Pangbourne College CCF

At Pangbourne College, all students join the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at the start of their fourth form at least a four term commitment. There are three Sections; Army, Navy, and we are one of only 18 schools with a Royal Marines section. The contingent includes girls from Luckley Oakfield school who parade with the army section.

Cadets learn self reliance and teamwork, and develop their own leadership skills. The CCF also provides an unrivalled opportunity to experience outdoor pursuits. Two camps are held during holiday periods each year. The annual adventure training and summer camps provides boys and girls with the opportunity to experience environments that test and challenge their characters whilst under the supervision of highly qualified staff.

Many cadets choose to continue their service in the cadet force during their fifth and sixth form years. At this time they take on the extra responsibilities of being senior cadets. The experience they gain from taking an active role in teaching and helping the younger cadets provides a valuable insight into the qualities required from leaders.

What is the role of the CCF?

The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is a tri-Service military cadet organization based in schools and colleges throughout the UK. Although it is administered and funded by the Services it is a part of the national youth movement. The CCF receives assistance and support for its training programme from the Regular and Reserve Forces, but the bulk of adult support is provided by members of school staffs who are responsible to head teachers for the conduct of cadet activities. CCF Officers wear uniform but they are not part of the Armed Forces and carry no liability for service or compulsory training. There are some 240 CCF contingents with 40,000 cadets, of whom some 25,000 are Army Cadets. The role of the CCF is to help boys and girls to develop powers of leadership through training which promotes qualities of responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness, endurance, perseverance and a sense of service to the community. Military training is also designed to demonstrate why defence forces are needed, how they function and to stimulate an interest in a career as an officer in the Services.

Army Proficiency Certificate Royal Navy Proficiency Cert

Army Cadet Force Royal Navy Cadets Royal Marine Cadets

PHOTOS FROM VARIOUS EVENTS

CCF Summer Camp 2007 - Longmoor

Army Field Day, 1 March 07, College Grounds

Summer Camp 2006, Crowborough

Army Field Day 7/8 June,