Headquarters Land Forces
Personnel Support Command-Cadets
Mr Dave Rees MBE BEM
Headquarters
Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training
Capel Curig Training Camp
Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy
LL24 0DS
Tel: 01690 720308
Fax: 01690 720282
e-mail:
ADVENTURE
Dated: 14 May 12
CADET CENTRE FOR ADVENTUROUS TRAINING (CCAT)
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HALTON BASED COURSES
YOU ARE TO READ AND ACTION THESE JI’s IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT!
GENERAL
1. Your application for CCAT course no WGLA1, 15-18 June 12 at Halton Training Camp has been successful. These Joining Instructions act as a receipt for your course fee.
2. This instruction provides you with the essential information to ensure you arrive at CCAT fully prepared for the course.
NOMINAL ROLL
3. A course nominal roll is at Enclosure 1.
COURSE CONFIRMATION, CONSENT AND MEDICAL DECLARATION PROFORMA
4. Having received these JIs you are now required to return the course confirmation, consent and medical declaration form, Enclosure 2 at the earliest opportunity. Failure to return Enclosure 2, at the earliest opportunity, will result in your vacancy being offered to another applicant from the reserves list and your course fee being forfeited.
5. If you are unable to attend the course you are to inform HQ CCAT immediately by telephone or email. A letter will be sent to the County CEO/Contingent Commander for personnel who do not report for the course or who arrive late with no justifiable explanation.
FIT TO ATTEND
6. You are to ensure you are medically fit to attend the course, as the demands of the training programme require you to be both physically and mentally robust. Do not attend the course if you are injured or have recently suffered an illness that will inhibit or restrict your full participation in the training programme.
REPORTING
7.
a. This is a 3-day course.
b. The course will assemble on Fri 15 Jun 12, you are to arrive between 1800 - 2200hrs. On arrival all students are to report to the MGS guard at the entrance to the camp who will in turn direct you to the CCAT Centre Manager. The arrival briefing will commence at 0830hrs, Sat 16 Jun 12.
8. If your travel plans are unexpectedly disrupted and you are likely to miss the arrival briefing time you are to contact the CCAT Centre Manager as soon as possible.
9. The course de-brief is programmed for 1700hrs on Mon 18 Jun 12. There will be no departure prior to the de-brief. Transport will be available on request for the local train station.
TRAVEL
10. Units are responsible for the travel arrangements of course personnel. This Instruction may be quoted as an authority for travel expenses. Students are to contact their Unit HQ as soon as possible to arrange travel. Travel directions are at Annex B. Personnel travelling by car are encouraged to contact other personnel from their region, indicated on the nominal roll at Enclosure 1, to arrange sharing transport.
11. Personnel are to ensure they book their train times so that it matches the arrival time. Personnel are to contact the Centre Manager for collection from the train station.
12. The travel time between the camp and the train station is indicated in the travel directions annex and is to be taken into consideration when booking return travel. No return travel is to be booked prior to 1730hrs.
EQUIPMENT
13. You will be provided with the necessary technical equipment for your course. You are required to provide some of your own clothing and equipment from the list provided at Annex A. Your equipment will be checked for suitability by your instructor. No items of military clothing or equipment are to be brought on courses with the exception of your issued boots.
14. Please note that action will be initiated to recover the cost of equipment that is lost or damaged by a student as a result of negligence.
SECURITY AND FIRE
15. Cars are to be parked on the student car park as directed by the MGS.
16. Hire cars are to be parked and secured as directed by the MGS.
17. A Security and Fire brief will be included in the Centre Manager’s arrival briefing.
18. You are to acquaint yourself with the camp Fire Orders and the fire assembly point.
ACCOMMODATION AND MESSING
19. Accommodation and messing will be provided and will be centralised for all personnel. Personal bedding/sleeping bag, including a pillow, will be required. Students are encouraged to bring a small padlock for the lockers in the accommodation.
20. Vegetarian and other special dietary requirements are to be annotated on the confirmation form.
a. The first meal will be breakfast meal (0730hrs) Sat 16 Jun 12.
DAILY ROUTINE
21. The daily routine at CCAT is as follows:
0730 Breakfast, collect packed lunch and fill flask
0830 Student briefing – weather, safety, equipment and risk management brief
1715 Return from training
1800 Evening meal
1900 Evening lectures
COURSE ADMINISTRATION
22.
a. On the initial course brief you will be required to present your MLTE Walking Group Leader scheme log book completed with evidence of the following.
