16/10/2026
𝗙𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟, 𝗥𝗦𝗠 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗞
Every cadet’s journey starts somewhere, and for RSM Charlie Hancock, it began at Clydach Detachment. What started as his time as a young cadet grew into a journey that would see him develop as a person, take on new challenges and reach one of the most senior appointments within the Army Cadet Force.
Becoming Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major is a significant achievement. It brings responsibility, high expectations and the opportunity to lead by example, support fellow cadets and represent the County with pride. It is an appointment that requires commitment, maturity and dedication, and one that brings experiences and lessons that can be carried into the future.
From his early days at Clydach Detachment to reaching the appointment of RSM, Charlie has been part of an organisation that gives young people the opportunity to discover their potential, build lasting friendships and develop skills that extend far beyond the parade ground.
Now, as Charlie reaches the age limit for cadets and ages out of the organisation, his time in uniform comes to a close. It marks the end of an important chapter, one that has seen him progress from a young cadet at his local detachment to holding a senior appointment within the County. While leaving the cadets may feel like a big change, the experiences, friendships and memories he has gained will remain part of his story.
Ageing out is a milestone every cadet eventually faces, but it does not take away from what has been achieved along the way. The skills developed, the challenges overcome and the people met throughout his time in the Army Cadet Force will go with Charlie into whatever comes next.
On behalf of everyone at Dyfed & Glamorgan Army Cadet Force, we would like to thank Charlie for the time, commitment and contribution he has given to the organisation. We hope he looks back on his cadet journey with pride, knowing just how far he has come since those first days at Clydach Detachment.
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.
We wish him every success and happiness for the future. Thank you, Charlie, for being part of our County and for the memories you leave behind. You will always be part of the cadet family.
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