Australian Army Cadets Badge 2001-2006 The Australian Army Cadets (AAC) is a youth organisation that is involved with progressive training of youths in military and adventurous activities. The programme has more than 19,000 Army Cadets between the ages of 12 1/2 and 18 based in 232 units around Australia. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (800x800, 104 KB)[edit] Source http://www. ...
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A Youth organization is a formal organization aimed at children and adolescents for education and socialization. ...
The cadet programme has strong links to the Australian Army but it is not incorporated in the Australian Defence Force. While cadets are encouraged to consider enlisting in the military, it is not expected or required that they do so. The Australian Army is Australias military land force. ...
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia. ...
Activities of the Army Cadets include canoeing; orienteering; ceremonial drills; communication skills; basic bush skills; equipment maintenance; and, cadet bands, and shooting with .22 and F88 Steyrs with one on one Army supervision.
Background
The AAC is authorised under Section 62 of the Defence Act 1903. The Australian Army Cadets (AAC) is an equal opportunity organisation that does not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, gender or religion. The AAC has a no drugs policy and is committed to a zero tolerance of sexual and other forms of harassment. Adult personnel who have attained the appropriate age and who satisfy prescribed criteria, may apply to join the adult staff of the AAC. Adult staff members are offered initial and follow-on training to enable them to perform the duties of their appointment. Adult staff also receive payment at a prescribed rate. An adult staff member appointed as an Officer or Instructor of Cadets in the AAC is not, by virtue of that appointment, a member of the Australian Defence Force.
Youth who have reached the age of 12 years and 6 months are eligible to apply for enrolment into the AAC. Once enrolled, they may remain as a cadet until the end of the year in which they attain 18 years of age, or in special circumstances, until attaining 20 years of age. A cadet in the AAC is not a member of the Australian Defence Force.
Aims The aim of military training within the AAC is: - to develop an interest in the Army and its traditions;
- to encourage cadets to continue military or community service;
- to give cadets a foundation of military knowledge and discipline;
- to develop the qualities of leadership, self-discipline, self-reliance and initiative; and
- to provide training that may contribute to Army common induction training.
History Australian Cadets have a rich history that outdates that of the Australian Army. Scotch College, The King's School, Sydney Boys High School and Newington College vie for the honour of having the oldest Cadet Corps in Australia. An embryonic corps was founded by Newington when a drill master was appointed to staff in 1865. Two years later a sergeant-major was appointed to Newington and muskets and carbines were purchased and an armoury and gunpowder store were opened at the college. The first official unit was established in Australia in 1866, at St Mark's Collegiate School, Macquarie Fields, New South Wales. In June 1864 Kings had closed and did not reopen until January 1869 when it amalgamated with St Mark's and the Kings and St Mark's unit subsequently became one. In 1869 the Newington College Cadet corps was formally incorporated by the Governor of New South Wales (Somerset Lowry-Corry, 4th Earl Belmore)and that unit is now believed to be the oldest continually running corps in Australia. [1] Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...
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This article is about the Australian city; the name may also refer to City of Melbourne or Melbourne city centre (also known as The CBD). ...
Anzac Day is commemorated by Australia and New Zealand on 25 April every year to remember members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. Anzac Day is also a public holiday in the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa and...
The Australian Army is Australias military land force. ...
Scotch College is the name of several schools affiliated with either the Uniting Church or Presbyterian Church in Australia: Scotch College, Adelaide in Torrens Park and Mitcham, South Australia Scotch College, Melbourne in Hawthorn, Victoria (Presbyterian) Scotch College, Perth in Swanbourne, Western Australia Scotch College, Launceston in Launceston, Tasmania amalgamated...
For other schools of the same name, see The Kings School. ...
Sydney Boys High School is a secondary school in City of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ...
Newington College is an independent, Uniting Church, day and boarding school for boys, located in Stanmore, an inner-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ...
Macquarie Fields is a suburb with a diverse community located in the south-western suburbs of Sydney, in Campbelltown. ...
List of Governors of New South Wales See Governors of the Australian states for a description and history of the office of Governor. ...
Somerset Richard Lowry-Corry, The 4th Earl of Belmore, GCMG, PC (Born April 9, 1835, Bruton Street, Mayfair, London; Died April 6, 1913, Castle Coole, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland). ...
With the establishment of many cadet units and corps at numerous boys schools throughout the Commonwealth, His Majesty King Edward VII established the Commonwealth Cadet Corps in Australia on the 16 July 1906. Edward VII King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Emperor of India His Majesty King Edward VII (9 November 1841–6 May 1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King of the Commonwealth realms, and the Emperor of India. ...
is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...
