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'ABOUT THE UNIT'
Airdrie & Coatbridge Sea Cadets can be located in the Old Mission Hall, in Motherwell Street, Airdrie. The Unit was opened in 1943 and has seen a number of changes.
In 1999 Airdrie & Coatbridge Sea Cadet Unit opened a Marine Cadet Detachment. As such, we now have a Sea Cadet Section for young people between the ages of 12 and 17, a Marine Cadet Section, for young people between the ages of 13 and 17, and a Junior Sea Cadet Section, for young people aged 10 and 11, irrespective as to race, religion or creed.
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The Sea Cadets
The Sea Cadets aim to provide young people with an environment in which they can choose what they learn from a wide range of stimulating subjects and one in which they can have 'serious fun'! From the moment an individual joins the Sea Cadets, he or she will begin a journey of learning. How far they progress and how much they learn is ultimately down to the cadets themselves. However, regardless of background or means all cadets will be provided with the opportunities and support that they need.
Boating is an area where the the Sea Cadets has a long history of excellence. Cadets are able to gain Royal Yachting Association qualifications in dinghy sailing, windsurfing, offshore sailing and power boating, and British Canoe Union awards in canoeing.
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The Marine Cadets
Fun and Teamwork! When you join the Marine Cadets, you can rest assured that there will be plenty of both. The Marine Cadets is the youth equivalent of the Royal Marines. Based alongside a Sea Cadet Unit, Marine Cadet Detachments share all of the same opportunities as Sea Cadets, but with an emphasis on amphibious operations.
Marine Cadets learn the combat skills of camouflage and concealment, how to storm a hostile beach from the sea, how to reach a rendezvous point with a map and a compass and how to handle the latest military assault weapons.
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The Junior Cadet
The Junior Cadet syllabus is designed to give the Junior Sea Cadet a good working knowledge of the subjects listed so that they may take good advantage of the range of activities to them and to encourage the Junior Sea Cadet to stay and progress through the Sea Cadets.
The entire Junior Sea Cadet programme is participation based. This means that a Junior Cadet is credited with a module by turning up and taking part. there are no tests. Here are some examples of some activities a Junior Sea Cadet will participate in;
* Semiphore
* The Water Safety Certificate
* Compasses
* Community projects
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There are numerous activities available and a number of qualifications which can be achieved. All cadets participate in Part 1 training, which will cover life skills and general knowledge. Part 1 training consists of compulsory training common to all who wish to advance themselves to each rate in the Corps. There is a different Part 1 syllabus for each rate.
Below is some information on our members of staff.
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CPO (SCC) D Paterson
This is our Officer in Charge(OiC). The primary purpose of the OiC is to command the Unit so that the Aim of the Sea Cadet Corps is met. However, she must also do the following;
* Conduct Training and Administration in the Unit in accordance with Sea Cadet Regulations.
* Ensure proper discipline among the Staff and Cadets.
* Ensure the safety of Cadets and Staff during Unit activities.
CPO Paterson joined the sea Cadets at the age of 14. She progressed through the ranks and attained the rate of Petty Officer Cadet. On turning 18 she applied to become a member of instructional staff.
Since being on instructional staff she has been Divisional Senior Rate, Divisional Officer, Training Officer and is now the Officer in Charge.
PO Paterson carries out instruction on a number of subjects including Pulling, Seamanship and Writer Stores.
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Lt (SCC) E Gallagher RNR
This is the Unit First Lieutenant. The purposes of the First Lieutenant are the following;
* To ensure that the policies as set by the Unit Commanding Officer are achieved.
* To act as second in command of the Unit.
* To deputise for the Commanding Officer in his absence.
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CPO (SCC) J Hughes
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