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WESSEX RFCA

We are responsible for the well being of the region's Reserve Forces and Cadets, promoting the interests of the Armed Forces and building relationships with the local community and employers.
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CADET INSTRUCTOR OR OFFICER

Becoming a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer is a great opportunity to be part of a prestigious and popular youth organisation, which takes great pride in offering youngsters opportunities that may not otherwise be available to them.
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WESSEX RFCA EMPLOYER RECOGNITION SCHEME GOLD AWARDS 2022

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Cadets resume face-to-face training

Sea, Army and Air Cadets from across the region have resumed face-to-face training for the first time this year
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RFCA

Taking its remit from the Haldane Reforms of 1907 and latterly the Reserve Forces Act 1996, Wessex RFCA is required to give advice and assistance to the Defence Council and all three Services at any level.

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RESERVE FORCES Expand

There are around 30,660 Volunteer Reservists in the UK. Coming from all backgrounds, regions and jobs, these are ordinary men and women who give up their time to train and serve alongside the Regular Forces.

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Cadets

Established in 1860, the UK cadet movement is one of the oldest and most successful voluntary youth organisations in the world and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010.

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Latest News

Silver Employer Recognition Scheme 2024

It’s that time of year again when we look forward to celebrating those employers who have achieved the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver award.This year forty […]

Exercise Medical Endeavour 2024

Exercise Medical Endeavor is is an annual Tri-Service event run by 243 Multi-Role Medical Regiment and sponsored by Wessex Reserve Forces and HQ South West. […]

RAF Reservist Wins RAF Supplier of the Year

On 11 June 2024 Part Time Volunteer Reservist Corporal Chelsie Piddington was awarded the prestigious RAF Supplier of the Year award at the RAF Logistics […]

CEO Dorset helps 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing, Philippines Airforce

In June 2024, the Cadet Executive Officer (CEO) for Dorset Army Cadet Force was contacted by Integral Risk Global (IRG) who specialise in helicopter support […]

Elbit Systems reaffirms its support to the Armed Forces community

A big thank you to Elbit Systems reaffirming their support to the Armed Forces community as well as to their own Defence people employees, by […]

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Alternative Venues South West

Need a conference hall or a sports hall, somewhere to celebrate a special occasion?

Alternative Venues South West has a range of interesting buildings available to rent across the South West - from fully equipped Cadet and Army Reserve Centres to beautiful listed buildings dating back hundreds of years..