It all depends on what is readily available. Your choices aren't exactly clear cut anyways. Who wants to do map and compass inside instead of on an ftx?
The Cadet Program is balanced and sorted into different POs for a reason, and I doubt its our place to be selective
I like Shooting(Because I wen't to Rifle Coaching and learnt how to properly shoot...and hit targets with good accuracy)
I shoot every friday with our squadrons rifle team.
I've only tried out once(after I got back from camp) didn't make it but I'm trying again this year.
After Shooting is Gliding/Flying in a Powered Aircraft
Like the human said above, It should be ALL covered during the training year. A healthy balance is good. If you concitrate on only one activity such as shooting. the cadets may lose interest in the cadet program and only use the shooting. I've seen it happen. Also. I've had reports from members of my shooting team that some cadet units recruit civilians that could be considered semi-pro at ages ranging 16/17 etc JUST for competitions. I believe them as we have a number of Bisley vets in our unit, past present and future. I think this is despicable. as some begin cadets at the proper age, and attend competition's as a team and fun thing representing your units and friends only to be pushed out by greedy people wanting trophies at any cost. Anyway, that'll be another topic I figure.
I don't know about other corps, btu with my corps we have ftx's where we learn/do map and compass. Perhaps orienteering was meant instead? You know, competative map and compass? Or maybe my corps just has map and compass ftx's and other's don't.
I noticed that abseiling and rappelling are not listed. Both have always been a great and challenging experience for me in cadet land. The helicopter skid on the abseil tower is treacherous but fun!! Just thought I'd add those for consideration. You will need to have an abseil instructor on the ground and get a tower or rock face. Good training to all!!
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