you all did very well.
SSI Thorpe went on to say ‘it’s great working with
other detachments and cadet organisations as it
brings a wealth of knowledge and experience together
to help the cadets develop and learn.
Cadet Matthew Bonnett
We look forward to working with the RAFAC again
receiving his Radio badge
soon.
Cadets Scott Jordan and
James Saxton putting
the new equipment
to the test
L/Cpl Oscar Green trying
out the equipment
16 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019ILM Success
Congratulations to Cadet
Holly Barratt of Cleethorpes
Detachment, E Company, who
has successfully completed
CVQO ILM level 2 award for
young leaders. Cdt Barratt
received her certificate from
detachment instructor SI Emma
Barraclough. In addition, Cadet
Bailey Neate from Scunthorpe
Detachment, was presented
his ILM Level 2 Certificate by
Captain Vicki Brooks.
Cdt Eve Gurbutt,
Cpl Adam Smith
and Cdt Harry Lyons
Bag Packing Success
On Saturday 30 March, Junior like to get out and about in the
cadets and adults from community doing the bag pack
Scunthorpe Detachment headed does both things at once, gives our
to Morrison’s where they spent juniors a chance to
the day packing bags, meeting the do Cadet in the
public and raising money for the community
2020 Overseas visit. while
This was the second event held helping
in March, where the Detachment those going
has come together to help their on the trip.”
fellow cadets who have been
selected to attend the 2020
Overseas visit.
It was a very busy day and the
LCpl Emilija
cadets were kept busy helping
Radio Course
Skirpstaite
the shoppers pack their bags,
and fill their trolleys, even helping
shoppers select the perfect
bouquet of flowers for Mother’s
Day.
Success
By the end of the day, the cadets by SI Kevin Newlove
had raised £750...bringing their
total so far to over £1000. Six cadets from A Company are sending the
Cdt Cpl Adam Smith said: “We right signals after completing their CRU
have 5 cadets selected to go on the Course on a recent company weekend.
trip, and we’re a family so we work This takes the total of qualified cadets
for each other helping our cadets within A Company well into the 20s with more
to achieve their goal. Scunthorpe training coming.
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 17 HSY ACF SENIOR CADETS COMPLETE COACHING COURSE by Captain Andrew Akester The Senior Cadet Development project made a successful start in February, with the first weekend being held at the Cadet Training Centre, Driffield, concurrently with 4-Star training, Pre-SCIC and Pre- Master Cadet. The weekend, attended by four cadets from ‘A’ and ‘B’ Companies, consisted of the Adult Basic Shooting and Coaching Course, with additional material thrown in. The course was delivered by the County Shooting Officer, Sgt Major Instructor Ken Jackson, assisted by 2Lt. Mike Johnson and SI Mark Murphy. Having delivered the theory lessons (including the theory of a group and application of the marksman- ship principles), the cadre headed to DST Leconfield for Full Bore Shooting on the 25m Barrack Range. Cadet RSM Reece Watmough paired up with Cadet Sgt Owen Baker, whilst Cadet CSM Ben Campbell-Wilson teamed up with Cadet Sgt Harry Working together at Dyson. Once the rifles were zeroed to the individual the firing point cadets, the teams took turns coaching each other as they fired the Cadet GP Rifle, completing groups at both the deliberate and rapid rate from the Prone, Kneeling and Sitting positions, in addition to shooting from the firing trench. The course continued on Sunday with Small Bore the cadets Shooting at CTC’s own indoor range. Firing the Cadet Small Bore Target Rifle, the cadets again paired up again paired to coach each other as they fired grouping and snap up to coach shooting. each other In addition to an improvement in their own shooting abilities, all of the cadets in attendance stated that Cadet CSM Ben they had learned a great deal about the application Campbell-Wilson watching of the Marksmanship Principles and are now able to over Cadet Sgt Harry Dyson put their skills and experience to good use coaching cadets back at the detachments and companies. A massive thanks to SMI Ken Jackson for organising and conducting the course, and to the attendees for approaching the course with maximum enthusiasm. RSM Reece Watmough checking the position of Cadet Sergeant Owen Baker 18 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019
Senior Cadets shine on the
Cadet Leadership Course
by Cdt S/Sgt Emily Haigh
Between 6 – 13 April, Cdt Sgts Elliott Keith and
Matthew Salkeld along with Cdt S/Sgt Emily Haigh
boarded the train and headed to the Cadet Training
Centre Barry Buddon for the week long Cadet
Leadership Course.
