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.
4 Star Range Day 2024
On Saturday 23rd March, a group of Army Cadets travelled down to the Pirbright ranges to improve their shooting and work their way to the 4 Star qualification and practice for upcoming cadet marksmanship competitions. We started the day bright and early at 6.30am and made a quick departure from Royal Russell to the range. Once
AT Day – Go Ape 2024
On 17th March 2024, a group of cadets from Royal Russell Combined Cadet Force (CCF) attended Go Ape at Chessington World of Adventures for an Adventure Training (AT) day. This day also contributed to a lot of cadets achieving their ACS 1 Star AT Pass. We arrived at Royal Russell CCF for 1100hrs before heading
