Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders Battalion Army Cadets

Stirling - Falkirk - Clackmannan

A (Stirling) Company is based in Stirling, Central Scotland and covers the Stirling Council area comprising of 4 detachments based in Bannockburn, Callander, Dunblane & Stirling,

Detachments

Bannockburn - Wednesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 at Bannockburn High School.

Detachment Commander: SSI Michael Stokoe

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Callander -Tuesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 at Callander Kirk, South Church Street.

Detachment Commander: SMI Alex Young

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Dunblane -Wednesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 at Queen Victoria School.

Detachment Commander: SMI V Paul

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Stirling - Thursday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 at Stirling Army Reserve Centre.

Detachment Commander: SSI Craig Curson

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B (Falkirk) Company is based in and around Falkirk, Central Scotland and have 6 detachments based in Bo-ness, Grangemouth, Falkirk, Camelon, Denny and Larbert.

Detachment Commanders are:

Bo'ness – SSI Naismith

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Grangemouth – SSI Meaney

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Falkirk –

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Camelon – SI Middleton

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Denny – SI Middleton

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Larbert – SI Underhill

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Detachments train on a variety of weekday evenings from 19:00 to 21:00.

C (Clackmannan) Company, is based in Clackmannanshire, Central Scotland andd have 4 detachments based in Alloa, Alva, Tillicoultry & Tullibody,

Detachment Commanders are:

Alloa - Captain Jim Brown

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Alva - SSI Niomi Miller

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Tillicoultry - SMI Lorna McFarlane

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Tullibody - SI Zoe Green

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All detachments train on various evenings from 19:00 to 21:00 with 4 to 5 Company training weekends every year.

Argyll - Dumbarton West - F Squadron

D (Argyll) Company covers the Argyll & Bute Council area in the West coast of Scotland and Islands comprising of 7 detachments based in Lochgilphead (CTC), Oban, Dunoon, Tarbert, Mull , Islay & Campbeltown.

Detachment Commanders are:

Lochgilphead - SSI Wilson

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Oban - SI Kennedy

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Dunoon - SSI Grant

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Tarbert - SSI Wilson

Islay - Vacant

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Mull - SSI Braid

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Campbeltown - 2nd Lt A Kenny

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E (Dumbarton West) Company Comprising of 7 detachments based in Arrochar, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Garelochead, Helensburgh, Milngavie & Vale of Leven.

Detachment Commanders are:

Helensburgh: Lt Whay

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Garelochead: SSI Harrison

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Clydebank: SI McGregor

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Milngavie: SSI East

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Dumbarton: SI Jamieson

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Vale of Leven: SSI East

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Arrochar: Vacant

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F (Dumbarton East) Squadron, commonly known as “F Squadron” are based in and around East Dunbartonshire & North Lanarkshire and they wear the Royal Tank Regiment head dress. Comprising of 5 detachments that are based in Bishopbriggs, Cumbernauld, Condorrat, Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth.

Detachment Commanders are:

Bishopbriggs (Wednesday): SI R Paul

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Cumbernauld (Thursday): SSI Andy Carr

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Condorrat (Wednesday):

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Kirkintilloch (Wednesday): SI Susan Carr

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Kilsyth (Thursday):

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Detachments train from 19:00 to 21:00

Pipe Major McLellan Detachment Is Based at Stirling Army Reserve Centre FK7 7RR

Think of piping and drumming and thoughts of Scotland immediately come to mind.

By entering the Army Cadets Piping and Drumming structured learning programme you can earn a Cadet Proficiency Certificate, gain Army Cadets Star levels, study for the BTEC First Diploma in Music and attain the Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board / Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Certificates in Piping, Pipe Band Drumming and Bass & Tenor Drumming. The various Army Cadet Battalions and Counties conduct weekly training however at a national level, piping and drumming tuition takes place over five weekends during the winter and two week long courses held throughout the year. The main event in the calendar is the Easter Concentration which is normally held at Cameron Barracks in Inverness. There, the Cadet pipers and drummers gather together for an intense week of practise and tuition, culminating in a parade through Dingwall and a concert for charity in Inverness, attracting crowds of up to 2,000 at each event.

The training events provide a glorious opportunity for cadets from all over Scotland to see and meet new friends.

But the real fun starts when participating in the many public performances and events conducted at Battalion and National level and you will also have the opportunity to travel overseas with the Pipes and Drums taking part in events such as the Basel Christmas Tattoo in Switzerland and the Nanchang International Military tattoo in China.

Why not test your skills against your fellow Cadet by entering the annual Piping and Drumming competition which is held in October at the end of the training camp. Many great prizes can be won.

Piping and Drumming has a great track record in seeing its cadets continue their interest in bands after they leave - a testament to the high standards of training and support received within the cadets. Piping and drumming is available to both Cadets and Adult Instructors within the Army Cadets.

Whatever your standard or choice of instrument, you are welcome to join, and once you reach a reasonable level, you will be able to take part in your band's busy schedule of engagements both in Britain and abroad.

But it's not just camaraderie and a well-stamped passport that you can gain. By following a structured syllabus, you can now gain the BTEC First Diploma in Music, equivalent to four GCSE at A*-C or four Scottish Standard Grades.

Twice a year, all ACF bands gather for a ‘Concentration', a week-long music camp in which over 500 cadets at all levels play and learn together, culminating in a series of examinations and performances in one of the largest musical ensembles in the country. Bands are also in demand for military tattoos and parades all year round, with the Malta Tattoo one of the highlights.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is one of the world's most popular development programmes for young people aged 14-25

The Award includes four categories of highly practical, cultural and adventurous activities. Most of these are cross-related with the ACF activities our cadets already do within the APC Syllabus. So whilst you're training for first aid, drill, target shooting and expeditions, you could also be working towards your DofE Award. The Awards are well regarded and recognised by universities and employers.

There are three levels of Award: Bronze, Silver and Gold. For each level you need to complete four sections: Volunteering; Physical; Skills; and Expedition. To achieve a Gold Award, you also have to complete a Residential section.

What does CVQO do?

Put simply, we recognise the skills young people and adult instructors practice every day in organisations such as the MOD Cadet Forces (think Army Cadet Force,and accredit them with vocational qualifications.

These are typically focused on areas such as public services, adventurous training, music, teamwork, leadership and management.

These qualifications, accredited by Pearson BTEC, ILM and City & Guilds can be used to boost CVs, gain places in higher education or secure employment.

The best thing about our qualifications is that they are more often than not delivered at no cost to the learner. And where there is a registration fee, it’s generally heavily subsidised and much more affordable than studying directly.