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RESERVES Contents Introduction West Midland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association The Reserve Forces are an essential part of the British This is who we are... 3 This is who we are Armed Forces, providing in excess of 35,000 men and women to the Reserve of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Roles and Responsibilities Composition of the Association This is what we do The origins of the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ 4  Army and the RAF. They play a fundamental role in fulfilling The Lord-Lieutenant of one of the six counties is the Associations (RFCAs) date back to 1908. Today, President of the Association and the other five are major commitments in each of the three Services. The 5 The Reserve Forces there are a total of 13 Associations, covering England, Vice Presidents for their respective counties. Reserve Forces provide people with the chance to do Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. West Midland Currently, these are: 7 something different with their lives – an opportunity to RFCA supports the counties of Staffordshire, face new challenges, develop new skills, meet new people, 8 Warwickshire, , Herefordshire, President: have lots of fun and get paid for it! Whether you are Worcestershire and the West Midlands. Mr Ian Dudson CBE CStJ – interested in pursuing a spare time activity with the Royal HM Lord-Lieutenant for Staffordshire 9 Royal Signals Naval Reserve, Royal Marines Reserve, Army Reserve, the The Association has an influential and wide-ranging Infantry RAF Reserve or as an Adult Instructor with the Cadets, role. It is a regional civilian body comprising Vice Presidents: there is a unit to suit you. voluntary members and a full-time secretariat. The Countess of Darnley – 11 Special Forces Along with the other RFCAs, it has been established HM Lord-Lieutenant for Herefordshire In this booklet you will find descriptions of all units, their by statute to offer advice and support to the 12 Sir Algy Heber-Percy KCVO KStJ JP – contact details and the evening of the week on which they Defence Council on behalf of the Reserve Forces and train, in addition to their weekend training. HM Lord-Lieutenant for Shropshire 13 Army Medical Services Cadets. We also help to promote all three Services, Royal Electrical and both Regular and Reserves, within the community Colonel George Marsh TD – Mechanical Engineers Eligibility through liaison with local authorities, employers, HM Vice Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands trade unions and other influential groups and Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Holcroft LVO OBE – 14 The age bands vary with each of the Services: individuals. HM Lord-Lieutenant for Worcestershire Intelligence Corps Royal Naval Reserve: 16 - 50 The Association is empowered to hold, acquire and Mr Timothy Cox – 15 Adjutant General’s Corps Royal Marines Reserve: 17 - 32 dispose of property and is responsible for the HM Lord-Lieutenant for Warwickshire Officer Training Army Reserve: 18 - 49 maintenance and facilities management of some RAF Reserve: 18 - 54 30 major Reserve Centres throughout the region. Cadet Organisations Regional Chairman: 16 The Association also supports and maintains over There are instances where you could join above the Colonel The Hon Philip Seccombe TD – 19 Further Information 250 cadet locations across the region and provides upper age limit. Contact your local unit for more Association Chairman Armed Forces Careers Offices the full time staff for the Army Cadet Force. Finally, information. we are mandated to support the Army’s recruiting Captain Steve Howick RN – Vice Chairman (Navy) effort and act as a bridge between the Reservists You should be a citizen of the United Kingdom, Air Vice Marshall Mike Smart DL – Vice Chairman (Air) and their employers. Commonwealth or Republic of Ireland and should Brigadier Simon Bell QVRM TD – normally have lived in the UK for at least five years, Reservists and Cadets are part of the local Vice Chairman Shropshire preferably immediately prior to your application. community in a way that Regular Forces are not. Colonel Bob Carruthers OBE TD – If you join the Reserve Forces, you indicate that you are They therefore need the support of an organisation Vice Chairman Warwickshire prepared to take part in active service. If you are whose people are familiar with, and prominent mobilised, your regular job will be legally protected. within, the community. Our voluntary members Colonel Chris Comport OBE TD DL – Volunteers and their employers have the right to seek provide this local Defence footprint throughout Vice Chairman Staffordshire exemption or deferral under certain circumstances. the West Midlands. Our members are also Colonel Tony George MBE TD DL – experienced professional people who provide a For further information visit www.wmrfca.org or call any Vice Chairman West Midlands wide cross-section of expertise and advice in of the numbers listed against the units in which you are Colonel Andy Taylor OBE – financial and legal affairs, estate management, Vice Chairman Herefordshire interested. recruit marketing, employer support, youth matters and local governance. Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Hitchman TD – Vice Chairman Worcestershire

2 www.wmrfca.org www.wmrfca.org 3 ...and this is what we do 1. Reserves: Championing the value of Reserve Service • WMRFCA supports all three Services and partners with Regional Commanders to promote Reserves. • Champions the volunteer ethos by providing an invaluable footprint within the region. • Maintains the Reserve estate. • Engages and increases public understanding of Reserve service. • Provides the best place to work and train.

