Navigation Course

On the 27th March Sgt Percy, Sgt Jones, Cpl Hollins, Cpl Webb, Cdt Knapman, Cdt HoweD and Cdt HoweM arrived at the squadron at 9am to receive navigation training. We started the day with a brief about the quick test we were about to have. The test involved sitting in a semi-circle and having cards labelling from A to F with questions on them, once we had finished the question we passed on the cards to the next person.

After finishing the test we had to revise different navigation skills such as; Grid References, Scales, Contours and Symbols. We then learnt
What was needed in a backpack when going on a navigational exercise such as; a torch, emergency food, extra clothing, water and high visibility vests.

We then learnt outside and we had a quick briefing about what we were doing, we were then shown a point on a map and had to navigate our way to that point using a compass, we found this relatively easy to do, once at our appointed place we had to use the features around us to orientate and set the map relative to our position.

The cadets found this navigation exercise relatively easy but still challenging and would happily do it again.

Cadet Knapman

First Aid Training

First Aid Training

This was a very enjoyable course.We were taught life saving skills which we can use throughout our life and will hopefully be able to use these to save somebody's life if that situation ever arises.
We were shown how to deal with and treat the following:

1) How to deal with different situations appropiately
2) The Recovery Position
3) How to carry out CPR on dummies and how to put this into practise in real life situations
4) How to treat somebody who is choking: backslaps and abdominal thrusts
5) Heart Attacks- signs and symptoms and how to initially treat
6) Serious Bleeds - how to bandage arms,legs and head.We practised on each other.

Cadet Harrison

Assault Course Training 20th March 2010

On the 20th of March 8 cadets travelled down to Bassingbourne to take part in an assult training course. After a few navigational problems we arrived just after 9. Once all our car passes were sorted we could go to the assault course.
Once the whole thing kicked off we all had a great time, and all survived the assault course.

The aim of this course was to help us learn techniques that we can use on the assault course at the WingEx this year. The WingEx is held at Longmoor, the 30 squadrons in the Wing compete against each other during many different leadership exercises as well as a 4km speedmarch, navigation exercises, log run and target shooting and an assault course. WingEx will be held 30 April-3 May.
The cadets that took part in this event were Sgt Percy, Cpl Hollins, Cpl Ferrie, Lacey, Carr, Howe M, Johnson O and Johnson G
Thanks to Paul Carr as well who drove 4 cadets down to Bassingbourne and stayed the whole day before driving them back again.

MORE PROMOTIONS!

Congratulations to Sergeant Tear, Corporal Webb, Corporal Owen and Corporal Quilliam on tonights promotions. Keep up the good work!!!

1-Day Training March 14th Feb

The 1-Day Training Marches are about 18miles long and take around 6hours to complete. For most of the march you will march in-step with everyone else. These marches are training for up-coming events with the Wing Marching team, such as the Belgium Ijzer march, Nijmegen and Dodentocht (Belgium Death March). Flt Sgt Oldrey, Sgt Jones and myself, Cpl Ferrie all took part in this event, we also took part in the last one which was on the 24th Jan.
We set off a 9:15 from Hemel Hempsted and marched through the town out onto the surrounding roads. At about quarter way point we stopped for a 15min break to take on food and water. Our half way point was Ashridge monument, we had our lunch here. Flt Sgt Oldrey almost burnt his legs making his, which was highly amusing for everyone else. On the was back we took a different route back to the way we came, it involved marching up a small hill which left quite a few people breathless. We didnt stop again until we were 40mins from Hemel. We arrived back at about 3:10 safe and sound, and luckily dry. Overall everyone fully enjoyed themselves and are look forward to the next one on the 28th Feb.

Promotions!

Congratulations to Flt Sgt Oldrey, Sgt Percy and Sgt Jones on their recent promotions.

Keep up the good work!

STOP PRESS
Also Cpl Ferrie- congratulations

Open Evening

On the evening of Thursday 3^rd December cadets and staff at 1875 held an open evening, inviting friends and members of their families to see what actually goes on down at the squadron. Squadron Leader Davies attended the evening and had a front seat view of the presentations carried out by cadets which included:-

First Aid demonstrations by Cdt Knapman, Thomas and Waterhouse.

Adventure training presentation by Cpl Tear, Cdt Quilliam, Webb, Thomas, and Knapman

Summer camp presentations by Cdt Ferrie, Owen and Lacey

The purpose of these quick but effective and interesting presentations was to give all that attended an insight to the important and sometimes lifesaving skills that the cadets learn whilst at the squadron. Tea and cakes were served by the cadets at the end of the evening and gave the parents chance to have a look at displays and chat to the staff. The evening was a great success and many visitors commented on the high standard of the cadet’s work.