01/06/2026
FAM 26/1 was conducted under the attentive supervision of the Adult Training Team, who were ably supported by a distinguished group of guest instructors and speakers.
My special thanks are extended to my deputy for stepping up in my absence Lt Col Mathews, Majors Emerson and Cassidy, Captain Winters, Lt Doughty, RSM Dudgeon, CSM Timney, WO2 Steele our trusted TSA, and Sgt Davy for their unwavering support and outstanding contributions throughout the course.
Your expertise and commitment have been invaluable to our candidates and the organisation as a whole.
I’m delighted to hear 20 candidates were invited to this FAM, with 19 successfully completing the course.
It was particularly heartening to hear that several former cadets were in attendance, now returning to contribute as adults, alongside their peers, these successful candidates will advance to the SPTA Weekend in July.
Should they continue to excel, I look forward to seeing them at AC26 for BIT Training.
For those who require additional preparation, routine BIT Training will commence in October.
The next FAM is scheduled for October 2026, where we anticipate hosting the remaining 33 candidates listed on Joiner.
Our Adult Training Team remains committed to ensuring a consistent influx of new CFAVs, delivered in a timely and effective manner to support detachments across the county.
I invite those serving CFAVs interested in assisting with future FAMs to get in touch with our training team.
The aim is to establish a pool of support staff, in much the same way that Subject Matter Experts currently assist with BIT Training.
Your involvement is crucial to our continued success and the development of our organisation.
Congratulations to all our new colleagues. We wish you a rewarding and enjoyable journey with the organisation and look forward to seeing you in July.
Your achievements are a testament to your dedication and the effectiveness of our training staff.
Borrowing the words of Lt Davey: It's fantastic to see so many new faces, with a further 33 candidates in the pipeline joining our remarkable county and organisation. It is especially gratifying to welcome so many ex-cadets returning as adults after ageing out—proof indeed that we are doing something right!
From me there a heartfelt thank you to the Adult Training and Onboarding Team for their hard work and resilience.
Your ongoing efforts are the backbone of our success.
Thank you
Col Mike
