SCC instructor

[CaptainPlume]

Safeguarding has become a burgeoning enterprise, in a similar manner to D & I. I fear we will bread children who cant find their own way out of a paper bag.

Or indeed CFAVs who can’t get on a train without mishap

 

[Branch-Hopper]

Or indeed CFAVs who can’t get on a train without mishap

Fair point, Sir.

 

[SONAR-BENDER]

Safeguarding has become a burgeoning enterprise, in a similar manner to D & I. I fear we will bread children who cant find their own way out of a paper bag.

When you say 'bread' do you mean dipping them in breadcrumbs before gently frying, then serving with a cheeky Chianti?

 

[Branch-Hopper]

When you say 'bread' do you mean dipping them in breadcrumbs before gently frying, then serving with a cheeky Chianti?

Is this you?

 

[CaptainPlume]

Arrrgh! Just suggested I run Cadets through the marksmanship principles as concurrent activity on a range. I used to shoot small ore at a schools national level, & coached/captained Regimental shooting teams throughout my Army career.

I was given a point blank no, as I’m not a SAA instructor. Is this for real? Guess I’ll have to get on the coaching course if I can find it on Westminster, when I am actually given my access to the system…

 

[SONAR-BENDER]

You do know they've moved on from 'That' rifle now.......!

Seriously, you couldn't make up some of this carp.

 

[Dredd]

Arrrgh! Just suggested I run Cadets through the marksmanship principles as concurrent activity on a range. I used to shoot small ore at a schools national level, & coached/captained Regimental shooting teams throughout my Army career.

I was given a point blank no, as I’m not a SAA instructor. Is this for real? Guess I’ll have to get on the coaching course if I can find it on Westminster, when I am actually given my access to the system…

Yes, very real. They take the shooting activities in cadets very seriously - so seriously, they won't recognize past qualifications from elsewhere (even if they are technically still current) and make you do theirs.

 

[BARNEYRNSM]

Yes, very real. They take the shooting activities in cadets very seriously - so seriously, they won't recognize past qualifications from elsewhere (even if they are technically still current) and make you do theirs.

Since when has the principles of marksman ship required a SAA qual? You don't even need a weapon system just to use it as a concurrent activity. Glad I have left, nearly 4 years now, ahh the joy!

 

[SONAR-BENDER]

Whilst I understand the need to 'protect' the youngsters etc, some of the palaver folk have to go through is incredible.

I was talking to a Scout Leader and he told me what 'procedures and documentation' had to be in place before they could have a camp fire.....

 

[huwshpis]

I've already failed, then, I once routed an SCC adventurous training trek through an area with a known active adder population.

 

[Dredd]

Since when has the principles of marksman ship required a SAA qual? You don't even need a weapon system just to use it as a concurrent activity. Glad I have left, nearly 4 years now, ahh the joy!

I know, absolutely mental and very frustrating as an RCO as I find I am not allowed to teach such basic things like marksmanship principles and safe handling rules because these are in the SAA manual so you have to be a skillie! But as RCO or safety supervisor and qualified coach, I can assist the firer once they are on point using . . . well, marksmanship principles.