Military Cadets: Field Skills Course
This Course is aimed at groups of cadets wanting to learn or reinforce their ecxisting training with new field problems. It is also suited to aspiring cadets who want to build confidence and learn some new skills in preparation for starting with their Cadet.
All syllabus is suitable for Army and Air Force cadets who will engage in fieldcraft camps.
Objective:
To equip cadets with practical bushcraft skills that enhance resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities in both military and everyday situations.
Duration:
2 Days
Course Overview
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An Everyday Bushcraft course for Australian Military Cadets and those who wish to join, we develop basic field skills underpinned on the Everyday Bushcraft fundamentals course structure while tailoring it to meet the specific needs of cadets, focusing on skills that align with military training.
If your child is interested in joining cadets, we can help to develop some basic field skills that will develop some confidence for when they start, and if you already have a cadet who just wants a fun weekend to practice field skills and learn a few more, then our Cadet Field Skills course if for them.
Skills Covered:
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Field Hygiene - How to manage hygiene in the field. This is gender neutral.
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Common knots for use in the field.
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Field Shelter - how to setup a Hootchie as a sleep shelter, different configurations, tips and tricks.
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Cooking using a military field stove (Hexamine Burner).
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Water Purification - How to make water safe to drink in the field.​
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Note: These are the core of the course, depending on available time, we usually also cover other useful skills such as:
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How to pack a rucksack.
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What to carry in Load Bearing Equipment.
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Tying a Swiss seat as a safety harness.
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Use of a bowline for field problems and how to tie one handed with either hand.