Ampleforth College

21 March 2010

Combined Cadet Force

The Combined Cadet Force aim is to provide a disciplined organisation so that its members, both boys and girls may develop:

Self-discipline
Responsibility
Self Reliance
Endurance
Resourcefulness
Perseverance
Leadership

Frequent weekend activities are undertaken on local training areas ie Strensall, Catterick and the North York Moors. Shooting both Full and Small bore is on offer and the school takes part in local and national competitions ie, Bisley, Country Life and Staniforth. There are also Inter House and 1st year students competitions. There are plenty of opportunities to attend Adventure Training Courses at the three Cadet Centres for Adventure Training. Leadership courses are run frequently at the Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park and under the auspices of the Regular Army.

64 new recruits joined the Contingent at the start of term, 53 to the Army section and 11 to the Royal Air Force Section.