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Lancashire Army Cadet Force Lancashire Army Cadet Force (ACF) is part of a National Voluntary Youth Organization. The ACF is sponsored by the Army and provides challenging military, adventurous and community activities. Its aim is to inspire young people to achieve success in life with a spirit of service to the Queen, their Country and their local community, and to develop in them the qualities of a good citizen. This is achieved by: Providing progressive cadet training, often of a challenging and exciting nature, to foster confidence, self reliance, initiative, loyalty and a sense of service to other people. Encouraging the development of personal powers of practical leadership and the ability to work successfully as a member of a team. Stimulating an interest in the Army, its achievements, skills and values. Advising and preparing those considering a career in the Services or with the Reserve Forces. The motto of the ACF is “To Inspire to Achieve”
Lancashire ACF has 33 detachments with over 1000 Cadets spread over the County of Lancashire.
The County is split into 5 Companies. (see location map to find your nearest detachment)TT
We are all about helping young people aged between 12yrs up to 18 years 9 months olds to learn new skills and improve themselves in many different ways.
We are also looking for Volunteer Adult Instructors (AI’s). Interested? Find more information about how to become an AI then go to the how to join page.
There are three basic types of activities:- The first activity is Green training, which means all the military activities, including First Aid, Map Reading/Navigation, Fieldcraft, Expedition and Skill at Arms. We also organize visits to military establishments and carry out training exercises.
The second covers civilian and Adventurous Training activities, including Hill Walking, Mountaineering, Caving, Climbing, & Canoeing. We also do sporting events, which include, Football, Hockey, Cross Country, Swimming, Net Ball & many more.
And finally the third activity is Community Service, a very important part of the Army Cadets. You have the opportunity to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s(D of E) Award Scheme. Also, why not go for a Cadet Vocational Qualification with BTEC (more information can be found on the D of E & BTEC pages.
Basically It's an opportunity for young people to get a taste of Army life, as well as allowing them to stretch themselves away from school and to find out how much they can achieve and have a lot of fun in the process. We have qualified Volunteer Adult Instructors (AI’s) that train and look after the safety and welfare of all cadets.
Cadet Detachments meet two evenings a week from 7.00 to 9.00 o’clock in the evening to carry out training.
Potential cadets parade for a number of weeks to allow them to see if they really fancy having a go with the ACF, and to let the ACF see if they think that they are serious about taking part.
Training starts immediately after you have joined and you will find yourself on the way to achieving your first Star Level (find out more about training on the Training page).
Initial Training takes place at a local detachment, or Training Centres during weekends. It's here where they'll get stuck into practical training.
The highlight of cadet training is Annual Camp. A 2 week camp held during school summer holidays at one of the many Army Training Centres across the country.
The aim of Annual Camp is to provide challenging military, adventurous and progressive cadet training of an exciting nature, to foster confidence, self reliance, initiative, loyalty and a sense of service to other people.
Activities on camp may include canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, shooting, swimming, camping and sports, all of which are designed to improve fitness, leadership and the ability to work successfully as a member of a team. Cadets from all over the County may attend and it is a great opportunity to make new friends.
To finish off this page, here are some Basic Facts:- Cadets meet twice a week at their Detachment from 7.00 to 9.00 o’clock. The smallest feasible detachment is about 15 cadets. The largest detachment may have 50 to 60 members or in special circumstances even more. Ranks range from Cadet all the way up to Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major, the highest rank is only achieved by the very best cadet. The Adult Instructor(AI)/cadet ratio is 1 Adult Instructor to every 6 cadets and if there are female cadets, as in most detachments, then there will be at least one female AI parading at all times.
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