413
RCU Pipes and Drums
Recruitment
Information
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Album
History of 413 RCU
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413 RCU (Military)
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Transferring from other Cadet
Units: Cadets that are members of other Units may come
and casually have a look at the operations of 413 RCU
before deciding whether to join or not.
Cost: Cadets incur a fee of $25 per term. They may
also be required to pay a minimal fee for bivouacs, camps
and other exercises. Uniform, instruments and tutorage
are free.
Parade nights: Parades are held every Tuesday night
(parades during the holidays are not compulsory) from 7pm
until 10pm. The unit is located in building
19 at the Keswick Barracks, Adelaide, South
Australia.
Other parades etc: See the unit calendar for an
example of the other parades, exercises and events that
413 RCU participates in.
Transport: Cadets may have to travel to an engagement
over 100km from their home. So private transport is
required at times.
Positions: Positions are currently open for pipers, side
drummers, tenor drummers and bass drummers.
Promotion: Cadets may be selected for promotional
courses. Promotion is based on successful completion of
the course and other selection criteria. Selection for
promotional courses is based on leadership potential,
initiative, musical skills, military skills, and
knowledge.
Training: Cadets are trained in Music & Band
skills, Drill, Bushcraft, Survival skills and Leadership
Skills.
Uniform & Equipment: Cadets are issued with all of
the uniform and equipment that they require, including
musical instruments, at no. The equipment issued to
cadets is:
Ceremonial uniform including Kilt, polyester shirts
and sweaters, Balmoral, belt, hose and flashes
Barracks/Bush dress including camouflage uniform,
boots, slouch hat, khaki Balmoral, and bush hat
Field equipment including pack, webbing, hootchie
(shelter individual), eating-cooking utensils and foam
mattress
Instruments including bagpipes, practice chanters,
drumsticks, drum pads and drums
Commitment: 413 RCU is a pipe and drum band. Due to
this members are required to devote a large proportion of
their free time (leave is available) to improving their
music skills and performing. 30 minutes of practice per
night is recommended. After a few months if a cadet has
been practicing he/she may have attained enough skill
that they can join the band. Band performances vary
throughout the year from special events like Anzac Day,
Christmas Pageants, Royal Show Massed Bands and many
parades as support for other Cadet Units. 413 RCU also
takes part in the Annual Field Exercise and an annual
music skills camp. Both occur over one week during the
school holidays. Interstate music camps also occurred in
some school holidays such as a trip to the headquarters
of the Australian Army Pipes and Drums Wing in Singleton
N.S.W.
If you want to know more you can contact
us.