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The North West RFCA

We are responsible for the wellbeing of the region’s Reserve Forces and Cadets, promoting the interests of the Armed Forces and building relationships with the local community and employers.
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Reserve Forces

There are approximately 35,000 Reservists in the UK

They come from all backgrounds, regions and jobs. These ordinary men and women are able to gain new skills and qualifications, as well as enjoy a great social life and plenty of opportunities for overseas travel and adventurous training.
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Cadets

There are over 11,000 cadets in the North West

Led by over 2000 Adult Instructors, they take part in military training, adventurous training, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and various community projects in the region. To join you have to be between 12 years and 18 years and 9 months old. Most detachments meet up 1 to 2 nights per week.
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ALTCAR TRAINING CAMP

ONE OF THE UK'S PREMIER FACILITIES FOR SMALL ARMS MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING

Altcar Training Camp lies at the estuary mouth of the River Alt, towards the southern end of the Sefton Coast sand dune system, twelve miles north of Liverpool in the village of Hightown. The estate covers 250 hectares (620 acres) of beaches, sand dunes, fields and small woods.
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Awards 2020 Expand

Nominations for Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenants’ and Lieutenant Governor’s Awards 2020 for the North West of England and the Isle of Man are now open. An information booklet and instructions on how to submit your recommendations are all available online.

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RESERVE FORCES Expand

There are around 30,660 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.

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Cadets

Established in 1860, the UK cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010.

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Latest News

Special notification of Helicopter Operations at Altcar Training Camp

Altcar Training Camp will host an military aviation exercise from Sunday 19th July until Friday 24th July 2020. Up to 8 helicopters, including Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat will operate daily between approximately […]

Cash boost for Whitehaven’s Sea Cadets

Whitehaven Sea Cadets are £1,000 closer to achieving their dream of a permanent home, thanks to leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes and their ‘Building Futures’ scheme. Simon Ferguson, Chairman of Whitehaven Sea Cadets […]

Notification of live firing at Altcar Training Camp

In accordance with Altcar Training Camp bye-laws and standing orders, the notification of live firing and dry training at Altcar Training Camp for June and July 2020 are available on the NW […]

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