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Well-deserved promotion for Aled!

Acting Petty Officer (SCC) Aled Davies, the Training Officer at Milford Haven has recently been promoted to Midshipman (SCC) RNR.

Aled successfully gained his promotion to Officer having undertaking a number of management courses within his career as a Merchant Navy Officer.  Midshipman (SCC) Aled Davies RNR is also the first ever Midshipman in Milford Haven and West Wales District!

Aled joined the Unit as a Junior Sea Cadet at ten years old and quickly rose to the pinnacle rate of Petty Officer Cadet.  Upon turning 18 years old, he became an Instructor at the Unit and has now quickly rose to the Officer Cadre at 19 years old!

Lieutenant (SCC) Mark Flude RMR, the Officer in Charge comments “Midshipman Davies is a shining example of what can be achieved by anyone within the organisation and is a testament to the training that he has received from the Unit and the organisation but also to his training within the Merchant Navy!”

If you are interested in joining or supporting Milford Haven Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets then visit www.milfordhavenscc.org.uk or email recruitment.tsharrier@virginmedia.com

Pictured – Midshipman (SCC) Aled Davies Royal Naval Reserve.

First Aid Success!!

Last weekend saw the National Sea Cadet First Aid Competition and the Inter-Services First Aid Competition being held at RAF Cranwell.

Milford Haven Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets previously beat off stiff competition at the District and Area Competitions; which has seen their second appearance at the National Competition for First Aid.

They have a team of four, which then have individual challenges/scenario’s and a group scenario which is all assessed and marked towards the team’s efficiency in First Aid.

The Saturday comprised of the National First Aid Competition which representation from 6 Areas of the Sea Cadets.  The day ended with Milford Haven (representing South West) being crowned as the Winner’s for the SECOND YEAR running!

As a result, they were then entered into the Inter-services First Aid Competition on the Sunday against St John Ambulance Cadets, Army Cadets, Air Cadets to name but a few.  This was a tough competition which resulted in a great experience!

Lieutenant (SCC) Mark Flude RNR, the Commanding Officer comments “For our second year at the National First Aid Competition, the cadets have once again shown what training and commitment has achieved!  Milford Haven Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets are certainly known on the map and proved that we excel in life skills – first aid!! ”.

If you wish to find out more about joining Sea Cadets or Royal Marines Cadets then visit www.milfordhavenscc.org.uk or find us on facebook!

Pictured is Petty Officer Cadet Callum Snape, Marine Cadet Class 2 Rachel Russell, Leading Cadet Rhian Griffiths and Petty Officer Cadet Megan Gronow at RAF Cranwell.

Sergeant (SCC) Mark Flude, the Officer in Charge of Milford Haven has been undergoing the Officer Development Programme within the Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets.  This programme is designed to test and put adults through their steps in a number of areas.

The final weekend assessment of two, is governed by a serving Royal Navy Officer (Captain or Commander) and he has overall say with senior Sea Cadet and Royal Marines Cadet Officers having input throughout the weekend.  The subject areas would include standards, uniform, leadership skills, letter writing, presentation skills, Sea Cadet Knowledge, management techniques to name but a few.

Mark successfully gained his promotion to Officer this weekend and sees his promotion to Lieutenant (SCC) RMR; the equivalent to a Sub Lieutenant in the Sea Cadet rank structure.  Lieutenant Flude is also the first ever Royal Marines Cadet Officer in Milford Haven and West Wales District!

Lieutenant (SCC) Mark Flude RMR, the Officer in Charge comments “It has been an interesting process and a tough one testing a number of areas.  It was a fantastic result and I’m over the moon to be able to say that I’ve passed; a positive result for me, my cadets, my staff and the Unit in moving forward!  I’d like to thank all those that have helped and supported me during the process!”

If you are interested in joining or supporting Milford Haven Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets then visit www.milfordhavenscc.org.uk or email recruitment.tsharrier@virginmedia.com

Pictured – Lieutenant (SCC) Mark Flude Royal Marines Reserve.

We are continually on the look out for new recruits for the Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets.  But we are also looking out for Adult Volunteers too.  If you are over 18 years of age and want to get involved then contact the Officer in Charge, Sergeant (SCC) Mark Flude via the contact form or co.tsharrier@virgin.net for more information.

We are specifically looking for:

General Instructors

A Female Royal Marines Cadet Instructor.

Admin Officer

Fundraisers/Supporters

.... and more!

Last weekend saw the South West Area Drill & Piping Competition.  The competition was held at the New Entry Training establishment for the Royal Navy; HMS Raleigh in Plymouth.

Milford Haven Sea Cadets had fierce competition as they represented West Wales District in the Piping Team Competition and also the Continuity Drill Display Competition.

This year was the trial for the Continuity Drill Display, which is a combination of drill both static and marching movements that are conducted to music with no command orders to carry them out.  The display needs to last 6 to 8 minutes and the team is to consist of 6 to 8 cadets.

With its first year being tried, Milford Haven were crowned the Winners in the Continuity Drill Display and came fourth in the Piping Team Competition.

Sergeant (SCC) Mark Flude, Officer in Charge comments “This is an absolutely amazing achievement for the Cadets, especially as it is the first year of the Continuity Drill Display.  I am a very proud Officer in Charge and it couldn’t have started my command off any better!”.

Good Luck to the team who return to the National Competition at HMS Raleigh at the end of April to go against teams from around the United Kingdom.

If you wish to find out more about joining Sea Cadets then visit www.milfordhavenscc.org.uk or find us on facebook!