Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF

President ACCB & IOT | HQ Regional Command | ACF and CCF (Army) | CFAV |Views are my own

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

The Charter of ACCB: To select for probationary commission, candidates with the necessary personality, intellect and leadership potential to lead the Army’s Cadet Forces (ACF and CCF(A)).

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

A pleasure to have you visit.

[National Colonel Cadets @ColCadetsArmy]

Great visit to the Army Cadet Commissions Board last weekend. Brilliant to see candidates from 20 to 60+ years old, women, men, ACF, CCF(A), veterans and those with no military experience. One thing brings them together, the desire to help young people and serve their communities

[National Colonel Cadets @ColCadetsArmy]

It was a great day yesterday at RMAS for the CV College Graduation. Brilliant to see CFAVs from all the cadet forces receiving their qualifications from Lord Lingfield.

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

Delighted to welcome our Senior Padre CF2 Alan Jeans to @CTCFrimleyPark during the @ACCBHQ training weekend.

Army Cadet Padres are now selected for commission alongside their ACF and CCF (Army) colleagues. CFSO 2315.

A great presentation!

@ArmyCadetsHQ @ArmyCadetsUK

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

@HQC_East_RTO @ColCadetsArmy @ArmyCadetsHQ Great to see you and Linda at Windsor Castle on such a special day. Congratulations John.

[Deputy National Training Officer HQ Reg Command @DepNat_Trg_Offr]

What a day my family & myself have had today at Windsor Castle, received my MBE investiture from HRH Prince of Wales, proud moment, get official photographs tomorrow. ⁦@PresidentACCB⁩ ⁦@ColCadetsArmy⁩ ⁦⁦@ArmyCadetsHQ⁩ thanks to the people for my nomination

[Deputy National Training Officer HQ Reg Command @DepNat_Trg_Offr]

Visited the Army Cadet Commission Board No 258 today at Chetwynd Barracks, managed a catch up with members of staff and Colonel Chris Young @PresidentACCB good luck to all the candidates, great job done by the ACCB staff ensuring the growth of the next leaders for the cadet force

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

Thank you for to @ColCadetsArmy for visiting and making the presentations today.

We have a great team. Thanks also go to @Nik_Ilic our IOT Director. Looking forward to the next stage in the evolution of Officer Development.

[National Colonel Cadets @ColCadetsArmy]

Good to see the Initial Officer Training team this weekend at Grantham with 30 students on the Development Module and 30 students on the Confirmation Module. Well done everyone both Directing Staff and Students.

[National Colonel Cadets @ColCadetsArmy]

Well that is ‘job done’ this summer. I have had the privilege to visit 6 CCF camps and 24 ACF camps. Well done everyone for helping facilitate a cadet experience for 30+ thousand members of the Army Cadets. Great job!

[National Colonel Cadets @ColCadetsArmy]

Another brilliant Tri-Service Cadet Shooting Competition at Bisley Ranges today. Well done all the teams that took part amounting to some 650 cadets and adults. Also congratulations to all the prize winners.

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

It’s no surprise that you have been nominated and selected as a finalist. You are an amazing advocate for all. Best wishes for a great event to come.

[Army Cadets - Lead D&I Advisor @AC_INCLUSION]

Delighted and grateful to have been nominated and selected as a finalist in #SoldieringOnAwards2025
Great opportunity to promote the brilliant work being done by so many CFAVS and Army Cadets to improve Diversity and Inclusion across our fantastic @ArmyCadetsUK @ColCadetsArmy

[Gordon Rae @ColCdts51X]

New study finds being a cadet boosts school performance, attendance, confidence & chances of uni or work success. Headteachers see real benefits.

Read more: https://t.co/Q9rvVws1d1

[National Colonel Cadets @ColCadetsArmy]

Really good day at Frimley Park supporting the MOD Cadet Forces Media Event. There was the Minister for Veterans & People, GOC RC and all Cadet Forces leads attending. Brilliant to see cadets and ex- cadets getting the KCM from the Minister. Lots of support and positivity.

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

Spending the day with the Senior Officers course on Thursday was highly beneficial. I enjoyed the opportunity to brief on ACCB and IOT to the course. @ACCBHQ @acfiot @ArmyCadetsHQ @ColCadetsArmy

[Army Cadets - Lead D&I Advisor @AC_INCLUSION]

Positive and interesting day observing the process of ACCB and the support of candidates going through their Commissioning Board. The awareness and understanding of the assessing team really enables them to show their best evidence 👍 Well done all👏 @ACCBHQ @PresidentACCB

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

It’s great to be here today at Chilwell Station delivering the first @ACCBHQ Officer Selection Board of the year, AC251.

@ArmyCadetsHQ @ArmyCadetsUK @CCFcadets @ColCadetsACF

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

Delighted to see our @ArmyCadetsHQ Initial Officer Training Course come together this weekend for the first development module of the year.

We have a full programme for 2025. Looking forward to seeing the development of our newest leaders.

@acfiot @ColCadetsArmy @ArmyCadetsUK

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

This weekend sees the @ACCBHQ team at Chetwynd Barracks to deliver AC250.

Both ACF and CCF (Army) candidates are attending the Cadet Officer Selection Board this weekend. Best wishes to all attending.

@ArmyCadetsHQ @ArmyCadetsUK @CCFcadets @ColCadetsArmy

[West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou @OFFICIALWMAS]

Our Studley CFRs are just some of our brilliant volunteers who have been out providing CPR training in the community for #RestartAHeartDay 💚❤️‍🩹👏

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

It’s a privilege to be here today at @CTCFrimleyPark delivering the first @ACCBHQ Officer Selection Board, AC249 at the home of the Army’s Cadets. @ArmyCadetsHQ @ArmyCadetsUK @CCFcadets @ColCadetsACF

[Colonel Chris Young GCGI MCPara OStJ ACF @PresidentACCB]

Delighted to be present for the presentation of certificates to the @acfiot CM candidates today.

Well done to all and thank you to the staff for another outstanding course.

@ArmyCadetsHQ @ColCadetsACF