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Cheshire Army Cadet Force
Fox Barracks, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 4BU
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12 September 2013
WARNING ORDER / ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTION
CHESHIRE ARMY CADET FORCE 3 & 4 STAR SHOOTING WEEKEND – PRACTICE AND ASSESSMENT BOARD 22-24 NOVEMBER 2013
References:
A. JSP 535 – Cadet Safety Precautions
B. Army Code 71462 – the Cadet training Manual Vol 1
C. Army Code 71101 – the Cadet training Manual Vol 2
D. Army Code 71101 – ACF APC Syllabus
E. Sealand Ranges Standing Orders
F. Commandants Training Directive 2013
G. C95
H. Cheshire ACF Standing Orders
I. Pam 21C – Regulations for Cadets Training with Cadet and Infantry Weapons Systems and Pyrotechnics
J. Pam 5-C – The L98A2 Cadet GP Rifle (5.56mm), The L86A2 Light Support Weapon and Associated Equipment
Introduction
1. Senior Company Cheshire ACF will be running a residential APC practice and assesment board at 3 & 4 Star Level over the weekend 22-24 November 2013 at Fox Barracks, Chester / Sealand Ranges
Aim
2. The aim is to revise and test the Counties 3 & 4 Star training Cadets on the following APC subjects as at reference D:
· Shooting – 3* Cadets GP Rifle APC Assessment Shoot
· Shooting – 4* Cadets GP Rifle – Montgomery of Alamein Competition Shoot
· Skill at Arms – 3* LSW lessons
· Skill at Arms – Revision of Ref B Ch 4 Sect 8 to 10
These subjects have been prioritised having undertaken a training gap analysis of the 3 and 4 star training cadets following the updates from Annual Camp 2013 and by targeting these subjects the maximum training value can be achieved on the weekend.
Dependant upon CFAV and cadet participation plus individual success from the gap analysis there is potential for up to 64 individual APC subject passes at 3 & 4 Star.
Location
3. Fox Barracks, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 4BU and Sealand Range Complex
Staffing
4. Command Appointments are listed below:
Exercise Director – Col IG Holmes
Senior Planning Officer – Maj D Seddon
OC Event – Capt R Binks
2IC Event – SMI C Dutton (CSO)
The following staff are requested to act as DS for the course. Any staff who are unable to attend are to inform OC Senior Company and CTO ASAP so that replacements can be found.
Staff are reminded to ensure that they are ‘current’ on their individual validation subjects to maintain their ‘licence to train’. Dependant upon the availability and validation status of CFAV there may be opportunity on this weekend to validate attending CFAV on the LSW weapon system.
Other nominations from interested instructors should be made to the undersigned via the chain of command. The quantity of staff required for the event will depend upon the final cadet bids from each company and the staffing ratios determined by the CSO for the range details.
Staff are encouraged to attend from all companies on this and other Senior Coy events there will be opportunities for staff to practice and develop their own areas of skill / expertise to enable Senior Coy to develop a pool of quality instructors that may be called upon as the need arises.
Rank / Name / Det / Coy / RemarksCapt / Binks / HQ / HQ / OC Senior Coy
SMI / Dutton / HQ / HQ / CSO / IC Shoot
SMI / Murray / Warrington / C Coy / CSM
SSI / Brodrick / Stockton Heath / C Coy / IC LSW SAA
SSI / Shaw / HQ / HQ
SSI / Crimes / Sandbach / D Coy
SSI / Close / Macclesfield / B Coy
SSI / Thomas / Warrington / C Coy / CQMS / Adv
IC events once attendance is confirmed are to create a detailed training package for their individual area of responsibility in line with the published block training programme at Annexe A. This is to be submitted to OC Senior Coy by 10 October 2013 using the bid numbers as a basis for planning. These can be obtained from Miss Shaw on 3 October 2013 onwards.
SMI Dutton is requested to prepare and submit the RAM / RASP and other administrative functions in relation to the shooting serials and to review the stores list and amend as required.
SMI Dutton is requested to check staffing resources to ensure correct staffing ratios / qualifications are available to resource this training event.
Pre Course Training / Assessments
5. Coy Commanders and DC’s are to ensure that the cadets who are nominated to attend the weekend have been given the opportunity in detachment to consolidate any learning required on the APC subjects listed in paragraph 2. It remains the responsibility of each Det / Coy to facilitate the onward learning of the senior cadets in support of Senior Coys ME.
To ensure the maximum level of achievement and enjoyment for the cadets and to assist the cadets in the summative testing phase Coy Commanders and DC’s are requested to cover the following subject matter prior to the nominated cadets attending the training day. By bidding for the event Coy Commanders are confirming that the pre-course learning is being undertaken by their respective commands.
· All Cadets must have a valid Cadet A2 Rifle WHT pass showing on Westminster prior to attending the weekend. This must be shown on Westminster by 11 November 2013 and cover the entire of the training weekend or bids will be declined.
· A period of revision on the Cadet A2 Rifle must have been undertaken in support of Reference A para 0913
Cadets are to be advised to work on and improve their physical fitness for all Senior Coy events within their own physical and prevailing health constraints due to the physical nature of the training.
Nominations & Bids
6. There are a maximum of 10 female cadet and 20 male cadet residential places on this event due to accommodation restrictions at Fox Barracks and transport availability. Coy Commanders / Staff Officers are requested to prioritise the bids for this event against the learning outcomes specified in paragraph 2 on a training need basis.
In the event that this event is over subscribed then selection will be based upon the number of attendances in 2013 made by the cadet at Det parade nights and Coy events.
Cadets who bid for the event but do not return paperwork or attend the weekend without prior notification will be recorded on Westminster. This non-attendance may be used as a future selection criteria for senior cadet courses / national competitions.
