W Company Weekend Debrief 02/19/2011
 Almost 100 cadets from the far flung corners of Northumberland, attended the recent weapon handling and range weekend up at Otterburn Camp. The camp is home to Northumbria ACF's residential training centre, which provides accommodation to almost 200 cadets engaged in exciting adventurous and military activities on the Otterburn Training Area. Last weekend W Company cadets, including those from our brand new Bellingham Detachment, spent a weekend honing their practical skills on the ranges. As well as spending several hours on the full bore outdoor ranges, the cadets spent time clay target shooting and working on the Dismounted Close Combat Trainer (DCCT). The DCCT at Otterburn has 8 firing points, with gas operated training weapons that the cadets use to engage targets on an electronic screen. The facility is the ideal way to reinforce the marksmanship principles in a warmer and less pressurised environment than the live range. W Company resident shooting guru, SSI Cy Dilger, guided the cadets through their DCCT practices, which revealed some pretty good shots (notably Cdt Ryan Taylor of Alnwick). The cadets rotated around several training stands all weekend. Those not actively engaged in shooting took part in their weapon handling safety tests with Lt Keith Marchant, fieldcraft with RSMI Peter Lawrence and orienteering with SSI John Grey. On the Sunday the 2IC, Capt Tom Jackson, and Deputy Commandant, Lt Col Barry White, took a working party of cadets out to the site of "Cadet Wood". The wood was planted by the same cadets last year to mark the 150th anniversary of the Army Cadet Force, Cadet 150. Fearing the worst after horrendous weather in early December, the cadets were pleasantly surprised the find only a few saplings had succumbed to the snow. W Company extends its thanks to all of the adults and cadets who made the weekend such a success. Particular thanks goes to visiting helpers SSI Dave Guthrie (now our CSM) and SI Daryl Wood. Add Comment County Shooting Timings 02/16/2011
Transport details for the County Shooting on 19 Feb 2011 is as follows: Minibus: Driver = SMI Guthrie 0800 hrs: Alnwick 0815 hrs: Amble 0825 hrs: Broomhill Combi-van: Driver = SSI Dilger 0800 hrs: Bellingham Any arrangements for transport on Sun 20 Feb will be discussed directly with the cadets on Saturday. Dress for those attending is full combats, with something warm underneath. They will also need a packed lunch. W Company Cadre Weekend 11/07/2010
 Almost 40 cadets from W Company have been involved in a variety of different training activities this weekend. Some of the Company's crackshots from Belford, Alnwick and Broomhill Detachments took part in selection training for the annual Surtees Shield small bore shooting competition. The training, held at Cramlington under the watchful eyes of the County Shooting Team, gave the cadets some rare hands on experience with the .22 target rifle in addition to the standard number 8 rifle. The remaining cadets stopped at Alnwick and took part in either JNCO training, the St John Ambulance Youth First Aid course or Poppy selling. The JNCO training, led by the Company Sergeant Major, developed the new/potential NCOs skills in delivering practical lessons, problem solving and foot drill. The first aid training, delivered by SIs John Rollo and Sue Watson, equipped the cadets to deal with a range of common minor medical emergencies as well as honing their resuscitation skills. Cadets from Alnwick Detachment proudly lined the streets of the town selling Poppies in aid of the Royal British Legion's annual fundraiser. The Company Commander, Major Mark Ewart, extends his congratulations to the following cadets: Promoted, Cdt to LCpl: LCpl Kevin Straughan (Alnwick) SJA Youth First Aid: LCpl Ruth Rose (Broomhill) Cdt Christopher Arundel (Alnwick) Cdt Shane Clark (Belford) Cdt Andrew Connor (Alnwick) Cdt Caitlin Craik (Amble) Cdt Elliott Lewis-Douglas (Belford) Cdt Jonathan Price (Rothbury) APC 3-Star Complete: LCpl Mark Newson (Broomhill) Cdt Jordan Harnett (Broomhill)  W Company Jimpy Shoot 06/10/2010
 Six lucky cadets from W Company have just returned from a full day shooting the General Purpose Machine Gun with the local TA Pioneers. SSgt Michael Sargent, Sgt Andi Allan, Cpl Jack Hale, LCpl Robert Potts and Cdts Jamie Daley and Jordan Harnett spent the morning being put through their paces on the "jimpy" by the NCOs of 100 Pioneer Squadron, Royal Logistics Corps.  After a couple of hours honing their skills on the weapon, the lads were deemed safe and proficient enough to take to the firing point at Ponteland Ranges. Under the watchful eye of their TA mentors and Company Sergeant Major, SMI Peter Lawrence, team W Company were rapidly knocking chunks out of a cowering double Figure 11 target.  With ammunition expended and paste pots running dry it was back to the Detachments with wide smiles and eager anticipation of the next shoot. A great day for all the cadets and our thanks again to all at 100 Pioneer Squadron.  Northumbrian Warriors 07/12/2009
 Twelve cadets from W Company recently took part in Northumbria ACF's new cadet competition.  Belford Crack Shots 05/10/2009
 Three W Company cadets have swept to victory in the regional shooting competition. | ArchivesJanuary 2012 CategoriesAll |
