Welcome to the CCF department

Two Services, Four House Sections; one team: KBA CCF aspires to be the best CCF in the country and prepare you, our cadets, for leadership positions in your careers. The KBA CCF Contingent badge represents both the Academy Houses and the combined elements of the cadet forces. The heraldic symbols that represent each house section also represent Land, Sea and Air cognate with the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

The House Sections may compete against each other but they always look out for each other. This is represented by the three animals and the longship looking outwards in what is known as all-round defence. The motto “Onwards” represents our aspiration and resilience to always improve. As a member of KBA CCF you now represent not just yourselves but the whole team. We always work together to make this happen – teamwork is key to our success.

KBA CCF is supported by the RAF and Army and is linked to a regular regiment who sponsor and support us. Although one of the smallest Corps in the British Army the Intelligence Corps (INT CORPS) is at the fore front of the Army’s activities.

The requirement for Intelligence and analysis is a growth industry in which the INT CORPS is heavily involved. The INT CORPS Headquarters is located at Chicksands in Bedfordshire. The INT CORPS is part of  1st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Brigade (Bde). The ISR Bde includes the 2 Regular Military Intelligence (MI) Battalions (Bns) as well as the 4 Reserve Bns. In addition the Corps has three Cadet units including KBA CCF.

First World War The  first Intelligence Corps was formed in August 1914 and originally included only officers and their servants. After a successful war the unit was disbanded.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's aerial warfare force. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918, becoming the first independent air force in the world, by regrouping the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) and the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS)

Second World War On 19 July 1940 a new Intelligence Corps was created by Army Order 112 and has existed since that time. The Corps trained its operatives to parachute, who were then dropped over France as part of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). Intelligence Corps officers were involved in forming the highly-effective Long Range Desert Group, and the Special Air Service (SAS). Around 40% of British Army personnel at Bletchley Park were in the Intelligence Corps.

The modern INT CORPS works with Special Forces and the regular army. Many ex-INT Corps work for the police and large commercial companies around the world. Why? Because good Intelligence not only wins wars it helps build successful companies and safer communities.

The RAF continues to provide air support, ground attack and air defence around the world.

Wear your beret and badges with pride as you are representing the team, those that have gone before, the country and HM The Queen.

Catering Information (Halal + Gluten/Coeliac)

Catering Information – Dietary requirements

Catering during cadet activities is provided within MOD dining facilities using large-scale contract catering.  While catering teams will do their best to support dietary needs, it is important to understand that not all requirements can be guaranteed in every situation.
Meals are prepared in shared kitchen environments and served in bulk, which means that cross-contamination between different food types (including gluten) cannot be fully prevented.  For cadets with coeliac disease, this is particularly important as even small amounts of gluten may cause a reaction.

Halal meals are not provided as standard and have been requested in advance using the information on dietary restrictions within Westminster.  Where requested, as per this information, catering staff will aim to provide appropriate options; however, this must be confirmed prior to the activity.

There are also limitations during field training, where operational ration packs are used.  These do not include gluten-free or halal certified options and in these circumstances alternative arrangements may need to be made by the contingent staff.

For these reasons, it is essential that all dietary requirements – whether medical (e.g. coeliac disease), religious (e.g. halal), or allergy-related are reported accurately.
Early notification allows the RQMS to liaise with catering providers and where necessary, plan suitable alternatives to ensure the safety and welfare of all cadets.

Failure to complete the nominal rolls as requested may limit the ability to meet individual dietary needs safely.
 

Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL)

NIHL represents a high-risk hazard within the training environment and is assessed as having the highest potential impact within the risk assessment; however, this risk is entirely preventable through the correct use of issued hearing protection.  It is therefore mandatory that all hearing protection is issued to cadets, confirmed as serviceable, and inspected prior to arrival on camp to ensure it is fit for purpose and ready to use during all relevant activities.

All contingents are to provide suitable hearing protection (Amplivox) for their cadets for use during training activities where there is a risk of noise exposure. Where a contingent does not hold sufficient quantities, any shortfall will be supplemented by the RQMS to ensure full coverage.