NEW ARMY CADET'S POCKET BOOK

ARMY CADET'S POCKET BOOK

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An essential possession for every Army Cadet.

Information across the Syllabus of Training. 

excellent reference guide for adult instructors.

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The Content of the Army Cadet's Pocket Book

Chapter I General Information. Banner of the Army Cadet Force, The Cadet Prayer, Enrollment Ceremony, Personal Details, Being a ‘full member’, Cadet and the Community, Welfare, Childrens Act, Safety, Annual Camp and Preparation, Medical Certificate, Insurance cover, What to do & What not to do at camp, Know who’s who in your community, Kit check list, Questions

Chapter 2 The Army Cadet Force Past & Present. The Early Days, The Volunteers, Octavia Hill, First World War, Second World War, Army Cadet Force Association, Amery Report, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Adventurous Training, Hundredth Anniversary, New Rifles introduced, Direction of the ACF. Reserve Forces & Cadet Association, The County Cadet Committee, Your County Cadet HQ and Staff,Army Cadet Leagues, Questions

Chapter 3 Personal Turnout and Drill The Brassard,Care of Uniform, Care of Boots, Desirable Kit, Personal Turnout, Compliments, The Queens Commission, ACF Banner, Badges of Rank, Introduction to Drill, Introductory Words of Command, Changing Direction, Marching and Dressing Off, Teaching Drill, Words of Command, Questions

Chapter 4 Fieldcraft Natures’ Skills, Place of the Section in a Battalion, Individual Skills, Judging Distance, Personal Camouflage and Concealment, Movement, Target Recognition, Range Cards, Fire Control Orders, Night Vision, Duties of a Sentry, Section Battle Drills, Section and Platoon Field Signals, Section Formations, Choosing a Route, Pacing, Navigation, Aids to keeping Direction, Selecting Lines of Advance, Observation, Searching Ground, Scanning, Patrols: Reconnaissance, Standing, Fighting Patrols, Sequence of Action to Mount, Carry Out, De-Brief a Patrol. Brief the Patrol, Ground, Situation, Mission, Execution Service and Support, Command & Signals, Reports, Ambushes: Types and Principles, Orders and Preparation, Rehearsals, Patrol Harbours, Safety with BIank Ammunition, Questions

Chapter 5 Map Reading The Grid System, Map References, Setting a Map,The Silva Compass, Prismatic Compass, Bearings and Types of Bearings, Taking a Grid Bearing, Re-section, Relating Map to Ground, Relief, Contours, Vertical Interval, Scales and Measuring Distance, Pacing, Finding North, Route Cards, 24 hour Clock System, The Protractor Romer. Orienteering. How organized, Check Points, Equipment & Clothing, Keeping Direction, Getting Lost, Navigating Techniques, Choosing a Route, Aiming Off, Info on Maps, Terms used in Map Reading, GPS, Questions

Chapter 6 First Aid & Health and Safety Primary Survey - D.R.A.B.C, Action in an Emergency, Severe Bleeding & Treatment, Applying a dressing, Burns & Scalds -Types of Fracture & Treatment, Shock - Chain of Survival, Secondary Survey, Causes, Recognition & Treatment, CPR, Head Injury. Extremes of Temperature, Frost Bite, Heat Exhaustion, Casualty Positions, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Balanced Diet, Fluid Intake, Urine test, Substance Misuse; Tobacco, Alcohol, and the misuse of presecription drugs, Self Test Questions

Chapter 7 The Duke of Edinburghs’ Award Main Principles, The challenge, Advantages, Opportunities, Conditions of the Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards. Value to the Cadet, How the Award Scheme works with APC, Scoring for Sport and Physical Fitness Tests for APC, Description and Conditions for Tests, Questions

Chapter 8 Expedition Training.The Country Code, Personal Health and Hygiene, Personal Kit List, Load Carrying, Choosing a Camp Site, Construction of Latrines, Preparing Food in the Field, Menu Planning and Preparation and use of Pouched Rations, Food Hygiene, Water Purification, Hill Walking skills, Improvised Shelters, Emergency Procedures, lnsurance Cover, Safety, Planning and Preparation of Exercises, Prevention of Accidents, Communications, The Wind Chill Factor and Hypothermia Description of Rope, Knowing the right Knot to use at the right time, Illustrations of Knots and how to tie them, Questions

Chapter 9 Signals Security Codes, ppointment Titles, Call Signs. Phonetic Alphabet, Voice Procedure(VP), Abbreviations aid for accuracy, Phonetic Alphabet, Voice Control, Pro Words, Disciplines, Organisation of a Radio net, Sequence of answering a call, 'An Offer', Correcting mistakes & Repetition, Signalling as a Four Star option, Signals Courses Self Test Questions

Chapter I0 Bands in the ACF Band Units, Drum and Bugle Bands, Skills Required, Bands in the ACF, Finance and support, Recognition of Effort, Qualifications & Equipment, Band Practice, Band HQ Land Syllabus & Tests, CVQO (Music) Qualifications, Drum and Pipe Bands, Doff Award, Skills required, Team Effort Self Test Questions

Chapter 11 Method of Instruction The Six P’s, Qualities of an Instructor. Preparation & Planning, Questioning Technique, The Lesson Plan, Stages and Key Points, Training Aids, Improvised Training Aids, Questions

Chapter 12 Opportunities after 2 Star Promotion Cadres, Duties, Personal Development, Responsibilities, Failings of an NCO, Senior NCO, Delegating Responsibility, Working with Subordinates, Respect & Discipline, Disciplining a Cadet, When you make a mistake, Attitude to Orders, Courtesy to Superiors, The Parade Ground, Officers, Warrant Officers & Sergeant's Mess, Manners and Behaviour at the Dinner Table, Chart showing courses and opportunities open to cadets, Details of MOD Technical Courses, visits and attachments at home and abroad, Conditions Chart, CTC Leadership Course, The Lord Lieutenant's Cadet role & selection, CVQO Qualifications, Diploma in Public Service, BTEC First Diploma in Music. Duke of Westminster Award, Adult Qualifications, Self Test Questions

Chapter 13 Life After Cadets Further Education, Facts of Life, Leaving Home, Our Country, Hobbies and Interests. Decision Making and The S.W.O.T. List, World of work, Applying for a Job, ‘Selling Yourself’, Writing a Letter, Personal History - your CV, Before going for an Interview, What are they like to work for?, The Interview, Your Image, Sample Questions to ask, Now at work, The right Attitudes, After your Interview, Your Job and the value of being a cadet

Chapter 14 Career Opportunities Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College, Army Navy & Air Force, Eligibility & Application Procedure, Academic Scoring System, The British Army Organisation, A life Less Ordinary, Army Foundation College, Army Development Centres, What is a Bursary, Army Education Grants - who can apply, Undergraduate Bursary, Financial Sponsorship at University, Conditions of the Bursary, Postgraduate Studies, Veterinary Bursaries, Nursing Officer Bursaries, Medical Cadetships, Dental Cadetships, Equal Opportunities, Cap Badges and brief description of their various roles they carry out in support of the Army

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