Eglinton History

Joined the ACF as an adult instructor after volunteering her services to give some help with the tuck shop at Clondermot Detachment. In her own words "I am really glad I decided to take the jump and join fully as an adult instructor, it has given me great confidence in my own ability to do many things I would never would thought possible for me to do"

SSI (S/Sgt) Linda Rutherford took up the post of Detachment Commander when the detachment was relaocated to Eglinton Village, so with a lot of enthusasiam and not so much experience she got stuck in. With much more experience under her belt now she knows what is all about being a detachment commander and being responsible for so many teenagers. Ever since the detachment started in September 2001 we have progressed further and further each year, starting with a group of 14 cadets on the first evening we have maintained a strenght of no fewer than 22 cadets at any one time. Cadets turn up each Wednesday evening and take part in a programme designed to give all the cadets as much training and fun as we can. Winters evenings we all settle down in the school to learn all parts of the syllabus and as soon as the light evenings come we get the chance to put all the skills learnt over the winter into practice.

The other members of staff at Eglinton are:

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So do you fancy a new hobby that you will learn new and excitining skills?

Our detachments location is probably only a short walk or bike ride from your home. Thriving with life, the detachment is a bustling community of people waiting to meet you! You probably even go to school with some of the cadets

Our website will provide you with information about the Army Cadet Force nationally and in particular, Eglinton Detachment ACF.

We're always looking for new recruits - both cadet and adults Why not take a look around and see what you think - you'll never know until you try!

We are a CROSS COMMUNITY ORGANISATION so all members of our community are very welcome to come along

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Sponsor Unit

Sponsored by the

253 (NI) Divisional GS Medical Regiment (V)
Royal Army Medical Corps

Our local squadron (108 Sqn) based in Caw Camp Londonderry have helped the troop by providing assistance such as organising a Casualty Simulation course for the Skill Section of the D of Ed Award and providing logistical support when asked.

RAMC Challenge Shield 2002

Lord Lt Cadet City of Londonderry 2003

Sgt Gavin Birnie and Col W Hall HML for Co Down

Lord Lt Cadet for City of Londonderry 2004

Sgt Spence with Col Hall HML Co Down

NI Regional First Aid Competition Winners 2003

The team went on to repersent Northern Ireland at the National First aid Competition at Sandhurst
they achieved a credible Silver Medal place in the Minor group

Battalion Patrol Competition Runners Up 2004

Northern Ireland Regional First Aid Competition 2004 Winners

Eglinton team pictured with the Col Charley Cup for the Best ACF team and the Stephen Moore Cup for Tri-Service winning team

Northern Ireland (ACF) Military Skills Competition (Calcutta Cup) Winners 2004/2005

Presidents Cup for the Best Section Commander 2004

Sgt P Spence

Best Instructor JCIC 2004

Sgt S Cochrane

1st Battalion and Northern Ireland Military Skills Competition 2005

Winners 2005

Company Patrol Competition

Battalion Patrol Competition

Northern Ireland ACF Military Skills Competition (Calcutta Cup)

Champion Cadet Competition 2005

S/Sgt Stephen Cochrane being the presented the shield for the
Best Non Ranger and Runner Up in the Northern Ireland Champion Cadet Competition 2005

First CSM in Eglinton Detachment

S/Sgt Stephen Cochrane is presented with his badge of rank and pace stick
as the Cadet Company Sergeant Major B Company by the
Officer Commanding B Company Major Les Boyd