2. Cadets: Promoting the Cadet Experience • Supports all four Cadet organisations. • Manages and administers the Cadet estate. • Encourages Adult Volunteer service. • Provides permanent staff for the Army Cadet Force. • Helps shape the youth of today. • Provides the best place to train.

3. Civil Engagement: Encourage support to the Reserves and Cadets • Champions the volunteer ethos by providing an invaluable footprint in Birmingham & West Midlands, Royal Naval Reserve Royal Marines Reserve Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire & Worcestershire. • Engages with organisations and individuals. The Royal Naval Reserve is an integral part of The primary function of the Royal Marines Reserve • Supports the Armed Forces Covenants. Britain’s naval forces. Volunteers are drawn from is to reinforce the Regular Corps with individuals • Improves the knowledge of the Reserves and Cadets within the wider community. all walks of life and train for a variety of roles to and sub-units in the UK or overseas, on operations enable the Royal Navy to meet its operational or exercises, wherever and whenever the need 4. Estates: Providing the best place to work and train commitments. Volunteers serve in a variety of arises. Successful completion of the arduous • Builds modern Reserve and Cadet Centres that are fit for purpose. roles, including Operations Branch, Medical Branch Commando Course and the subsequent award • Delivers a Betterment programme to refresh buildings within the estate. and Naval Control of Shipping and Logistics. of the Green Beret provides opportunities for specialising as Recce Leaders, Heavy Machine Gun • Makes vital adaptions to the homes of our injured soldiers to enable greater mobility and a better quality of life. www.royalnavy.mod.uk/rnr Operators, Anti-Tank System Operators, Physical 5. Recruiting: Supporting Reserve and Cadet recruiting HMS FORWARD Training Instructors, Platoon Weapons Instructors, Landing Craft Operators, Signallers, Drivers and UK • Supports Reserve units to achieve and maintain established manning levels. 42 Tilton Road, Special Forces. • Supports the recruit marketing of all three Reserve Services. Birmingham B9 4PP www.royalnavy.mod.uk/rmr • Reports through the Council of RFCAs on Reserve recruiting performance. (0121 703 6360) (Tue) • Highlights the value of Cadet service. RMR Detachment Merseyside • Provides funding to enhance the Cadet experience. C/O HMS FORWARD 6. Veterans: Raising awareness of the needs of ex-Service personnel and their families 42 Tilton Road, Birmingham B9 4PP • Encourages employers to assist Service leavers and their families in conjunction with the Career Transition (0151 707 3301) (Tue) Partnership. • Makes vital adaptions to the homes of our injured soldiers to enable greater mobility and a better quality of life. • Highlights charities that benefit ex-Service personnel. 7. Alternative Venues: Generating income for the benefit of Reserves and Cadets • Hiring out Army Reserve and Cadet Centres for non-military events/activities.

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The Army Reserve needs fit men and women aged RAF Reservists work alongside regular RAF The (RY) was formed on Detachment, C Squadron, between 18 and 49 (the upper age limit can vary personnel, in the UK and on overseas operations, 1st April 1967 from several other Yeomanry The for people holding healthcare qualifications) who bringing their passion, dedication and team spirit regiments, whose history dates back to 1794 Venning Barracks, are able to spare an evening a week (training wherever they serve. when volunteer cavalry troops were raised to Donnington, evenings are shown against unit details), a assist in times of invasion and civil unrest. From a flight operations officer or gunner to a Telford weekend a month and two weeks a year. supplier or telecommunications controller, you’ll The RY’s Reservist soldiers train to patrol and fight TF2 8LF All recruits learn basic military skills including enjoy a wealth of career development opportunities. in armoured Land Rovers, RWMIKS (01285 868351) (Wed) weapon handling and field craft, map reading And as the Royal Air Force has worldwide overseas (Revised Weapons Mounted Installation Kit), and first aid and will then move on to more commitments, you’ll get the chance to travel far a lightly-armoured, highly mobile fire support and specialised tasks. Actual vacancies for men and wide. force protection Land Rover. and women will vary from unit to unit. Reserve soldiers earn Army daily rates of pay and can No. 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron RAuxAF B Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry qualify for an annual tax-free bonus. RAF Cosford, Alamein House, 5 Vicar Street, For details of Army Reserve units see pages 7-16. Wolverhampton, Shropshire WV7 3EX Dudley www.army.mod.uk (0345 606 9069) DY2 8RH (01384 230166) (Wed) www.raf.mod.uk D Squadron, The Royal Yeomanry Bridgeman House, Cavan Drive, Dawley Bank, Telford TF4 2BQ (01952 632940) (Wed)

