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History
TS WHADDON, Milton Keynes Sea Cadet Corps was founded in September 1984, when a group of parents, young boys and ex-Naval personnel got together to open a unit in the area. They held the parades in the old Scout hut in Wolverton, then in December 1984 they were officially recognised by the Sea Cadet Association and started to receive uniforms and equipment. In 1985 the unit moved to bigger premises on Kiln Farm. One year later the first girls joined. In 1994 a Junior Sea Cadet section was formed open to boys and girls aged 10 and 11, then later that year a Marine Cadet Detachment was opened. The unit now parades with an average of 40 cadets.
THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (MOD) is the major sponsor of the SCC. It provides money, people and equipment for the central management and training of the Corp (but not for the running expenses of units which is raised locally).
THE SEA CADET COUNCIL is the governing body of the corps and is chaired by the Chairman of the SCA and consists of representatives of the SCA, the MOD, the SCC and also other maritime and professional organisations.
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Training
In order to help our young people to develop the high personal qualitites, teamwork, self-discipline, willing obedience, consideration for others and leadership which will prepare them for responsible adulthood, the SCC provides a wide selection of training activities. There is a very strong nautical theme and the main activity is boatwork. High standards of safety are maintained. Throughout this training the Cadets learn the importance of smartness, aiming for high standards of behaviour and doing cheerfully what they are told. Training takes place at Units, at SCC schools and camps, at Boating Stations and at sea in the square rigger ROYALIST, yachts and power driven offshore vessels. Activities include:
· Dinghy sailing
· Boat pulling
· Wind-surfing
· Canoeing
· Power boat handling
· Offshore sailing
· Offshore power crewing
· Ceremonial and Drill
· Office management
· First aid
· Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
· Target shooting
· Seamanship
· Mechanical engineering
· Electrical engineering
· Marine communications
· Physical training
· Cookery
· Store keeping
· Band music
· Expeditions
· Swimming
There are regattas and competitions in many activities at District, Area, and National level.
Much emphasis is placed on training adults so they can teach Cadets properly.
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