First Week of CAT Term
In your first week (typically from Wednesday to Friday), you will have several lessons with experienced Warrant Officers and Military Experts (typically 3WOs, 2WOs, and ME3s). These lessons will revolve around leadership, skills, and other army-related knowledge.
On Friday, you will typically undergo a "run-through" rehearsal for the upcoming Specialist Cadet Graduation Parade (SCGP). Typically, the Master Trainer of the Conducting School will conduct the parade rehearsal. The rehearsal is typically in Long 4, without weapons.
Second Week of CAT Term
All lessons will have finished by this period of time. The next 3 days will be full of parade rehearsals, with occasional sharing sessions from other Specialists/Warrant Officers.
Tips to survive the parade rehearsals:
- In Sedia position, find a way to let your rifle rest on your body to conserve your energy. Common methods include moving your belt buckle to the side and resting your scope on your belt buckle, or slotting your rifle butt into your pocket
- Wiggle your toes while standing for extended periods of time, to maintain your blood circulation
- Hydrate yourself properly. Make use of all the breaks provided to rest and hydrate yourself, to ensure you are in tip top condition.
- Apply sunblock! You don't want an ugly beret tan line from standing long hours under the sun.
Typically, SCGP will be held on a Thursday, which means that you will have roughly 3 full days of rehearsal for the parade.
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