Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park
Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park | |
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![]() Logo of the Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park | |
Active | 1957 – present |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | British Armed Forces |
Branch | ![]() Combined Cadet Force Army Cadet Force |
Type | Training |
Role | Cadet Forces training |
Size | 39 Staff |
Part of | Headquarters Land Forces |
Garrison/HQ | Camberley |
Motto(s) | Renovate Animos |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt Col (MAA) L C Neville RAPTC |
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The Cadet Training Centre (CTC), Frimley Park is the home of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and the Army Cadet Force (ACF).
History
[edit]The House was commissioned by the Tichbourne Family in 1699.[1] It served as a maternity hospital during the Second World War.[1] It was subsequently used by the Officers' Association (OA), and by the Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC), before it was handed over for use as a training college for the Cadet Forces of the British Armed Forces in 1957, opening for its first course in 1959.[2]
Location
[edit]CTC Frimley Park is located on a large site immediately to the south west of Frimley Park Hospital, situated near Junction 4 of the M3 motorway.[3]
Courses
[edit]The CTC Frimley Park is used primarily for the training of the cadet forces through courses. These include:[4]
Adult courses
[edit]- Senior Officers' Course
- Area Commanders' Course
- SA (M) (07) Cadet
- CF Adult and Leadership Management Course (ALM)
- KGVI Leadership Course
- Cadet Force Skill at Arms Instructor Course
- CCF Basic Course
- RSMI Conference
Cadet courses
[edit]- Master Cadet
- Cadet Leadership Course (CLC)
- Senior Cadet Conference
Note: The CTC also hosts the ACF Champion Cadet Competition.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Heritage Open Days: Knights' Lodgings, Tiny Theatres And Secrets In Stone..." Culture 24. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ^ "Manor House History". Retrieved 28 August 2009.
- ^ "Google Maps". Retrieved 30 August 2009.
- ^ a b "Courses at CTC". Retrieved 30 August 2009.