Science in Action camp 2018 – CFAV volunteers needed

The Science in Action cadet camp returns in September with an action-packed programme of awe-inspiring activities for cadets but more CFAVs are needed to help run it.

The annual Cadet STEM Camp is running on SPTA between 21 - 26 October 2018 and CFAVs are needed to accompany cadets. It's a great opportunity to support regular army units who are delivering inspiring activities using the latest Army kit.

Applications must be approved via CoC, and added to WM activity 575142 and the closing date is 14 September 2018.

The course details for cadets are as follows:

What they'll learn

How drones are helping the Army’s battlefield surveillance and information gathering.

More about the Army's high-tech aerial surveillance systems, thermal imaging sights, radars, guns, and precision rockets as well as how to FIND and STRIKE the enemy.

How the Army uses its construction engineering skills to assist the infantry or Armoured Corps and to rebuild vital infrastructure post-conflict.

The camp, run by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers with input from technical experts, civilian professionals and teachers, will combine theory with practical sessions and give cadets a real insight into how the Army uses STEM in its day-to-day work of defending the nation.

During the camp, cadets will be able to see the STEM theories that they have covered in school demonstrated in an exciting real world way by soldiers from six of the Army's most technical regiments. They include:

Royal Signals – demonstrating a range of state of the art military communications equipment and the latest cyber security initiatives.

Royal Artillery – discussing the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for battlefield surveillance and information gathering, along with a practical session operating drones.

Royal Logistics Corps – showing how the Army is sustained in the field, including munitions, fuels and an explosives demonstration.

Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) – showing how modern equipment is recovered and repaired.

Army Air Corps – discussing rotary wing (helicopter) flight.

Royal Engineers – providing insights into how military engineering can keep an army mobile, including the use of bridging equipment.

The details

Who can apply: ACF and CCF(Army) cadets in Years 8, 9 or 10, studying STEM subjects at school or college at GCSE (or equivalent) or higher, although other cadets with an interest in science and technology can apply. Cadets will be split into two groups (Year 9 and 10 cadets and Year 10-13 cadets) based on age and STEM knowledge.

When: Sunday 21 October - Friday 26 October 2018

Where: West Down Camp, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire

How: Cadets from all parts of the UK are invited to bid for a place now. Ask your Detachment Commander for an Application Form and further details.

Closing date: Cadet applications have now closed.