RAF Summer Camp 2024
Every day of this four-day camp was jam packed with activities. We began on the first day by being split into two groups and completed an expedition to Bears Wood Scout Camp. This allowed us to practice our orienteering and navigation skills. At the Scout campsite we completed a command task activity which was designed…
Army Summer Camp 2024
Day 1 – Arrival, Rifle Range preparation On the first day, cadets arrived to the CCF lawn at Royal Russell School early in the morning, bringing their bags and energy for the whole week. This year, cadets were headed to Brunswick training camp, which is the place where Summer camp 2023 and Winter Camp 2024…
Exercise Wild Bush 24
Over the early May Bank Holiday, Two Platoon from Royal Russell Army section took part in their annual 48hr fieldcraft weekend, Exercise Wild Bush. However, this year it was very different compared to last year’s camp. We were very fortunate to have the rare opportunity to practice TIBUA (Training In a Built-Up Area) exercises in…
Easter Camp 2024
On Thursday 11th April 2024, around 50 cadets from Royal Russell CCF attended Longmoor Training Camp for our 4 day Easter Camp. Over the long weekend, the weather was relatively sunny and warm with no rain whatsoever. The Contingent took part in various training activities such as: Fieldcraft, Obstacle Course, Navigation, Team Building, Drill, Command…
SCIC Course 2024
Over the first week of our Easter Break, Staff Sergeant De Guingand and I attended St Martins Plain Camp to complete a Senior Cadet Instructor Cadre (SCIC) which was run by London District Cadet Training Team (CTT). The course was attended by Army Cadets from a range of areas such as Berkshire, Middlesex and Leicestershire.…