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The role of the Royal Artillery is to destroy or The Royal Engineers help the Army to fight, to live It’s the job of the Royal Signals to operate and The role of the infantry is to defeat the enemy neutralise the enemy with quick and accurate fire and to move and make life as difficult as possible for maintain battlefield communications systems, and to through close combat. Much of the training is from either guns or missile systems. the enemy. ‘Sappers’ are involved in building provide first line mobile communications and IT on foot, so Infantrymen need to be fit. Recruits bridges, laying minefields and demolitions as well as support in time of national emergency. Trades might initially train as Riflemen and may then 210 (Staffordshire) Battery, bomb disposal. They also survey and print maps. include: Telecommunications Operator, Data and become Assault Pioneers, Medics, Snipers, or 103 Regiment Royal Artillery Systems, Driver, Clerk, Stores Accountant, Vehicle members of the Recce platoon, the Anti Tank 225 Field Squadron, Royal Monmouthshire Wolseley House, Mechanic, Combat Medical Technician and Chef. Platoon, Machine Gunners, Signallers, Drivers, or Royal Engineers (Militia) Wolseley Gate, Cooks. Training takes place in the UK and overseas. Gundolph House, Regimental Headquarters & Fallings Park, th Wolverhampton WV10 9QR Wolverhampton Road, 54 Support Squadron, 37 Signal Regiment 4 Battalion The . (01902 731841) (Tue) Oldbury, West Midlands B68 8DH Kohima House, Winyates Way, Their long heritage dates back to the beginning of (0121 541 4200) (Wed) North Moons Moat, Redditch B98 9PJ the through militias and, in the last 214 Battery, Royal Artillery, 100 years, as the Army Reserve. Their soldiers were Detachment 225 Field Squadron, Royal (01527 599314) (Tue) 104 Regiment Royal Artillery at the forefront of the First and Second World Wars Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) Dancox House, 48 Signal Squadron, 37 Signal Regiment and again in Iraq and Afghanistan. Pheasant Street, Baskeyfield House, Anchor Road, Longton, Golden Hillock Road, Sparkbrook, They have Army Reserve Centres thoughout the Worcester WR1 2EE Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BL Birmingham, West Midlands B11 2QG region and deploy across the world. (01905 721970) (Tue) (01782 313149) (Wed) (0121 772 7869) (Tue) Detachment 225 Field Squadron, Royal HQ Company Battalion Headquarters 896 Signal Troop, 37 Signal Regiment Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) 4 MERCIAN Westfield House, Chard House, 156 Walsall Road, Wolseley House, Wolseley Gate, Radford Road, Coventry CV6 3BP Cannock WS11 0JB Fallings Park, Wolverhampton WV10 9QR (02476 600558) (Tue) (01782 313149) (Tue) (01902 303806) (Tue) Stafford Troop, 48 Signal Squadron 301 Troop, 131 Independent Commando A (Fusilier) Company, 4 MERCIAN 37 Signal Regiment Squadron, Royal Engineers Army Reserve Centre, MOD Stafford, Barrows Lane, Sheldon, Barrows Lane, Beacon Barracks, Beaconside, Birmingham B26 3BE Sheldon, Birmingham B26 3BE Stafford ST18 0AD (0121 743 2416) (Tue) (0121 743 6040) (Tue) (0121 772 7869) (Tue)

