Plymouth Drake Sea & Royal Marines Cadets - TS Golden Hind

15/10/2026

Presentations! BZ to the cadets who received presentations of specialisations, proficiencies, advancements and good conduct badges from the Commanding Officer!

Well done as well to PPOs (SCC) Manning and Faulkner who were awarded their 1st good conduct badge that has been transferred from their service in the Royal Navy.

13/10/2026

It’s always brilliant to see a drill deck filled with cadets. A fantastic night of cadet training and junior modules completed

09/10/2026

Vacancy notice – Officer in Charge/Commanding Officer – Plymouth (Drake) Sea Cadets – TS GOLDEN HIND

TS GOLDEN HIND is seeking to appoint a new Officer in Charge/Commanding Officer to lead the units operational delivery of the Sea Cadet and Royal Marines Cadet Experience. The post will ideally need to be taken up formally on 31 Sept 27.

TS GOLDEN HIND is a mixed unit of Sea, Juniors and Royal Marines cadets. It is a unit of generally high standing with a current ships company (including instructors) of around 120 personnel. There are ongoing ambitions to grow the unit in line with wider RN/MSSC and central government policy.

The candidate will ideally be any CFAV in the OF1-3 ranks however applications may be made by any rate or rank with the expectation that any OR appointment would seek to apply for and successfully complete the Officer Development Programme.

The following core competencies are sought:

Knowledge and experience of Sea Cadet Regulations, JSP 814 and other relevant rules and policies set out by MSSC and/or the Ministry of Defence.

Evidence of clear leadership experience, ideally in a volunteer setting but other relevant experience will be considered.

Knowledge of safeguarding priorities, including the reporting mechanisms within the MSSC.

A clear understanding of the unique capabilities and experiences of both the Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets is desirable.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the following prior to appointment:

Attend the RNP in February 2027

Attend the Unit Management Assurance visit in Q3 2027

Attend UMT meetings regularly with effect from May 2027

Command course if not already completed

The full statement of responsibilities for the Officer in Charge/Commanding officer can be reviewed here.

Candidates should provide a short personal statement as an expression of interest, aligning with the core competencies being sought coming to no more than 500 words. These should be emailed to the unit chair, Captain Arthur Ainslie RN Rtd, [email protected].

Interview will be scheduled for January 2027 with the successful candidate being informed NLT than 2 February 2027. The formal transition period will begin on 01 April 2027.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the current post holder [email protected] to discuss.

This advertisement will close on 10 December 2026.

09/10/2026

A massive Bravo Zulu to two of our team who were recognized with HM Lord Lieutenants award for Meritorious Service. These awards are one step below a national honour and are awarded to members of the reserve or cadet forces by HM Lord Lieutenant of Devon; the Lord Lieutenant is the sovereign’s representative in Devon.

From TS Golden Hind, Captain Arthur Ainslie RN Rtd was recognized for his outstanding leadership and commitment as our chair of the trustees. Under Captain Ainslie’s leadership the unit has thrived!

Secondly Sgt (SCC) Taylor was awarded the certificate of meritorious service for his outstanding leadership, development and growth of the Royal Marines Cadets as Det Cdr and his many other unit roles.

Both are outstanding members of TS Golden Hind and we all congratulate them on this well earned award.

Volunteers who have dedicated years, and in some cases decades, to Devon's cadet movement have been recognised at the Lord Lieutenant's Awards, as National Cadets Week highlights the skills, confidence and experiences young people gain through cadet life.

The ceremony, held during the first ever National Cadets Week, recognised adult volunteers from across Devon whose time, knowledge and commitment help young people develop the skills they can carry into education, employment and everyday life.

With Friday marking Skills for Life Day, the stories of those recognised demonstrate the important role volunteers play in creating the opportunities through which cadets learn to lead, communicate, solve problems, work as a team and develop the confidence to take on new challenges.

Read the full story at https://www.wessex-rfca.org.uk/devon-volunteers-honoured-as-cadets-week-celebrates-the-people-who-build-skills-for-life/

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06/10/2026

A special message for everyone who makes the Cadet Forces what they are. 🎖️

As we celebrate the first ever National Cadets Week, His Majesty The King has shared a message recognising the dedication of cadets, volunteers, families, employers and supporters across the UK.

A moment to celebrate everyone who helps young people build skills, character and confidence for life.

📅 5–11 October 2026

Find out more about National Cadets Week: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-cadets-week-2026

06/10/2026

Reminder: Weekly orders are available to view on the Sea Cadet Portal - https://portal.sea-cadets.org/news-feed - please note emails are currently intermittent due to technical difficulties

05/10/2026

04/10/2026

We need your stories!

Help us finish this sentence with inspirational stories to help us illustrate the value of being a Cadet for the upcoming Cadets Week.

"I was a Cadet and now I am ...."

20/08/2026

Good luck to all our cadets receiving your GCSE & BTEC results today!

Be proud of what you have achieved, look forward to your next adventures and remember there’s always people you can speak to if your results aren’t what you’d hoped for

14/07/2026

📢 Bookings are now open!📢

Bookings are now open for the 3 Troop Adult Core Modules Weekend, taking place at Okehampton Battle Camp from 9–11 October 2026.

Students wishing to attend should book on via their Detachment Commander.

This weekend is also open to substantive staff who would like to attend as a refresher or to support the delivery of the course as assistant directing staff.

If you have any questions, please speak to your Detachment Commander or your respective Troop Sergeant.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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