Royal Marines Cadets - Support Company

07/10/2026

⚓️I was a CFAV, now I am…⚓️

“From Retail Manager and part-time Minibus Driver to Criminal Justice Intervention Caseworker” -

My daughter was an RM Cadet in Alpha Company. She is now joining the Navy (after surgery to correct a minor issue with her nose) - and for the moment is also a PPO helping out with Junior Cadets.

Thanks to her informing her Unit that I possess an HHGV licence, I became a CFAV with Alpha Company. 5 years on I am now a CFAV with the mighty X-Ray Company - and my experience has led me to working with my local police force, working with both adult and young offenders helping them to understand their offending and turn their lives around (make better choices and take responsibility, accountability and control).

Recently I had the absolute honour of attending Lympstone with our National Champion RM Drill team and I even spoke to The 1st Sea Lord and Commandant General Sir Gwyn Jenkins whilst on parade on the hallowed grounds of the CTCRM Parade Square. An experience I will never forget and one I never thought would happen in my life.

I would never have ended up doing my full time job without my time with the cadets. It enabled me to discover my own potential (even in my 40s!).

This is the power of the Cadet experience.
It literally changes lives - (and not just our own!).

Thank You for never doubting me (or my Daughter!) and Thank you for teaching me that you can acheive ANYTHING if your set your mind to it and never give up!’

Captain Sea Cadets
Royal Marines Cadets - Alpha Company
Royal Marines Cadets - Bravo Company, NW Area Sea Cadets Corps
Lima Company Royal Marines Cadets
X-Ray Company Royal Marines Cadets
Royal Marines Cadets - Yankee Company
Zulu Company Royal Marines Cadets
Sea Cadets

06/10/2026

⚓️ I was a Cadet, now I am… ⚓️

The first in this week’s series! The response so far has been great, keep it up!

‘I was a Cadet .. now I am part of the Maritime industry, I used to a Third Officer in the Merchant Navy serving onboard Marine Aggregate Dredgers and now I work at the Port of Liverpool as a Vessel Traffic Service Operator ⚓

I would not be the person I am today nor have had the amazing career so far without being in the Cadets 👌🏻

I still Volunteer at my unit Blackburn Sea Cadets as a unit Instructor as a P/SGT 💯

...’

Captain Sea Cadets
Royal Marines Cadets - Alpha Company
Royal Marines Cadets - Bravo Company, NW Area Sea Cadets Corps
Lima Company Royal Marines Cadets
X-Ray Company Royal Marines Cadets
Royal Marines Cadets - Yankee Company
Zulu Company Royal Marines Cadets
Sea Cadets

05/10/2026

🚨 Calling all Cadets/CFAVs/Alumni! 🚨

Some of you may be aware but this week, from the 5th-11th October, is National Cadets Week, and we need your help!

We want to know how the Royal Marines Cadets have impacted your life; whether that be skills, qualifications, friendships or a career in STEM, the Armed Forces, the RYA, or anything else!

Now, what we want to know…

👉 “I was a cadet, now I am…”

A teacher? 👩‍🏫
An engineer? 👷
A member of the Armed Forces? 🎖️
A business owner? 💼
A parent? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
A volunteer? 🤝
A CEO? 🚀
Or something completely different?

Wherever life has taken you, we want to hear your story!

📸 Tell us in the comments:
“I was a cadet, now I am…”

And if you have them, share a photo from your time as Cadet/CFAV too! 📷

We will then choose some stories to publish on our social media pages and spread some of the impact the Royal Marines Cadets have had on different people, so keep an eye out for your oppos!

