Bearing and Pacing Exercise

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  • Version 2020
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  • Create Date 25/04/2020
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The aim of this exercise is to test a cadets ability to:

  1. Confidently follow a route card;
  2. Accurately rely on pacing measurements;
  3. and Practice Magnetic Bearings.

Contained in the PDF is a DS solutions table of answers, a diagram / map of the area required and the routes that each route card follows, as well as a copy of the student route cards. To conduct this exercise, you will need the following:

  1. A large outdoor space capable of supporting the activity. Check the route card map in the PDF to confirm your area is big enough. A football pitch would be plenty of space, provided the half way line runs East - West
  2. 1x copy of the DS solutions and route card map (included in the PDF)
  3. Multiple copies of the student route cards / answer sheets (included in the PDF)
  4. Letters A - F printed and laminated (for weather proofing) (not included)
  5. 6x tent pegs to hold the A - F letters into the ground
  6. Minimum of 25m tape rule to measure out the 25m base line
  7. Compass to align the baseline East - West
  8. 1x compass per student
  9. 1x pencil per student

Instructional Video

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Capt. Nick author is an experienced CFAV, having joined the Campbell College Army Section in 1996, he has technically never left! Formally commissioning in 2004, he now holds the rank of Captain and undertakes the role of Training Officer, as well as assisting with national courses such as those at CTC Frimley Park and STEM Camp. With qualifications in exercise and range conduct, as well as skill at arms and first aid, they are at the frontline of cadet training and continues to draw on his experience to deliver safe and engaging cadet training to all age groups. All views are those of the author.

About Campbell College CCF

Campbell College Combined Cadet Force was the first such organisation established in Ireland in 1909. Starting life as an Officer Training Corps, many students served in both the First and Second World Wars, and continue to do so into the current day.