COMBINED CADET FORCE
‘Fail. Learn. Win.’ is the British Army’s recruitment slogan. It applies well to the CCF. We don’t expect perfection. We do expect that you strive to do better and seek to have the humility and self-discipline to learn.
ABOUT THE COMBINED CADET FORCE (CCF)
Our Cadet Force is one of the largest in the country, with around 420 cadets parading on a weekly basis. Participating in CCF develops leadership skills, teamwork, self-reliance and a sense of service; for some pupils, it will introduce them to a career in the military. The CCF comprises five Sections: the Royal Navy (RN), the Army, the Royal Air Force (RAF), Adventure Training, Fire and Rescue, in addition to the Marching Band. It is compulsory for all pupils in the Fourth Form, who must join one of the RN, Army or RAF Sections. Each section gives different opportunities. The RN Section specialises in rowing, sailing and power boating, the Army Section in infantry skills and tactics, and the RAF Section in flight training.
WHY GET INVOLVED?
CCF offers something for everyone. It is fun, challenging and rewarding. For 4th Cadets it provides a constructive and enjoyable change of scene to the classroom. For senior cadets it provides leadership training and opportunities that can set you apart in your future careers. All cadets undertake two Field Weekends per year and have the chance to go on an Annual camp in the Summer holidays too. During this time they gain qualifications as well as developing leadership and teamwork skills.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE?
At the end of their Fourth Form, cadets decide whether to explore other aspects of co-curricular programme or remain in the CCF. If they choose the latter, they can remain in their Service Section to complete NCO and leadership training, or join one of the specialist training sections (Fire and Rescue or Adventure Training).
In addition to a small bore facility, the School has its own shooting range, The Elmington Range. At 500 yards long, it is one of just a few of its size in the country to be owned by a school. Rifle practice takes place at firing points at either 100, 200, 300 or 500 yards.
Oundle runs additional camps including: • Annual summer camp • Alpine skiing development, Switzerland • Annual Adventurous Training, Wales or Scotland • Annual Target Shooting, Bisley • Cadet Cambrian Patrol
WHEN AND WHERE?
Wednesday afternoons (Fourth Form and above)