Be Worthy!

A Little History

 

Formed in 1904 we are one of the first cadet units.

 

Originally named The Royal Marines Boys Corps open only to the sons of serving Royal Marines until 1922 when the gates were opened to all boys.

 

During the second world war the RMBC was disbanded but reformed in 1945. After this they were amalgamated with The Girls Ambulance Corps and renamed in 1951 as The Royal Marines Volunteer Boys Corps and later on in 1979 as we are known now The Royal Marines Volunteer Cadets Corps.

 

 

In the past Plymouth RMVCC was well known for its band, but times have changed and the cadets no longer want to do the band. We do have a keen interest in the corps of drums where they can learn to play the side drum and bugle.

 

At present we are more focused on getting the cadets out on Dartmoor as this is what they enjoy but we set ourselves apart from other cadet units by having the skills in the field and on the drill square. As one weekend we could be on Dartmoor in green patrolling and surviving then the next weekend in blue on a parade square showing off with some sharp rifle drill.

See our cadets on one of our many field exercises