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BASIC EXPEDITION TRAINING – LESSON 1
YORKSHIRE (N&W) ARMY CADET FORCE
AUO BILLIE GRISDALE10th March 2015
BASIC EXPEDITION TRAININGLESSON 1 - INTRODUCTION
BEFORE WE BEGIN…
In the event of an emergency, please
leave by the nearest exit quickly and quietly and go to the muster point,
where a nominal roll will be taken.
BEFORE WE BEGIN…
If you have any questions at any time, feel free to pop your hand
up and I will answer them for
you
INTRODUCTION
Basic expedition training covers 2 lessons –
1) Introduction to Expedition Training
2) Countryside Code
Today we will be looking at Lesson 1
INTRODUCTION
Expedition training can be dangerous if you don’t know
what you’re doing, so it is important that you receive
certain training before you go. Different levels of training will be required dependant upon how difficult the expedition is expected to be. Training will
include….
1) THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE
You will be taught the Countryside Code so that you understand how to treat land and
property with respect
2) BUILDING THE TEAM
You will be taught how to build the team so that you are able to work as a member of a
team and support other team members
3) EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT
You will be taught about expedition equipment so you have the correct clothing and equipment to
ensure the expedition is carried out in comfort and safety
4) LOAD CARRYING
You will be taught how to load carry correctly so you are able to carry the required load without
suffering exhaustion or injury
5) THE CAMP SITE
You will be taught about the camp site so you understand how to live outdoors in comfort and
safety
6) FOOD AND COOKING
You will be taught about food and how to cook so you will be able to prepare and cook a nourishing
meal
7) DEBRIEFING
You will be taught how to take part in a debrief so you can reflect on the expedition and learn
lessons from the experience
YOU ALSO NEED TO KNOW…
You will also require training in Emergency Aid and Use of Map and
Compass
You will cover both of these in the First Aid and Navigation syllabi
ANY QUESTIONS?
Does anybody have any questions?
I HAVE SOME FOR YOU!
Why do we teach you about load carrying?
So you are able to carry the required load without suffering exhaustion or injury
I HAVE SOME FOR YOU!
Why do we teach you about the campsite?
So you understand how to live outdoors in comfort and safety
SUMMARY
In summary, you have learnt why we need to have expedition training, and what sort of things you will
be taught as you progress through your cadet career
LOOK FORWARD
You can now look forward to your next lesson in Expedition Training at BASIC level, which is…
The Countryside Code
This lesson will ensure you know how to behave sensibly and responsibly in the countryside so you
can go on expeditions