Army Cadet Force Training

Basic training

When you first begin cadets you will do your Basic Training. This training gives you an insight into many of the subjects you will cover as a cadet, and gives you the foundations for the rest of your training. You will have a practical test on the skills you have learned. Successful completion of this test gives the right to wear the beret.

As a recruit you cover the following subjects:

• Drill

• Turnout

• Military Knowledge

• Skill at Arms

• Fieldcraft

• Expedition training

One Star training

Once you have finished your Basic training, you start your One Star training. Some of the subjects at this level will have already been covered as a recruit, new ones include first aid and shooting.

• Drill

• Turnout

• Military Knowledge

• Skill at Arms

• Fieldcraft

• Expedition training

• Shooting

• First aid

• Cadet in the Community

• Map and Compass

• Physical training

Two Star training

Your Two Star training is a progression of your One star. You do the same subjects, but to a more advanced level. As a result you will be a safer and more proficient cadet. These subjects now include:

• Drill

• Rifle Drill

• Turnout

• Military Knowledge

• Skill at Arms

• Fieldcraft

• Expedition training

• Shooting

• First aid

• Cadet in the Community

• Map and Compass

• Band training

• Physical training

Three Star training

By the time you gain your Three Star you are a senior cadet, and may well hold rank. By this stage in your training you are reliable and mature enough to cover more complex and exciting parts of the training syllabus.

There is also the opportunity for you to go on Method of Instruction courses to learn how to pass on your knowledge to other cadets.

Four Star training

Gaining your Four Star is a very important event in the Army Cadet Force and is one of the milestones of a cadet's career. In your Four Star training the emphasis is very much on being a leader and developing the skills to do that properly. You will have the opportunity to train with the army and attend various courses, including the Senior Instructors course. (SCIC)

Star Four Master Cadet

Once you have attended the four star course, and with support from your Detachment and Company Commander you can be nominated to attend the ultimate course for a cadet which is the Master Cadet course which is held at the Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park. Having attended and passed the course you will be expected to undertake duties within your Detachment which you will be inspected upon.