(1) MLTE WGL logbook with training course report and sticker or training exemption page
(2) MLTE WGL log book with evidence of a minimum of 40 hill walking days in at least 3 different areas of the UK
(3) MLTE Personal Profile page completed
(4) MLTE WGL Home Research Paper (attached)
(5) First Aid Certificate
a. Candidates can not complete the assessment if the above documentation is not correctly in place.
b. On successful completion of the course candidate MLTE logbook will be endorsed with a pass page and sticker.
DISCIPLINE
23. All students are reminded that high standards of behaviour are expected at the Centre. Serious or repeated breaches of discipline will result in the individual being sent home, and excluded from attending further courses at CCAT
SUMMARY
24. Further information and enquiries regarding the administration of the course are to be directed in the first instance to the Mr Dave Rees, HQ CCAT, Capel Curig Training Camp.
25. We look forward to seeing you on the arrival date.
D Rees
CEO
CCAT
Annexes:
A. Equipment list.
B. Travel Directions.
C. Home Research Paper
D. Candidate Guidance Notes
Enclosures:
1. Nominal Roll.
2. Arrival, NOK, Medical and Consent Proforma.
Distribution:
Action:
All Students
Information:
County/Contingent HQs
ENCLOSURE 1
CCAT JIs
Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training, Course Candidates
Course: WGLA1
Venue: Halton Training Camp
Date: 15-18 June 2012
Course Name / Role / Rank / Surname / Firstname / Unit / Cty / Dist / Type / Gender /Walking Group Leader Assessment (WGL) / Student / ANDREWS / Paul / CCAT External Instructors and students / <- CCAT External Instructors and students / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Assessment (WGL) / Student / CLEMENTS / Philip / CCAT External Instructors and students / <- CCAT External Instructors and students / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Assessment (WGL) / Student / Col / FULLER / David / HUMBERSIDE AND SOUTH YORKSHIRE ACF / HUMBERSIDE AND SOUTH YORKSHIRE ACF / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Assessment (WGL) / Student / Lt / PITT / Robert / Burma Coy / CUMBRIA ACF / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Assessment (WGL) / Student / Capt / THREADER / Ian / THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BRISTOL ACF / THE CITY AND COUNTY OF BRISTOL ACF / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Assessment (WGL) / Student / TRUSWELL / Simon / CCAT External Instructors and students / <- CCAT External Instructors and students / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Assessment (WGL) / Student / WHITE / Shaun / CCAT External Instructors and students / <- CCAT External Instructors and students / Adult / Male
ENCLOSURE 2
CCAT JIs
COURSE CONFIRMATION PROFORMA WGLA1
Return immediately to: Courses Administration, HQ CCAT
Capel Curig Training Camp, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DS
Failure to do so will result in your course vacancy being CANCELLED
FULL NAME ...... RANK ...... AGE......
CCAT COURSE No WGLA1. DATES 15-18 Jun 12. COUNTY/CONTINGENT......
HOME ADDRESS ......
......
TELEPHONE (Mobile) ...... (E-Mail)...... …......
TRAVEL
I will arrive by car/train* at ...... hrs on Friday.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
In case of emergency during the course the following person can be contacted.
NAME ...... RELATIONSHIP ......
ADDRESS (If different from above) ......
......
TELEPHONE (Daytime) ...... (Mobile)......
MEDICAL and CONSENT
To be completed by the candidate
The activities undertaken during this course are physically demanding. They are carried out in accordance with current safety regulations however an element of risk is always present.
I understand that the activities are physically demanding and carry an inherent risk, and that as far as I am aware there is no reason why I am unable to participate fully in these activities. Photographs may be taken for internal publicity. I do/do not* give permission for any photographs to be published.
Signed …………………………………………….. Name ………………………………………..
If your son/daughter/ward suffers from any ailments requiring medication, please give details below
Ailment ………………………………………………………………………………
Medication …………………………………………………………………………..
