How to Join? To join Army Cadets a youth must: Join Now. Australian • Be a resident of ; • Ages For Joining the AAC:- The Cadets is a . Must be at least 13 years of age, and leading national youth development must be in Year Eight (8) of school rmy (or a higher school year) or would A organisation with the character and normally be in Year Eight (8) of values of the Australian Army, school (or a higher school year) if he / she attended school; and founded on a strong community . Must not have reached the age of 17 Cadets partnership that fosters and years. supports an ongoing interest in the • Be able to participate in cadet activities A rising generation under a rising sun to the best of their abilities; Australian Army. • Not be a member of the , the Australian Air Force Cadets; • Be prepared to commit to regularly The Australian Army Cadets attending cadet activities; adopts the values of the Australian • Complete an application form (and have it signed by their parent/s or Army - Courage, Initiative, guardian/s), and complete any other Teamwork and Respect - to forms required by the AAC (such as empower youth to achieve their emergency contact details, health declaration, etc); potential. • Have their application accepted by the Army Cadet Unit Officer Commanding. The Australian Army Cadets provides teenagers with opportunities to develop skills

including leadership, initiative, teamwork and problem solving in a safe, challenging and fun environment.

Conduct a creative Courage, Initiative, personal development Respect and Teamwork

program in a military Australian Army Cadets aims to be inclusive environment that: of all young people and Officers and Instructors of Cadets, including those with • Extends individuals beyond their self-imposed special needs and health conditions. All limits, reasonable steps will be taken to include any • Teaches them responsibility, person whose individual circumstances may • Promotes resilience, self-reliance, self- necessitate special consideration in Cadet esteem and self-discipline, and Unit activities, provided such steps do not • Develops and recognises a broad range of jeopardize the safety or cadet experience of Activities skills including leadership and teamwork. others.

Example typical activities: • Drill and Ceremonial Parades Contribute to social • Abseiling development by: • Watermanship • Use of Service Firearms (under direct • Encouraging pride in self, community and the supervision) nation, • Navigation • Equipping young people to be better citizens, • Living in the Field • Encouraging a volunteer ethos, • Leadership and Management • Preparing them for adult life, and • First Aid • Providing a supportive and safe environment. • Survival Training

Some units and regions also have additional opportunities, such as engineering, aviation, drum corps and Contact Us band. 1300 333 362 (1300 DEFENCE) Visit us on the Web to find your closest cadet unit: http://www.armycadets.gov.au