| 词条 | Certificate "A" |
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HistoryCertificate "A" was a military proficiency award originally used by the university cadet corps. It was associated initially with a more advanced Certificate "B", the holding of which, gave entry into the Special Reserve of Officers or the Territorial Force as an officer. Certificate "A" was at the level for basic training. The certificates were recognised by the War Office in 1908. This was extended to other cadet corps during the Great War (1914–18). These cadet corps were mainly in secondary and public schools, until 1942 when the Army Cadet Force came into being. By the middle of the 1930s, Certificate "A" was the aim of every new cadet. Scope of trainingTo obtain the certificate, both military and fitness tests had to be passed. In 1942, the military test consisted of:
The fitness tests varied according to local facilities, but included running; rope work,; wall climbing; an endurance test; water ability (either swimming or treading water). Some units had more tests but these were not listed on the reverse of the certificate. AwardThe certificate award was often made at a parade of the cadet's unit and consisted of the certificate and a four-pointed star with a red centre to be sewn on the lower sleeve. During World War II, having the award reduced the time of preliminary training after conscription call-up, and was said to be a help in advancing to become a NCO. References
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