Special dietary requirements ………………………………………………………
* delete as required
ANNEX A
CCAT JIs
EQUIPMENT LIST FOR THE SUMMER MOUNTAINEERING COURSES
Personal KitAll Mountain Courses / Available for issue
Walking Group Leader
· 2 thick bin liners – rucksack liners
· 5 large freezer bags (packed lunch)
· Canteen Money (£15 – £25)
· Clothing for evening wear
· Wicking Base layer
· Mid layer fleece top and trousers
· Head torch inc. spare batteries
· Notebook and pen
· Padlock and spare key
· Personal first aid kit and medication
· Sleeping bag and (pillow Capel only)
· Small tube of sun screen
· Sun hat, warm hat, thick gloves
· T Shirts for 4 days
· Towel, wash-kit and toiletries
· Trainers
· Underwear for 4 days
· Robust Walking Boots (essential)
· Walking socks x 4
· Walking trousers (not jeans, not DPM)
· Flask and water bottle. / · Waterproof Top
· Waterproof Trousers
· Gaiters
· Fleece
· Map Case
· Compass & whistle
· Gloves
· Hat
· Daysack 45 litres
· Rucksack liner
· Headtorch
· Group Shelter
· Group First Aid Kit
NB. If you have your own kit from this list and you wish to use it please bring it for your instructor to check it.
Mountaineering Boots. A robust pair of mountaineering boots is essential for the summer mountain courses. CCAT do not supply boots and you will not be able to participate in the course if you do not have appropriate boots!!
Baselayer (Thermals). Made from polyester or polypropylene inner layerwicking fabrics. DO NOT WEAR ANY COTTON ITEMS – WOOL OR POLYESTER ITEMS ONLY!
Mid-Layer (Thin and Thick Fleeces). Think ‘layering’ several thinner layers rather than one thick layer/heavy layer. For a top layer the main choices are a heavier fleece or nylon/pertex covered fleeces worn under a waterproof jacket in wet weather.
Mid Layer - Legwear. Wear a combination of poly-cotton trekking trousers and in wet weather over trousers / salopettes. If it is dry and warm the over trousers can be carried.
Socks: Woolen based loop stitch socks are best – buy the best that you can afford.
Annex B to
CCAT JIs
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS FOR HALTON BASED COURSES
Introduction.
1. The Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training (CCAT), Halton is situated in Halton Training Camp, near Lancaster on the River Lune. The Camp is administered by the Army Training Estate (North-West).
Location and Address.
2. The Camp is situated a mile west of Halton Village, and can be reached from junction 34 on the M6. Directions are given at Annex A.
4. The address of the CCAT Halton is:
Halton Training Camp
Lancaster
LA2 6LW
Communications.
5. There is no permanent staff at CCAT Halton, but there are contact numbers for enquiries as below:
General enquiries on course administration and bookings:
Mr David Rees
Tel: 01690 720308
Fax: 01690 720282
E-mail:
CCAT Halton Centre Manager-Capt Jon Lang
Tel :01524 39733
Mob: 07711 183469
Fax: 0870 123 1717
E-mail:
Travel Instructions
Location
6. Halton Camp lies just off the M6 motorway near Junction 34, the Lancaster exit. The camp is signposted from the motorway slip road.
By road:
7. Leave the M6 motorway at Junction
8. 34. At the traffic lights at the end of the slip road follow the signs for Halton Training Camp.
9. For cars only, turn the opposite way at the traffic lights, and follow the route through Halton village. The bridge over the river is very narrow and not for minibuses or any military vehicles.
By train:
10. Lancaster is on the West Coast Main Line, with regular services from London, Birmingham and Glasgow. There are also local trains from the East Coast Main Line at York. www.thetrainline.com gives details of train times.
11. A pick-up will be arranged to meet the 1600-1730 train on Sunday and by prior arrangement on Friday for weekend courses.
12. Personnel who do not arrive by these times will be required to make their own arrangements from Lancaster train station to Halton Training Camp.
13. The train station is a minimum of 40 minutes from the camp and this should be taken into consideration when booking homeward travel.
Annex C to
CCAT JIs
WALKING GROUP LEADER
HOME RESEARCH PAPER
Please complete the following paper and bring your answer sheet to the start of the course. The paper is designed to give candidates the opportunity of researching the answers and hopefully in doing so, expand their knowledge of topics related to the Walking Group Leader award.
SECTION A - WEATHER
1. From each synoptic chart provided describe the weather conditions at points A, B and C specifically indicating: