Glasgow Lanarkshire Battalion AcF <GLBattalionA>


Welcome to the site of the Glasgow & Lanarkshire Battalion Army Cadet Force. The ACF is a voluntary youth organisation sponsored by the Army. It is open to both males & females between the ages of 12 & 18 years. Army Cadets are taught discipline, and respect. Cadets also learn various skills throughout their time in the ACF which they can put to use in future years.

There are 23 Detachments based throughout the Glasgow & Lanarkshire area and we are always actively seeking new members, including cadets for the newly formed Pipes & Drums Detachment and also Adult Instructors between the ages of 18 & 55. If your thinking of becoming an Adult Instructor dont worry there is no experience required, and we will train you in all subjects you may also be entitled to a few days pay.

Anyone interested in joining the ACF should in the first instance contact Battalion HQ on 0141 641 0858, and tell them you have seen the Battalion's Bebo page.

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Sports
In the ACF you can take part in a wide range of sports such as Football, Athletics, X Country, Archery, Volleyball, Hockey, Canoeing, Kayaking, Hillwalking and much more
Skills
Cadets learn skills such as:- Map Reading, Piping & Drumming, Canoeing/Kayaking Coaching, Leadership, Organisational and many more
Qualifications
Army Cadets can gain lots of qualifications throughout their service such as, Duke of Edinburghs award, B-Tec, First Aid
Places we Go
As a member of the ACF you could have the chance to visit foreign countries such as Canada, Kenya, Germany, and more
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  • B COMPANY CADETS DO THEIR BIT FOR VETERANS DAY

    Veteran Niall Archibald, Soldiers of 2 SCOTS in their desert uniforms and Cadets of Glasgow and Lanarkshire Battalion ACF ensured it was a “Full House” at the summit of Ben More (Crianlarich); at 1174 metres the highest mountain in the South West Highlands.

    The Past, Present and (potentially) Future members of the Armed Forces family set off from Glen Dochart east of Crianlarich, despite the low, dense cloud and the absence of any promising views from the summit. The forecast of 30 mph easterly winds meant we would have to reassess the conditions at the col or saddle between Ben More and its neighbouring twin peak Stob Binnein.

    Thanks to the easing of the wind speed, the lack of wind chill and the mountain safety and security provided by Captain Alex Sweet we were able to proceed with caution. Captain Sweet, OC Recce Platoon of 2 SCOTS, is a qualified Mountain Leader. He was accompanied by 9 of his soldiers consisting of 4 “Jocks” and 5 other Fusiliers from the Commonwealth including 4 Fijians.

    The two gutsy Cadets who volunteered for this tough hillwalk were Lance Corporal Jojo Williams and Cadet John Paul Donnelly both from Milton, Glasgow. They attend F Platoon (RHF) Detachment based at Hotspur Street, Maryhill, home of 6 SCOTS. They both completed their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition at Warcop at Easter Camp and were keen to do the day hike to mark Armed Forces Day. “Quite a few of the groups got a bit lost on the Duke of Edinburgh hikes because they weren't really following the bearings. Jojo and me had to use the bearings in cloud on the mountain and keep checking the direction” said John Paul.

    “We shared the map reading and swapped the rucksack through the day” said Lance Corporal Williams. “I wondered if the altitude would affect me as I have never done anything like this before”. He was reassured that you would have to go to the Himalayas or the Andes to be affected by altitude. Some of the 2 SCOTS soldiers had climbed Mount Kenya during their R&R after their successful field training in Kenya earlier this year. (Mount Kenya is 5,199 metres or 17,057 feet.)

    Lance Corporal Williams picked up quite a lot of information through this experience. “The col or saddle between the mountains is called a bealach in Gaelic. At 1174 metres Ben More is way higher than anything in England and Wales. I'd like to know how high that is in feet. It's well over 3,000 feet making it the 16th highest mountain in Britain.” (Afternote: Ben More is 3,852 feet high.)

