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ANNUAL INSPECTION PRESENTATION

HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHTARMY CADET FORCE

Annual Inspections- What Why When and Who?

What are Annual Inspections and why do we have them?

FORMAL ANSWER; (Regional Formation Commanders – ACF responsibilities, ACF Manual Chap1, Appendix1, Annex B, para 9)

The District/Brigade Commander, or an Army Officer nominated by him, accompanied by theCadet Commandant or his representative is to make at least one annual visit to every ACF Detachment in its own location. These are to be carried out between 1st Apr – 31st Mar.

The purpose of the inspection is to; a) meet the Detachment Commander, other officers and AI’s and help resolve any problems.b) Examine Detachment roll book, and records, ensure that training is being carried out in

accordance with current policy and instructions in the APC syllabus and ensure that all training is being conducted safely.

c) Inspect the accommodation and training facilities, to ensure that the arrangements for the security of arms and ammunition are in accordance with LANDSO2901 and the SHEF instructions are known and being complied with.

d) Report problems and irregularities through the chain of command to HQ RF, RFCA and ACFA as appropriate

Annual Inspections- What Why When and Who?

Simple answer;

• Brigade level audit

• Confirmation we are doing as we should

• Compliance to Security protocols

• Public relations opportunity.

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form • Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)• LSO2901 v5• Unit attendance register• Arms chest log / Range log• Key register• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owed asset list)• Security Report• Unit training programme• Unit risk assessment• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form • Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Annual Inspections

Documents required for the inspection;

• Annual Inspection form

• Establishment Security Self assessment form (ESSA)

• County Security Standing Orders (CSSO)

• LSO2901 v5

• Unit attendance register

• Arms chest log / Range log

• Key register

• Stores register (both issued from Cty and Unit owned asset list)

• Security Report

• Unit training programme

• Unit risk assessment

• Training manuals

Microsoft Office Word Document

Annual Inspections- PR opportunity

PR.

• Opportunity to show what the Unit has done over the year.

• Sponsor Unit liaison

• Specific achievements

• Charity work

Annual Inspections- Notice Board

Update your Notice Boards!• Training programme

• Risk assessment

• Cty Orders

• Event warning orders

• Cadet training records.

• PR notices

Annual Inspections- Grading

As to Chap 1, Appendix 1 to Annex B of the ACF Manual, para 11.

Standards that a Detachment is expected to achieve annually, and those which should be used as criteria when deciding whether or not a Detachment has attained the required standards are as follows;

a) At least 2 Adults should have attended regularly for evening and weekend training.

b) There should have been an average strength of not less than 15 cadets throughout the year.

c) There should have been a satisfactory standard of training based on Star qualifications gained during the year. Qualifications gained in DoE award should also be considered.

d) At least 50% of the adults and cadets on strength, who have more than a years service should have attended Annual Camp.

Annual Inspections- Preparation

Finally;

PREPARE!