We had to
The week started with two days in the class room, work as a
where the cadets were taken through theory based team and
activities around leadership and how to be a leader
in the ACF, with cadets having to give presentations
pull through
about an inspirational leader, and what values and for the final
standards they used to be a great leader. dawn platoon
After two days inside, it was time to head outside
for some fresh air and Command Tasks; where
attack
the cadets had the opportunity to take it in turns to
lead their section during the task. S/Sgt Haigh said:
Sgt Elliott Keith giving the
“it was a challenging but a great day, with lots of
thumbs up during a brew break
success, great team work and some great leadership
despite the cold and windy weather”.
Following a day putting the cadet's leadership
skills to the test in the surrounds of the CTC, it was
time to put their skills to the test in the field in the
Field Craft Exercise (FTX), where the cadets were
giving leadership appointments.
Sgt Salkeld said: “The FTX phase was really good,
we had the chance to lead our sections through
section attacks and ambushes. We had to work as
a team and pull through for the final dawn platoon
attack.”
It was a successful week with all three cadets
gaining valuable experience to take back to home
locations and giving them valuable skills to take into
their future careers; passing the course with flying
colours.
Cadets take on the
S/Sgt Haigh had a bit more to celebrate as she was
command task
named the Best Cadet in the section and presented
with a £30 Amazon Voucher.
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 19 HSY ACF OUR CADETS BECOME MASTER CADETS by CSM Mae Wallace Being named as a Master Cadet is the pinnacle of a cadet’s time in the ACF, they have successfully passed star levels, gained so much knowledge in the journey, to become a role model to junior cadets. But before they can be called Master Cadet, they have to complete the Master Cadet Course. Cadet Company Sergeant Mae Wallace takes up the story of her Master Cadet Course. Today was the day! Sunday 7 April…and myself and Cdt S/Sgt Adam Gale were on our way to the Cadet Training Centre Frimley Park for our Master Cadet Course. A little bit nervous but excited to be on the course. When we arrived, we had time to settle in, and to get to know everyone who was going to be with us, including the instructors. We got issued kit we needed ready for Monday when the course started properly. tired but elated at the same time. While out in the Day one started with the famous Frimley breakfast field we have to protect our harbour and we were set followed by a presentation on Values and Standards, times to be Sentry 24/7. I got the 02:00 – 03:00 slot. before some revision on occupying a harbour area. On Wednesday we focused more on ambushes and The morning flew and it was soon lunch time. After Shortly after searches and we did a medivac. Our mission was lunch, we had to pack our kit, and get on the coach to arriving at given ‘to search a bugged out harbour area in which the Longmoor Training Area. the training we had to gather information and intel about Red Shortly after arriving at the training area, we had Zest’. Any information we found would help prepare to go into tactical mode… everything we did had to area, we us for the final attack set for Thursday morning. be done tactically. Our first task was to occupy our had to go There was a break in the FTX on Wednesday as we harbour area, before sending out some patrols. We into tactical had a guest turn up to speak to us. Ex SAS member were getting in to the feel of things really quick. Big Phil, he talked to us about the course and even Day two in the field saw us wake up at 06:00, had mode… posted on Instagram with us. our breakfast which fuelled us for a full day of section everything On Thursday morning we got up at 04:30 and were attacks. The course was split into sections, I was in we did had out of the new harbour area at 06:00 ready to patrol One Platoon / Black Section, while S/Sgt Gale was in out to Oxney Farm which was Red Zest base. The 2 Platoon / Red Section. Throughout the exercise we to be done final platoon attack was amazing, we kept getting were given a mission and that was to ‘destroy Red tactically contacted along the way and throughout the exercise Zest which was a Brexit terrorist group’. we could use grenades and smoke adding to the Tuesday night Black Section headed out to ambush overall experience we all had. Red Zest. We arrived back from the ambush at 22:30 Once we occupied the area and destroyed Red 20 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019
Master Cadet Course Mexborough get
in the Community
April 19
for St George
by 2Lt Donna Bennett
Mexborough Cadets supported the
local community group, Swinton
Focus Group, with the fixing of St.
