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The Combined Cadet Force is a voluntary activity open to all pupils in Third Year (Year 9) and above. The aim is to develop the qualities of good leadership and team work through the provision of challenging activities and useful training. It is called the Combined Cadet Force because it is made up of three sections: Army, Navy and Air Force, each with their own activities and command structures. In Yarm School we have an Army and Royal Air Force section within the CCF.
When a cadet first joins he/she is taught the basics of drill and weapon handling safety. Once cadets have passed their weapon handling test we go to Catterick to use the DCCT (an indoor range training facility) and outdoor ranges to do live shooting. We then move onto first aid, fieldcraft and signals. Most cadets attend a week long summer camp, one of the highlights of the cadet calendar, providing experience in many different fields such as rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, raft building, shooting, signalling, field craft and survival.
As a cadet learns and gains experience he or she may also gain rank. This is a key part of the CCF structure as it means that the majority of instructions are given by the cadets themselves, developing a sense of responsibility, leadership and helping the organisational skills of those involved. A hard working cadet will gain a colourful array of badges throughout their career, as well as an NCO's rank, (from Lance Corporal to WO1) and will be able to add service in the CCF to his or her CV.
A wide range of activities is available to cadets, including military and adventurous training, and visits to military units such as the Red Arrows and Army Air Corps Apache Squadron.
