MOD Lyneham became base for Army Cadets from across the UK last week when they came to learn about the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and the vital role that STEM subjects have in the British Army.

160 Cadets in year nine to 13 from Northern Ireland, Scotland and all over England travelled to Lyneham on Wednesday, October 25 to take part in the section national STEM day held at MOD Lyneham.

The STEM subjects are science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The Cadets took part in hands-on technical demonstrations for different trades that trainees learn at the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering at MOD Lyneham including dismantling and calibrating rifle components, and recovering damaged Army Land Rovers.

DSME trains REME soldiers to service, repair and maintain all the British Army’s equipment and weapons, from Apache helicopters and Challenger 2 tanks, to artillery and rifles.

As part of the Exercise Science in Action Week, sponsored by the Army, the Cadets also visited the Royal Artillery, the Royal Logistics Corps, and the Army Air Corps to learn more about the importance of STEM subjects.

Captain Neal White, from the Northern Ireland Cadet force said: “We’ve enjoyed all of our visits to the different corps so far this week, but REME’s has been the best yet because it’s been so hands on, which is great for the kids.”