MCD - Marine Cadets Detachment
MARINE CADETS ARE GO!!!!!
Maybe you are bored; looking for a new challenge; want to set a new years' resolution; looking to do something more meaningful; and you want to know more? ...... Come on down to the unit and take a look. You will be treated as a guest and free to join in for the evening or just watch. You could even apply on the night to join officially, and with some effort, become a Marine Cadet within 6 weeks!
JOINING QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE MCD
The St.Albans detachment now have openings for boys & girls and of 13 and over, to starting training as Marine Cadet Recruits. Once recruit training is completed the cadet will join the ranks of the trained Marine Cadets who have access to all the activities that take place in the Marine Cadets and Sea Cadets and with other UK forces.
No previous experience necessary. You do not need to be fit (but it helps!), however, the training does involve physical tasks and intense training at a later stage.
You can join the Sea Cadets0 years of age and as a Junior Sea Cadet, start earning the qualifications that will help with your advancement in the Sea Cadets or Marine Cadets. So don't wait, come along NOW and you could be following in their 'boots'.......
COSTS: Drill nights cost £2 per week (2 sessions), this is optional for the severely financially disadvantaged, however as a self funding organisation we hope that all cadets parents/guardians would make a monthly standing order in favour of the unit for at least £8.70 or an annual one for just £104.A standing order form is available here (PDF 17k).
External Camps & Courses have to be paid for by the cadet, they are relatively inexpensive. For example; a weekend at a Field Training Camp, living in a mixture of barracks and bivouac's s would cost approx £10 - £15. We carry out various fund raising activities, which cadets are expected to help with eg: house to house collections and manning stands at shows.Parents/guardians please see your page here.
Sgt (SCC) Kevin Wales
Officer Commanding Marine Cadet Detachment (OCMCD)
Kevin joined the SCC in 2002 after becoming involved through his two sons. Enlisted as a Civilian Instructor Kevin was quickly promoted to a Probationary Sergeant in 2003. It was at this time that Kevin was instrumental in the planning and launching of the Unit's Marine Cadet Detachment. Kevin was appointed as the Officer in Charge of the Marine Cadet Detachment and under his guidance they achieved the highest grade possible in their first year of assessment and recently claimed trophy’s at Area and National Level for the most improved detachment. Even more recently winning the Area (6+1) Drill Competition and best Guard Commander Trophies.
Kevin himself was a serving Royal Marine Commando and is married with two boys, Laurie and Callum, both are Marine Cadets at the St Albans Unit. He is assisted by: 2nd Lt (SCC) Brett Packham (RMR), Sgt(SCC) Peter Lansdown and P/Sgt(SCC) Adam Lansdown.
Our Mission Statement
The St Albans Sea Cadets is governed by its constitution, which first two paragraphs set out the fundaments of the organization. They read ...
Preamble
The Sea Cadet Corps is
a nationwide, voluntary, uniformed
youth organization open to young people
aged between 12 and 18 years (and with
a Junior Section for those of 10 to
12 years) regardless of sex, religion
or race, and, within the bounds of
safety to themselves and others, to
those with special needs.
Aim
The aim of the Sea Cadet
Corps is to help young people towards
responsible adulthood by encouraging
valuable personal attributes and high
standards of conduct, using a nautical
theme based on customs of the Royal
Navy.