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Expedition Training
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Expedition Training1. The Country Code: a cadet must understand
how to treat and respect the land and property he/she is moving over.
2. Campcraft: a cadet must know the basic techniques of how to live in a strange environment during an expedition
3. Emergency Procedures: so that a cadet knows the immediate action to be taken if an accident occurs
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4. Casualty Code: so a cadet knows how to administer First Aid to the injured
5. Use of Map & Compass: so that a cadet can find his way on an expedition
Expedition Training
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Learn theCountry Code
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Rule 1: Risk of Fire• Woodlands,Plantations
and heaths highly inflammable
• Acres burn because of casually dropped cigarettes and matches
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Rule 2: Fasten All Gates
• Even if you find them open
• An open gate invites them to wander
• Animals will wander onto roads
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Rule 3: Keep Dogs Under Control
• Dogs may chase sheep• Keep on lead when
livestock around• Keep on lead on
country roads
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Rule 4: Keep to Paths & Tracks
• Don’t ruin crops by walking on them
• Farmers do not like you destroying the grass and crops
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Rule 5: Avoid Damage• Don’t damage fences,
walls and hedges• Expensive for farmers to
repair or replace• Use recognised routes
with gates and stiles
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Rule 6: Leave No Litter• Litter is unsightly• Dangerous to farm and
wild animals• Expensive for
authorities to collect and dispose of
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Rule 7: Safeguard Water• Avoid polluting the
water supply• Never interfere with
cattle troughs• Keep access to water
free for animals
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Rule 8: Protect Wildlife• Also plants and trees• Do observe don’t
collect the wildlife• Don’t disturb nests• Don’t pick wild
flowers or plants
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Rule 9: Safety on the Roads
• Go carefully• Always face the traffic• Country roads have
dangers:• Narrow• Blind Bends• High Hedges• Farm Machinery• Motorists should reduce
speed
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Rule 10: Respect Country Life
• Set a good example • Try and fit into country
life• Preserve good relations
with farmers and locals• So farmers and locals
will welcome you back
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Packing your Rucksack
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Heavy Gear
Medium Gear
Light Gear
Tent Stove Fuel
Canteen FoodSpare Clothing Sleeping bag
Packing your Rucksack
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• Heavy items at top of rucksack
• Equipment needed on route accessible
• Paraffin kept away from food
• Load evenly balanced
• Contents firmly packed no movement inside or outside
Heavy Gear
Medium Gear
Light Gear
Tent Stove Fuel
Canteen Food
Spare Clothing Sleeping bag
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Carrying Your Rucksack• Ensure Rucksack has all straps• It is serviceable• It is big enough to carry the load
required• Not much to big for the load
carried• Vertically down the length of the
spine or onto hips
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• Not hanging of the shoulders• All equipment is firmly
attached
Carrying Your Rucksack
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Principles of Choosing a Campsite
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Latrine
Vehicle Access
Cooking Area
Prevailing Wind
Drinking Water Point
Washing Point
Directio
n of
Flowing Stream
Tents
Choosing a Campsite
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