Welcome to the 117 Preston/Westphal Training Department. Cadet Training is uniform across the country; every Corps undergoes regular auditing to ensure high standards are set and maintained.  Cadets are divided into levels, according to their age and joining date. For example, first-year Cadets are considered Green Star Cadets if they are between the age of 12 and 14. Regular Training is completed every parade night (Wednesdays) over three periods of instruction.  

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Summer Training is conducted during the summer months; July-August. Cadet training courses can vary from two, three, six, and seven-week courses. Instructors are all qualified senior-level Cadets, Civilians, and Officers. Instructors also undergo regular evaluations by the Training and Standards Officers to ensure standards are maintained.