Half Star. The introduction
to a cadet career. From first joining 10 Regiment you will probably serve
for about five or six months before achieving the Half star.
One
Star. Normally about a year. You will be familiar with the L98A1 Rifle, map
& compass basics, duties of a sentry, foot drill including marching, basic
campcraft and you will have achieved a basic standard of fitness on PATs. You
would have started shooting with the No 8 rifle.
Two
Star. At about the 18 month stage, but maybe earlier, maybe later. You will
be able to give target indications and fire control orders. You will be able
to do your job in a recce patrol or ambush. Your drill should be excellent and
you have learned rifle drill. You can complete a route card and you will be
able to fire the L98A1.
Three star. About 2 /
2½ years. You can now find your position using advanced map and compass techniques.
You are trained on the Light Support Weapon. You will be a very proficient
shot using the principles of marksmanship. You will be able to participate
in a section assault. You will have passed your Junior Cadet Instructors Cadre.
This is the start to Instructing.
Four
Star. At least 3 years. You have reached the top. Less than 10% of all cadets
ever achieve their Four Star. You will be a confident Instructor, a senior in
your unit and an NCO. There are four ways to get the 4 star, none easy. When
you sew that badge on, you will have earned it.
The
Master Cadet. The highest proficiency award you can get. You will have at least
4 years service. It involves a high powered course at the National Cadet Training
Centre at Frimley Park. Scarcely one cadet in a thousand will ever get the Master
Cadet Award.
