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The History of the
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The Army Cadet Force• Not part of the Army
• The Army’s sponsored Youth Organisation
• Open to ALL Boys & Girls
• Cadets can join now in the year they are 12yrs to 18yrs 9 months
• And leave when they like
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When did it all start?• Can trace its existence back to 1859
• French threatened to invade Britain
• Army heavily involved in India trying to quell the Indian Mutiny
• Few regular units in UK
• Volunteer companies from at least 8 schools,
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• Senior boys and masters
• Some companies started their own cadet companies
• From younger boys
• The invasion never came
When did it all start?
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Social Workers
• Seen benefit of Cadet Companies for young boys
• Conditions at home were very bad
• A dirty environment
• Children getting caught up in crime
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Miss Octavia Hill
• Pioneer Social Worker
• Worked hard for the National Trust
• Not a military person
• She formed the first Cadet Company
• East End of London
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Miss Octavia Hill’s Aim
• Important Character Training
• Teamwork
• Cleanliness
• Self reliance
To introduce boys from the slums to:
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Miss Octavia Hill• Today’s ACF stems from
Miss Hills idea
• Our Aims are still the same
• To Inspire• To Achieve
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First World War
• Big expansion in Cadet Forces
• War Office (now MOD) took control
• All administration and finances
• 1923 handed back control to TA
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1930• Government ceased to recognise “Cadet Force”
• Withdrew all financial support
• Everything had to be provided privately
• Cadet Forces had to raise their own funds
• Wearing of Regimental badges and buttons forbidden
• Units had to become self sufficient
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Second World War
• Big expansion of Cadet Force• 1942 War Office took over control• Named “Army Cadet Force”• Supplied accommodation, equipment, uniforms• Cadets joined Armed Forces at age of 18yrs• With a good knowledge of military
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1945
• Army Cadet Force Association (ACFA)
• Report direct to Ministry Of Defence
• ACFA still effective today
• Report on all cadet matters
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1959• Army Cadet Force get official reconciliation
• Appointment of “Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park, nr. Aldershot, Hants
• Centre for training of Adult Instructors
• Use of ACF & CCF
• Leadership Courses for Senior Cadets
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1960
• Centenary Year of ACF
• HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
• Colonel in Chief, Army Cadet Force
• Presents ACF Banner at Tower of London
• Banner now housed at CTC Frimley Park
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Weapons and Equipment
• Females joined the ACF
• 1980’s Received new Rifle
• Version of Army’s SA 80 5.56mm
• Single shot Cadet General Purpose Rifle
• Known as “LA98A1 Cadet GP Rifle”
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• Army Proficiency Certificate replaced “Part 1 & Part 2 Certificates”
• Changes made to suit Modern Day Army and civilian life
• 1999 saw us get new 90 Pattern Webbing
• Uniforms and equipment are modern
• Combat 95 clothing issued to cadets
Weapons and Equipment
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• With socks and tee shirts
• New weapon “Self Loading Rifle” based on British Army SA80 A2
• BFA can be fitted (with blank magazine)
• New assault vest issued for cadets
• Cadet Gortex Jackets issued for cadets
• New MTP Clothing will be issued to ACF shortly
Weapons and Equipment
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Army Cadet Force• We are a modern Youth Organisation
• With many options for all cadets
• Qualifications (BTEC/NVQ)
• Changes in the Syllabus
• Up to date Manuals for The Cadet Forces
• Westminster record data base for cadet units
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• 40,000 cadet in the UK• 1,700 Platoons/Troops• Better Detachment accommodation• Better trained adult staff• Cadets better trained and having fun• We need 30 cadets in each detachment
• Supporting our cadets with “Action – Fun – Adventure”
Army Cadet Force
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• Cadet Battalions thrived through the troubles
• Some detachments closed due to trouble in that area
• Most remained strong due to the determination of the Officers and Adult Instructors who over came many challenges
1st (Cadet) Bn Royal Irish Rangers 1980
The ACF in Northern Ireland
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The ACF in Northern Ireland• Consists of 2 Battalions• 1st (Northern Ireland) Battalion ACF• 2nd (Northern Ireland) Battalion ACF• ACF NI restructured in 1992• Antrim & Belfast Bn and 1st (Cadet) Bn Royal Irish
Rangers• Became 1st (NI) Bn ACF• 4 Companies A-B-C-D
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The ACF in Northern Ireland
• 1st Bn covers an area from: North Belfast, Co. Antrim, Co. Londonderry, City of Londonderry. Co. Tyrone and Co. Fermanagh
• Headquarters of ACF NI is in Carryduff Belfast
• Administered by Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (Northern Ireland) RFCA (NI) ACF Sub Committee within RFCA
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• RFCA employ all civilian staff within the ACF e.g. CEO, CQM, CAA’s & Clerks
• New Cadet Training Centre at Magilligan Camp opened September 2007 (Cost £4.8m)
The ACF in Northern Ireland
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2nd (Northern Ireland) Bn ACF
• Headquarters Carryduff with a CEO
• Restructured in 1992
• Made up from Old ACF Bn’s of Antrim & Belfast Bn and Armagh & Down Bn
• Bn Covers: Greater Belfast, Co Down, Co Armagh
• Training Centre at Ballykinler opened May 2000
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