Royal Marines Cadets - Support Company

14/06/2026

National Cadet Sergeants Board ✅

This concludes this year’s National Cadet Sergeants Board.

Forty-one cadets from across the country travelled to take part in the penultimate promotion board within the Royal Marines Cadets.

Each cadet is a credit to themselves and their units. Throughout the board, they demonstrated energy, professionalism and a strong “can-do” attitude, even in demanding conditions.

To conclude the event, attendees took part in a field service reflecting on and commemorating the Corps’ history and the final stages of the Falklands War. The occasion was made even more significant by the attendance and reflections of Deputy Royal Marines Cadets Senior Staff Officer, Lt Col Crawley, a Falklands veteran.

We were also able to host Brigadier Salzano, Commander Royal Navy Cadet Forces as he visited the cadets and staff in action during the assessments.

A sincere thank you goes to the volunteer staff team, who began work long before the cadets arrived and continued long after the event concluded. Much of their effort takes place behind the scenes, out of sight, ensuring the cadet experience is delivered to the highest standard - and on this occasion, delivered in abundance.

The Support Company team now turns its attention to the Gibraltar Cup competition in under four weeks…..

13/06/2026

National Cadet Sergeants Board – First 24 Hours Complete ✅

After a demanding and relentless first day, the cadets are now in enforced rest - resetting, recovering and preparing for what comes next.

Assessments completed ✔️

* Weapon Handling Test
* Fieldcraft
* Tactics
* Navigation Exercise
* Close Quarter Battle Lane (blank firing)
* Casualty Treatment
* Signals
* Static Map Reading

Every serial tested. Every standard upheld. No shortcuts.

Tomorrow begins early.
Morning routine followed by rigorous kit inspections - attention to detail will matter. From there, cadets step forward to deliver their lectures, demonstrating not just knowledge, but confidence and leadership.

Then comes the moment of truth: results.

What has stood out above all else is the motivation, determination and grit shown by every candidate. They have been pushed - and they have responded.

Behind it all, our volunteers continue to set the benchmark. Their professionalism, commitment and relentless drive to deliver an exceptional cadet experience does not go unnoticed. Thank you 🙏

We go again at sunrise.

12/06/2026

National Cadet Sergeants Board (NCSB)

Today, candidates from across the UK - and as far as Jersey - step forward to take on the pinnacle Royal Marines Cadets promotion board, competing for advancement to Cadet Sergeant.

This is where standards rise. Knowledge, skill and leadership are put to the test - and where the next generation of senior cadets earns their place.

We are ready to welcome and support every candidate as they take on this challenge.

A huge thank you to the enablers working behind the scenes. Weeks of preparation have gone into making this board possible - your effort sets the conditions for success.

Safe travels to all. We will see you on the start line.

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

🧗‍♂️ Taking fundraising to new heights!

Brigadier Ged Salzano MBE, Commander Royal Navy Cadet Forces, is set to abseil down the iconic Spinnaker Tower in support of the Royal Marines Experience Museum on Saturday 13 June!

This incredible challenge will help raise funds for the future museum, preserving and sharing the proud history, heritage and stories of the Royal Marines for generations to come.

If you’re able to support this fantastic cause, donations can be made via the link in the comments.

Good luck Sir! 💪⚓

Royal Navy Museums

03/06/2026

For Volunteers’ Week 2026, we’d like to say thank you to all our incredible volunteers.

We are incredibly grateful for the time, commitment and passion you give to Sea Cadets every week.

Whether you’re instructing, supporting your unit behind the scenes, or helping cadets take part in new opportunities, you are making a real and lasting difference to young people’s lives.

As one parent shared recently, “it’s helped bring out the best in my children - we’re very grateful.”

On behalf of our cadets, thank you for your dedication, time and inspiration 💙

02/06/2026

NCSB 2026 - FINAL CALL FOR STAFF
With less than two weeks to go, the National Cadet Sergeants Board is about to deploy to Salisbury Plain (12–14 June 2026).

55 of the UK’s top Royal Marines Cadets are stepping forward for the penultimate promotion assessment - a decisive moment in their journey.

Delivering something of this standard demands the very best team.

We urgently require Additional Support Staff and Assessors to reinforce the delivery team and ensure:
• Robust, credible assessments
• Professional, safe delivery
• An outstanding experience for every candidate

This is more than a course – it is about shaping the next generation of Royal Marines Cadet leaders.

Can you support?
Step forward and be part of delivering excellence.
A variety of roles are available.
Get in touch now - RMCTO

31/05/2026

RM CFAV Train the Trainer - Weekend 2

Culminating in Training in Woods and Forests (TIWAF)

Relentless. Demanding. Outstanding.

Day 1 pushed cadets and CFAVs into a complex, congested woodland battlespace, where leadership, teamwork, and tactical awareness weren’t optional - they were essential.

With blank ammunition bringing realism to every contact, the training came alive. Decisions mattered. Communication counted. Standards were high.

From fire and movement to troop attacks and TIWAF, every phase tested resilience, sharpened instincts and built confidence under pressure.

The result?
A first-class showcase of what the Royal Marines Cadets are all about.

Massive credit to every cadet and CFAV - effort, attitude and determination on display all day.

And we are not done.
0700 step-off - straight into navigation and map reading. No let-up. No shortcuts.

This is the Royal Marines Cadet experience.



Note: Cadets are taught weapon-handling skills as part of a structured programme of supervised training that emphasises safe and responsible use.

25/01/2026

A great weekend with members of the Support Company deployed in support of our Companies, enabling the delivery of some excellent training.

The Support Company Commander (Maj Wagstaff) and the Training Warrant Officer (WO2 Kent) worked alongside Royal Marines Cadets - Alpha Company, assisting with the delivery of a Fieldcraft 1.3 development day, providing valuable experience and expertise to support progression of training standards.

Meanwhile, the First Drill (WO2 Cooper) was deployed with Royal Marines Cadets - Bravo Company, NW Area Sea Cadets Corps, supporting the delivery of an RM CFAV Drill module as well as up skilling personnel in sword drill, further enhancing ceremonial and instructional capability within the Company.

If you would like members of the Support Company team to assist with the planning or delivery of training during 2026, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Support Company, Royal Marines Cadets.

2025 was an outstanding year for National RMC training delivery and events.

To list some of the great work - Highlights included two RM CFAV Train the Trainer courses, a Drill Leaders Course, and the Gibraltar Cup competition held at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines Cadets.

We also delivered the largest-ever National Cadet Sergeants Board, a significant milestone in developing our future leaders.

The Royal Marines Families Day (The Royal Marines Charity) was extremely well supported and showcased the strong and enduring connection we share with the wider Royal Marines family, something we are immensely proud of.

Finally, a huge thank you to all the volunteers who support the national delivery of RMC activities. Without your dedication and commitment, none of this would be possible.

2026 - let’s go.