1. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Expedition Training

2. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Expedition Training 1.The Country Code: a cadet must understand how to treat and respect the land and property he/she is moving over. 2.Campcraft: a cadet must know the basic techniques of how to live in a strange environment during an expedition 3.Emergency Procedures: so that a cadet knows the immediate action to be taken if an accident occurs

3. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” 4.Casualty Code: so a cadet knows how to administer First Aid to the injured 5.Use of Map & Compass: so that a cadet can find his way on an expedition Expedition Training

4. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Learn the Country Code

5. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 1: Risk of Fire Woodlands,Plantations and heaths highly inflammable Acres burn because of casually dropped cigarettes and matches

6. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 2: Fasten All Gates Even if you find them open An open gate invites them to wander Animals will wander onto roads

7. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 3: Keep Dogs Under Control Dogs may chase sheep Keep on lead when livestock around Keep on lead on country roads

8. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 4: Keep to Paths & Tracks Don’t ruin crops by walking on them Farmers do not like you destroying the grass and crops

9. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 5: Avoid Damage Don’t damage fences, walls and hedges Expensive for farmers to repair or replace Use recognised routes with gates and stiles

10. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 6: Leave No Litter Litter is unsightly Dangerous to farm and wild animals Expensive for authorities to collect and dispose of

11. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 7: Safeguard Water Avoid polluting the water supply Never interfere with cattle troughs Keep access to water free for animals

12. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 8: Protect Wildlife Also plants and trees Do observe don’t collect the wildlife Don’t disturb nests Don’t pick wild flowers or plants

13. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 9: Safety on the Roads Go carefully Always face the traffic Country roads have dangers: Narrow Blind Bends High Hedges Farm Machinery Motorists should reduce speed

14. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Rule 10: Respect Country Life Set a good example Try and fit into country life Preserve good relations with farmers and locals So farmers and locals will welcome you back

15. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Packing your Rucksack

16. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Heavy Gear Medium Gear Light Gear Tent Stove Fuel Canteen Food Spare Clothing Sleeping bag Packing your Rucksack

17. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Heavy items at top of rucksack Equipment needed on route accessible Paraffin kept away from food Load evenly balanced Contents firmly packed no movement inside or outside Heavy Gear Medium Gear Light Gear Tent Stove Fuel Canteen Food Spare Clothing Sleeping bag

18. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Carrying Your Rucksack Ensure Rucksack has all straps It is serviceable It is big enough to carry the load required Not much to big for the load carried Vertically down the length of the spine or onto hips

19. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Not hanging of the shoulders All equipment is firmly attached Carrying Your Rucksack

20. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Principles of Choosing a Campsite

21. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” Latrine Vehicle Access Cooking Area Prevailing Wind Drinking Water Point Washing Point Direction of Flowing Stream Tents Choosing a Campsite

22. Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks” The End Presented by “Come on the Micks” The End