22 replies to this topic

[DanielS]

Is anyone ready for it?

I have found out thats its been a bad idea not doing a little bit of drill at the beginning of every meeting now, seems my cadets cant to drill or march (not that I can, though I just stand at the front at the moment and bark orders)

I'm more nervous than last year seems am stood at the front of the cadets and not in the middle of them so cant mess up and hardly anyone know.

and now I wear a flat cap I haven't got a clue when I have to take it off or anything.

[jaysec]

Is anyone ready for it?

I have found out thats its been a bad idea not doing a little bit of drill at the beginning of every meeting now, seems my cadets cant to drill or march (not that I can, though I just stand at the front at the moment and bark orders)

I'm more nervous than last year seems am stood at the front of the cadets and not in the middle of them so cant mess up and hardly anyone know.

and now I wear a flat cap I haven't got a clue when I have to take it off or anything.

I dont think we are involved with a remembrance day this year, paintballing thursday though

[DanielS]

I got a letter from the mayor from the town my cadets are in. It was personally signed aswell.

I felt special, and scared because I havent got a clue where he got my address from.

[jaysec]

I got a letter from the mayor from the town my cadets are in. It was personally signed aswell.

I felt special, and scared because I havent got a clue where he got my address from.

People in authority know where you are, and where you live all the time
Im sure you'll be fine for the day.

[ojm947]

I got a letter from the mayor from the town my cadets are in. It was personally signed aswell.

I felt special, and scared because I havent got a clue where he got my address from.

Hes the mayor he knows everything about everyone

[Owen]

Yeah.. just look behind you, and you'll see one of his spies!

[okeeg001]

My unit is being attached to another town, we assisting NPT not marching

[jaysec]

I found out today, as a member of staff I may either be posted with our cadets to the cenotaph, or to our local borough memorial.

[DanielS]

I never moan about my cadets because they are a nice lot.

Only thing is they can't do drill and march to save there life. We spent all the meeting tonight doing it (we only meant to do it for 30 minutes max) and they are still hopeless. I don't know how sunday is going to go. Am half hoping someone gets injured at the being and they have to go on without me.

[Luke:)]

Is anyone ready for it?

I have found out thats its been a bad idea not doing a little bit of drill at the beginning of every meeting now, seems my cadets cant to drill or march (not that I can, though I just stand at the front at the moment and bark orders)

I'm more nervous than last year seems am stood at the front of the cadets and not in the middle of them so cant mess up and hardly anyone know.

and now I wear a flat cap I haven't got a clue when I have to take it off or anything.

I'm in Greater Manchester Army Cadet Force and unfortunately we are unable to parade this year as our local force (GMP) are refusing to sign our forms to say that we can march under their protection, even though, officers will be their to police the parade as usual. There hasn't been an issue in previous years so I don't understand why now?

Because 97 other units from GMACF need their forms signing, Mr Fahy has refused to sign all the forms. Unfortunately it will be a rare sight but the Army Cadet Force will not be paradung much...Just in the city centre i've heard

I never moan about my cadets because they are a nice lot.

Only thing is they can't do drill and march to save there life. We spent all the meeting tonight doing it (we only meant to do it for 30 minutes max) and they are still hopeless. I don't know how sunday is going to go. Am half hoping someone gets injured at the being and they have to go on without me.

DanielS-

I have been teaching at my unit for a few years now and the thing our new recruits always get stuck on...is drill! At some point i think how can you not get at after we have practiced it some 10 times

What I find works is, if you split down the drill movements into parts. For example- The turn (i hope it's the same) i show them to turn keeping one heel on the floor and toes of the other foot pivoted. Thats step 1. Then hold the leg up 90 degrees- step 2...then stamp in- step 3. I usually find this works

For marching...tell them that it is just an emphasised walk...all they are doing is walking but swinging their arms higher and looking smarter while walking in step to your command.


Hope this is ok for you!

Luke

[merpolcadetc3]

were not doing the one in liverpool.

[Luke:)]

were not doing the one in liverpool.

we had a phone call and Greater Manchester Police have signed our forms! chuft now

[DanielS]

Am guessing your doing the one in Manchester Town Centre then?

I dont see why you need GMPs protection though, surely its up to the adult volunteers to be there and to look after you.

[Luke:)]

We are not parading in the city centre...through our local town. Our regulations state that every Unit need their forms signed because we are wearing MOD uniform and we might be subject to attacks by people who are against the British Army. At first, there was some confusion as to whether the police can sign the forms and it turns out they have

DanielS- Did my tips help...Good luck with your lot for Sunday!

[DanielS]

Ah right, I got told by my unit leader when I was walking home from a duty that she wanted me to turn my high vis inside out because she didnt want me to get attacked. I didnt, though I got a hug

Not had a cadet meeting since.

Dont see them till Sunday now.

[jaysec]

Ah right, I got told by my unit leader when I was walking home from a duty that she wanted me to turn my high vis inside out because she didnt want me to get attacked. I didnt, though I got a hug

Not had a cadet meeting since.

Dont see them till Sunday now.

I find out tomorrow whether im needed at either events for remembrance.
Have to parade at a borough police station, then getting a lift to the unit.

If im needed at either i'll be ok, as iv done drill for the last 4 years.

[jaysec]

I find out tomorrow whether im needed at either events for remembrance.
Have to parade at a borough police station, then getting a lift to the unit.

If im needed at either i'll be ok, as iv done drill for the last 4 years.

Found out earlier, will be on the cenotaph parade.
7am start

[DanielS]

hehe, I dont have to be at my local one till 11am, and thats me going early for child protection reasons

[okeeg001]

I'm a 9am start so it's not too bad.

[jaysec]

I'm a 9am start so it's not too bad.

Lucky you

[okeeg001]

Lucky you

Yup I know

[jaysec]

Yup I know

Mind you we are traveling from our local station, up to one in london for a breakfast

[okeeg001]

Mind you we are traveling from our local station, up to one in london for a breakfast

A free breakfast is a free breakfast hehe