BASIC EXPEDITION TRAINING – LESSON 1

YORKSHIRE (N&W) ARMY CADET FORCE

AUO BILLIE GRISDALE10th March 2015

BASIC EXPEDITION TRAININGLESSON 1 - INTRODUCTION

BEFORE WE BEGIN…

In the event of an emergency, please

leave by the nearest exit quickly and quietly and go to the muster point,

where a nominal roll will be taken.

BEFORE WE BEGIN…

If you have any questions at any time, feel free to pop your hand

up and I will answer them for

you

INTRODUCTION

Basic expedition training covers 2 lessons –

1) Introduction to Expedition Training

2) Countryside Code

Today we will be looking at Lesson 1

INTRODUCTION

Expedition training can be dangerous if you don’t know

what you’re doing, so it is important that you receive

certain training before you go. Different levels of training will be required dependant upon how difficult the expedition is expected to be. Training will

include….

1) THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE

You will be taught the Countryside Code so that you understand how to treat land and

property with respect

2) BUILDING THE TEAM

You will be taught how to build the team so that you are able to work as a member of a

team and support other team members

3) EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT

You will be taught about expedition equipment so you have the correct clothing and equipment to

ensure the expedition is carried out in comfort and safety

4) LOAD CARRYING

You will be taught how to load carry correctly so you are able to carry the required load without

suffering exhaustion or injury

5) THE CAMP SITE

You will be taught about the camp site so you understand how to live outdoors in comfort and

safety

6) FOOD AND COOKING

You will be taught about food and how to cook so you will be able to prepare and cook a nourishing

meal

7) DEBRIEFING

You will be taught how to take part in a debrief so you can reflect on the expedition and learn

lessons from the experience

YOU ALSO NEED TO KNOW…

You will also require training in Emergency Aid and Use of Map and

Compass

You will cover both of these in the First Aid and Navigation syllabi

ANY QUESTIONS?

Does anybody have any questions?

I HAVE SOME FOR YOU!

Why do we teach you about load carrying?

So you are able to carry the required load without suffering exhaustion or injury

I HAVE SOME FOR YOU!

Why do we teach you about the campsite?

So you understand how to live outdoors in comfort and safety

SUMMARY

In summary, you have learnt why we need to have expedition training, and what sort of things you will

be taught as you progress through your cadet career

LOOK FORWARD

You can now look forward to your next lesson in Expedition Training at BASIC level, which is…

The Countryside Code

This lesson will ensure you know how to behave sensibly and responsibly in the countryside so you

can go on expeditions