From the CCF

CCF Bramley Scheme

Some of the Holyport contingent, dare I say, slightly lower in number than usual, braved the November elements for an exciting weekend of military adventure with Eton. In actual fact the weather was glorious - blue skies and sunshine and barmy temperatures. As ever, there was a training phase and then a mission. Cadets learned about camo and concealment, how to stalk the enemy and conduct reconnaissance, and how to plan section attacks, not to mention, the basics of living in the field and surviving outside for three days. The mission phase was an exciting attack on three enemy positions. Made all the more realistic with the deep thud of chinook engines overhead dropping off troops at our location. The cadets came back wrung out, exhausted, sleep deprived and yet exhilarated. They had to dig deep, muster inner strength and persevere when the going was tough, and that is what CCF is all about.

Next Scheme weekend: Sat 26th February -Mon 28th 2022

Cadet Kit for Winter:

Please ensure all cadets have a red light tactical torch or white/ red head torch for the next camp. Base layers and thermals will be needed in the coming months along with military black or grey gloves to keep warm.

If anyone is feeling luxurious on camp a USB handwarmer is great for a pocket and Christmas stocking! Cadet Direct has some great non-issue equipment. Dry Sacks are also useful for storing kit and organizing kit inside the Burgan bags, keeping it dry. Plastic bags and bin liners can also be used as a far cheaper alternative.