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Heartstart Award - July 2011
On Tuesday 5th July 24 Eastleigh Cadets were successfully awarded the British Heart Foundation Heartstart qualification after several hours training with trainers from the Meon Valley branch.
Squadron gains marksmen - May 2011
Following a weekend spent at Chilcombe ranges on a Wing shoot the squadron now has a further two cadets who are of marksman standard. Both awards were achieved on the long range and were of Wing standard, this brings the number of marksmen on the Squadron to 4 and more are expected to be achieved in the coming months.
Over the weekend almost 20 cadets from the Squadron where able to shoot alongside another 100 from across the Wing. The successful cadets were Cdt Sgt A Thomas and Staff Cdt Sgt M Ingram, both of whom are experienced with the rifle and had been getting ever closer to the score boundary.
"What was really good about the day was being able to properly zero the weapon prior to shooting the practice. I'm really pleased to finally achieve this standard of shooting and hope to continue improving" - Sgt A Thomas.
"It was a very successful shoot and I'm very proud of the two Sergeants that have achieved their marksmanship awards, which are hard earned. " - Flt Lt D Barker, Wing Shooting Officer & OC 1216.
The South West Region goes skiing in Bavaria, Germany
Four Eastleigh cadets and a member of staff joined ~70 cadets from across the South West Region in Bavaria, Germany for a week’s skiing over the February half term.
This year’s trip was aimed at novice skiers who, on arrival, were given ski instruction by alpine ski leaders who are part of the ATC. The party skied at 4 different resorts during the week and all four Eastleigh cadets showed great improvement.
The cadets also had the opportunity to take part in evening activities such as swimming, shooting, quiz night and had a great time at the gala evening put on by the staff on the final night.
1216 Cadet Passes Junior Leaders Selection - September 2010
Cdt Sgt M Ingram has just returned from selection for what is regarded as one of the toughest courses available within the Corps; Junior Leaders. Over the course off the weekend he had to take part in a wide range of tests that would determine his suitability for the course, these tests included leadership and fitness and in addition he had an interview with a Wing Commander stationed at Headquarters Air Cadets. On learning that he had successfully passed the selection process, he was issued with a variety of kit that he would be using for the duration of the course.
"This is one the proudest moments of my cadet career, to be selected for this course shows that staff both back on my Squadron and on the course feel that I have leadership potential. I intend to make the most of my time on the course and even if I am unable to complete it, I shall take the knowledge that I learn back with me to my Squadron. The most challenging part of the weekend was returning from Beckingham Camp with all of my issued kit as well as my personal kit; it made for a very interesting experience travelling across London." - Sgt M Ingram
The course lasts for a total 8 weekends and concludes with a 10 day test phase. During the course leadership skills are taught, alongside basic Fieldcraft & Military Skills Training. On completion of the course providing the required project work is completed an Institute of Leadership & Management level 2 is achieved.