Oct 1992

Page 78

COMBINED CADET FORCE

Maj. Gen. M. J. D. Walker CBE inspects the guard of honour.

enthusiasm and spirit shown by all cadets. Their activities were conducted in a most professional manner. Indeed the section attack displayed, although rehearsed, would have made some Regular infantry units take note. The cadet NCO's played a good part in the organisation and leadership shown during the activities. The cadet officers were conducting each of the activities with both flair and enthusiasm. I was quite clear at the end of the inspection that, from what I had seen, the aims of the C.C.F. at St. Peter's were being achieved. I am quite clear that the Contingent is a competent, well led, and effective Contingent in which the cadets themselves are benefiting from the many activities it undertakes. These views are further reinforced by the creditable performance of the C.C.F. in District activities. I congratulate the Contingent on the outcome of the inspection. This is a most commendable report...!'

COMBINED CADET FORCE Contingent Commander: Major P. B. Jelbert Senior Cadet: CSM S. R. Forsyth The Contingent continues to prosper with the R. A.F. Section in particular showing growth in the number of cadets. The officer strength of the R.A.F. Section has also increased and now numbers Fit. Lt. James Bellis (Section Commander), F/O Erica Taylor ('on loan' from Bootham School), and P/O's Matthew Grant and Christopher Blood. The highlight of the year was the Biennial Inspection conducted by Major General M. J. D. Walker, CBE in March and the following extract from his report is a tribute to all who were involved. 'Although it was a bitterly cold day, on parade me Contingent stood fast and spoke up well. During field activities I was much impressed with the

My thanks go to all members of staff involved with the C.C.F., for without their continued involvement the Contingent could not exist. 76


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