George Flags along the arterial route
Zest, we headed back to Frimley Park. All that firing from Woodman roundabout, through
meant a lot of carbon build up, so we cleaned our Swinton centre and down to the LNER
weapons, and handed kit back, before we had a club on the border of Mexborough.
preparation talk about the mess dinner that night. The flags were being set out
The mess dinner was amazing, most of us haven’t
I can honestly in readiness for St. George’s Day
had silver service before; it was a great experience say both S/ celebrations on Saturday 20 April
2019 at Swinton Civic Hall. The local
and the food was beautiful for all four courses. Sgt Gale and
After the meal, we had a guest speaker called community is invited to join together
Lou come speak to us. He was an ex-soldier who
myself have and celebrate with live music and a
had crossed Antarctica, during his presentation he had one of variety of stalls and displays to visit.
Overseen by Detachment
showed us items he found on the trip believed to the most
belong to Earnest Shackleton. Commander, 2Lt Donna Bennett
Friday morning rolled around, and we had our
fantastic (centre), Cadets (left to right) Kieron
interviews, where we found out what grades we’d experiences Bramley, Theo Cooke and Callem
Havenhand turned out on Sunday 14
received from the course. I was so happy we both and we both
achieved Highly Competent grades. We’d put a lot April to lend a hand and gained their
of effort into our cadet careers and into the courses
felt honoured first Cadet in the Community activity
we’ve attended on the way and now we’re Master to attend the towards completing their award in the
current training year.
Cadets with the best grades you could get. course at
Once the interviews were completed, the 2Lt Bennett said, “I’m really proud
Sandhurst Officer Recruitment Team came to speak
Frimley Park of the boys who turned out this
to us all about joining the Army via Officer Selection. weekend. Being the start of school
It was really interesting, to listen to. There were lots holidays has reduced the number of
of special activities to have a go at, such as flying a cadets who were able to support our
plane etc. friends in Swinton Focus Group but
The course was brought to an end with the final these three have made a world of
parade, before heading back to the station for the trip difference and, as you drive along the
home. main road, the flags blowing in the
I can honestly say both S/Sgt Gale and myself have wind, brings a smile to your face.”
had one of the most fantastic experiences and we
both felt honoured to attend the course at Frimley
Park. Although it was both physically and mentally
challenging, it was a once in a life time opportunity.
We would recommend it to all senior cadets.
Final parade
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 21 HSY ACF
SENIOR CADET DEVELOPMENT
TAKES TO THE SKIES
by Captain Andrew Akester
Cdt Sgt Maj Craven getting
to grips with positioning
Over the weekend of 30 and 31 March, senior cadets
took part in a great opportunity as they headed off
to Hibaldstow Airfield, to take part in Static Line
Parachute Training.
This weekend was part of the ongoing
development of the Senior Cadet training
programme, giving the older cadets in the County the
opportunity to do something different in addition to
their normal APC training.
The seven cadets who took part attended the
two-day course which started with Jump School.
This is where the cadets learned about their kit and
equipment, how to exit the plane and how to steer
and land safely.
Cadet Sergeant Major Willow Craven of E Company
said: “I personally had a great time, and cannot Cadet Sgt Craven after
wait to do the jumps, especially knowing that this her Tandem Skydive
amazing experience will be marking the end of my
cadet career.” She went on to say “The training we
were provided with on Saturday was really interesting cadet experience. The opportunities provided will be
and a great laugh, and the staff at Hibaldstow were taken from suggestions made by senior cadets, and
extremely accommodating.” will serve as a reward for the incredible amount of
Solo parachuting isn’t for everyone, even following hard work and effort they put in throughout the year,
Jump School, and as Cadet Sergeant Megan Craven
The training supporting their detachments, companies, and the
of C Company didn’t feel confident in taking the next we were county.
step, she was offered the experience of a Tandem provided with
Skydive with instructor Karl Peart.
Sgt Craven was unfortunately the only cadet to
on Saturday
experience a Skydive during the weekend due to was really
high winds. However, Cadet Sergeant Major Craven, interesting
together with Cadet Staff Sergeants Adam Gale and
Kaitlin Green, Cadet Sergeants Owen Baker and
and a great
Harry Dyson, plus Cadet Corporal Richard Machac laugh
will return to Skydive Hibaldstow in the near future to
complete their first two solo parachute jumps.