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D Company, 4 MERCIAN 6 RIFLES The Parachute Regiment The Special Forces Reserves provides a unique Army Reserve Centre, was formed in 2007 through the merger Parachute soldiers need to be physically and and demanding challenge that is open to men Bucknall New Road, of four famous regiments with their Regimental mentally robust. They undertake all the roles of the aged 18 to 32, with no previous military Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6AB Headquarters located in Winchester. The Rifles is infantry, arriving on the battlefield by parachute, experience, or up to 34 for ex-Regular or Reserve (01782 219794) (Tue) a national regiment and 6 RIFLES is one of their helicopter or on foot. Applicants must be highly personnel. Those wishing to serve as Special two Army Reserve Battalions. Their soldiers come motivated and capable of operating in arduous Forces Reserve soldiers must pass the Special HQ Company Platoon, together to train from a wide variety of backgrounds. conditions. Vacancies exist for Riflemen, Forces Reserve Selection Course. Alternatively, 4 MERCIAN Mortarmen, Signallers, Medics, Clerks and Chefs. there is a requirement for support staff who do The Shrubbery, E Company, 6 RIFLES not need to pass selection, however they must be Birmingham Road, Bligny House, D Company (Midlands) 4 PARA suitably qualified. Roles include drivers, chefs, Kidderminster DY10 2BY Copthorne Barracks, Army Reserve Centre, vehicle mechanics, paramedics and clerical staff. (01562 512730) (Tue) SY3 8LZ Seabroke House, More details can be found at www.army.mod.uk (01743 842026) (Tue) Edward Street, or by calling 0121 386 8255. F Company, 4 MERCIAN Rugby CV21 2BP Coltman House, 10 Platoon, E Company, 6 RIFLES (01788 544177) (Tue) Hawkins Lane, Suvla Barracks, Burton-on-Trent, Harold Street, Staffordshire DE14 1PT Hereford HR1 2QX (01283 564711) (Tue) (01432 360752) (Wed)

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Fighting a battle cannot start nor be sustained 125 (Stoke) Supply Squadron, The Army Medical Services are responsible for the The Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers without combat supplies and logistic support. 159 Supply Regiment (RLC) treatment of the sick and wounded. Qualified (REME) keeps the Army’s equipment fit for The Royal Logistic Corps provides a wide range of Baskeyfield House, Healthcare professionals such as Doctors, Nurses operational use. This equipment includes a wide trades including Drivers, Port Operators, Seamen, Anchor Road, and Physiotherapists are always sought (and can variety of vehicles, electronic and electro-optical Supply Specialists, Petroleum Operators, Radio Longton, be up to 50 years old and possibly older) and equipment and armaments of all kinds. Members Operators and Chefs. Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BL recruits with no previous medical experience may of REME can also be found within most Army train as Combat Medical Technicians. Reserve units throughout the area. 243 (Coventry) RHQ & HQ Supply Squadron, (01782 313149) (Wed) 159 Supply Regiment (RLC) Burton Detachment, The role of a field hospital is to relieve, treat, hold 126 Field Company, 104 Battalion REME Cateswell House, 159 Supply Regiment (RLC) and evacuate any casualties admitted to the hospital. Westfield House, Army Reserve Centre, Sir Henry Parkes Road, Army Reserve Centre, They are able to deploy anywhere in the world. Radford Road, Coventry CV6 3BP Canley, Hawkins Lane, Headquarters and B Detachment, (Birmingham) (02476 600550) (Wed) Coventry CV5 6TA Burton-on-Trent DE14 1PT 202 (Midlands) Field Hospital (02476 854900) (Wed) 126 Field Company Detachment, (01283 564711) (Tue) Roger Nutbeem House, Dawberry Fields Road, Kings 104 Battalion REME 237 Brigade Support Squadron, Catering Heath, Birmingham B14 6NY (0121 483 4302) (Tue) Kohima House, Wingates Way, 159 Supply Regiment (RLC) Experienced chefs and those keen to learn A Detachment (Stoke) 202 (Midlands) North Moons Moat, Redditch, Normandy House, catering skills are needed by all units. Field Hospital Worcestershire B98 9PJ Carters Green, (01527 599314) (Tue) Enquire direct to the unit or ring the Army’s Martin Leake House, Waterloo Road, Cobridge, West Bromwich B70 9LP recruiting line on 08457 300 111. Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3HJ (01782 219959) (Tue) (0121 500 2860) (Wed) 159 Field Company, 101 Battalion REME C Detachment (Shrewsbury) 202 Field Hospital Gordon House, Sutton Road, 123 (Telford) Supply Squadron, Walsall WS1 2PA Bligny House, Copthorne Barracks, Copthorne Road, 159 Supply Regiment (RLC) (01922 625644) (Wed) Territorial House, Shrewsbury SY3 8LZ (01743 842016) (Tue) 159 Field Company Detachment, Trench Road, Birmingham Detachment, 222 Medical 101 Battalion REME Telford, Squadron, 2 Medical Regiment Shropshire TF2 7DX Territorial House, Trench Road, Tennal Grange, Tennal Road, Harborne, (01952 605136) (Wed) Trench, Telford TF2 7DX Birmingham B32 2HX (01952 607977) (Wed) (0116 2759 668) (Tue)

