The Lord-Lieutenant has a role to play in supporting the military in London: regulars, reserves and cadets. To that end, he is President of the Greater London Reserve Forces’ and Cadets Association (GLRFCA): a non-political, not-for-profit organisation that supports the Volunteer Reserve Forces of the Navy, Army and Air Force, and the Cadets within Greater London. They provide an essential representative link between the military forces and the local community, raise awareness of the benefits and skills gained through part-time military service and assist with recruiting. They also maintain the Reserve Forces and Cadets estate.
Every year the Lord-Lieutenant appoints three Cadets from the Sea, Army and Air Cadets across the city to help him perform his duties.
LORD-LIEUTENANT’S CADETS
These Cadets are selected in recognition of the outstanding example and devotion to duty they have displayed, as a Cadet and member of the Community. During the next 12 months they will assist the Lord-Lieutenant in his duties and will attend great occasions.
SCC Leading Cadet Erin Williams
ACF Cadet Corporal Mazin Hanafil
ATC Cadet Flight Sergeant Mariam Mohsin
SCC Leading Cadet Erin Williams
Rickmansworth & Watford Unit SCC
Length of Service: 4years 9months
Highest Achievements: LC Williams joined TS Renown at the age of 11 as a shy Junior Cadet however, at 16 is now receiving comments on her growth in maturity and confidence, especially since passing her recent Leading Cadet board. The highlights of her cadet career so far are:
- Cadet Naval Aviation – CNC Elementary Course-Bronze Wings
- Paddlesport Instructor
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award
- Advanced First Aid – First Aid at Work
- Achieving Leading Cadet at the age of 15
Favourite Activities: LC Williams puts a lot of effort into everything she does however her favourite activities are:
- Being part of the Unit Drill Team
- Going on Adventurous Training expeditions
- Paddlesports
- First Aid
Ambition: LC Williams aspires to join the Royal Navy as a Pilot when completing her studies.
ACF Cadet Corporal Mazin Hanafi
23 Cadet Detachment ACF
Cadet Corporal Mazin Hanafi joined the ACF in January 2018 and is a student at City of London Academy, Islington, where he studies Computer Science, Economics and Psychology. He has recently achieved his three Star; completed a Senior Cadet Instructor Cadre and is working towards the completion of his Silver DofE. A sporty young man Mazin plays football, table tennis, is on the basketball team and works out regularly. Mazin aspires to work in software engineering and enjoys gaming in his spare time. As a senior cadet in the Company Mazin wants to be a role model for others and help to motivate them to achieve their potential. He enjoys leadership, particularly bringing others along on the journey and likes to make sure all feel included.
ATC Cadet Flight Sergeant Mariam Mohsin
34F (Balham & Tooting) Squadron RAFAC
FS Mohsin grasps every opportunity available to her and over the five years she has been a cadet has gained a wealth of experience. She has achieved her Gold DofE Award, Full Bore Advanced Marksman, Silver Leadership, Activity First Aid and Instructor Cadet qualifications to name only a few.
FS Mohsin uses her experience and enthusiasm to encourage her peers to explore the full cadet experience. She regularly supports Squadron, Sector and Wing level training in areas such as First Aid, Leadership and Drill Instruction.
FS Mohsin is an accomplished First Aider who has led the Squadron Competition First Aid Team since 2017 which under her direction has represented the Wing at the Regional Competitions twice and the National Competition in 2019.
FS Mohsin has been selected for a Flying Scholarship and intends on representing the Squadron at ISCRM in 2022. She starts a career in Aeronautical Engineering in 2023 with BAE Systems who awarded her with an apprenticeship following a highly competitive selection process.
FS Mohsin is a truly excellent Cadet who is a role model for her peers.