Plymouth College's Combined Cadet Force (CCF) has had its biennial inspection. One of the most important events in the CCF calendar, passing the inspection is a requirement of the MoD.
The inspection was carried out by Brigadier Piers Hankinson MBE, Brigade Commander 43 (Wessex) Brigade. After the formal inspection on the parade ground, Brigadier Hankinson observed various training activities such as rifle firing on the range, canoeing in the pool and a communications command task in the school grounds.
As well as pupils from Plymouth College, the CCF also includes students from Stoke Stoke Damerel Community College. The initiative has proved a huge success and the partnership has seen pupils from both schools sharing ideas and skills, which has helped them all develop their leadership and interpersonal skills. As well as the inspection, the cadets have taken part in a number of events together, including Armed Forces Day, outdoor field events and Ten Tors.
Plymouth College CCF Contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Pete Lewis said: "The cadets conducted themselves very well and Brigadier Hankinson was very impressed. We have a very strong Contingent and I was delighted to see that all the hard work that went into preparing for the Inspection paid off."
