69-513: Royal Marines Cadets (SCC) are part of the Sea Cadets , a United Kingdom uniformed youth organization was formed in 1955 by the then Commandant General Royal Marines – General Sir Campbell Hardy . The Royal Marines Cadets of the SCC specialise in activities such as orienteering, fieldcraft, and weapon handling. There are also the smaller Combined Cadet Force (RM CCF) and Royal Marines Cadets of
138-452: A 'zero tolerance' approach to any abuse. A national specialist safeguarding team manages all cases in line with the charity’s safeguarding policy, procedures and statutory responsibilities. The charity has a 24/7 safeguarding incident reporting line. All staff and volunteers are recruited following “safer recruitment practices”, including enhanced criminal record checks for all who work directly with children and young people. The charity promotes
207-460: A Cadet 1st Class (CFC) will complete the CFC to Ordinary Cadet (OC) training. Skills learned in a cadet's time in the SCC usually fall into one of two categories - Specialisations and Proficiencies. Specialisations are often larger subjects than proficiencies, and so are split into three levels; Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced, each level increasing in difficulty by building on the knowledge gained from
276-478: A National level by Support Company. All Promotion Boards consist of multiple skills sections, all of which must be passed individually. Until November 2018 the rank of Marine Cadet was split into Marine Cadet Second Class (MC2) and Marine Cadet First Class (MC1), the latter being indicated by a white horizontal stripe on a blank rank slide. This was an honorary rank and was not needed for progression up to Cadet Lance Corporal. MC1 and MC2 have since been discontinued by
345-631: A Troop Commander and Troop Sergeant. The Troop Commander and Troop Sergeant organise Troop level training and are primarily responsible for the standard of the Detachments in their designated area. Part of a Sea Cadet Unit and usually consist of a minimum of eight cadets (the Detachment can grow as big as there are sufficient CFAVs to facilitate the training) and is Commanded by a Detachment Commander. CATSEA stands for Company Annual Training & Safety Efficiency Assessment. As outlined above, this
414-537: A civilian instructor first, unless they were a Petty Officer Cadet then they will be able to join as a Probationary Petty Officer. The ranks of Marine Cadet 2nd Class (MC2) and Marine Cadet 1st Class (MC1), which were equivalent to Ordinary Cadet and Cadet 1st Class respectively, were phased out at the end of 2018. The rank of Marine Cadet (MC) is now equivalent to all three Sea Cadet ranks of Cadet, Cadet 1st Class and Ordinary Cadet (OC). All Royal Marines Cadets are required to complete boards for each promotion. The higher
483-774: A culture of safety alongside its own safeguarding support systems, including whistle-blowing procedures. Royal Marines Cadets (SCC) are a sub-branch of the Sea Cadet Corps which created in 1955 on command of the Captain General Royal Marines and the Commandant General Royal Marines to be a Detachment of the Sea Cadet Corps, similar to the structure of the Royal Marines as part of the Royal Navy. The exception
552-561: A more practical version of the Sea Cadets training programme. When Junior Sea Cadets turn 12 years old, they can move up to being a New Entry to learn the New Entry courses, before moving up to become a Sea Cadet. For 12 to 18-year-olds, young people can join as a Sea Cadet and work their way up through the training programme. When cadets turn 18, they can either leave the Corps or they can stay and train as staff. For 13 to 18-year-olds,
621-485: A person joined as a Civilian Instructor and wanted to be a uniformed member of staff, they would become an Acting Petty Officer or Sergeant, following a 6-month probationary period. From 2020, an adult can join as a uniformed member of staff as a probationary Petty Officer or Sergeant on completion of their application process. Officers are commissioned under the Cadet Forces Commission. Another rank
690-671: A rigiflex 360, in addition to vessels designed specifically for the SCC such as the Trinity 500 rowing boat and RS Quest dinghy. Also on loan from the MOD, canoes, kayaks, and windsurfing equipment. Larger Boat Stations and Training Centres have larger ribs and other vessels TS Royalist , the Sea Cadet flagship, is a tall ship owned by the MSSC. She is used to providing week-long training courses for Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets. The ship
759-584: A separately funded arm of the Corporation of Trinity House, funded the design and development costs of the boat. In a partnership between RS Sailing and the Sea Cadets, a new dinghy known as the RS Quest was designed by Jo Richards, who is also responsible for formulating the design for the Trinity 500 rowing vessel. The RS Quest was designed to accommodate the need for a new sailing dinghy within