    Cadet Donnelly and Lance Corporal Williams are looking forward to this year's Annual Camp at Swinteron and to continue to progress with the Cadets. John Paul will be going to North Glasgow College in August and Jojo Williams is considering joining the Territorial Army.

    They were supervised on this hillwalk by Lynette Brough, who was herself a Cadet and continued to progress as an Adult Volunteer, reaching the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major. She said, “I really enjoyed the day but it was very tiring. Maybe it was the wet ground made it hard going. The Cadets did very well to make it to the top in the conditions. It was just a pity we did not have the views.” RSM Brough climbed Ben More on 17 May in preparation for this event. “On my recce in May I was really lucky with the weather as the clouds lifted in the afternoon. I checked out a different descent route but that just confirmed we were better off coming down the same way we went up. It was much safer, less steep and less of a detour. Also the bearings were simple”.

    Overall this was a really enjoyable, fun event although everyone felt a bit stiff after such strenuous exercise. Our thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Nick Borton MBE DSO, CO 2 SCOTS and to Colonel Allan Downie TD, Cadet Commandant for authorising this event. We hope that further links between 2 SCOTS and B (RHF) Coy can be arranged for the benefit of the Cadets.

    VIE

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  • ARMY OPEN DAY

    Some pics of 1 Troop Scots DG enjoying Sunday's Army Open Day in Bellahouston park ARE NOW ONLINE, if any of you have any more to be added send them to me. Thanks to SMI Cheape for the pics
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  • WSI HINDLEY WINS THE AWARD

    Hey folks just an update to let you all know that WSI HINDLEY of 2 TP SCOTS DG has been named the Britains Most Courageous Woman after winning the award in London. WSI HINDLEY picks up a holiday and £500 for a charity of her choice, which she is kindly donating to her own detachment funds.

    Kerry has posted a thank you message on the comments section for your all to read. From all of us at Glasgow & Lanarkshire Battalion very well done to you.

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  • Naomi
    Naomi

    Well dudes

    Am gonna try tae come back as an adult at cadets and you didn't this you were going to get rid of me that easy did you pmsl ;)

    Am like a bad penny lol but I can asure you when a come back am not that stupis'wee' lassie you's used to know I've grown up :O what a shock to the system lol

    Cya all SOON!!!!!

    5 days ago
  • Shaun Robertson
    Shaun Robertson

    can someone tell me where the cadet detachment is in garthamlock cause i cant get throught to the HQ place in cambuslang

    1 week ago
  • Scots Dg
    luv Scots Dg

    2Troop Scots DG recently attended the Veterans Lunch held at the Royal British Legion in East Kilbride.
    there where many dignatories in attendence not to mention all the Veterans which included both of Sgt Hindley's parents.
    the cadets assisted the many Veterans by helping with drinks and sandwiches and most importantly just chatting with the Veterans and listening to stories of there time in the Armed Forces.
    the Cadets of 2Troop recieved many compliments including that of the Brigadier himself a Royal Scots Dragoon Guard who commented on how well turned out the Troop where and how seeing them wearing their uniform and distinctive Grey berets made him feel very proud.
    the cadets have already been invited to attend next years event as they did such a sterling job, one veteran commented "they are a credit to both themselves and the Army Cadet Force, you should all be very proud".
    Sgt Hindley
    2 Troop Scots DG

    1 week ago
  • Love Toy
    luv Love Toy

    Ryt no promblems, in the Bro's It said that the DofE is to be held at anuall but Lt. Liddel was up at the hall tonight and he said it was a deffenate thats it's happning on Wednesday. I will phone Lt. Paterson tomoro and find out, but if it is the cace it is next wednesday I might not be abel to because of my work, they like 2-3 weeks knotes about holedies and because I was under the impreshon that the Gold was at Anuall I never booked the origenal D of E dates for the Qualifyer.
    If the worst comes to it I would have to pull out which is the last thing that I want to do.
    Enyways thanks for the Heads up and I will call Mr Paterson themoz.
    thanks S/Sgt McLachlan