The Senior Cadet Development Programme is
Cadets checking out the
open to all cadets who have completed APC 4-Star, aircraft they will be jumping from
and aims to allow cadets to benefit from the wider
22 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019SI Stacey Meek
Wave two runners taking part in the race
E Company’s Wave one runners
10K adventure!
On Sunday 3rd March, 36 Cadets and Adult
Volunteers from detachments around E Company
descended on Normanby Hall Country Park for the
annual Normanby Adventure Race, the 10K obstacle
race.
Cadets and adults acted as marshals around
the course, helping direct and motivate over 1000
runners throughout the day. The race has become
an annual event for the company, and this year saw
the biggest up take on cadets taking part, not only as
marshals but also running in the event.
Its an early start, meeting at 0815 for the initial
brief, before the runners head off to keep warm, and
the marshals head off into the depths of the 300 acre
Country Park to take up their posts throughout the
route.
This year, the group were asked to not only man
key locations around the route, but to be sweepers it shows the
for the last person taking on the race. Cpl Tom Ely true spirit
from Scunthorpe Detachment had the role of being
the first sweeper and said: “As soon as we were of being a
asked to volunteer, my hand went right up, although cadet as they
I know I would be running in the second wave in all wanted
the afternoon race. I wanted to help the back man,
motivate them and help them get through…Although to help their
after I ran my race in the afternoon, I was ready for friends raise
a rest after doing 20K. But I am happy I stood up and money for
helped that person do the race and feel they accom-
plished something especially as so many people the trip
came to help us raise money for South Africa.” Cdt Koczan running, Cdt Peacock
Event OC, Captain Vicki Brooks said: “This year and Cdt Shaw marshalling
I put it out to the company, we wanted to help the
cadets and adults who are going to South Africa. I money for the trip. – we get great reports from
was surprised by how many of the cadets wanted to the participants and organisers on how helpful
run it this year, but it shows the true spirit of being and motivating the cadets who marshal the race, I
a cadet as they all wanted to help their friends raise couldn’t be prouder of E Company”.
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 23 SEA
CADETS
HULL SEA CADETS –
TS IRON DUKE
Lost Trawlermen’s Service 20th January 2019
The Team LC Titania Whitham
The 30th Annual
Commemorative Service
to remember the 6,000
trawlermen from Hull
lost at sea, was held
on Sunday 20 January
2019 at St Andrew’s
Quay Retail Park. The
Service was organised
by the fishing heritage
group, STAND and Hull
Sea Cadets were invited
to attend to hand out
service sheets. Able
Cadet Mark Sergejev Cadets looking at a selection of
piped the still to signify 100 photographs of men/boys lost at sea
the start and end of
the minute’s silence,
during which the Standard was dipped by LC Titania
Whitham. Surprisingly, although very cold, the
weather was sunny and not the usual rain and winds
- for which we were grateful!
The service
The service was well attended and guests included
the Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull, the Bishop of is always an
Kingston upon Hull, the Right Reverend Alison White, emotional
former Hull West and Hessle MP Alan Johnson and
time
the present MP Emma Hardy.
The service is always an emotional time for those
who have lost loved ones but, as one man said,
AC Mark Sergejev
families return every year "come hail, rain or shine”.
24 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019ANNUAL SAILORS’
SERVICE
The TS IRON DUKE team attended the 57th
Annual Sailors’ Service at Hull Minster on
Sunday 17 March 2019.
Visit to the panto – 7th February 2019
We paid our annual visit to the Panto, presented by
the local Saints and Sinners Group. This year they
staged Cinderella, with the proceeds being donated
to the MIND Charity (Hull and East Yorkshire).
The performance did not disappoint, with a
mixture of appearances by Laurel & Hardy, Craig
Level-Hallway/Darcy Busty/Len Goodfella and
Bruno Ravioli (Strictly Judges), a witch, two Aston
Villa supporters (boo!) and a Seagull which was
stalked by two intrepid hunters! All of this alongside
the usual Cinderella characters.
As always, the Cadets responded with their
usual Panto manner of boos, hisses, shouting
out responses and stamping of feet, in-between
consuming copious amounts of ice-cream and
sweets. A good night!
RAISING FUNDS FOR THE
ANLABY MORRISONS
STORE “CHARITY OF THE
YEAR – CLIC SARGENT"
We received a call from the Community Champion
of the Anlaby store, asking if we would bag pack to
raise funds for their chosen Charity of the Year, Clic
Sargent, which is a Cancer Charity for young people.