On the 2 May 1970, The Duke of Edinburgh presented his banner as a gift to the Corps following his appointment as Colonel-in-Chief of the Australian Cadet Corps in 1963. The presentation took place at Victoria Barracks, Sydney. is the 122nd day of the year (123rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark, 10 June 1921)[2] is the husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II. Originally a royal Prince of Greece and Denmark, Prince Philip renounced these titles shortly before his marriage. ...
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On the 24 September 2005, Governor-General Michael Jeffery presented a replacement banner on behalf of the Duke to commemorate the centenary of the cadets. is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is the representative of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. ...
This article is about the Governor-General of Australia. ...
The AAC celebrated its centenary on the 16 July 2006 (marked as a centenary since the establishment of the Commonwealth Cadet Corps, as opposed to the centenaries of individual units, many of which have already occurred). is the 197th day of the year (198th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Since its establishment, the Corps has experienced three name changes, firstly to the Australian Cadet Corps (ACC), then the Australian Army Cadet Corps, and finally, in 2001 to its present title, the Australian Army Cadets.
In 2001 the Minister for Defence approved the title of Australian Army Cadets with the short title of AAC, The Corps title was dropped so that they would not be linked with the Australian Army.
In May 2007 the Australian Army Cadets were banned from using CR1M packs after the death of a 13 year old Cadet, due to an anaphylactic reaction of the peanuts in the beef satay which is one of two main meals in Menu C of the ration packs. [2] The Combat Ration One Man, or CR1M is a self-contained, individual field ration in lightweight packaging procured by the Australian military for its members for use in combat or other field conditions where organised food facilities are not available. ...
The Duke of Edinburgh's Banner As mentioned above, the Duke of Edinburgh's Banner was presented to the Australian Cadet Corps by Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh on the 2 May 1970 (the organisation being some 46,000 cadets strong at the time). This banner has been carried with pride on many a subsequent parade of significance in the AAC. As stipulated in the Australian Army Cadets Policy Manual (2004): is the 122nd day of the year (123rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
- Carriage of the Banner
- 2.09 The Duke of Edinburgh's Banner may only be carried on:
- a. parades and Guards of Honour which are representative of the AAC as a whole or in a AAC BDE/BN, or
- b. special occasions as described below.
- 2.10 Approval will normally be given for the Banner to be carried on the following special occasions:
- a. royal visits,
- b. ceremonial parades which are reviewed by the Colonel-in-Chief of the AAC,
- c. ceremonial parades attended by a Vice-Regal personage when the occasion is such that it would be appropriate to parade the Banner, and
- d. on occasions of significance to the AAC.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Banner may only be carried by a Cadet Under Officer, referred to on-parade as 'Banner Ensign'. When on parade, the Banner must be escorted by two cadets holding maximum rank of Cadet Warrant Officer Class One and preferably minimum rank of Cadet Sergeant, with this extending to Cadet Corporal, should circumstances dictate.
On the 24 September 2005, the Governor-General, Major General Michael Jeffery, presented a replacement banner to the AAC on the behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh. The Governor-General was received on-parade by some 250 cadets from units across the nation, representing the 16,000 members of the Australian Army Cadets as a whole. This Parade took place at Victoria Barracks - Sydney. is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
This article is about the Governor-General of Australia. ...
Structure - Headquarters of the Australian Army, including the Directorate of Defence Force Cadets.
- Australian Army Cadet Headquarters (AAC HQ).
- Brigade Command for Each Region. HQ NSW AAC BDE (including ACT), HQ VIC AAC BDE, HQ NQLD AAC BDE, HQ SQLD AAC BDE, HQ TAS AAC BN, HQ NT AAC BN, HQ WA AAC BDE, HQ SA AAC BDE.
- Battalion Command within each brigade, of which in Victoria consist of 1 AC Bn (Metropolitan), 2 AC Bn (Eastern), 3 AC Bn (Northern) and 4 AC Bn (Western) and follows the same in the other states.
- Cadet Units are usually based on a company structure (the larger units are based on a battalion structure), and are under the control of both the Brigade and Battalion HQ's.
The Rank Structure The rank structure and titles are identical to those of the Australian Army, with the exclusion of the rank of Cadet Under Officer. Cadets are able to experience numerous ranks and appointments as they progress. As well as Instructors of Cadets (IOCs) who are Australian Regular Army (ARA) or Army Reserve (ARes) staff, who assist cadet units with training, management and logistics. Officers of Cadets can be former members of the Australian Defence Force, school teachers and volunteers from the greater community. OOCs manage cadet units and can progress through to higher positions in Battalion, Brigade and National Headquarters. To distinguish AAC members from members of the Australian Army, cadets prefix their rank with 'CDT' and staff append '(AAC)' to their rank.
