Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park

The Cadet Training Centre (CTC), Frimley Park is the home of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and the Army Cadet Force (ACF).

Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park
Logo of the Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park
Active	1957 – present
Country	United Kingdom
Allegiance	British Armed Forces
Branch	British Army Combined Cadet Force Army Cadet Force
Type	Training
Role	Cadet Forces training
Size	39 Staff
Part of	Headquarters Land Forces
Garrison/HQ	Camberley
Motto(s)	Renovate Animos
Commanders
Current commander	Lt. Col. B Brotherton
Colonel-in-Chief	HM The Queen

Frimley Manor, Main Building of CTC Frimley Park

History

The House was commissioned by the Tichbourne Family in 1699.[1] It served as a maternity hospital during the Second World War.[1] It was subsequently used by the Officers' Association (OA), and by the Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC), before it was handed over for use as a training college for the Cadet Forces of the British Armed Forces in 1957, opening for its first course in 1959.[2]

Location

CTC Frimley Park is located on a large site immediately to the south west of Frimley Park Hospital, situated near Junction 4 of the M3 motorway.[3]

Courses

The CTC Frimley Park is used primarily for the training of the cadet forces through courses. These include:[4]

Adult courses

• Senior Officers' Course
• Area Commanders' Course
• SA (M) 07 Cadet
• CF Adult and Leadership Management Course (ALM)
• CF Skill at Arms Instructor Course
• CCF Basic Course
• RSMI Conference

Cadet courses

• Master Cadet
• Cadet Leadership Course (CLC)
• Senior Cadet Conference

Note: The CTC also hosts the ACF Champion Cadet Competition.[4]

References

1. "Heritage Open Days: Knights' Lodgings, Tiny Theatres And Secrets In Stone..." Culture 24. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
2. "Manor House History". Retrieved 2009-08-28.
3. "Google Maps". Retrieved 2009-08-30.
4. "Courses at CTC". Retrieved 2009-08-30.