CADET PROMISE

Enrolment Ceremony

Sword Company Cadets and Parents attend Enrolment ceremony

Enrolment Ceremony

4 November 2022

  • Wiltshire ACF
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14 Cadets were issued their Cap badges and Certificates last night at the Sword Company Enrolment ceremony

OC Major Bampfield and CSM Jo Hearn presented an inspiring ceremony to mark a new milestone for the new cadets at the beginning of their cadet experience.

Inspecting officers and guests were Col Britt Haggerty, Commandant of Wiltshire ACF. Squadron Sergeant Major, WO2 Walls from The Royal Wessex Yeomanry and Padre Jo Reid

The evening consisted of Maj Bampfield giving an opening talk, followed by Cadets from different cadres informing the new cadets about their experience as cadets and what they have to look forward to.

  • Cdt Tandy from Abbey Park Detachment
  • Cdt Bevington from Dorcan Detachment
  • Cdt Buckle from Abbeyfield Detachment
  • Cpl Stewart from Dorcan Detachment
  • Sgt Drake from Abbey Park Detachment

CSM Jo Hearn gave a talk on why she and other adults volunteer as CFAVs and what we enjoy about the Army Cadets.

Then Cpl Stewart was given a surprise, with a promotion to Sgt

After a short break, the main ceremonial part of the night began.

The cadets marched into the drill hall and gave the Cadets Promise. Probably one of the first intakes in the country to give the Cadet Promise to honour the King.

These cadets have only joined recently and to carry our drill movements in front of an audience, at such an early stage of their cadet experience was inspiring.

They then marched individually to recieve their Cap Badge and Certificate from Col Haggert and WO2 Walls

At the end of the ceremony, Col Haggerty gave her closing address. Expressing her admiration for how well the cadets were turned out and the standard of their drill at this early stage. Additionally, she thanked the Adult Instructors who give up their time to ensure our cadets have the best experience possible.

A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Cadets receiving their Cap Badge & Certificate

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    Cadets being presented their Cap Badge

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    Cadets making their promise

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    Cadets making their promise

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The Enrolment Ceremony

  • OC

    OC Opening address

  • PARENTS

    Cadets and Parents prepare for ceremony

  • SPEAKERS

    Speakers on Cadre experiences

  • TANDY

    Cdt Tandy- Recruit Experience

  • BEVINGTON

    Cdt Bevington - 1 Star Experience

  • ABBEYFIELD CADET

    Cdt Buckle- 2 Star Experience

  • CPL STEWART

    Cpl Stewart - 3 Star Experience

  • DRAKE

    Sgt Drake - 4 Star Experience

  • CSM

    CSMI Jo Hearn

  • TIM

    Capt Stokes 2 I/C Sword Coy

  • OC INTRO AUDIANCE

    Maj Bampfield OC Sword Coy

  • OC INTRO

    Maj Bampfield OC Sword Coy

  • PADRE

    Padre Jo Reid

  • SGT STEWART

    Cpl Stewart promoted to Sgt

  • DCS

    Detachment Commanders

  • VIP

    Inspecting Officers

  • BRIT END

    Col Haggerty closing address

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