School Based Cadet Units School Based Cadet Units are essentially the same as Community Based Units with a few minor differences. When the Whitlam Government discontinued funding to the cadet organisations most government school cadet units were unable to operate due to lack of funds and equipment. Army cadets forces were kept alive mainly by various private school cadet units. These schools were able to use surplus bursaries to effectively fund the units. After the Whitlam Government was dismissed from office some staff and former cadets were able to establish cadet units with the support of the local community or Army unit (using their facilities to conduct training) - hence the terms 'community based unit' or regional cadet unit (RCU). Some smaller school based units allow non-members of that school to become members, in some units membership in the unit for a certain period of time is compulsory.
Ranks
Cadets - Cadet Recruit (CDTREC) - Cadets begin their experience where they are allocated to a section which consists of their Section Commander, a Section Second-in-Command and up to eight fellow recruits/cadets.
- Cadet (CDT) - At completion of recruit training, may take on other roles such as logistics after completion of their first year or stay in a section, sometimes appointed as Section Second-in-Command.
- Cadet Lance Corporal (CDTLCPL) - Most commonly a Section Second-in-Command, a variety of other appointments exist eg, logistics.
- Cadet Corporal (CDTCPL) - Most commonly a Section Commander, again a diverse variety of appointments exists.
- Cadet Sergeant (CDTSGT) - Usually a Platoon Sergeant, other positions, such as Training Sergeant, exist.
- Cadet Staff Sergeant (CDTSSGT) - Positions can vary. Most commonly a Company Quartermaster Sergeant (CQMS). Other positions in special cases include the Company Sergeant Major (CSM) and Platoon Commanders. This rank is currently being phased out in the AAC.
- Cadet Warrant Officer Class Two (CDTWO2) - Position is generally the Company Sergeant Major. Other existing appointments include the Operations Warrant Officer and the Training Warrant Officer, as well as Regimental Quartermaster Sergeants in large Units.
- Cadet Warrant Officer Class One (CDTWO1) - Position exists in the AAC for Regimental Sergeant Majors. RSMs are appointed in each battalion, brigade and in the case of School Based Units, an RSM may be appointed with the CDTWO1 rank where their establishment is large enough. Brigade or Regional RSMs may apply and possibly receive the position of National Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major, bearing an insignia similar to the Regimental Sergeant Major - Army (RSM-A) - encircled in a blue wreath so as to provide a distinction from that of RSM-A.
- Cadet Under Officer (CUO)- Cadet Under Officer is the cadet equivalent of a junior officer although they do not receive a commission and are subordinate to all adult staff. The insignia consists of a large hollow diamond, referred to as a 'lozenge'. The lozenge's outline consists of 27 1/2 chevrons. CUOs are generally Platoon Commanders and more senior CUO's are Company Commanders and Company Second-In-Command's . Headquarter positions exist at battalion, brigade and national level, with each battalion and brigade having a Regional Cadet Under Officer. The rank insignia for a Regional Cadet Under Officer for a state is a lozenge with a blue center. At National Headquarters level, the CUO is appointed as a National Cadet Under Officer. They bear a lozenge with a red centre. The current National Cadet Under Officer is CUO Richard J. Newnham.
Instructor of Cadets (IOC) Rank - Corporal (AAC) [CPL(AAC)]
- Sergeant (AAC) [SGT(AAC)]
- Staff Sergeant (AAC) [SSGT(AAC)]
- Warrant Officer Class Two (AAC) [WO2(AAC)]
- Warrant Officer Class One (AAC) [WO1(AAC)]
Officer of Cadets (OOC) Rank - Second Lieutenant (AAC) [2LT(AAC)]
- Lieutenant (AAC) [LT(AAC)]
- Captain (AAC) [CAPT(AAC)]
- Lieutenant Colonel (AAC) [LTCOL(AAC)]
Currently the highest rank an OOC can hold in the AAC is Colonel (AAC). There is one posting available at this rank being the Deputy Commander AAC.
Australian Army Cadet Commanding Officers Commanding Officer's (CO) of AAC Units are typically of Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) rank. Under current policy, a cadet unit needs to have in excess of 380 cadets to warrant this rank. Smaller unit are run by an Officer Commanding (OC) of Major or Captain rank. Newly appointed OOC to command positions within a cadet unit are often given a trial period. During this time rather than being referred to as a CO or OC they are termed an Administrative Commander (ADMIN COMD). On successful completion of the agreed trial or probationary period and completion of the OOC Command Course their appointment is changed to CO or OC as the case warrants.
