Year 1 - New Recruit Training

Year 1 - "New Recruits"

This page gives a brief introduction to what a cadet will learn from recruitment to the end of the academic year.
A host of frequently asked questions (FAQs) are also dealt with below.

If you do have any further question do not hesitate to e-mail us and we shall be only to happy to help.

Following recruitment cadets are very quickly introduced into CCF life by being trained to a standard where:

the RAF uniform can be worn correctly and smartly
the recruits as a whole can move about in an orderly fashion (yes we teach new recruits how to march at a very early stage!!).
After some classroom work there is a small test on the RAF functions, it's structure, it's history, ranks, airfields and the planes themselves.

This is a very simple test and the combined knowledge the recruit has acquired allows us to happily send him

FLYING and GLIDING - our main function.

For completion of the recruits training some map and compass work is required and
Weapons training on either the L98 cadet rifle or the No8 rifle

Please note that ALL weapons training is carried out by suitably qualified personnel in a serious training environment.

Once the recruits test and drill and turnout tests are complete a new recruit is also eligible for Easter or Summer Camp

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Frequently asked Questions:

Q. If I join the CCF will I have to go to War?

A. NO. Absolutely not. You will be joining a cadet organisation which is funded by and NOT part of the Armed forces.

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Q. Do I have to join the Army or RAF sections?

A. NO. Unlike many schools which have a CCF joining the St.Ignatius CCF is completely voluntary. However once you have joined, we do expect you turn up every parade night.

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Q. I'm part of the Rugby, Football, Basketball, Cricket team. Will I be able to join Cadets?

A. YES. The training for these teams takes place after school on Tuesdays to Fridays so that clashes don't occur. In circumstances where extra training is required for exceptional matches (quarter, semi's or the final itself) you will be excused from cadets if you ask in advance of training.

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Q. I do a lot of studying. Will Cadets affect my school work?

A. No. Absolutely NOT. We have had many cadets who have achieved excellent academic results. Two of the most recent Head Boys have been RAF cadets both of whom did very well at A'level standard. It is often thought that life in the cadets helps not hinders academic success.

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Q. By joining the cadets will I have to join the RAF when I finish?

A. No. The cadet force gives young boys (and girls) the opportunity to experience what life can be like in the armed forces without any obligation. Cadets gain valuable experiences in leadership teamwork and self reliance supported by the RAF.

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