Felsted Combined Cadet Force is one of the Sixth oldest in the country, alongside Eton, Harrow, Rugby, Rossall and Hurstpierpoint. FelstedSchool raised a Cadet Corps in 1860. However, Felsted claims the primary place in this list as military training started at the School on an unofficial basis under the Headmaster’s direction before the War Office letter of 12th May 1859 inviting schools and universities to raise Volunteer Corps.

So what does the CCF offer to the Felstedian? It is not a recruitment vehicle for the armed forces although it does provide the starting platform for those thinking about military service. What the CCF does provide is a safe environment where cadets can develop their personal skills as well as their ability to lead and work in a team. Both these areas are useful in all walks of life whether it be in the work place, on the sports field or in other challenges the pupils may encounter in later life.

From the Junior Leaders program, undertaken by pupils in year 9, all the way through to becoming a Junior Under Officer in the U6, cadets are tested in controlled environments and the qualities of responsibility, self reliance, resourcefulness, endurance and perseverance are promoted. 

How do we provide this base for self-improvement? Our training program has been meticulously planned in order to give each and every cadet the chance to try new skills, work under pressure and experience activities they wouldn’t normally take part in.  Also, to have the opportunity to lead other cadets, work in adverse conditions as well being given the time for self reflection where, with assistance from Officers and senior Cadets, they can evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses.

It is no surprise that many of our U6 cadets hold senior appointments within the school such as Head of School and senior Prefects. By their own admission, they have said that a major contribution to them achieving these roles of responsibility is in part due to their time in the CCF. 

As well as all the challenges that the CCF Syllabus offers, we also give the cadets the opportunity to embark on the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme with the work they do in the CCF providing the service aspect of the award. With the CCF program also providing the skills such as map reading, survival skills and problem solving the cadets are more than prepared for the trekking and camping part of the DofE award as well.

Below is a brief outline of the training that is put on for each year group and will give some idea as to what is being done in Felsted’s CCF.

Felsted Combined Cadet Force is one of the Sixth oldest in the country, alongside Eton, Harrow, Rugby, Rossall and Hurstpierpoint. FelstedSchool raised a Cadet Corps in 1860. However, Felsted claims the primary place in this list as military training started at the School on an unofficial basis under the Headmaster’s direction before the War Office letter of 12th May 1859 inviting schools and universities to raise Volunteer Corps.

So what does the CCF offer to the Felstedian? It is not a recruitment vehicle for the armed forces although it does provide the starting platform for those thinking about military service. What the CCF does provide is a safe environment where cadets can develop their personal skills as well as their ability to lead and work in a team. Both these areas are useful in all walks of life whether it be in the work place, on the sports field or in other challenges the pupils may encounter in later life.

From the Junior Leaders program, undertaken by pupils in year 9, all the way through to becoming a Junior Under Officer in the U6, cadets are tested in controlled environments and the qualities of responsibility, self reliance, resourcefulness, endurance and perseverance are promoted. 

How do we provide this base for self-improvement? Our training program has been meticulously planned in order to give each and every cadet the chance to try new skills, work under pressure and experience activities they wouldn’t normally take part in.  Also, to have the opportunity to lead other cadets, work in adverse conditions as well being given the time for self reflection where, with assistance from Officers and senior Cadets, they can evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses.

It is no surprise that many of our U6 cadets hold senior appointments within the school such as Head of School and senior Prefects. By their own admission, they have said that a major contribution to them achieving these roles of responsibility is in part due to their time in the CCF. 

As well as all the challenges that the CCF Syllabus offers, we also give the cadets the opportunity to embark on the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme with the work they do in the CCF providing the service aspect of the award. With the CCF program also providing the skills such as map reading, survival skills and problem solving the cadets are more than prepared for the trekking and camping part of the DofE award as well.

Below is a brief outline of the training that is put on for each year group and will give some idea as to what is being done in Felsted’s CCF.