Combined Cadet Force
The broad function of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is that of a youth movement sponsored by Her Majesty's Armed Forces, to provide a challenging environment in Brompton Academy, so that students may develop power of Leadership by means of opportunities and training to promote self-reliance, responsibility, resourcefulness, endurance, perseverance and a sense of service to the community.
A Message From the Contingent Commander
Thank you for taking an interest in the CCF.
We have several events throughout the academic year including:
Overnight Camp – April 2024
Several Saturday Training Days
5 Day Summer Camp – May 2024 Est. £55 (Selected Cadets only)
We look forward to seeing you very soon.
Contingent Commander
CCF at BA
The CCF is a voluntary after-school organisation open to students in Year 8 and above (students must be aged 12+).
Students in the CCF are known as Cadets and whilst they undertake military training, the emphasis is on teamwork, leadership, development and enjoyment. The main aim of the CCF is to offer cadets a truly enjoyable and fulfilling experience. The activities are a mix of military and adventurous training. Topics that will be covered are Foot Drill, First Aid, Map Reading, Self-Reliance and Fieldcraft, as well as Adventure Training.
Cadet Link
Former Brompton Academy Student Keane wrote a short article for the RFCA Cadet Magazine. He describes his journey from a Brompton Academy CCF Cadet, to Phase 2 Trainee soldier at the 11th (Royal School of Signals) Signals Regiment in Blandford, working his way to becoming a Communications Systems Engineer as a Lance Corporal in the Field Army. To view his article (on page 19), please click here.
Virtual CCF Lessons
Our CCF students are still participating in CCF lessons virtually.
Training
Mandatory training takes place on Tuesday after school, running from 3:15pm - 4:30pm. Last Tuesday of each term – there will be no cadets.
Throughout the training year there will be training days and ranges. It is proposed that there will be one weekend's training per term and all training is progressive and culminates in a Summer Camp.
CCF Staff at BA
The training is delivered by the Academy Cadet Instructors and overseen by the Cadet Training Team.
CCF supported by 221 EOD Reserves, 1 RSME Brompton and adult volunteers
Contingent Commander – Captain Paula Knight Knight
School Staff Instructor – Sgt John Weller
Joining CCF At BA
If you are interested in joining the BA CCF team please download a copy of the joiner pack Here and hand this to Miss Knight.
Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant. Please click here to view.