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#1732779557773828-527: A tri-partite RMC parade at Buckingham Palace in the presence of the late Duke of Edinburgh , in his capacity as Captain General Royal Marines and in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Marines, all RM Cadets from the CCF, SCC, RMVCC can be titled as His Majesty's Royal Marines Cadets. Prior to this, the SCC used the title 'Marine Cadets'. The Royal Marines Cadets of
897-610: A weekend's activity (day and night) in the field. They will be expected to deliver training exercises (stances) through other instructors present, including at least one blank firing stance, and will be assessed on: Phase One assesses a company's planning and delivery of a weekend's activity (day and night) in the field. They will be expected to deliver training exercises (stances) through other instructors present, including at least one blank firing stance, and will be assessed on: Phase Two assesses Section (Troop) Commanders and Detachment instructors, who carry out aspects of
966-515: A wide range of craft, in response to the requirement of the Sea Cadets for modern, low maintenance, purpose-designed fixed seat rowing boat with good performance under oars and with the capacity to mount a small outboard motor. The Trinity 500 is named to mark the quincentenary of the incorporation of Trinity House , the statutory authority for aids to navigation in England, Wales, The Channel Islands, and Gibraltar. The Trinity House Maritime Charity,
1035-703: A worthy winner from within its own Company, only a fit, dedicated, well trained and cohesive detachment will take the trophy. The next competition is planned for March 2025 Royal Marines Cadets of the SCC are primarily trained in their Detachment formations. Whilst working through the syllabus, Royal Marines Cadets have many opportunities to participate in training with their Sea Cadet counterparts, as well as courses at Troop, Company and National level. Royal Marines Cadet to Cadet Lance Corporal Promotion Boards are convened at company level, as are Cadet Lance Corporal to Cadet Corporal boards are at company level, and Cadet Corporal to Cadet Sergeant Promotion Boards are convened at
1104-984: Is Chaplain, they also commission under the Cadet Forces Commission. Cadets are issued two uniforms. Some units ask for a deposit for uniforms that is returned after the uniform is given back. The two primary uniforms that cadets receive are: Sea Cadets Marine Cadets There are also other uniforms cadets can wear like 2s (Evening Mess Dress). As well as 5s (Working Rigs) which consist of aviation dress, catering dress, and physical training dress. All uniforms except 4s and 5s are split into 3 categories A, B, and C which are used for different occasions. The Sea Cadets have three classes of offshore vessels, all of which are capable of coastal/offshore passage making. Sea Cadet voyages normally last for 6 days, with cadets gaining RYA qualifications for their voyage. Individual Sea Cadet units also have various boats including MOD motor boats such as Vikings, Champs, Dories. Units may also have 1 or more ribs equipped with outboard engines, and possibly
1173-495: Is Chatham Royal Marines Cadet Unit (formally RM VCC) which was established in 1903. The first Marine Cadet Detachment was opened in Bristol Adventure Unit. Marine Cadets was formed for "...sturdy, adventurous boys..." Sea Cadet Units may open a Royal Marines Cadets Detachment, who will use the same facilities, parade alongside Sea Cadets and fall under the command of the unit CO. Royal Marines Cadet Detachments wear
1242-482: Is a compulsory annual event used to assess the efficiency of all Detachments on a National basis. It takes place over a weekend, and detachments are judged by the RMCSSO and their team. Detachments who fail to attend or are consistently graded as 'critical' (two or more years in succession) may be closed. Efficiency awards can also be awarded for merit. A CATSEA is broken down into three phases: The primary aim of
1311-789: Is a separate registered charity, affiliated to the Marine Society & Sea Cadets. The trustees are elected annually, except the Commanding Officer, who is appointed ex-officio. They form the Unit Management Team, responsible for providing the resources to safely carry out the training programme. The Sea Cadet Corps follows the Cadet Training Programme (CTP) which covers various water-based activities and skills as well as first aid and leadership with lots more. Royal Marine Cadets also complete
