Commander John Greene Royal Navy the sea cadet Southern Area Officer inspected Margate Sea Cadets at their Bi-annual Royal naval parade. Cdr Greene was received by a marine guard of honour under the command of Cadet Lance Corporal Beatrice Lever and then inspected the ships company commanded by Able Cadets jack Sellers. Following the inspection the cadets delivered presentations on the knowledge and skills they have learnt over the previous year.
The sea cadets’ presentation was a simulated road traffic accident with multiple causalities. The cadet demonstrated first aid skills and casualty management. The royal marine cadets demonstrated the contents of a ration pack in the field and highlighted the differences of an officers ration pack which included china plate and the daily newspaper.
The evening concluded with presentation of awards to Cadet Annie Cowell for her Basic communication and information systems Marine Cadet second Class Cornwell basic seamanship. Sgt Nigel Crouch was awarded his Cadet Forces Medal for 12 years continuous service to the Sea Cadets