Annual Camp 2025

Day One......

What Is Annual Camp?

Annual Camp serves as the pinnacle of the cadet year—a week-long experience filled with adventure, where cadets apply their training, push their limits, and create lasting memories. The program is rich with opportunities, encompassing everything from fieldcraft and battle training to leadership development and teamwork.

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Commandants Address
At the close of the first day of Annual Camp 2025, our Commandant Colonel Pete White addressed the county to inform everyone about the upcoming week’s activities. He expresses his excitement for the week ahead and encourages everyone to train hard while also making sure to have fun.
This was succeeded by talks by key County personnel regarding Safeguarding, Discipline, Medical and Training Objectives. It concluded with encouraging words and blessings from our County Padres.
Upon completion of these tasks, Commandant Col. Pete White had the privilege of presenting several awards and promotions. More updates coming your way!
Commandants Address (Promotions and Awards)
At the end of the commanants address Col. Pete White had the privilege of awarding Cdt S/Sgt Rice his Master Cadet badge.
Two additional cadets received their 4 Star Syllabus Certificates and badges, which qualifies them for promotion to Cadet Staff Sergeant. This evening, Colonel White conducted three promotions from Cadet Sergeant to Cadet Staff Sergeant. Congratulations to each of them!
CFAV Promotions: During this event, three CFAVs were promoted. Sergeant Instructor (SI) Matt Elsey advanced to Staff Sergeant Instructor (SSI), and SI Tammy Hall also received a promotion to SSI.
In addition, Lieutenant Jason Roberts has been promoted to Captain. A heartfelt congratulations to everyone!
Cadet RSM Appointment
Wiltshire ACF is delighted to introduce our new Cadet RSM.
Cdt CSM Alexander Bagshaw has been promoted to Cadet RSM by Colonel Pete White.
We extend our best wishes to Cdt RSM Bagshaw as he embarks on this highly respected and prestigious role, which represents the highest rank achievable for a cadet. Congratulations, RSM!
Cdt RSM Bagshaw

Annual Camp 2025 - Day 2

Cadre's Begin Their Training

Today marks the start of training for the Cadres. Due to the large number of cadets in the 1 Star cadre, they have been divided into two units: 1 Star-Utah and 1 Star Gold. The other cadres have also been named in alignment with our County Company names:
  • 1 Star (Utah and Gold)
  • 2 Star – Juno
  • 3 Star – Sword

Todays Activities of Each Star Group

  • 1 Star Gold is currently on the ranges.
  • 1 Star Utah is participating in a Field Training Exercise (FTX).
  • 2 Star Juno is engaged in an Adventurous Training day.
  • 3 Star Sword is also involved in an FTX at the 3 Star level.
Colonel Ashley Fulford’s Visit

National Colonel Cadets, Colonel Ashley Fulford visited Wiltshire ACF today. The visit included a meeting with members of the Senior Leadership team, followed by a visit to some of our cadets from the 1 Star (Gold) Cadre as they awaited their Air Rifle shoot.

The Connaught Trust

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Todays Activities of Each Star Group

  • 1 Star Gold is currently on the ranges.
  • 1 Star Utah is participating in a Field Training Exercise (FTX).
  • 2 Star Juno are on a two day range package.
  • 3 Star Sword is also involved in an FTX at the 3 Star level.

All personnel have limited training activities while ensuring that cadets stay hydrated and remain in the shade as much as possible, as temperatures approach 30 degrees.

3 Star cadre
The 3 Star Cadre is currently halfway through their Field Training Exercise (FTX). We had the opportunity to connect with them during the Ambush Training segment of the syllabus.
During the training Padre Lorraine conducted a field service to our cadets and adults

3 Star FTX

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Todays Activities of Each Star Group

  • 1 Star Gold is will move into their Field Training Exercise (FTX) phase.
  • 1 Star Utah will switch to their Range package.
  • 2 Star Juno are on a two day range package.
  • 3 Star Sword will complete their FTX phase then move back to camp for a cadre day.

HQ South West Visit
Headquarters South West, our visitors today included Commander HQ South West, Colonel Matthew Palmer; Colonel Cadets South West, Colonel Rob Guest; and HQSW Senior Chaplain, Padre Gary Birch. They engaged with our senior leadership team before proceeding to meet and greet some of our Cadets and CFAVs involved in their respective activities.

1 Star (Utah) Cadre commenced their Range package today following the completion of a two-day Field Training Exercise (FTX).
At the 1 Star level, participants continue their practice on the Air Rifle but with different and more challenging elements incorporated into the shooting experience.
Today, they participated in a round of refresher training along with concurrent activities before heading to the air rifle range.

3 Star (Sword) Cadre Return from their Feldcraft Training Exercise (FTX)
The 3 Star (Sword) Cadre has successfully completed a 2.5-day Feldcraft Training Exercise (FTX). While this level of FTX can be intense and rapid-paced, adjustments were made to ensure effective heat management due to the ongoing heatwave. Despite the sweltering heat, our cadets delivered an outstanding performance.
During the FTX phase they awarded cadet of the days to:
Cadet of the Day – Monday. Cdt L/Cpl Hopkins
Cadet of the Day – Tuesday. Cdt L/Cpl Bracken

Comd SW Visit

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Todays Activities of Each Star Group

  • 1 Star Gold is currently engaged in their Field Training Exercise (FTX) phase.
  • 1 Star Utah is participating in their Range package.
  • 2 Star Juno is on day two of their range package, which includes Cadet Target Rifle, Laser Clay Shooting, and the Obstacle Course.
  • 3 Star Sword is enjoying their Adventurous Training day.
Teamwork

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Todays Activities of Each Star Group

1 Star Gold is currently enjoying their Adventurous Training day.

1 Star Utah is participating on a cadre day, which includes Paintballing, Laser Clay Shooting, Archery and the Obstacle Course.

2 Star Juno embark on their two day Field Training Exercise (FTX) phase

3 Star Sword is on day one of a two day range package

Obstacle course

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Todays Activities of Each Star Group

1 Star Gold is participating on a cadre day, which includes Paintballing, Laser Clay Shooting, Archery and the Obstacle Course.

1 Star Utah is currently enjoying their Adventurous Training day.

2 Star Juno are on day 2 of their two day Field Training Exercise (FTX) phase

3 Star Sword is on day two of a two day range package which also includes shotgun

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This morning, senior members of Wiltshire ACF and Greater London South West Sector gathered together, as both commandants exchanged memorabilia gifts, it symbolised a successful collaboration during the annual camp for 2025, representing both counties and sectors.
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