1380-536: Is called "Dignus" ("Be Worthy"). In 2012 payouts made to victims of sexual abuse across all Cadet Forces totaled £1,475,844. In 2013 payouts totaled £64,782, and in 2014 payouts totaled £544,213. In 2017, a BBC Panorama episode entitled "Cadet Abuse Cover-Up" highlighted sexual abuse cases in the British Cadet Forces. In a 1979 case of sexual abuse of a 14 year old cadet in Hertfordshire ,
1449-550: Is divided into six areas, which are: Each area is run by an Area Officer (AO) with a small team of support staff. Each area is subdivided into districts of between five and twelve units which are led by volunteers. Each unit is led by a Commanding Officer. Some units also have a Royal Marines Cadets Detachment, headed by a detachment commander. Volunteers fulfil roles such as water sports instructors, fundraisers, administrative staff, etc. Sea Cadets has both uniformed adult volunteers and non-uniformed adult volunteers. Each unit
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#17327795577731518-528: Is fitted with twin Perkins Sabre Type M215C Turbo Diesel main engines, each giving 200 shp (150 kW) at 2,500 rpm. The Trinity 500 is a stable fixed-seat rowing boat, purpose-built for the Sea Cadets to deliver the full SCC Rowing Scheme. The boat has also been approved by British Rowing, to allow for the delivery of their Explore Rowing Scheme. The boat was designed by Jo Richards, Olympic medallist and designer of
1587-545: Is intended to apply equally to those from all faiths or none. (Sea Cadets' Ethos, 2019, p4) The ethos is underpinned by the Sea Cadet Values which are: Courage, Commitment, Discipline, Respect, Loyalty, Honesty, and Integrity. These are taught by staff throughout the time cadets are with a unit, there is also an expectation that Chaplains will take a lead in such delivery. For 10 to 12-year-olds, Junior Cadets have their own training programme and uniform, based on
1656-618: Is of high tensile steel, with her superstructure of glass reinforced plastic . She has a crew of eight, plus up to twenty-four Cadets and two adult trainees. Twelve passengers can also be carried. TS City of London and TS Sir Stelios is the Sea Cadets' new (2017 and 2018 respectively) Rustler 42 yachts which have replaced the Tradewinds 35s TS Vigilant and TS City Liveryman . They are both Rustler 42 yachts and provide nationally-recognised RYA training for those wishing to gain qualifications and experience in yacht sailing. The pair travel
1725-679: Is the Royal Marines Cadets Senior Staff Officer (RMCSSO) who is aided by Support Company Royal Marines Cadets and the Staff Royal Marines Officer (SRMO), who is a serving Royal Marines Warrant Officer or Colour Sergeant on secondment to the SCC as a Training Support Adviser. They are all responsible for overseeing the running of the RMC and reporting to the CSC. Companies cover the same area as
1794-587: The Crimean War and founded an orphanage where sailors taught nautical skills to prepare orphans for future careers. Multiple similar orphanages were founded across the country, and the organisation became known as the Naval Lads' Brigade. In 1899 Queen Victoria presented £10 (around £1,000 today) to the Windsor Unit to purchase uniforms. In 1910 The Navy League sponsored a small number of units as
1863-642: The Volunteer Cadet Corps ( RM VCC ) this article deals only with the Royal Marines Cadets of the Sea Cadet Corps (RM SCC). The Royal Marines Cadets of the Sea Cadet Corps were formed in 1955 as the Marine Cadet Section, after the then incoming Commandant General Royal Marines , General Sir Campbell Richard Hardy, KCB, CBE, DSO & Bar, expressed a wish to form a Marine Cadet Section which would be incorporated into
1932-568: The line of succession to the British throne , had expected the dukedom to be granted to Prince Andrew , his older brother. Prince Philip died in April 2021. His dukedom was inherited by his eldest son, Prince Charles, before it 'merged in the Crown' when Charles became King. The dukedom was then recreated for Prince Edward, in accordance with Prince Philip's wishes. Edward, who had by then dropped to
2001-462: The 14th place in the line of succession because of births of those higher in line, said in June that him getting such a prestigious title was "a pipe dream of my father's". In July, The Times reported that Charles had decided not to give the title to his brother. Clarence House did not deny the reports, which were met with disapproval by commentators in light of Edward and Sophie's increased role in
2070-486: The CATSEA is to ensure that a Safe System of Training (SST) is in place as per the relevant guidance and PAMs (Ranges, Chapter 1, Section 1; and Cadet Training Volume 6, Fieldcraft and Tactics, Introduction, Safety Precautions paragraphs 8–11). In addition, strategy, co-ordination and administration, adult development, the RMC experience and RMC ethos are assessed. Phase One assesses a company's planning and delivery of