Captain Sea Cadets
Royal Marines Cadets - Alpha Company
Royal Marines Cadets - Bravo Company, NW Area Sea Cadets Corps
Lima Company Royal Marines Cadets
X-Ray Company Royal Marines Cadets
Royal Marines Cadets - Yankee Company
Zulu Company Royal Marines Cadets
Sea Cadets
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity

04/10/2026

To all Royal Marines Cadets and Volunteer Staff

I’m delighted to celebrate the first ever National Cadets week with you all. You are an important part of this remarkable Royal Marines family and by representing and upholding the finest traditions of the Corps your example is inspiring in every community throughout the country. The Corps is very proud of every one of you, and we wish you all continued success in your future endeavours.” Per Mare Per Terram

Commandant General Royal Marines

19/09/2026

Who went this year and absolutely loved it?! 🙌

And who didn’t make it this year and is now thinking… “I definitely missed out!” 😢

Well, there’s no excuse for 2027…

📅 SAVE THE DATE - CORPS FAMILY WEEKEND 2027
🗓️ 9–12 September 2027
📍 CTCRM Lympstone

The dates are now confirmed, so get it firmly in the diary!

Bring the family, bring the friends and come and be part of another great weekend with the Corps family.

13/09/2026

RM Families Day – Day 2
Today saw the Cadets and Adult Volunteers take part in the Commandant General’s Parade.

General Sir Jenkins KCB OBE ADC, Commandant General Royal Marines and WO1 Cowe MC, the Royal Marines Corps Regimental Sergeant Major, took the time to inspect and engage with the Cadets and Adult Volunteers.

It was a real privilege for them to spend time with such senior representatives of the Royal Marines family.

Yet again, another amazing day at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines.

Many memories were made, with interactions spanning the youngest members of the Royal Marines family (The Royal Marines Charity), through the currently serving community and veterans, as well as a whole host of supporters and family members from across the Royal Marines. It was a true reflection of the shared cap badge mentality and what it means to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, enabled, and delivered such a fantastic weekend.

Hoofing!

12/09/2026

A DAY TO BE PROUD OF.
What a fantastic day at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines for Royal Marines Families Day!

Today was a brilliant opportunity to showcase the Royal Marines Cadets, with outstanding representation from both the Royal Marines and Sea Cadets.

The displays in the main arena were exceptional. Every cadet demonstrated confidence, professionalism and commitment, proving once again what can be achieved through teamwork, discipline and determination. You were all exemplary ambassadors for the Corps.

The engagement stand was also a huge success, attracting many potential new cadets and adult volunteers. The climbing wall proved particularly popular, providing plenty of excitement and giving visitors a real taste of the challenges and opportunities available within the Cadets.

A massive thank you to every cadet and member of staff who has contributed to making today such a success. Your enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication have been outstanding.

And a special mention must go to the team behind the scenes. Working tirelessly throughout the week - collecting stores, overcoming problems, solving challenges and making sure every detail was in place - your hard work has not gone unnoticed. You are the reason days like this happen.

Today, you represented far more than yourselves. You represented the Royal Marines Cadets and the wider Royal Marines Family - and you did so with enormous pride. The Royal Marines Charity

Tomorrow the cadets will take part in the main parade, and we cannot wait to see them once again stepping forward with pride and confidence.

More photos to follow tomorrow.

27/08/2026

15/08/2026

Royal Marines Corps Families Weekend

Join us once again at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone, for the annual Royal Marines Corps Families Weekend.

We have loads of activities planned for people to take part in and represent the Royal Marines Cadets - tug of war, RMC Drill Display, a ‘behind the wire’ chat, plus many many more!

Speak to your Unit and Detachment Staff to get booked on.

The Royal Marines Charity
Captain Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets
Royal Marines Cadets - Alpha Company
Royal Marines Cadets - Bravo Company, NW Area Sea Cadets Corps
Lima Company Royal Marines Cadets
X-Ray Company Royal Marines Cadets
Royal Marines Cadets - Yankee Company
Zulu Company Royal Marines Cadets

12/08/2026

RMC National Drill Leaders

We recently hosted a RMC National DLs course over two weekends at HMS Raleigh which saw Cadets and CFAVs from all over the country attend to specialise within the Drill Branch and present the gold standard of uniform, drill and other ceremonial elements.

A challenging couple of weekends that culminated in 44 interval drill and arms assessments, 22 pace stick assessments, 4 sword drill assessments, 2 conversions, and 5 young DL development serials.

Well done everyone! PMPT.

Sea Cadets