Last weekend saw over 100 cadets and CFAVs from 2 Company gather at CTC Waterbeach for their final camp of the year.
A wide range of ACS syllabus subjects were covered across the weekend, and a huge number of passes were made. Training included 1* Skill at Arms and Weapons Handling Tests on the L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle, 1* and 2* Navigation and expedition training, Basic Skill at Arms and Shooting on the Scorpion Air Rifle, and 2*and 3* Drill and Turnout.
Major McAlinden, OC 2 Company, said:
“The 2 Coy Christmas Camp closed the year off with a cheer, with a Mess Dinner night (Friday) for the Adults and a disco night (Saturday) for the cadets. This of course was rounded off by cadets being involved in a whole range of lessons, including Skill at Arms, Air Rifle, Navigation, Signals, Command Tasks, and Drill & Turnout. All cadets worked extremely well, and it was a pleasure to see them progress, develop and learn, especially those new to us. We also closed our year by saying some fond farewells to a number of staff, most notably CSM Bland, who is now RSM Bland & Maj Blundell, now OC 1 Coy. My heartfelt thanks go out to all who contributed to the success of the weekend. Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas.”
The following cadets and CFAVs were celebrated for their achievements with awards, certificates and promotion presentations.
SSI Smith – ACF Commandants Coin and British Army Regimental Army Sergeant Major’s Coin for her Adventure Training role as a kayak instructor at annual camp. SSI Smith had an “outstanding approach when delivering training, particularly with cadets who are extremely anxious”
SSI Litt – Promotion from SI
SSI White – Promotion from SI
Cdt Xerri (Cambourne) – Praiseworthy Action certificate from ACCT.
Cdt LCpl Dowling (Swavesey) – Promoted from Cdt
Cdt Sgt Long (St Neots) – Promoted from Cdt Cpl
Cdt SSgt Xu (Cherry Hinton) – Promoted from Cdt Sgt
Cdt SSgt Houghton (Cherry Hinton) – Promoted from Cdt Sgt, and Silver DofE Award
Text and photos by SSI Emily White.