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CAM	01-01-19 04:19 PM

Independent Cadet Forces

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I was unaware that there Independent Cadet Forces outside the scope of the MOD.

I came across these the other day (V Force) 'fundraising'.

MarkGD

01-01-19 04:32 PM

Hi Cam, apparently so, but with no backing from MOD and also no accountability to the parents, would be interested to know where you came across them. Regards Mark

CAM	01-01-19 04:41 PM

Mark,

I came across them packing bags at Sainsbury's, Farnborough. I spoke with the "OC" who gave me some general bumpf.

Chris

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Originally Posted by MarkGD (Post 463993)

Hi Cam, apparently so, but with no backing from MOD and also no accountability to the parents, would be interested to know where you came across them. Regards Mark

grey_green_acorn

01-01-19 05:20 PM

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There is also the Kent (Marine) Cadet Force www.kmcf.co.uk

Tim

grenadierguardsman

01-01-19 07:15 PM

Why not just stick with Navy, Army or Royal Air Force cadets ?
Andy:confused:

REME 245

01-01-19 09:19 PM

The Sea Cadets are of course a Charity and not part of the MOD but they do receive assistance. The attached leaflet is wrong in saying that that the SCC is part of the CCF.

MarkGD

02-01-19 12:05 PM

Thanks CAM, appreciated, one does wonder why these groups evolve when there are plentiful 'sponsored' cadet units about. And what a choice of badge, maybe we will see further 'special forces' cadet units! :) Regards Mark

grenadierguardsman

02-01-19 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkGD (Post 464062)

Ha, SAS cadets. Parading in balaclava's.....
Andy:o

oc14	02-01-19 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by grenadierguardsman (Post 464097)

Ha, SAS cadets. Parading in balaclava's.....
Andy:o

Andy

for a short while in the 1960s, Otley Detachment of the West Riding of Yorkshire Army Cadet Force did actually wear the cap badge of the SAS (their Sponsor unit was B Squadron of 23 SAS) - never say never.

Meanwhile I have to put up with my son wearing the cap badge of some strange unit by the name of "The Grenadier Guards" at his ACF Detachment !!

PL

grenadierguardsman

02-01-19 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by oc14 (Post 464099)

Poor lad, I feel for him. Whatever you do get him to join a Corps, if he intends to join up.
Andy:D

54Bty

02-01-19 07:53 PM

Also "Mansfield Cadet Corps" and "Marine Training Corps".

Marc

oc14	02-01-19 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Bty (Post 464111)

Also "Mansfield Cadet Corps" and "Marine Training Corps".

Marc

Mansfield Cadet Corps is no more (thank god)

PL

54Bty

02-01-19 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oc14 (Post 464132)

Mansfield Cadet Corps is no more (thank god)

PL

Any idea what the beret badge was, I have a few of cloth 'trade' badges?

Marc

Luke H

02-01-19 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CAM (Post 463989)

I was unaware that there Independent Cadet Forces outside the scope of the MOD.

I came across these the other day (V Force) 'fundraising'.

Wonder how long until one of these badges turns up on eBay described as a modern ‘genuine’ unofficial UKSF badge... start the clock.

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