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: 21 May 13
CADET CENTRE FOR ADVENTUROUS TRAINING (CCAT)
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAPEL CURIG BASED PROFICIENCY COURSES
YOU ARE TO READ AND ACTION THESE JI’s IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT!
GENERAL
1. Your application for CCAT course no WGLT2, Fri 28 Jun – Mon 01 Jul 13 at Capel Curig TC 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 28 Jun 13, you are to arrive by 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 29 Jun 13.
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 1630hrs on Mon 01 Jul 13. 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 1700hrs.
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. The first meal will be breakfast meal (0730hrs) Sat 29 Jun 13.
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 PROGRAMME
22. Further information on the Walking Group Leader scheme is available from the MLTE and CCAT website.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
23.
a. During the course brief you will be required to present your MLTE WGL scheme log book completed with evidence of the pre-course requirements. Your course will not be accredited if you have not met the pre-course requirements.
(1) Registered with the MLTE/MLTS/MLTW for the WGL scheme - candidate registration number.
(2) MLTE log book with personal evidence, clearly identified, 20 logged quality hill walking days.
b. On successful completion of the course your MLTE logbook training page will be completed and endorsed with a MLTE training sticker.
SUMMARY
24. Further information and enquiries regarding the administration of the course are to be directed in the first instance to the CEO, 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.
Enclosures:
1. Nominal Roll.
2. Arrival, NOK, Medical and Consent Proforma.
Distribution:
Action:
All Students
Information:
County/Contingent HQs concerned
Bde/Dist concerned
CCAT Website
WESTMINSTER
ENCLOSURE 1
CCAT JIs
Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training, Course Candidates
Course: MLTE Walking Group Leader Training
Venue: Capel Curig
Date: 28June - 01July
Course Name / Role / Rank / Surname / Firstname / Unit / Cty & Dist / Type / Gender /Walking Group Leader Training (WGL Trg) / Student / Capt / BARROW / CRAIG / Army Section - Kings School (Bruton) CCF / CCF - 43 Bde / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Training (WGL Trg) / Student / SI / BOLTON / Chris / Seaham / DURHAM ACF / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Training (WGL Trg) / Student / Fg Off VR
(T) / CRICHTON / Diane / RAF Section - Llandovery College CCF / CCF - 160 Bde / Adult / Female
Walking Group Leader Training (WGL Trg) / Student / SI / HEWITT / David / Eastwood / NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ACF / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Training (WGL Trg) / Student / Lt Col / JENNINGS / Craig / Army Section - Llandovery College CCF / CCF - 160 Bde / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Training (WGL Trg) / Student / Maj / MOXHAM / Alistair / Army Section - Kings School (Bruton) CCF / CCF - 43 Bde / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Training (WGL Trg) / Student / Flt Lt VR
(T) / NORTON / Diane / RAF Section - Leeds Grammar School CCF / CCF - 15 Bde / Adult / Female
Walking Group Leader Training (WGL Trg) / Student / SSI / OREGAN / Robert / Bulwell / NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ACF / Adult / Male
Walking Group Leader Training (WGL Trg) / Student / SI / SMITH / David / Seaham / DURHAM ACF / Adult / Male
ENCLOSURE 2
CCAT JIs
COURSE CONFIRMATION PROFORMA WGLT2
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 WGLT2. DATES 28 Jun – 01 Jul 13
COUNTY/CONTINGENT/WING......
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
· 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 Joining Instructions
TRAVEL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAPEL CURIG BASED COURSES
Introduction.
1. The Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training (CCAT), Capel Curig is situated in Capel Curig Training Camp, near Betws y Coed, Conwy. The Camp is administered by Defence Training Estate (Wales).
Location and Address.
2. The Camp is situated between Betws Y Coed and Capel Curig on the A5.
4. The address of the CCAT Capel Curig is:
Capel Curig Training Camp
Betws y Coed.
Conwy
LL24 0DS
Communications (there is no mobile signal).
5. There is permanent staff at CCAT Mon-Fri and the contact details for enquiries are below:
a. General enquiries on bookings:
Mr David Rees
Tel: 01690 720308
Fax: 01690 720282
Email:
b. Arrival times – Centre Manager – Major Kevin Edwards
Tel: 01690 720308 Mob: 07920 545608 (when in signal range)
Travel Instructions
By road:
6. Travel west through North Wales on either the A55 coast road (recommended-fast dual carriageway, beware speed cameras) or A5 slow, single carriageway but more scenic through Snowdonia). Capel Curig Training Camp is situated on the main A5 between Betws-Y-Coed and Capel Curig village.
By train:
7. The nearest main line rail station is Llandudno Junction with a connection to Bleanau Ffestiniog, which stops at Betws-y-Coed. A pick up will be arranged to meet the following trains arriving at Betws-y-Coed only:
a. Sunday 1643hrs.
b. Monday – Saturday 1701hrs.
8. Personnel who do not arrive by these times will be required to make their own arrangements from Betws-Y-Coed train station to Capel Curig Training Camp.
9. The train station is a minimum of 25 minutes from the camp and this should be taken into consideration when booking homeward travel.
Location