Want to know what happens to Cadets when they leave the detatchment? Well here are some examples of what Ex-Cadets from Bridlington have gone on to do with their lives. Scott Connal: To date i have been in the regular army for 15 years having joined after leaving school at the age of 16. I embarked on a career as an Infantryman with the Royal Green Jackets and started with 33 weeks basic training as a junior soldier at the Light Division depot in Winchester (now known as ATR). If my experience with the the Army Cadets was to ever be put to use, then that was the time. The ACF had already given me the experience of being away from home, but was invaluble when it came to discipline and bearing. I had already had a better foot forward than other recruits who had not been in the ACF. I knew how to iron my uniform and wear it correctly. I often found myself helping other recruits who were not as fortunate as myself. Many other aspects of the ACF syllabus were extremely useful to me, ie: fieldcraft and weapons handling but most importantly.........locker inspections!!! which are the bain of any recruits life. In my fifteen years in the army, i have done my fair share of traveling to many different countries, Gibraltar, Germany, Norway, Northern Ireland and Bosnia to name but a few. I look back on my time in the army and I am always thankful for my time as a cadet, not only did it help me in the start of my career, but it also gave alot enjoyment as a young child who was 'army barmy' and enjoyed the outdoor life. As my last comment I would like to say to any young 'wanabee's' out there, join the ACF if you want to have a good start in a career with the armed forces, because you just can't go wrong.    Gordon Moore: I started going to the cadets when i was 13 and left when i had reached 16. During that time within the cadet force, i expirienced a great deal of things such as spending weekends learning and practicing basic military skills like fieldcraft. it also gave me the opportunity to learn how to fire a rifle as well as safe conduct with it, and care and maintenance which is a highly emphasised subject within the cadet force. I also took part in various competitions in the cadets like White Horse which is a competition held between different PWO Detachments (Prince of Wales Own regiment of yorkshire), and Colts Canter, and First Aid Competitions. I also gained alot of expirience from the cadets which has played a vital part in getting me where i am today as a member of Her Majesty's Armed Forces, serving with the Royal Logistic Corps and have been for the past three years now. I have also gained qualifications in First Aid, teaching practice and instructional methods. I often return to the detachment when I am on leave to teach cadets and give talks on my expiriences in and out of cadets to try and give somthing back to cadets as it has helped me so much and given me so much pleasure. I recommend that any youngster at the age of about 13-17 goes down to the detachment and gives it a try, its a good place to learn new skills and to meet new friends.     Craig Quinn: So far I have been in the army for 2 ½ years. Before joining the army I was in the ACF, as well as going to school. During my time in the cadets I found myself doing many things, including how to take care of myself in the field, basic first aid and shooting. All the things I learnt in my time as a cadet has helped me through my career in the Household Cavalry Regiment as a Scimitar driver. When I first joined the army I started with 42 weeks basic training at AFC (Army Foundation College) Harrogate my time in the cadets helped me a lot while I was here. As well as learning about the basics in the army, at Harrogate, I also gained qualifications like you would at a normal college. I would recommend that any teenager that is wanting to join the British Forces talk time to visit the detachment to see what its like and see if you've got what it takes.