County Structure
Extend the detachment-and-area model so cadets understand the county headquarters, its key functions and how it enables safe, consistent training.
Learning objectives
- Place County HQ above areas and detachments in the ACF structure.
- Describe the broad responsibilities of Commandant, Deputy Commandant, Cadet Executive Officer, Regimental Sergeant Major Instructor, Training Officer and specialist/support staff.
- Trace a training need through the county structure.
- Map the generic structure to the cadet’s own county, sector or battalion.
Stores & equipment
- Current county organisation chart
- Role and responsibility cards
- Event-planning scenario
- Large hierarchy sheet
- Local training calendar
Safety & assurance
- Confirm appointments and personnel against current county information.
- Do not share personal contact details or restricted organisational information.
- Explain that county, sector and battalion terminology varies.
Cadets rebuild county → area → detachment and recall key area roles.
Complete the structure from memory.
1-Star foundation secure.
Introduce the command, deputy, executive and senior discipline/training roles by outcome.
Match decisions and responsibilities.
Role purposes, not just titles, understood.
Show how training safety, administration, logistics and subject expertise support delivery.
Sort functions into command, training, support and standards.
Can explain why coordination matters.
Model one county training weekend from direction to delivery and review.
Map a second scenario, including who assures safety and resources.
No essential function omitted.
Reveal the current local organisation and note variations.
Annotate their chart with correct local terms.
Generic and local structures reconciled.
Ask three ‘who/why/how’ questions and preview the British Army structure.
Answer without notes.
County contribution explained.