A Cadet corps in a school – good or bad idea? As Bob Russell mentioned, we have in Colchester properly-run cadet corps – naval via TS Colne, air via the well-established ATC/Air Cadets and Army likewise. The ATC and Army cadets are within the garrison.
Schools? The first thing that has to be considered is that any cadet corps has to be officered and have suitable trainers, a site to meet and drill. How many schools can find the suitable leaders for a cadet corps?
I am sure readers are well aware we can’t get leaders for the already established youth organisations, without setting up more.
It would be better that any reader who has the suitable skills and would like to volunteer for such a role contacted the already up and running organisations who, I am sure, would be delighted.
Bob Dove
Launceston Close
Colchester
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