2139-520: The CTP but have additional elements such as camp craft and weapon handling, amongst others. When you become the rating of Able Cadet (AC) you start a new syllabus called the LDP (Leadership and Development Programme). This is to perfect your leadership skills and teaching skills, this will also help if cadets are looking to become members of staff. The Cadet Training Program is broken down by ratings. For example,
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2208-1272: The Community (formerly Public Service), Music, and Engineering. Many qualifications are run by the Sea Cadets but regulated by external bodies. In these cases, cadets earn independent qualifications that are recognised outside the Corps. These include paddle sport, where they can gain Paddle Power or Star Awards through British Canoeing (formerly known as BCU), First Aid, where they can earn St John Ambulance First Aid certifications, Rowing, where they can earn British Rowing (BR) qualifications and Powerboating/Sailing/Windsurfing/Navigation where they can gain Royal Yachting Association (RYA) qualifications. National courses are also held, often on Royal Navy bases, to teach skills such as leadership and teamwork. Specialist qualification courses include power boating in Scotland, cooking in Preston, and fire fighting in Cornwall. There are competitions at varying levels in many of
2277-625: The County of London; all these titles were in the Peerage of the United Kingdom . Earlier that year, Philip had renounced his Greek and Danish royal titles (he was born a prince of Greece and Denmark, being a male-line grandson of King George I of Greece and male-line great-grandson of King Christian IX of Denmark ) along with his rights to the Greek throne. In 1957, Philip became a prince of
2346-694: The Girls Nautical Training Corps in 1992. The Sea Cadets' ethos is made up of three parts: its values, its mindset, and the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy . The promise made by every cadet who joins the Sea Cadet Corps is as follows: The Sea Cadet Promise : I promise to serve my God, my King, my country, and, the Sea Cadet Corps and to obey the orders of my superior officers. I will be proud of my uniform and be smart and seamanlike in wearing it, and, always do my duty. Note: My God refers to an individual’s own faith and
2415-520: The Marquess of the Isle of Ely . Upon Frederick's death, the titles were inherited by his son Prince George. When Prince George became King George III in 1760, the titles merged in the Crown and ceased to exist. Queen Victoria re-created the title, this time in the Peerage of the United Kingdom , on 24 May 1866 for her second son Prince Alfred , instead of Duke of York , the traditional title of
2484-659: The Navy League Boys' Naval Brigade, and in 1919 the organisation adopted the name Navy League Sea Cadet Corps. Lord Nuffield donated £50,000 in 1937 to fund an expansion of the Corps. By the outbreak of World War II , there were 100 Units across the UK with more than 10,000 Cadets. King George VI became the Admiral of the Corps in 1942 and the name was changed to the Sea Cadet Corps. The Sea Cadets had approximately 400 Units and 50,000 Cadets. The Girls Naval Training Corps
2553-583: The Royal Marines Cadets. Sea Cadets (United Kingdom) The Sea Cadet Corps is a national youth charity . It is present in England , Scotland , Wales , Northern Ireland , Malta and Bermuda . Cadets follow an ethos, training plan and rank structure similar to that of the Royal Navy , and are recognised by the UK Ministry of Defence . In 1854, a Vicar in Whitstable, Kent returned from
2622-498: The SCC that is strong and easy to maintain and is capable of comfortably accommodating an instructor and up to three cadets. The RS Quest was unveiled at the Southampton Boat Show in 2015. In 2012 payouts made to victims of sexual abuse across all Cadet Forces totalled £1,475,844. In 2013 payouts totalled £64,782, and in 2014 payouts totalled £544,213. Duke of Edinburgh Duke of Edinburgh , named after
2691-706: The SCC, CCF and VCC of over seen by the Royal Marines Cadet Council which meet every six months. The RMC Council is led by the Colonel Commandant Royal Marines Cadets – Brigadier Ged Salzano. All the 'flavours' of RM Cadets (SCC/CCF/VCC) are represented along with the RM Corps Secretariat, RM Corps Colonel, RMA, RMBS, Corps RSM, RMR RSM, CGRM Office. The operational head of the RM Cadets (SCC)
2760-642: The SCC, CCF and VCC were inspected together on parade in 2014 by the late Duke of Edinburgh , in his capacity as Captain General Royal Marines to mark the 350th anniversary of the Royal Marines . at Buckingham Palace In October 2019, at the National Trafalgar Day Parade, a new Corps March for the Royal Marines Cadets was first publicly performed. The March was written by the Royal Marines Band Service, and
