Wiltshire Army Cadet Force

08/06/2026

Promotion Alert
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to WO2 Courtney Giles-Buchanan, who was promoted to WO2 during the Gold Company weekend by our Commandant, Col. Pete White.

08/06/2026

Gold Company ACS Weekend (June 2026)
Continued- Photos of Our Senior Cadets.

08/06/2026

Gold Company ACS Weekend (June 2026)

This weeeknd Gold Company conducted a Fieldcraft & Tactics ACS training weekend at their respective cadre levels.

While our junior cadets encountered field conditions for the first time, they learned essential skills such as cooking, sleeping, and thriving in the great outdoors, alongside the basics of the Fieldcraft element of the syllabus.

Our senior cadets were engaged in a tactical weekend to further develop their existing fieldcraft skills.

The highlight of the weekend was a section attack, battle exercise, led by our senior cadets. The event provided our junior cadets with the chance to observe the battle exercise from a distance, once instructed how to properly wear their ear defenders.

(Photos of Our Junior Cadets)

03/06/2026

Old Sarum Detachment and the wider cadet community get a mention in the Houses of Parliament by MP JohnGlen

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27/05/2026

First ever National Cadets Week!

The first National Cadets Week in October 2026 will celebrate the cadet forces, one of the country’s most effective youth organisations.

Read more at https://www.wessex-rfca.org.uk/national-cadets-week/

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

24/05/2026

County Assessed DofE Silver Expedition This Weekend

This weekend, a County Assessed Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition is taking place. It will involve three days of walking and two nights of camping, all while being self-supported across beautiful Purbeck. There are 11 cadets participating in two teams, all of whom have completed training to prepare for this adventure

The cadets have meticulously planned their routes, ensuring they are well-prepared for any challenges they might encounter along the way. Each team will navigate using maps and compasses, honing their skills in orienteering and teamwork.
In addition to their physical and navigational challenges, the cadets will also focus on developing their leadership and problem-solving abilities. They will be responsible for setting up their own campsites, cooking their meals, and managing their time effectively to meet checkpoints throughout the expedition.

Support staff will be discreetly monitoring the groups to ensure safety while allowing the cadets to demonstrate their independence and decision-making skills.

This expedition is not only a test of endurance but also an opportunity for personal growth and camaraderie, as participants encourage and support one another through the trials and triumphs of their journey.

23/05/2026

Congratulations to Sgt Creasey-Cottle!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sgt Harvey Creasey-Cottle of Wiltshire Army Cadet Force, who was presented with his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Certificate yesterday by Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Graham Bt CB CBE, chairman of ACCT UK, at Buckingham Palace.

Also present at the ceremony were:
Brigadier Gary McDade, Deputy Commander Cadets
Colonel Ashley Fulford OBE, the National Colonel Cadets, who holds the position of the most senior adult volunteer in the Army Cadets.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award truly reflects the values of the Army Cadet Force, offering a structured award system that supports progressive personal development.

If you would like to start your DofE journey then please speak to your detachment DofE leader

20/05/2026

Juno Cadet CSM

We are delighted to share that Cdt CSM Dylan Mead has been appointed as the new Cadet CSM for Juno Company