We bag pack at the store to raise our own funds, so
were delighted to help out.
It was a busy weekend for the Unit with other
activities, but a small group of Cadets turned up for
the challenge. They collected the amazing sum of
£808.20 and the total amount was donated to the
charity rather than splitting the proceeds between
Charity and Unit.
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 25 5 SEA CADETS
DISTRICT
TROOP DRILL
COMPETITION
The Hull Sea Cadets Royal Marine Cadet
Detachment won the District Troop Drill Competition
and proudly displayed the Trophy.
They then went on to win the Area Drill
Competition on 30 March 2019, with Cpl Travis
Hayward being awarded Best Guard Commander. Cpl Travis Haywood
They now go on to take part in the National receiving the trophy for
Competition. Winners of the Area Drill Competition
District training weekend at
Hull Sea Cadet Unit
The Unit hosted a Training Weekend for Cadets in the North East Yorkshire
District. Some of the Cadets from Hull Unit:
OC Leon Spires who gained a 100% Cadet 1st Class Jake Elliott Cadet 1st Class
pass in Marine Engineering. Well done! and Cadet Owen Horton Josh Smith
26 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019BOATING WEEKEND AT WELTON WATERS – MAY 2019
The Unit held a successful boating weekend at Welton Waters and although the weather was cold, it did not
deter our intrepid sailors! They couldn’t wait for permission to be granted to jump in the water at the end of
the weekend which has become a tradition!
National Football
Scarborough Sea Cadets travelled to Grantham The junior boys won their semi final 2-0 against
for the Sea Cadet Corps National 5 aside Football the Southern Area team from Surrey, this meant they
Competition. The unit had two teams qualify from played Sefton Unit from North West Area in the final.
the Area Competition in January and they went on A great game from every member of the team with
to represent Eastern Area along with teams from
A great game two goals from Sam Read, one a penalty and the
Norwich and Northampton. from every other a quick free kick resulted in the first ever gold
The junior Boys and Girls teams played in the member of medal at a National Competition for TS Scarborough.
12-15 age group with the competition being held over The hard work and effort resulted in Eastern Area
two days. The teams play in a group before going into
the team sharing the overall trophy with Southern Area and
the knock out stages. Teams from the other areas with two our very own Cadet First Class Libby Scotter being
included Northern Ireland, Northern, Southern, goals from named junior girls player of the tournament.
London, North West and London Area teams. A great start to our centenary year celebrations.
The junior Girls lost a hard fought semi final to
Sam Read
Northern Ireland but played extremely well in the
third place play off against London winning 4-0 and a
Bronze Medal.
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 27 5 SEA CADETS
SERVICE OF COMMEMORATION FOR TUG MEN AT HULL MINSTER
Once again, the Hull Sea Cadets were invited to
attend the Commemoration Service for Tug Men
who gave their lives during times of war and peace.
New Entry Cadets
Owen and William Horton
Castleford Sea Cadets supported by The Freemasons
Bill Waters and Andrew Scarfe from the
Castleford Freemasons handing over a cheque
for £2000 to the Officer in Charge of
Castleford Sea Cadets, Petty Officer (SCC) Keith Jeffery
Castleford Sea Cadets (TS Unicorn) are in the with our set up costs. Bill helped with the wording
process of setting up a Marine Detachment which of the application and also used his experience from
we are hoping to open during 2019. We quickly the army to develop a list of training equipment and
realised that we would need financial support above associated costings.
what we could raise through our normal channels,
Castleford The application was submitted to the Right
as much of the equipment required would not be Sea Cadets Worshipful Brother, David S Pratt, Provincial Grand
provided by the Sea Cadet stores directly. would like Master for the West Riding of Yorkshire for consid-
The Castleford Freemasons had previously eration and he agreed to award TS Unicorn £2000
supported TS Unicorn by paying for the band at
to thank the towards the set up costs of the new detachment.
the WW1 Commemoration Parade organised by Freemasons All at Castleford Sea Cadets would like to thank the
Castleford Sea Cadets. Bill Waters of the local lodge Freemasons for their continued support and for all
said he would agree to approach the Provincial Grand they do to help good causes in the local community.