2829-515: The Sea Cadet "Area", and each is identified by a phonetic letter. Each company has a Company Commander (usually a Major (SCC) RMR and forms a Company HQ. Since not every SCC Unit has a Royal Marines Cadet Detachment, using Sea Cadet Districts would result in Troops with one Detachment or none. As such, Troop borders, are independent and cross District boundaries. There are several Troops in a Company and are numbered 1 Troop, 2 Troop etc. Each Troop has
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2898-622: The Sea Cadet Corps In 2010 the Marine Cadet Section was renamed Royal Marines Cadets by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II patron of the Sea Cadet Corps, following an agreement the Admiralty Board to allow the use of "Royal" in their title. An official rebadging ceremony took place at CTCRM Lympstone on 25 September 2011 including the Volunteer Cadet Corps and Combined Cadet Force. The Royal Marines Cadets of
2967-503: The Sea Cadets has detachments of Royal Marines Cadets. They follow a more infantry-based syllabus including fieldcraft; section battle drills, fire and manoeuvre, and general patrolling including reconnaissance missions, ambush, and fighting patrols. Other Royal Marines Cadets exist in the Volunteer Cadet Corps and Combined Cadet Force . The Headquarters of Sea Cadets are in Lambeth, South London. Its departments deal with: The country
3036-719: The UK together each accommodating a crew of two, plus up to six cadets each. These two vessels are the cadets' offshore powered training-ship. They are 24 m (78 ft 9 in) long and each cost about £2.6m. TS Jack Petchey is so named because the Jack Petchey Foundation donated £1m in order for it to be built. The Jerwood Foundation donated £1,216,700 for the construction of TS John Jerwood . The training ships can hold between 12-16 cadets, four permanent staff, and two CFAVs and provides an experience at sea focussing on deck work, navigation, bridge watchkeeping, cook/steward, and marine engineering. Each vessel
3105-460: The United Kingdom . Titles mandated for use by the heir apparent ( Duke of Rothesay and the 1337 creation of the Duke of Cornwall ) are also not included, see Princes of Wales family tree . Here are the achievements of the various Dukes of Edinburgh: A fictional Duke of Edinburgh appears in the 1983 sitcom The Black Adder . Rowan Atkinson plays the title character, Prince Edmund , who
3174-627: The United Kingdom . Upon Philip's death on 9 April 2021, his eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales , succeeded to all of his hereditary titles. Upon Charles's accession to the throne on 8 September 2022, the peerages merged in the Crown and ceased to exist. It was announced in 1999, at the time of his wedding , that Prince Edward would eventually be granted the Dukedom of Edinburgh. The idea came from Prince Philip, who unexpectedly conveyed his wish to Edward and his fiancée, Sophie Rhys-Jones , only days before their wedding. Edward, then seventh in
3243-656: The board the higher the level the board is run at. The former promotions from Marine Cadet to Marine Cadet 2nd Class and to Marine Cadet 1st Class were run at the detachment level. Marine Cadet to Lance Corporal boards are at troop or company level, Lance Corporal to Corporal boards are at the company level, and Corporal to Sergeant boards are at a national level. All promotions boards have multiple sections all of which must be passed individually. The following rates and ranks can be awarded to uniformed adult volunteers, there are also Non-uniformed Civilian Instructors (CIs) and Unit Assistants (UAs). From 2009 to 2019, if
3312-507: The boy's parents were dissuaded from reporting the offender to police by Sea Cadet officers in full uniform, who had visited their home. The offender was neither dismissed or suspended but instead promoted to oversee 10 cadet units in London. In the years 2012 to 2017 there were 28 allegations of sexual abuse made against SCC volunteers, including historical allegations. All 28 offenders were dismissed and referred to police. Today, Sea Cadets has
3381-627: The cap badge. RMC CFAVs who have completed either Royal Marines Commando training or the All Arms Commando Course at CTCRM Lympstone, are entitled to wear the Commando Green Beret, subject to written permission from the SRMO. Few Detachments are Male only due to staffing limitations, however, the majority also take female Royal Marines Cadets who make up 30% of the total complement of numbers. As of 6 July 2014, following
3450-529: The capital city of Scotland , Edinburgh , is a substantive title that has been created four times since 1726 for members of the British royal family . It does not include any territorial landholdings and does not produce any revenue for the title-holder. The current holder, Prince Edward , was created duke in 2023 on his 59th birthday by his eldest brother, King Charles III . The dukedom had previously been granted to their father, then Philip Mountbatten , on
