December 4, 2024
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Army Cadets showcased their first aid expertise at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service’s Training and Safety Centre.
Teams from the Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) battled it out across the Cadet and Young Adult categories on 16 November to establish the top first aid teams in the UK.
The day included a mix of team-based challenges and individual assessments, where communication, collaboration, and first aid skills were put to the ultimate test.
Teams from Dollar Academy CCF placed highly in several categories with 2nd Battalion The Highlanders ACF picking up second place in the Young Adult competition.
In the team test, participants navigated challenging scenarios involving simulated casualties, including injuries and illnesses. Each member also faced an individual assessment to demonstrate their ability to treat a casualty independently. The competition’s maximum High Point Score of 320 provided the benchmark for success.
Cadet Winners – Army Cadet Force
The cadet category results were highly competitive. Dorset ACF triumphed with an impressive 273 points, closely followed by Royal County of Berkshire ACF with 270 points. The top five teams displayed outstanding skill and teamwork, as shown below:
1. Dorset ACF – 273
2. Royal County of Berkshire ACF – 270
3. Durham ACF – 259
4. 2nd Battalion NI ACF – 255
5. Cambridgeshire ACF – 247
Other teams, including Merseyside ACF and Hereford & Worcester ACF, also showcased commendable efforts.
Cadet Winners – Combined Cadet Force
Dulwich School CCF claimed victory with 285 points in the CCF category, with Dollar Academy CCF and St Edmund’s CCF securing second and third places, respectively. The top performers were as follows:
1. Dulwich School CCF – 285
2. Dollar Academy CCF – 258
3. St Edmund’s CCF – 256
Team members from Dollar Academy CCF during a first aid scenario.
Young Adult Winners – Army Cadet Force
The Young Adult competition saw Durham ACF leading with 207 points, ahead of 2nd Battalion The Highlanders ACF and 2nd Battalion NI ACF. The results highlighted exceptional performance under pressure:
1. Durham ACF – 207
2. 2nd Battalion The Highlanders ACF – 171
3. 2nd Battalion NI ACF – 167
Young Adult Winners – Combined Cadet Force
Dulwich School CCF once again demonstrated their dominance, achieving 194 points to secure first place, while Dollar Academy CCF followed with 141 points.
Inter-Services Competition
The top two teams from each category advanced to the Inter-Services competition. This test involved a dramatic scenario: a newsagent held at gunpoint, resulting in a gunshot wound, a broken leg, and a head injury. Teams from the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), CCF, ACF, and Police Cadets worked under pressure to treat the injured.
In the cadet category, Dorset ACF and Dollar Academy CCF tied with 273 points, with Dorset emerging victorious due to superior individual team scores. Dulwich School CCF claimed third place with 269 points.
The Young Adult competition was equally intense. Dulwich School CCF took the top spot with 197 points, followed by Durham ACF with 192 points. Southern Area SCC made an impressive podium appearance, earning 182 points.
Congratulations to all participants.