12 www.wmrfca.org www.wmrfca.org 13 Royal Military Police Intelligence Corps Adjutant General’s Corps Officer Training

The roles of the Military Police include policing the The Intelligence Corps provide Army commanders Although primarily a soldier (and trained There are three ways to become a Reservist Officer Army, establishment and control of military road with Military Intelligence gathered from many as such), Military Clerks are responsible for in the armed services: networks in all areas of the battlefield, different sources. The Intelligence Corps is also the administration and accounts of a sub unit. reconnaissance of routes, handling of prisoners of responsible for providing Counter Intelligence They may be involved in IT and personnel 1. Direct Entry war and refugees as well as a number of specialised against espionage, sabotage, subversion and documentation. Clerks undergo training to The Direct Entry Army Reserve Potential Officer police tasks. The Military Police operate in small terrorism threats. In addition, physical security develop managerial, technical and IT skills. scheme is designed to train civilians who have independent groups and are equipped with Land comprises the application of defensive security Enquire direct to the unit, or ring the Army’s no prior service, and in 12 months get them to a Rovers and motorcycles and armed with SA80 rifles measures, to protect information, material, recruiting line on 08457 300 111. standard where they are ready to attend the Army and light support weapons. personnel, activities and installations. Recruits, Reserve Commissioning Course at the Royal Military both male and female, should be physically fit and Academy Sandhurst. Similar arrangements operate 116 Provost Company, 3rd Regiment have good academic qualifications. Linguistic for the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. Your Royal Military Police ability is also an asset. local unit will give you more details or you can visit Guyldford House, the national websites listed on pages 5 and 6. 156 Walsall Road, 63 Military Intelligence Company, Bridgtown, 6 Military Intelligence Battalion 2. Promotion from the ranks Cannock WS11 0JB Wiggin House, Each Service offers the potential for the right person (01543 465676) (Tue) Swinford Road, to progress through the ranks and be considered Stourbridge DY8 2LQ for a commission. (01384 394543) (Wed) 3. University Officer Training Corps Each Service is represented by its own organisation with no call-up liability. Recruitment is in early October – visit the stands at Freshers Fayres. Membership is open to undergraduates who meet admission criteria and will usually last at least two years or as long as your degree course takes to complete. Pay is at the standard Service rate, with a bounty paid on the completion of each full year’s programme. Each Service offers broad military experience, adventurous training opportunities and a fantastic social life.

