The range of training and activities in the VCC is designed to ensure our cadets develop key personal skills, meet our Cadet Corps Aim but above all have some great fun.

Our core training activities are divided into the following categories:

• Recruit Training: The first four to five months when new recruits are taught the fundamental aspects of being a Royal Naval Cadet.  Upon ‘passing out’ new cadets can then proceed to Naval General Training or Musical Training if the unit has a Band.  Click here for more information.
• Naval General Training: This is where our cadets can follow our Cadet Common Military Syllabus and proceed through various Phases as they acquire skills and knowledge.  Click here to find out more about NGT.
• Command Training:  Each year we run two command courses, the Junior Command Course (JCC) for Able Cadets who want to get promotion to Leading Cadet, and the Senior Command Course for Leading Cadets who want to be Petty Officers.  Click here to learn more.
• Musical Training:  If their unit has a Band cadets can instead elect to join it, and whether they can already play an instrument or wish to learn from scratch, cadets can develop into accomplished musicians and play an important part in the ceremonial life of the unit.
• Display Team Training:  This usually takes place between Apr and Jul each year once NGT has finished, and allows cadets to develop their public display skills in readiness for the summers season.

Swimming

A number of our units offer cadets the chance to learn to swim or to improve their swimming abilities.  Please check with your unit’s Physical Training Instructor or Training Officer for details.

Shooting

Marksmanship is a key skill taught to our cadets as this helps to develop discipline, confidence and dedication.  Some units offer regular shooting practices so please check with your Training Officer for further details.

Competitions

Various competitions are held during the training year where our cadets can compete against other VCC units.  These competitions include:

• Netball.
• Six-a-Side Football.
• Swimming
• Shooting.
• Field Gun.
• Drill.
• Atheltics.
• Cross-Country Running.
• Mini-Sports.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

We are currently looking for new DofE coordinators so we can expand this worthy activity.  If you would like to get involved please contact us.