1. Basic EXPEDITION TRAINING – LESSON 1
YORKSHIRE (N&W) Army cadet force
Basic EXPEDITION TRAINING – LESSON 1
Auo Billie grisdale
10th March 2015

2. Basic expedition training lesson 1 - introduction

3. Before we begin…
In the event of an emergency, please leave by the nearest exit quickly and quietly and go to the muster point, where a nominal roll will be taken.

4. BEFORE WE BEGIN…
If you have any questions at any time, feel free to pop your hand up and I will answer them for you

5. 1) Introduction to Expedition Training
Basic expedition training covers 2 lessons –
1) Introduction to Expedition Training
2) Countryside Code
Today we will be looking at Lesson 1

6. introduction
Expedition training can be dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing, so it is important that you receive certain training before you go. Different levels of training will be required dependant upon how difficult the expedition is expected to be. Training will include….

7. 1) The Countryside CODE
You will be taught the Countryside Code so that you understand how to treat land and property with respect

8. 2) Building the team
You will be taught how to build the team so that you are able to work as a member of a team and support other team members

9. 3) EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT
You will be taught about expedition equipment so you have the correct clothing and equipment to ensure the expedition is carried out in comfort and safety

10. 4) Load carrying
You will be taught how to load carry correctly so you are able to carry the required load without suffering exhaustion or injury

11. 5) The camp site
You will be taught about the camp site so you understand how to live outdoors in comfort and safety

12. 6) Food and cooking
You will be taught about food and how to cook so you will be able to prepare and cook a nourishing meal

13. 7) debriefing
You will be taught how to take part in a debrief so you can reflect on the expedition and learn lessons from the experience

14. You will cover both of these in the First Aid and Navigation syllabi
You also need to know…
You will also require training in Emergency Aid and Use of Map and Compass
You will cover both of these in the First Aid and Navigation syllabi

15. Does anybody have any questions?

16. Why do we teach you about load carrying?
I HAVE SOME FOR YOU!
Why do we teach you about load carrying?
So you are able to carry the required load without suffering exhaustion or injury

17. Why do we teach you about the campsite?
I HAVE SOME FOR YOU!
Why do we teach you about the campsite?
So you understand how to live outdoors in comfort and safety

18. SUMMARY
In summary, you have learnt why we need to have expedition training, and what sort of things you will be taught as you progress through your cadet career

19. The Countryside Code Look forward
You can now look forward to your next lesson in Expedition Training at BASIC level, which is…
The Countryside Code
This lesson will ensure you know how to behave sensibly and responsibly in the countryside so you can go on expeditions