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Birmingham University Royal Naval Unit Introduction Sea Cadet Corps Army Cadet Force HMS FORWARD, The Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), Army Cadet Force (ACF), The Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) is a national, The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is a voluntary youth 42 Tilton Road, Air Training Corps (ATC) and Combined Cadet uniformed youth organisation, open to boys and organisation sponsored by the Army and takes Birmingham B9 4PP Forces (CCF) are part of the national voluntary girls between the ages of 10 and 18 years. By part in both military and community activities. It is (0121 703 6379) youth organisation whose purpose is to develop in drawing on the high standards of the Royal Navy, open to boys and girls from 12-18. Its purpose is to www.royalnavy.mod.uk/forward youth the attributes of leadership, active citizenship the Corps aims to help young people to develop among its members the qualities of good and physical fitness, all within a safe environment. responsible adulthood by developing self- citizenship and the spirit of service to Queen and Birmingham University Officer discipline and self-respect, teamwork and a sense country. Training Corps Adult Leaders/Instructors of responsibility to the community. Montgomery House, Stoney Lane, There is always a need for adults, male and female, Shropshire Army Cadet Force Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 8AT to help all three Cadet organisations. No military It is entirely voluntary and is largely supported by Copthorne Barracks, Shrewsbury, (0121 449 3741) experience is necessary, only the wish to assist in charity. It is neither a pre-Service nor a recruiting Shropshire SY3 8LZ (01743 231779) organisation. The Royal Marine Cadet Section is www.army.mod.uk/uotc/30755.aspx the development of young people. open to boys and girls from 13 upwards. Although Staffordshire & West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadet Force University of Birmingham Air Squadron Adult Leaders/Instructors come from a wide variety an integral part of the Sea Cadet Corps, it looks to of backgrounds and jobs. Some are former Cadets, Building 115, Beacon Barracks, DCAE Cosford, Cosford, the Corps of Royal Marines for its style and some are ex-military and others are parents of MOD Stafford, Beaconside, Wolverhampton WV7 3EX standards of dress, drill and training. Cadets. Uniform and full training is given. Stafford ST18 OAQ (01785 257804) (01902 377371) South West Area Sea Cadet Headquarters The highlight of each year is Annual Camp which www.raf.mod.uk/universityairsquadrons HMS FLYING FOX, Warwickshire & West Midlands lasts up to two weeks and can be anywhere in the Winterstoke Road, (South Sector) Army Cadet Force Defence Technical Officer and Engineer Entry country and sometimes abroad. There are some Bristol BS3 2NS Tennal Grange, Tennal Road, Harborne, HMS FORWARD, weekend commitments locally and Instructors also (0117 953 1991) Birmingham B32 2HX (0121 427 7758) 42 Tilton Road, help at a detachment one or two evenings a week. Birmingham B9 4PP www.ms-sc.org Herefordshire & Worcestershire For more information contact the individual Cadet (0121 703 6391) Army Cadet Force organisations using the telephone numbers Army Reserve Centre, Harold Street, published overleaf or visit their websites. Hereford HR1 2QX (01432 359917) www.armycadets.com

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For further information about the Reserve Forces and Cadets contact:

West Midland Reserve Forces’ And Cadets’ Army Careers Centres Association, Tennal Grange, Tennal Road, Harborne, ACC Birmingham Birmingham B32 2HX 43-45 Corporation Street, (0121 427 5221) Birmingham B2 4LS Email [email protected] (0121 633 6431) www.wmrfca.org ACC Coventry Cadet Organisations (continued) 60 Hertford Street, Coventry CV1 1LB Armed Forces Careers Offices (02476 223569) Air Training Corps Combined Cadet Force AFCO Shrewsbury ACC Hereford The Air Training Corps (ATC) is a uniformed youth The Combined Cadet Forces are based in schools 2nd Floor, Suvla Barracks, Harold Street, organisation which promotes and encourages a across the region and consist of a series of sections Princess House, practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air from the three Services. They offer similar The Square, Hereford HR1 2QX Force, fostering the spirit of adventure and opportunities to the other service cadet Shrewsbury SY1 1JZ (01432 278107) leadership skills, and providing training that will be organisations. (01743 234820) ACC Wolverhampton useful in adult life. 43A Queen Street, Details of the schools involved can be obtained AFCO Stoke Wolverhampton WV1 3BL Boys and girls can request to join between 12 and from West Midland RFCA on 0121 427 5221. Army Reserve Centre, (01902 423892) 17 years old. The ATC is sponsored and supported Liverpool Road, by the Royal Air Force and has a wide range of www.combinedcadetforce.org.uk Newcastle-under-Lyme, ACC Worcester opportunities available including flying, gliding, Staffordshire ST5 9ED 44 Foregate Street, work experience and visits to Royal Air Force (01782 386060) Worcester WR1 1AN Stations at home and abroad. (01905 723677) Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing Air Training Corps, Cateswell House, Sir Henry Parkes Road, Canley, Coventry CV5 6TA (02476 854934) or visit: West Mercian Wing Air Training Corps Royal Navy & Royal Marines www.royalnavy.mod.uk RAF Cosford, Wolverhampton WV7 3EX (01902 377211) Army www.armyjobs.mod.uk Staffordshire Wing Air Training Corps Royal Air Force RAF Cosford, Wolverhampton WV7 3EX www.raf.mod.uk (01902 377211) www.aircadets.org

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