The Royal Marines Cadets
The Royal Marine Cadet Section was formed in 1955 at the request of the Commandant General Royal Marines. Although it is an integral part of the Sea Cadet Corps, it looks to the Corps of Royal Marines for its styles and standards of dress, drill and training.
The Royal Marine Cadet detachment has been part of Rugby Sea Cadets for over 15 years and adds to the diverse atmosphere which exists at Rugby Sea Cadets
Training within Rugby Royal Marine Cadet Detachment follows a well structured, SCC approved syllabus which takes the new entry from recruit through to Marine Cadet 1st class, then on to Corporal and Sergeant.
After a few weeks of attendance wearing civvies you will be given a working rig – the latest soldier 95 DPM
In the first 6 weeks of recruit training the cadet is taught the basics which include the background, history and current structure of the Royal Marines, basic drill and self discipline.
Once this initial training is complete you will be awarded the blue beret and will progress onto the next level of training which includes map reading, parade drill, field craft and weapons training, furthering your knowledge and responsibilities.
You will also have the opportunity to follow specialisation training and visit Naval and Royal Marine training establishments. And because you’re part of a Sea Cadet Unit there are all the water-borne activities too.
The Royal Marine Cadets are currently open to boys and girls from the age 13 and promotion prospects are good. So when you make Cadet Sergeant, you’ll be leading your own troops on training exercises and challenges
Why do young people join the Royal Marine Cadets? Because they want to do something worthwhile – Because they want to belong to the best youth movement around – Because they want to invest in their own community and make the most of what the new millennium may bring – Because they want to meet the challenge of the future.