Master for a grant from his charitable fund to help
28 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019TS IRON DUKE
Falklands War –
Service of Commemoration
by Sue Coupland
The Ship’s Company attended the Falklands War
Service of Commemoration which took place in Hull
Minster on Sunday 28 April 2019. This was a very
Admiral Lord West speaking
well attended service with Admiral Lord West GCB
to Cadet 1st Class Tom Holah
DSC PC inspecting the Guard of Honour.
The Ship’s Company
During the Service
there was a special job
for two of our Junior
Cadets – they carried a
wreath for Charlie (The
War Dog) at the request
of Major (Ret’d) Phil
Jones MBE.
After the Service
there was a Parade
to the Town Docks
Memorial, where
wreaths were laid
in memory of all
those who died in the
Falklands War.
Junior Cadets Allan and
Oskan with Charlie (the War Dog)
and Major (Ret’d) Phil Jones MBE.
They are laying a wreath on
behalf of Charlie at the special
request of the Major Jones.
Photo courtesy of Phil Burnett
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 29 5 SEA CADETS
Cadets holding their Passing messages to each other
ears as the cannon went off after having a lesson on the phonetic alphabet
Cadets during
visit to the Fire Station
NORTH EAST YORKSHIRE DISTRICT
JUNIOR CADET WEEKEND
– HOSTED BY HULL UNIT
Over 30 Junior Sea Cadets from Scarborough. York,
Filey and Bridlington joined Junior Cadets at Hull for
a weekend of learning and fun.
The cadets commenced by visiting The Streetlight
Museum and from there went on to the Marina and
At the end
boarded the Spider T – a Humber Super Sloop. There of the visit
they learned all about the history of it and also HMS the officers
Pickle moored nearby.
From the Spider T they went on board HMS Pickle.
received
This is a replica of the historic schooner HMS Pickle, an actual
which was the first ship to bring news of Nelson’s “shout” and
victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. The week before this
visit, cadets from TS Iron Duke had been invited to
we saw them
participate in a ceremony to commission a new bell in action as
for HMS Pickle. they rushed
On the Sunday the cadets visited the main Fire
Station in Hull and were shown around the facilities.
off to answer
At the end of the visit the officers received an actual the call
“shout” and we saw them in action as they rushed off
to answer the call.
30 CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019Group photo in front of
HMS Pickle at Hull Marina
HMS Pickle and the
Spurn Lightship in the
Marina taken through the
porthole of the Spider T
Memories of the
Laughing Policeman
National
Success
The Hull Unit Royal
Marine Cadets won
trophies for the Best
Arena Display, Best
Overall Guard and Best
Guard Commander at
the National Drill and
Piping Competition.
CADET REVIEW SUMMER 2019 31 AIR
CADETS
SWY Wing ATC
OUR LOSS IS
THEIR GAIN
Friday 1st February saw the last attendance of leading the cadet NCO team and taking cadets to a
Cadet Warrant Officer Miles Gilroy as a member variety of events such as Flying and Gliding. He had
of 868 (Mirfield) Squadron Air Training Corps, the this to say about his time as an Air Cadet: "It was
next time the Squadron met he was a member of the best thing I could ever do; I loved every moment
the Royal Air Force, training to be an Aerospace
It was the and would recommend it to anyone. My favourite
Systems Operator! He said his reason for joining best thing experiences were the Air Cadet Pilot Scheme with
was "to pursue a career in aviation and his I could Tayside Aviation at Dundee Airport and captaining
experiences as a cadet cemented that that is where the Wing team to victory in football."
I belonged."
ever do; I Squadron Commander Flight Lieutenant Peter
Miles joined the Squadron in July 2012, and over loved every Doubell said “he will be greatly missed at the
next six and a half years he rose to the highest cadet moment Squadron, but we hope he will be able to bring his
rank and achieved so much, including Gold Duke enthusiasm and support to a new career in the Royal
of Edinburgh’s Award, Air Cadet Pilot Scholarship,
and would Air Force, and we wish him well as he embarks on
First Aid at Work, Air Cadet Leadership Course, recommend his training, and I’m sure he will make return visits
Marksman, Sports representations for South and it to anyone to us in the future.”
West Yorkshire Wing and North Region Aid Cadets at
Swimming and Football.
He also became a great support for the Squadron
staff in running and supervising various activities,
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