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Tibua trg camp
Girls team rafting camp
Camp group photo
AS USUAL IT WAS SOME VERY TIRED, HAPPY AND FAIRLY GRUBBY CADETS WHO LEFT US AT THE END OF THE TRIP
and a pairs close quarter battle lane using paintball guns. The assault course was met with determi- nation and grit with some cadets conquering a fear of heights on the A frame and plank walk. Command tasks were also practised testing the cadets’ team work and communication skills, with some excellent leadership skills being displayed. There was some first class shooting on the DCCT range and the paint ball lanes were well received and saw the cadets fighting in pairs through an enemy position in the woods, engaging over 30 targets. Cadets were marked on their speed, team work, aggression and number of hits. First aid was put to the test with cadets patrolling to rescue a downed air crew and repelling an enemy attack before extracting the casualties to a safe location. The feedback was excellent and I’m sure it will become another regular fixture on the calendar.
For the fresh faced Year 8 cadets, Oakerwood is an eagerly awaited few days away which completes their first year in cadets and as usual it was some very tired, happy and fairly grubby cadets who left us at the end of the trip, following paint-balling, raft-building, a night patrol, to name but a few of the activities crammed into a busy few days.
Annual Camp this year was at Warcop and was run by Headquarters North West Cadet training team. The first day set the scene for the week ahead with our newly appointed Tier 5 Operators been given the mission to search and destroy for some zombies – all
were taken care of – and some of the lucky cadets were given a jump scare by some of the undead.
The second day was taken up with adventurous training on and around Ullswater. This included canoeing, kayaking, gorge walking and little bit of cliff jumping thrown in for good measure.
The rest of the week was taken up with military skills such as section attacks, platoon attacks and the highlight for many – TIBUA, Training in Built Up Areas. This is where the Lucton CCF Platoon got to attack, storm and regain from enemy hands a large farm house. The attack was led by Cdt Sjt Harriet McFarland who did an outstanding job of maintaining the momentum and controlling her platoon within the smoke filled house.
As the end of camp approached it was time so say goodbye to 2Lt Henry Llewellin and Cpl Kate Carpenter both of whom are leaving the school. They have been real assets to the CCF at Lucton and we wish them the best of luck for the future.
As usual, the contingent has received fantastic support from the Brigade Cadet Training Team, the Board of Governors and the Head Mistress, Mrs Thorne, to all of whom we would like to express our sincere gratitude. The cadets have continued to work immensely hard this year and their enthu- siasm and drive to succeed makes all our hard work worthwhile!
Major Craig Derrigan Contingent Commander
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