Military
Clothing – The Army Cadet Force
Military clothing isn't just worn by the British
Army – there are
offshoots of the Armed Forces such as the Army Cadet Force that offers
UK youngsters adventure and action
Wearing military clothing is a necessary uniform for Britain's armed
forces, but camouflage fatigues and military clothing are also worn by
a number of related military outfits, including the Territorial Army
for adults and the Army Cadet Force for youngsters. School uniforms are
swapped for military clothing every week as the 44,000 members of the
ACF take part in exercises and activities across the UK.
Military Clothing – Dressing the ACF
Depending on where you live in the UK, children and teenagers can invest
in military clothing and join the ACF for the ultimate experience in
outdoor activity and adventure. The team building exercises, activities
and challenges help many young people build on skills and self-confidence
as well as provide an active social life. The military clothing creates
a sense of belonging, identity and purpose, as well as instilling a sense
of community; something lacking in many young people's lives as they
are increasingly isolated by the effects of computer games and TV.
Military Clothing – Fighting Negative Press
Wearing
military clothing and joining the ACF offers an opportunity for young
people to learn new skills and enjoy the challenges of being
a cadet. Although the young people wear military clothing, the cadets
are not part of the Army – they do however learn from experienced
adult instructors who often have a link or grounding in army life. Wearing
military clothing can have negative associations for some – there's
a mistaken belief that military clothing instils violence – but
the Cadets aim is not to prepare children for the Army, but to prepare
them for life, encouraging active involvement in local communities.
Armed for Life, not for Combat
The military clothing
does not represent the armed forces, but is a badge of identity used
to help young people gain physical fitness and
mental strength, building on teamwork, friendship, leadership skills
and improving self confidence. The ACF has kicked back at press reports
that they say reveal prejudice and ignorance. Because their cadets wear
military clothing, the press has responded with headlines such as, 'Pupils
could be offered weapons training'. The ACF website states: “Through
progressive, structured and most importantly, enjoyable programmes of
adventurous, sporting, educational and military themed activities, our
cadets learn about themselves, about working with others and about their
responsibilities as citizens. As for the claim that this initiative will
spread 'gun culture', it is hard to find examples of cadets, or former
cadets, being involved with any sort of crime, let alone gun crime. In
the same way that we teach our cadets complete respect for other people,
they acquire, through their training, a life-long respect for the dangers
of the rifles they so attentively learn to fire.”
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