Army cadet force (ACF) - History of the ACF Research Guide Questions Fully Solved2024.

1859 - correct answer The army cadet force can trace its origins to this year, when there was a threat of invasion by the French Start of the cadets - correct answer The cadets were started after the volunteer force was established as many schools had formed volunteer units Volunteer force - correct answer The volunteer force was established in 1859 because of the threat of war with the French. They were formed due to the British Army being still abroad after the Indian mutinies and not having many units in Britain at the time. Queen's Westminster's - correct answer The unit which placed 35 cadets at their head when they marched past Queen Victoria in Hyde park in 1860 Miss Octavia Hill - correct answer Miss Octavia Hill helped establish the National Trust and then formed the Southwark cadet company to introduce the boys of the slums to the virtues of order, cleanliness, teamwork and self-reliance. 1908 - the Cadet Force - correct answer The title "Cadet Force" was introduced and the administration of the Force was taken over by the newly formed Territorial Associations. The expansion of the Cadet Force - correct answer In the First World War a big expansion of the Cadet Force took place and the War office reassumed responsibility for its administration up until 1923 when the Territorial Associations again took over. Government withdraws support - 1930 - correct answer In 1930 the Government ceased to recognise the Cadet Force and withdrew financial support from it. Everything had to be provided by private raised money and even wearing of Regimental badges and buttons were forbidden. A body known as the British National Cadet Association (BNCA) was formed with the aim of getting official recognition restored. The Cadet Force in World War II - correct answer During the Second World War a big expansion of the Cadet Force took place in January 1942. The War Office took over the organisation. Equipment and accommodation were increased grants and free uniforms were authorised. The BNCA continued to deal with such matters as sport, competition shooting, and the general welfare of Cadets and many other aspects of cadet work. BCNA - correct answer The BNCA became the Army Cadet Force Association (ACFA) in 1945 and continues to be responsible for those aspects of cadet training and activities, which are not the direct concern of the MOD. In addition, the ACFA are advisers to the MOD and other Government bodies on all matters connected to the ACF. Frimley Park - correct answer The Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park, Surrey was opened in 1959. This centre provides courses for officers and adult instructors of the ACF and the CCF and also leadership courses in the summer for a limited number of senior Cadets. The centenary of the ACF - correct answer The centenary of the ACF was celebrated in 1960. The chief event was the presentation of the banner to the force by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at a ceremony at the Tower of London. During the year, this Banner was passed from unit to unit and county to county throughout the whole of the United Kingdom. HRH the Duke of Edinburgh's Banner - correct answer Presented at a ceremony at the Tower of London. During the centenary year in 1960, this Banner was passed from unit to unit and county to county throughout the whole of the United Kingdom. It was trooped in many places before various distinguished people were laid on the altar of numerous parish churches and cathedrals at special Centenary Year Services. The Banner is now housed at the Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park. Centenary year events - correct answer - Took Place in 1960 - banner presentation by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh - Review of a large parade of the ACF and CCF by HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace - Thanksgiving service in Westminster Abbey Recent changes - correct answer Recent changes in the ACF have resulted in the provision of a more modern and workmanlike uniform and the introduction of the Army Proficiency Certificate (ACF) which replaced Certificate A. Certificate A had been in use in the Cadet Forces in various