Purpose Status Values Control Notices

Control   Ministry of Defence The Directorate of Reserve Forces and Cadets (DRFC) is responsible for cadet forces general policy. Army Chain of Command Commander-in-Chief Land Forces has command of all UK Land Forces based in UK, Brunei, Nepal and Germany.   The Command is divided between Commander Field Army who exercises operational command of the Field Army, and Commander Regional Forces (CRF) who maintains the military capability and infrastructure support needed to meet operational requirements.   CRF commands the regional formations in England, Scotland and Wales.   The ACF is under the command of CRF who exercises his authority through the normal military chain of command.   For Wiltshire ACF this is through Headquarters 4 Division and Headquarters 43 (Wessex) Brigade. Reserve Forces and Cadets Association In connection with the ACF, RFCA have responsibility for provision and maintenance of accommodation, equipment and stores, recruiting of cadets and adults and selection, appointment and management of ACF Permanent Staff at County level. Council of RFCA The Council of RFCA, representing all RFCA, is the body that advises MOD, CRF and ACFA on general policy matters affecting RFCA responsibilities to the ACF. Army Cadet Force Association The ACFA is a registered charity dedicated to promoting the ideals and activities of the ACF and provides advice and assistance to the MOD.   It is the central body through which the ACF, as a voluntary youth organisation, is associated with its own management.