Should any cadet have been granted an extension by the Cmdt to remain past their 18th Birthday then they are eligible for the weekend on the basis that they do not stay overnight. To this end they must be ‘self lift’ to and from the training location and OC Senior Coy advised accordingly on the Bid Form.
Should there be any SCIC or 4* qualified cadets that wish to attend the weekend then Coy Commanders may bid for places accordingly on cadet merit. Due to potential numbers restrictions these bids will be of a lower priority in relation to the above criteria. The continued development of senior cadet skill levels is crucial to cadets progressing onwards to Master Cadet status and entering national level competitions and must be encouraged, this will also aid in senior cadet retention across the county.
Coy Commanders / Staff Officers are to submit bids for the weekend as needed, these must be submitted to Miss V Shaw at Headquarters by 3 October 2013 using the Bidding Form at Annexe B. Bids may be submitted electronically to expedite the process. The minimum number of cadets to run the weekend is 10.
Visitors / PRO / Media
7. Visitors to the event are encouraged and should contact OC Senior Coy to make suitable arrangements.
The PRO is requested to attend the event if available in order to maximise both the internal and external publicity opportunities presented or nominate a deputy.
Lt Bebington is requested to publish the C95a on the CACF website – Senior Coy page in .pdf format. A summary of the weekend should be posted on the Senior Coy page so that cadets are able to receive information at the earliest opportunity.
DC’s are to highlight to all senior cadets that the weekend forms are downloadable as well as in paper copy should replacements be required.
Dress / Pers Equipment
8. The dress for instructors and cadets will be;
a. Training Dress: MTP (Adults) / DPM (Cadets), Boots Combat High, Regimental Headdress, Warm kit advised with spare uniform.
b. Evenings: (Adults) Dress for the bar and mess in the evenings will be shirt / polo shirt and trousers (no jeans) or female equivalent. Cadets to bring appropriate casual clothing.
Notebook & A4 Pad, pen, ruler and pencil are required for all training. All personnel will bring necessary wash kit and personal administration items required for a residential testing board to include personal first aid kit, boot polish and brushes, small padlock, sewing kit, clothes brush, spare uniform / clothing, underwear, socks, towel, bootlaces. A small daysack is suggested for personal items whilst on the range.
The QM is requested to provide suitable bedding for cadets and staff.
Key Timings / Transport / Buildings
9. Cadets and staff are to organise their own transport to and from County HQ. Main body staff are requested to parade Fri 22 November at 1815hrs with cadets to have arrived by 1900hrs. It is anticipated that the cadets will be released at approx 1630hrs Sun 24 November 2013.
The MTO is requested to make available 1 x Van and 3 x Minibus
Staff that are FMT600 qualified are requested to ensure they are current and in possession of the permit for the weekend. The MTO is requested to check the currency of the staff detailed in para 4 of this instruction.
The QM is requested to make the building available for training from the above times along with the requisite stores and to facilitate handover once training has finished.
Messing
10. Breakfast and evening meals will be taken in The Dale Barracks Cookhouse. This will be by pay as you dine. Packed lunches are requested for Saturday and Sunday. The QM is requested to facilitate this rationing. The QM is requested to confirm meal timings as soon as possible to enable the detailed training programme timings to be determined.
The QM is requested to provide hot drinks via the Cookhouse - Dale Camp collected in the mornings by the event CQMS along with the packed lunches
The QM is requested to provide Bar and Naafi facilities upon handover of Fox Barracks.
Pay / MMA
11. The CEO is requested to provide PTD’s & MMA for this training event for all staff upon submission of the relevant paperwork to Miss V Shaw in line with the current policy on PTD’s.
Equipment
12. The QM is requested to supply the kit and equipment as per Annex C.
Cost / C95a
13. Miss V Shaw is requested to prepare and provide C95a forms as per the approved bidding list to each Det that has provided bids to enable the Det Commanders sufficient time to issue and collect the forms for the C95a and monies deadline.
Det Commanders are to ensure that Westminster is updated with any relevant medical conditions disclosed upon the C95a and PARQ forms.
The cost of the weekend will be £10. Coy Commanders / Staff Officers are requested to collate C95a forms and provide payment by cheque to County HQ by 13 November 2013 latest. There will be no refunds for non attendance by cadets. Miss V Shaw is requested to collate returns and populate Westminster.
Any cadet who does not return their C/95A form to comply with the above date will not be eligible to attend the weekend.
Medical Arrangements
14. In the event of a medical incident at Fox Barracks there are FAW qualified staff in attendance and a non-training first aid pack will be available as per Annexe C. The FAW qualified staff will make an assessment of the illness / injury in accordance with they’re training and appropriate treatment administered.
The nearest A&E Hospital is: The Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 1UL. The hospital switchboard can be contacted on 01244 365 000. All emergency calls will be made via the national 999 network.
Recording of Results
15. The CSO is requested to collate and submit the shooting results for the weekend to Miss Shaw and to indent for any relevant shooting badges that have been awarded.
All results of summative assessments will be recorded on Westminster and a paper copy held by OC Senior Coy. Partial passes / failures will also be recorded to show cadet participation and improvement. A summary of APC results will be published to Coy Commanders once the results have been collated.
Any LSW WHT passes gained on the weekend by either adults or cadets will be processed by Miss Shaw and Westminster updated accordingly.
Conclusion
16. This is the third of the Senior Coy events that Cheshire Army Cadet Force has run with a view to working in support of the new County structure, feedback from both cadets and Companies will be essential in the future development of Senior Company and its role within CACF.
There will be a full de-brief at the end of the event by all staff to capture any organisational learning points that may prove useful to future training events.