Welcome to The Marine Cadet Section
What is a Marine Cadet?
Well it could be many things, however we describe them as highly motivated
young men (or women) with a willingness to learn and a desire to achieve,
and they have a ‘can do’ attitude and a methodical, but variable approach
to problems.
They have a willingness to endure hardship in order to gain promotion
and recognition, and an unselfishness in support of their detachment and
friends.
Their spirit and belief is beyond doubt, there camaraderie and ethos
evident. We endeavour to guide, nurture and hone these abilities and help
these individuals to grow and develop into well-mannered confident and
responsible young adults that are proud of their community and an honour
to it.
The Marine Management Team:
| Senior Marine Officer Lt Col Terry Fitzgerald (M) (N.T.C) |
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I have been a member of the cadet forces since the age of twelve which means; I have over twenty year’s cadet experience. My latest appointment is as Senior Marine Officer for the Navy Training Corps and I am also a member of the National Executive Council. |
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| Deputy SMO and Director of Training (DoT) Maj B Jackson (M) (N.T.C) |
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| Adjutant LT Paul Griffin (M) (N.T.C) |
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I Joined the cadet forces whilst at School, and as part of the army section of a CCF attached to 3rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers progressed to the rank of Cadet CSM before departing for the world of university and a legal career. In 2011 I was fortunate to meet the Captain of the Corps, and was asked if I would like to join the marine company at TS Revenge, Malvern. I joined in November 2011 as a Sergeant and accepted the post of Detachment Commander shortly afterwards. In January 2012 I joined the National Executive and was promoted to Lieutenant in May 2012. |
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| Logistics Officer LT Martin Shaw (M) (N.T.C) |
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I joined the Air Training Corps in 2003 at the age of 13 and served for 6 years, I left reaching the rank of Flight Sergeant. My achievements include receiving my Silver Wings as a CPL. I joined NTC as an Officer in training having the company role as Logistics Officer. |
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| Regimental Sergeant Major WO1 Gary Cadman (M) (N.T.C) |
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I joined the Sea Cadet Corps as a Marine Cadet in 1984 where I reached the rank of Cadet Sergeant. I then went onto joining the British Army as a Royal Engineer. I joined the NTC in 2011 as detachment commander at Wednesbury and I took up the role of RSM in March 2013. |
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| Clerk to the SMO CPO Lisa Cadman (N.T.C) |
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I joined the S.C.C at the age of 13 and progressed to the rank of Petty Officer and leaving at the age of 18. I joined the NTC in August 2011 and became Training Officer at T.S Legion. I am also the Clerk to the SMO. |
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What we do
We all have to cover the basics such as history of the Royal Marines, How
to wear and take care of our uniform, Drill and ceremonial but we also
cover the following areas plus much much more
Weapons, Field Craft, Seamanship, Piping, Canoeing, Swimming, Radio
Communications, Map Reading, First Aid and External Visits
All our training is based on the skills and ethos of the Royal Marines
If all this plus lots of fun is appealing to you come and give us a
try, find your nearest unit and pop along were always happy to help.
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Operation Ice Breaker – 5th Feb 2011:
Field Training Skills 20-22nd April 2012:
The weekend saw Navy Training Corps Marine Cadets practicing their Field Craft Skills at the Corps Training Area in Staffordshire.
The opportunity was also taken to try out Phoenix Companies’ new Field Kitchen which has been donated to the Company along with ponchos, mess tins etc.
Cadets and Staff from Malvern, Worcester and Wednesbury Detachments, along with a prospective new Detachment from Derbyshire all took part in various exercises. Catering was done by the Navy Training Corps newly formed catering team. Click image to see more of the weekend activities.
Exercise Phoenix Raven – 5th April 2013:
Following on from the previous news item, Marine Staff from across England and Wales congregated in Brownhills for a staff field training weekend on Friday 5th April 2013 to be put through their paces in a planned exercise on Brownhills Common.
Being briefed on the Friday night, staff were thrown into a full blown Exercise Without Cadets, taking on the roles of Company Commander, Troop Commanders etc, and working on the basis that there were 100 cadets on the ground with them.
With Company and Troop orders being formulated, and delivered, the staff worked well into the early hours of Saturday Morning with the final briefing ending at around 0130, with a planned move out of base at 0845.
Without boring the readers too much the exercise went from a planned patrol through an urban area, to a full amphibious approach and landing along a canal in Canadian canoes, to a controlled landing and the creation of a Company level PHB.
After a quick brew, it was on to an advance through the training area, avoiding enemy operatives on the ground to a Forward Operating Post and RV before entering the next phase of search and rescue for a friendly and injured agent.
Having located and assessed the injured party, it was into the extraction phase, and a final amphibious return journey and patrol back to base.
Many thanks to the DSMO and his contacts for putting on a great exercise for us, to our new friends at Brownhills for their hospitality, and to the staff at Wednesbury for once again being excellent hosts for a table top exercise on the Sunday.
Lt. P Griffin (M) NTC
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Marine Company calendar
It is the responsibility of the Unit, to keep this Calendar up-to-date.
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***Please take notice of the updated calendar of events for the rest of 2012***More to follow
Can I pass on my thanks to all those at TS Legion for hosting Phoenix Company, Marine Cadets this weekend for the Cadet Basic Course, from the OiC, through the Staff and Trainers, to all those who also helped out in the Galley, without whom the course would not have been possible. Can I also thank my colleagues on the MMT, the Major and CSM.
Finally to all the cadets and recruits, you were a credit to your respective Units, and the number of people who commented on your general behaviour and good manners was exceptional. Bravo Zulu to you all.
My first Marine Weekend – Very well organised, great food and nice people, thank you for making me so welcome on my first weekend with Marines
I am a marine cadet at TS Ark Royal and TS Victory in Worcester. I like going to cadets cos we have lots of fun, and learn cool stuff. the best thing about cadets is the camps, we meet other kids from other units and make friends.
I am looking forward to marine camp next weekend cos we will be meeting other cadets from 901 marine troop in norfolk.