Drill and Turnout:
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Positions of :- Attention, Stand Easy, Stand At Ease.
Turnings at the halt.
Saluting to the front.
Marching and halting in quick time.
Forming up in three ranks and getting on parade.
Open and close order.
Dismissing and falling out.
Wheeling in quick time.
Saluting on the march, eyes right and left.
ACF organisation at county level.
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Skill at Arms:
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Revise Air Rifle and .22 Rifle (No8).
General description, safety and the sight system.
Stripping, Assemble, Cleaning.
Magazine filling, sight setting, load, unload, make safe and safe handling.
Holding and aiming in the prone position.
Firing in the prone position.
Firing drills.
Firing a shot and firing drills - practice.
Machanisms of a weapon and possible stoppages.
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Shooting:
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Marksmanship principles.
The air rifle or .22 grouping practices.
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Map and Compass:
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Reliability of a map and marginal information.
Grid system and six figure grid references.
Conventional signs.
Map scales and measuring distances.
North points.
Setting a map by landmarks.
Navigation practices using OS maps.
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Fieldcraft:
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Revision of packing 58 pattern equipment and camouflage and concealment.
Movement with and without a rifle. Elementary obstacle crossing. Crossing obstacles.
Introduction to nightwork.
Elementary night movement.
Night Observation.
Identifying sounds at night.
Safety precautions at night.
Duties of a sentry.
Campcraft.
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First Aid:
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Initial assessment and priorities of treatment.
Managing an unconsious casualty.
Recovery position.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Treatment of wounds, Bleeding and shock.
Recognition of sprains, strains, dislocations and broken limbs.
Treatment of minor conditions - Blister, Cuts, Minor Burns, Scalds, Headaches, Insect bites and Sunburn.
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Expedition Training:
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Campcraft.
Introduction to tents, clothing and other equipment used during an expedition.
Pitching tents and camp cooking.
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Physical Recreation:
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Participate in an activity in the handbook for a minimum period, attempting to gain standards where appropriate.
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Cadet in the Community:
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Introduction to citizenship.
Introduction to the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme by the county DoE officer.
Completion of three domestic tasks within the detatchment while in training.
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Now test your knowledge:
Test A
Test B
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