6 Platoon is a cadet unit of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Army Cadet Force with 1300 cadets across 49 units. The unit focuses on core subjects like fieldcraft, skill at arms, navigation and drill, as well as extra subjects including physical training, first aid, Duke of Edinburgh, and sports. Cadets have opportunities to go on adventure training activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, paintball, and rafting, and attend camps both in the UK and abroad in locations like Austria, Canada, Scotland, and Kentucky. 6 Platoon cadets have achieved success in national competitions and regularly participate in weekend and summer camps.