History Of The Army Cadet Force! Trivia Questions Quiz

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1. Who was the founder of the Army Cadet Force in 1860?

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Octavia Hill is the correct answer because she was one of the founders of the Army Cadet Force in 1860. She was a social reformer and one of the pioneers of modern social work. She believed in the importance of physical training and discipline for young people, and she played a key role in establishing the Army Cadet Force as a way to provide military training and character development for young men.

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Octavia Hill formed the first independent Cadet Battalion in London. However, it existed back in 1859 to have young people learn new skills as well as develop their... see moretalents. Although being sponsored by the army cadets cannot be called up in case of war. As a soon to be cadet just how good to you know the history of the army cadet force? Find out now in this quiz. see less

2. Which World event before 1930 led to the Cadet forces rapid Expansion? 

Explanation

In WWI there
was a massive
expansion of all
cadet forces.

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3. Which World Event after 1930 led to the Army Cadet Force gaining a huge amount of support and equipment? 

Explanation

During WW2 there was a
big expansion of the cadet
force. The War Office took
over the organisation,
equipment and
accommodation and free
uniforms were authorized.

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4. 1960 was a huge year for the ACF, why was this?

Explanation

Centenary of the ACF (100 year
anniversary), HRH the Duke of
Edinburgh presented a Banner
to the Cadet Force, at the Tower
of London. This was passed from
unit to unit, county to county in
the UK. There was a Review
Parade by HM the Queen at
Buckingham Palace.

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5. Which Major Cadet facility was opened in 1959?

Explanation

The Cadet Training Centre
at Frimley Park, Surrey
was opened. This centre
provides courses for
officers and adult
instructors of the ACF and
also leadership courses
for some senior cadets.

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6. In approximately which year were females allowed to join the ACF

Explanation

Female cadets
are now allowed
to join the Army
Cadets. 1980 approximately

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7. When can the Army Cadet Force be traced from?

Explanation

The ACF can be traced back to
1859 when there was a threat
of invasion by the French. The
British Army was heavily
involved in India after the
mutiny. The Volunteers were
formed to prevent the possible
invasion. Immediately after the
formation of the Volunteers the
army cadets started.

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8. In which year was there a huge celebration, with cadets accross the country doing extraordinary things?

Explanation

The Army Cadet force celebrated its 150th Anniversary.

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9. In what year did the government cease to recogince the ACF, as well as withdrawing all funding?

Explanation

The Government ceased to
recognise the cadet force and
withdrew all financial support from
the Army Cadet Force, they even
stopped them from wearing
regimental badges and buttons. The
British National Cadet Association
(BNCA) was formed to raise money
to keep the Cadet Forces going and
tried to get official recognition back

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Who was the founder of the Army Cadet Force in 1860?
Which World event before 1930 led to the Cadet forces rapid...
Which World Event after 1930 led to the Army Cadet Force gaining a...
1960 was a huge year for the ACF, why was this?
Which Major Cadet facility was opened in 1959?
In approximately which year were females allowed to join the ACF
When can the Army Cadet Force be traced from?
In which year was there a huge celebration, with cadets accross the...
In what year did the government cease to recogince the ACF, as well as...
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