SSgt S Elliott ACF

@PaulMathieson10 Top tech in those days, hope your good Paul.

Ah, 1996, a good year! The was the official opening of the new manufacturing facilities at Ninewells.

2 parade nights left of 2025 as DC. The best time I’ve had in cadets,watching o”the cadets grow has been incredible! Standout moments: reaffiliating the detachment with the RBL, working closely with our affiliated regiment, winning Detachment of the Year, and taking home a comp.

They say “ease yourself back in” after a break in routine… me? Nah. I decided a 15-mile walk was the answer 😅 Sometimes you’ve got to shock the system a bit to get back into the swing of things. Tired? Aye. Sore? Definitely. Regret it? Not a chance. 👣💪

@PaulMathieson10 Thanks, I’ll go back at some point, I’ll make sure I have training session after training session so I know I’m totally ready.

@SSI_S_Elliott Thanks, Shaun. I hope you crack the SAAI course in the not too distant future.

A short announcement from me. I have resigned my commission after a total of 41 years (including my time as a cadet). The decision to go was mine and there was a feeling of relief when I had made that decision. A few folk have expressed concern, it was the right time.

@stephen85191189 Frustrating mate as the instructor said I’ve got it and it’s there, it’s just my nerves what get the better of me.

@SSI_S_Elliott Keep moving forwards! There is more to life! But you have the correct mindset! I am 100% certain that you will smash the course if you wish to attempt again. Speak to Jay Turnbull.

Didn’t get the result I wanted on my Skill at Arms Instructor course. Gutted, yeah—but not defeated. These things happen, and I’ll be back at some point. Proud of how far I’ve come, proud of the effort I put in, and proud to keep pushing forward.

@DComdtDorset Thanks sir

@SSI_S_Elliott Not an easy course. I'm sure you will get the result you want, keep striving 💪. Good luck.

Day 4 of SAAI Course ✅ 1st summative assessment passed.

Day 3 of SAAI course ✅ 2 summative lessons & a written test to go,👊

Day 2 of SAAI Course ✅ formative assessment tomorrow.

@PaulMathieson10 Anything in red must be said

@SSI_S_Elliott Best of luck. Remember the red bits in the Pamphlet. And try not E&D together!😉

Off to CTC Frimley Park to start my Skill at Arms Instructor course. Time to back myself and get it done.

Very proud to be part of one of my detachments’ official affiliation with the Royal British Legion last night, proudly supported by the Mayor and Mayoress of South Tyneside @ArmyCadetsUK @PoppyLegion @SSI_S_Elliott @SMIBurnsACF @DurhamAcf

Proud night for the detachment as we became the first in the brigade to be issued RBL Affiliated Unit badges 🇬🇧 Over 20 years of affiliation, officially cemented with a visit from the Mayor & Mayoress of South Tyneside 🙌 History made. Legacy built. @CorinaHart1979 @PoppyLegion

@ArmyCadets_NTO I’ll be there on Sunday ☺️

Never get tired of looking at this building - Cadet Training Centre Frimley Park. Busy day today discussing future options for Leadership training for our volunteers. #SkillsForLife

Thursday evening the detachment will be holding a special evening celebrating 20+ years of proud affiliation between the Royal British Legion. Cadets will receive their RBL badge. Guests incl. the Mayor of @STyne_Council @PoppyLegion @CorinaHart1979 @DurhamAcf @ArmyCadetsUK

On Thursday evening, we were visited by Northumbria Police for a valuable community session. The visit included a presentation on knife crime, raising awareness among our cadets about the dangers, consequences, and impact of carrying knives. @northumbriapol

Picture on the left: 1999 | Picture on the right: 2025 And still enjoying every minute of it! From cadet to adult volunteer – the journey continues