CCF JNCO Cadre Passing Out Parade

The Autumn Term of the Fifth Year is the most demanding in a cadet’s career as they undertake their Junior NCO Cadre. A rigorous camp in October is followed by instruction in how to teach, and preparation for lessons in skill at arms and drill, observed and assessed by military examiners. At the end of this first stage of their NCO training, 23 Fifth Year cadets passed out on 13 December in front of the Headmaster, cadets, officers and parents of the Unit and were promoted to the rank of LCpl. Certificates of Merit were awarded to those who particularly excelled in elements of the course: in Skill at Arms to LCpl Jack (5N); in drill to LCpl Drew (5L); in fieldcraft to LCpl Matthew (5H); and also to LCpl Freddie (5U), the Cadre Best Cadet 2017. Congratulations to these and to all who passed so stern a test of character and cadetship and who represent the Unit’s bright future.