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Expeditions
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The aim of this section is to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery. Cadets are expected to plan, prepare undertake an adventurous journey in an unfamiliar, remote environment. |
Differing levels of adventure or exploration are required for the different levels of the award and cadets are expected - as part of the award programme - to undertake practice journeys before going on any expedition and also to complete a report of their journey.
| Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
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| 2
Day Expedition or Exploration |
3 Day Expedition or
Exploration |
4
Day Expedition, Exploration or other Adventurous Project |
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| Any rural
area |
Rural or open country |
Wild or open country, remote from habitation |
The Training syllabus for expeditions include:
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Basic First Aid
- Navigation
- Route Finding
- Map Reading and Compass Skills
- Care of equipment
- Camp Craft
- Country Code
Some of the above components are covered by the cadet's training syllabus, and many cadets will take part in other adventure training activities with the Air Cadets, so they will be well prepared by the time they take part in their Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition.
Definitions:
- Expedition - a venture which has journeying has the key component
- Exploration - a venture with less journeying where more time is spent on first hand investigations or activities
- Other Adventurous Project - a venture of an equally or more demanding nature
"DOE - Expeditions" (2003). Retrieved 05 March 2004 from The Air Cadet organisation Website Web site:
http://www.aircadets.org/doe_expedition.html
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