    2 weeks ago
  • Love Toy
    luv Love Toy

    Allrighty peeps
    Just wanting to know whats meant to be happening with the D of E Gold?
    Iv been getting told differnt things about what is meant to be happning, is it on next week, coz if it is i need to get time off work and get seplise, or is it at anuall camp which i have been told off my adults would be happning. I have just payed for my Gold book on Monday night and I don't want to be messing up this opertunity for my gold as a cadet.
    Plz bmb ASAP
    Staff McLachlan "B" troop R.A Drumchapel
    have love to :D

    2 weeks ago
  • John Robertson
    luv John Robertson

    well done to WSI Hindley on your recent award, JR

    4 weeks ago
  • OneTroop
    luv OneTroop

    Well done SGT Hindley. I also think the battalion should see your recent news paper article. everyone check out the link bellow. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/search...

    6 weeks ago
  • Scots Dg
    luv Scots Dg

    i'd like to thank everyone in glasgow and lanarkshire for thier support and encouragement.
    i'd like to say to all cadets and adults that you can achieve anything you set your mind to if you work hard enough.
    i'm proud to be a member of the army cadet force and just as passionate about what the cadet force can offer both cadet and adult members from team-building and time-keeping to military and outdoor skills not forgetting b-tec and DofE
    now i've been named as the winner i can think of no-one better to donate £500 to than the cadets at 2 tp scots dg without thier enthusiasm and passion i wouldnt be where i am today.

    thanks again i'll see you all at annual camp and remember work hard as the only person from stopping you achieving your goals is you.

    WSI HINDLEY

    6 weeks ago
  • Donna H
    Donna H

    Well done the Bn Tug of War Team First at ACFA Comp...
    Also the Female Hockey Team runners Up big well done everyone

    7 weeks ago
  • Scots Dg
    Scots Dg

    check out the camouflage website recommend two friends and if they sign up camouflage will send you a free t shirt
    http://www.bebo.com/Link.jsp?Url=htt...

    9 weeks ago
  • Poo Poo Tang
    luv Poo Poo Tang

    1st year iv ever missed a easter camp :O rather gutted, although the week with the pipe band made up for it lol

    10 weeks ago
  • Jake Cheape
    Jake Cheape

    thanks for that Darren

    11 weeks ago
  • 'A' Troop
    'A' Troop

    Cheers darren.

    11 weeks ago
  • Sex Babes
    Sex Babes

    hi could you put up the photos from the cross country nationals when u get them pleaseee :D x

    13 weeks ago
  • Scots Dg
    luv Scots Dg

    poundland now have kfs sets, mugs, mess tins for those preparing for dofe and easter camp as well as those huge tins of kiwi polish

    16 weeks ago
  • Glasgow Lanarkshire Battalion AcF
    Glasgow Lanarkshire Battalion AcF

    Alexander,

    Give the ceo a phone on 0141 641 0858 or alternatively e mail him on ceo@glcadets.org, that way u can contact him direct instead of going through a third party

    Cheers

    18 weeks ago
  • Alexander Macduff
    Alexander Macduff

    Hi its alexander macduff Could you pass a message on to the ceo that I am still intrested in becomeing an adult if you could ask the ceo to email me back that would be fine my email is alexander.macduff@yahoo.com In reply to: "For more info on joining the ACF contact Battalion HQ on 0141 641 0858" by Glasgow Lanarkshire Battalion AcF

    18 weeks ago
  • Scots Dg
    Scots Dg

    poundland have GIANT tins of kiwi black boot polish stock up for the year.

    19 weeks ago
  • Scots Dg
    luv Scots Dg

    could everyone also add this as the new 2tp scots dg page as the other is moderated by someone thats no longer with the detatchment www.bebo.com/2tpscotsdgacf thanks

    20 weeks ago