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 CCF Field days are part of the Army Proficiency Certificate coursework that is set for all cadets in the Shell Form, Merchiston recently conducted two weekend exercises on 28 February and 7 March. The aims of the exercises are to introduce the cadets to minor military tactics, team work, navigation by day and night, self administration and equipment husbandry in a set military scenario, consider safety considerations when firing live and blank ammunition and at all times assessing leadership qualities and acceptance of responsibilities as a member of a team and as an individual.
 The boys also slept under a tarpaulin sheet and ate army rations as used in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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