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Recruit Company (RCoy)
Here at RMVCC Plymouth we aim to give our cadets the highest quality of training without pushing them into things they don't want to do.
We do not train them to be little soldiers or recruits for the Royal Marines we give them self respect, confidence, discipline and valuable life skills.
The first part of training is in RCoy where they will learn:-
Drill
Which isn't just marching and looking good, it teaches discipline, team work, respect for themselves and everyone around them, presentation and how to follow orders given to them quickly and effectively.
Basic Fieldcraft
For this we take them to Dartmoor and teach them the basics of living in the field such as how to make a bivi, camouflage and concealment, how to cook and eat rations and some walking across the moor. We also teach the importance of The Country Code.
Basic Navigation Map reading is an important part of the training as we are often on Dartmoor and there aren't many sign posts the best way to get around is by using your map and compass. we teach all cadets how to identify their current position on the map and the basic techniques for getting from A to B.
We also teach them a little about the history of the Royal Marines so they have a basic understanding of why people are impressed just to hear that you are a Royal Marines Cadet and what it means to wear the cap badge of the Royal Marines. |
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After passing out the cadets then go into their separate companies dependant on age.
Alpha, Bravo and Charlie Company (ACoy)(BCoy)(CCoy)
CCoy is for ages 9-11 BCoy is for ages 12-13 ACoy is for ages 14-17
Here they will expand on what they have learnt in RCoy and put these skills into practice on Dartmoor and will have the opportunity to learn new skills and maybe work their way up through the ranks.
Any cadet has the chance to become a:-
Lance Corporal To get this you need to show your company commander that you have the ability to follow orders and take charge when needed.
You will then be selected to attend the junior NCO's course where you will be tested on the basic skills that were learnt in RCoy and be taught the basics of giving a lecture and taking a squad for drill. On completion of this you will be awarded your second stripe making you a Corporal.
After you have proved your self as a corporal you will be selected for the senior NCO's course which is a real test of your ability to learn and command where you will be tested on everything you have learnt to a high enough standard that puts you in the instructional rank of Sergeant where you will be expected to show professionalism in everything you do, representing the RMVCC to a high standard
After this you get promoted purely on merit from Sergeant to Colour Sergeant then to WO2 which is the Company Sergeant Major.
Then if you prove to "BE WORHTY" you will be promoted to WO1 which is the Regimental Sergeant Major, as the highest rank any cadet can reach and is a very rare and is extremely respected by everyone. |
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We also offer additional training and opportunities for those cadets who are interested.
Drill display team Corps of drums Ten Tors South Moors rivers Annual camp
Where we go away for a week and do various adventure training activities which can include.
Rock cimbing Abseiling High ropes Swimming Mountain biking Horse riding Orienteering Surfing Coasteering Kayaking Sailing Archery Raft building Quad biking And many more |
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