HMS Excellent Royal Naval Volunteer Cadet Corps

14/10/2025

Challenge Coin Contest

The Volunteer Cadet Corps is hosting a competition open to Cadets and Adult Volunteers across the organisation to design a challenge coin for to mark the 125th anniversary of our formation on 14 Feb 2026. Now is your time to get creative!

Coin details:
* Coins will be 2" in diameter
* Designs need to be one sided
* Full color
* Design must incorporate the 125th anniversary of VCC’s formation
* File submissions must be in PDF

Email designs to [email protected] by 15 December 2025!

Designs will be voted by the Selecting Committee, comprising of senior members of the Royal Navy, Commander VCC and members of the VCC125 Event Committee. The winning design will produced and awarded to every single cadet and adult volunteer in the organisation.

For questions, contact [email protected].

Happy designing!

08/06/2025

🚨 Volunteer Opportunity Alert! 🚨

We’re looking for a dedicated and driven individual to take on the role of Executive Officer (XO) at HMS Excellent Royal Naval Volunteer Cadet Corps!

As the XO, you’ll support the Commanding Officer, help lead the unit, and make a real impact in the lives of our cadets.

📅 Attend training nights and plan activities
🎖️ Support discipline & standards
🛡️ Prioritise safety & welfare
💼 Play a key role in unit leadership

This is your chance to give back, develop your leadership skills, and be part of a proud Naval tradition. ⚓

🔗 Get involved today – message us or email our Unit Commanding Officer, CPO (VCC) Paul Conway, at [email protected] for more info!

07/05/2025

14/03/2025

Exercise First Waves Update

Hurricane “Bob” made landfall last night with widespread destruction across “Longmoor”. HQ VCC has dispatched an advanced party to “sultana” to see if assistance is required. Meeting have now taken place with the Major & Chief of Police, fire are currently burning but being dealt with by locals. HMS VCC are now on standby to provide assistance.

Further updates to follow

09/03/2025

Today the Portsmouth joint Field Gun crew had their first days training.

The morning period was classroom based, we covered Field Gun history, safety on the track, personal fitness and maintenance of the equipment.

The afternoon period was practical training on the equipment.

We were all very impressed with the crews attitude towards safety and commitment. Let’s look forward to a challenging Field Gun season ahead.

12/02/2025

This Tuesday our cadets went on a ships tour of the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales.
The cadets got to see the various compartments onboard the ship including the bridge and hanger. All the cadets had an amazing time onboard.

31/12/2024

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On behalf of HMS Excellent RNVCC congratulations to you on your MBE

Former Commander VCC, Lt Col (VCC) Ret’d Chris Spratt has been recognised by His Majesty The King in the New Years Honours List and is awarded an MBE for Services to the Volunteer Cadet Corps.

Chris Spratt MBE’s retirement from his role as Commander VCC in March 2024 marked the end of an incredible 42-year journey filled with dedication and impactful service. His leadership and commitment have shaped the lives of countless young individuals, equipping them with the skills and confidence to of modern life. Chris’s influence has not only fostered personal growth in these young people but has also strengthened the community as a whole.

Chris continues to be an ambassador for volunteering within the Royal Navy Cadet Forces.

Congratulations Chris Spratt MBE!