3519-481: The day of his marriage to then-Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II . Upon Philip's death, the title was inherited by Charles and held by him until Elizabeth died and Charles became king, at which time the title reverted to the Crown . The title was first created in the Peerage of Great Britain on 26 July 1726 by King George I , who bestowed it on his grandson Prince Frederick , who subsequently became Prince of Wales in 1728. The subsidiary titles of
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#17327795577733588-626: The dukedom were Marquess of the Isle of Ely, Earl of Eltham, in the County of Kent, Viscount of Launceston, in the County of Cornwall, and Baron of Snowdon, in the County of Caernarvon, all of which were also in the Peerage of Great Britain. The marquessate was gazetted as Marquess of the Isle of Wight , apparently erroneously. In later editions of the London Gazette the Duke is referred to as
3657-989: The effect that "giv(ing) the Edinburgh dukedom to someone descending fast down the royal ranking" would have on the Scottish independence debate. She proposes that "the prospect of Scottish independence now looking less likely" in the light of Nicola Sturgeon 's resignation made the conferral less of a risk. Also: Marquess of the Isle of Ely , Earl of Eltham , Viscount Launceston and Baron Snowdon . Also: Earl of Kent and Earl of Ulster . Also: Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich . Includes dukes of: Albany , Albemarle , Bedford , Cambridge , Clarence , Connaught and Strathearn , Cumberland , Edinburgh , Gloucester , Gloucester and Edinburgh , Hereford , Kent , Kintyre and Lorne , Norfolk , Ross , Somerset , Sussex , Windsor , and York , but only when royally. Non-royal dukes are not included; see Royal dukedoms in
3726-437: The elder Alfred's death in 1900. The title was created for a third time on 19 November 1947 by King George VI , who bestowed it on his future son-in-law Philip Mountbatten , when he married Princess Elizabeth . Subsequently, Elizabeth was styled "HRH The Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh " until her accession in 1952. The subsidiary titles of the dukedom were Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich , of Greenwich in
3795-689: The first female member of the royal family whose place in the line of succession cannot be superseded by a younger brother. The dukedom was bestowed on Prince Edward on the occasion of his 59th birthday on 10 March 2023. This fourth creation of the title is, however, a life peerage , meaning that Edward's son, James , will not inherit the dukedom (unlike with Edward's other peerages). This allows Charles to honour his father's wish and reward his brother and sister-in-law while making it possible for Charles's heir-apparent, Prince William , to confer it on one of his children. According to Camilla Tominey of The Daily Telegraph , there had been concerns regarding
3864-467: The monarchy after Andrew withdrew from public life and Charles's son Prince Harry and daughter-in-law Meghan quit royal duties. It was suggested in November 2022, shortly after Charles III ascended the throne, that Buckingham Palace was considering saving the dukedom for the new king's granddaughter Princess Charlotte of Wales in recognition of her high place in the line of succession and her being
3933-654: The prior levels. Basic specialisations are often gained at the unit during regular training, while Intermediate and Advanced awards are held on an Area or National basis. Some specialisations and proficiencies, such as Marine Engineering, are also divided into disciplines such as Electrical and Mechanical engineering. All of the following are on offer to cadets, either at the unit or on district/area/national courses. ( Boatswain's call ) Cadets may also work towards recognised qualifications including, Duke of Edinburgh's Award and BTEC qualifications . The BTECs are offered by CVQO , and include Teamwork and Personal Development in
4002-430: The second son of the monarch. The subsidiary titles of the dukedom were Earl of Kent and Earl of Ulster, also in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. When Alfred became the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1893, he retained his British titles. His only son that survived birth, Alfred, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha , committed suicide in 1899, so the Dukedom of Edinburgh and subsidiary titles became extinct upon