Training
Drill Drill training encompasses all Army drill movements from Attention and Stand at Ease; to Forms on the March. Cadets also learn weapon drill, including Weapons Drill with Lee Enfield .303 Rifle, L1A1 SLRs and F88 Austeyrs. .303 and SLR drill is being phased out and is only taught at unit level. WO2' and WO1's perform Cane and Pace Stick drill respectively. In the case of a Cadet Under Officer, they perform Sword Drill.
Navigation Cadets are taught navigational skills in line with the Australian Army's navigation training for all ranks. The advent of the GPS has seemingly obviated the need for basic skills however the AAC believes that all cadets still need to know the basics and so they are taught a comprehensive program. There is an emphasis on military equipment and maps. Consequently cadets are taught to use the standard issue service prismatic compass along with the lightweight compass, protractor and standard issue service topographical survey maps. Advanced training incorporates orienteering and rogaining.
Promotions Courses To receive a promotion above the rank of Cadet in the Australian Army Cadets, cadets must complete promotion courses. Promotions courses are run by each Brigade for their own cadets and are planned by Brigade Headquarters. To obtain the rank of Cadet Lance Corporal or Cadet Corporal, a cadet must be deemed competent on the AAC Junior Leaders' Course (JLC, previously known as the Junior Non-commissioned Officers Course, JNCO Course). To be promoted to Cadet Sergeant or Cadet Staff Sergeant, a cadet must then pass the AAC Senior Leaders' Course Module 1(SLC Mod 1). This was previously known Senior Non-Commissioned Officer's Course(SNCO Course), and is often today shortened to SLC. For any further promotion, a cadet must complete AAC Senior Leaders' Course - Module 2 (SLC Mod 2), which is also known as the Cadet Under Officers' and Cadet Warrant Officers' Course (CUO/CDTWO Course).
In New South Wales, promotion courses have been held in such locations as the Holsworthy Barracks, south of Sydney, HMAS Harman in Canberra, and Centre Ridge at the Singleton Army Training Area. In April of 2006, the SLC Mod 2 course was held for the first time ever at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in Canberra, a prestigious moment in the history of the AAC. Holsworthy Barracks is located in the outer south-western suburbs of Sydney. ...
Australia HMAS Harman provides Navy administrative functions to all Navy personnel located in the Canberra area (Australian Capital Territory and southern New South Wales). ...
The Royal Military College, Duntroon is Australias military academy where Staff Cadets train for commissioning into the Australian Army as a part of the Australian Defence Force. ...
SA AAC Bde hold their promotion courses at Hampstead Barracks in Adelaide. the course is held over a week and consists of long hard days without much personal time. This facilitates identification of those cadets who are not yet able to cope with the stresses that come with being a junior or senior leader.
In Victoria the promotion courses are usually held at the old National Service Lines in Puckapunyal. However, between 2004 and 2006, asbestos removal was taking place at that site. Instead, they have been held at other locations, such as RAAF Williams (Laverton and Point Cook sites) and Simpson Barracks. Puckapunyal ( ) is an Australian Army base in north-central Victoria. ...
RAAF Williams comprises the two bases of Point Cook and Laverton. ...
Simpson Barracks is an Australian Army facility in the suburb of Yallambie, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ...
In Western Australia the promotion courses are held at Leeuwin Barracks and Bindoon Training Area.
In the Northern Territory the promotion courses are held at Robertson Barracks usually over the Easter holidays.
In North Queensland Promotions Courses are combined to train all ranks in the one eight day period in December annually. They are traditionally held at Abergowrie College, near Ingham. However, they are now going to be held at All Souls Saint Gabriel's School in Charters Towers. There are three villages in England of the name of Ingham. ...
The content of these courses is outlined by National Headquarters (HQ AAC) in the AAC's Training Management Package (TMP), with a common list of instruction and assessment applicable to each course.
National Cadet Advisory Council The NCAC is the link between cadets and HQ, and consistes of the NCUO, RCUOs, NRSM and RRSMs. The NCAC has the power to change cadet policy and is the voice of cadets at HQ. The NCAC is chaired by the National CUO of the day, presently CUO Richard J. Newnham, who also serves as an ex-officio to a number of other hierarchical executive boards which are significantly involved in setting the strategic and operational direction of the AAC and the wider of the ADFC. Through this representation and the role of the NCUO, cadets of all ranks and status are effectively involved in the ongoing management of the AAC.
References - ^ Newington Across the Years, A History of Newington College 1863-1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 4-17
- ^ Army ration suspected in boy's death
See also The Australian Army is Australias military land force. ...
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External links - Australian Army Cadets Website
- CadetNet Website
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