4071-569: The sports, proficiencies, and specializations of the SCC. Competitions start at a District level and progress through to the National level. From New Entry through to Able Cadet, Sea Cadets are promoted based on their completion of various task-based modules under the CTP - Cadet Training Programme. Leading Cadets and Petty Officer Cadets are required to attend and pass a promotion board (held at an area or national level) before being promoted. If they then go on to become an instructor they must join as
4140-415: The stances and battle exercises; these will be assessed, along with the numbers of qualified instructors within the Detachment, and their delivery of their given tasks (Phase Two). CATSEA is an assessment event, however it is also a valuable training event for cadets. They are actively engaged throughout with practical activity in Skill at Arms and Fieldcraft. Cadets who complete outstanding aspects of
4209-538: The syllabus for their rank during CATSEA can be awarded the relevant modules. Provided Sea Cadet Headquarters has approved the formation of a RMCD, they will be included in the MOD Indemnity, meaning that the unit is able to use Ministry of Defence (MoD) property and equipment, including boats, for RMC when compliant with Sea Cadet Regulations, policies and procedures, and Field Training Planning Procedures, including Training Afloat Regulations and Safety (TARS) and Inshore Boating Operating Standards (IBOS). The Gibraltar Cup
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#17327795577734278-401: The top award for the Royal Marines Cadets of the Sea Cadet Corps. It is held in March (annually) at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM), Lympstone, Devon. The Gibraltar Cup Competition comprises a series of challenges, tests and assessments to enable the SRMO to establish which detachment will be the worthy winners of the Gibraltar Cup. While each detachment already nominated is
4347-437: The training stances. Section Commanders will be expected to deliver orders prior to the blank firing stance, and will be assessed on the orders process. All instructors will be given a task to complete within the weekend, and Detachment instructors will be assessed on their lesson preparation and delivery when running other stances. Phase Three is a Detachment Appraisal. All cadets from each Detachment will participate in
4416-445: The training stances. Section Commanders will be expected to deliver orders prior to the blank firing stance, and will be assessed on the orders process. All instructors will be given a task to complete within the weekend, and Detachment instructors will be assessed on their lesson preparation and delivery when running other stances. Phase Two assesses Section (Troop) Commanders and Detachment instructors, who carry out aspects of
4485-401: The uniform of the Royal Marines with the exception of Commando qualification badges, and wear cadet specific insignia. They follow a much more land-based training programme, with emphasis on subjects such as Weapons Handling, Military Map Reading and Fieldcraft and low level tactics. Cadets or Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) wear the Royal Marines blue beret, with red tombstone patch behind
4554-408: Was followed by two further units (TS Venture at the former Roman Catholic chapel of the Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda and TS Admiral Somers at Convict Bay , St. George's , another former Admiralty property). On 31 March 1980 the Ministry of Defence approved the admission of girls into the Sea Cadet Corps . The successful integration of girls into the Sea Cadet Corps led to the dissolution of
4623-501: Was formed as well (later renamed Girls Nautical Training Corps in 1950). Queen Elizabeth II became the Patron of the Sea Cadets in 1952. In 1955 the Sea Cadet Council agreed to the formation of the Marine Cadet Section. The Girls Nautical Training Corps became affiliated with the Sea Cadet Corps in 1963. The Royal Naval Association began planning the first British colonial unit in Bermuda in 1964, with TS Bermuda formed on 12 January 1966. Located at Admiralty House, Bermuda , it
4692-399: Was launched in 2014 to replace the previous TS Royalist , which was over 40 years old when decommissioned. In 2013 there had been an appeal to replace the ageing flagship: £250,000 was needed this target was achieved in April 2013. She is rigged as a 34m brig , with a sail area of 536 square metres (641 sq yd). Her draught is 3.25 metres (10 ft 8 in). The ship's hull
4761-443: Was presented by then Commandant General Royal Marines General Sir Campbell Richard Hardy, KCB, CBE, DSO & Bar. and named from the Battle Honour of that Corps. It is awarded annually to the Royal Marines Cadet Detachment (RMCD) of the SCC which is considered to have attained the highest standard of all-round merit in the previous year. The aim of the Gibraltar Cup Competition is for the best detachment in each Company to compete for
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