CADET FORCE ORDERS VOLUME 0 – Command CHAPTER 1 - Cadet Forces Overview SECTION 1 – General Information ....................................................................................................... 2 CHAPTER 2 - Command SECTION 1 – Comand of the NZCF .................................................................................................... 6 SECTION 2 – Roles in the NZCF ......................................................................................................... 7 CHAPTER 3- Complaints SECTION 1 - Introduction ................................................................................................................... 10 SECTION 2- Making a Complaint....................................................................................................... 12 SECTION 3- Investigating Complaints ............................................................................................... 14 SECTION 4- Complaint Administration .............................................................................................. 16 SECTION 5 - Responsibilities ............................................................................................................. 17 CHAPTER 4- Composition SECTION 1 – General Policy.............................................................................................................. 19 CHAPTER 5- Cadet Units Being Placed in Recess and Disbandment SECTION 1 – General Policy.............................................................................................................. 21 CHAPTER 6- Formation of New Cadet Units SECTION 1 – General Policy.............................................................................................................. 24 CHAPTER 7– NZCF Rank Structure SECTION 1 – Ranks ........................................................................................................................... 27 SECTION 2 – Badges of Rank ........................................................................................................... 29 Primary Point of Conduct: Executive Officer NZCF Annual Review Period: Quarter 1 NLT 31 March 1 THIS DOCUMENT IS UNCONTROLLED IF PRINTED CHAPTER 1 - Cadet Forces Overview SECTION 1 – General Information Introduction 0.1 The NZCF, also known as Cadet Forces, comprise the SCC, the NZCC and the ATC. It is a community-based, voluntary, disciplined, uniformed training organisation for youth. 0.2 The organisation is not part of the NZDF but is maintained under the direction of CDF. NZCF are supported by NZDF in partnership with community support organisations; the relevant support is outlined in the NZCF Charter of Support. Vision, Mission and Values 0.3 The Vision of the NZCF is: ‘Preparing New Zealand’s successful leaders of tomorrow’ 0.4 The Mission of the NZCF is: ‘To develop and enable self disciplined, confident and responsible young New Zealanders.’ 0.5 The NZCF core values are Courage, Commitment, Comradeship and Integrity. 0.6 The NZCF core values are defined as: a. Courage. Confronting challenges, both physical and moral, to overcome any adversity; b. Commitment. Being reliable and loyally serving and supporting the NZCF, local communities and New Zealand; c. Comradeship. Looking out for each other, having respect for all, and championing the benefits of friendship, teamwork and diversity; and d. Integrity. Having self discipline and always being honest, trustworthy and responsible. 0.7 The NZCF core values are represented by behaviours that provide guidance for the way NZCF personnel should conduct themselves when undertaking NZCF activities. The behaviours are worded for individuals, but also apply to teams and/or the organisation as a whole. 0.8 All members of the NZCF will demonstrate the core values by: a. Courage: (1) Carrying out their duties to the best of their abilities. (2) Always aiming high, trying hard and never giving up. 2 (3) Challenging others to do the right thing b. Commitment: (1) Following the NZCF Code of Conduct. (2) Promoting the NZCF, their Corps and their Unit in a favourable way. (3) Taking pride in their uniform and appearance. c. Comradeship: (1) Accepting differences. (2) Encouraging, supporting and helping others. (3) Working together with a strong sense of teamwork. d. Integrity: (1) Always doing what is right, even when no one is looking. (2) Being accountable for their actions. (3) Conducting themselves in a way that will bring credit to them, their Unit and their Corps. 0.9 NZCF training programmes emphasise personal development for youths transiting through early adolescence to young adulthood. Success is observed by the number of Cadets who graduate from the NZCF training programmes, having met the standards set by NZCF. The organisation offers a quality, nationally coordinated training programme that aims to: a. foster a spirit of adventure and teamwork and develop those qualities of mind and body essential for good citizens and leaders; b. provide challenging and disciplined training activities which will be useful in service and civilian life; and c. promote an awareness of the Armed Forces and the role they play in the community. The General Concept 0.10 The NZDF provides limited and conditional assistance to the NZCF. The policy for the use of this assistance is largely established in consultation with the civilian support organisations, but facilities and resources of NZDF are available to support cadet activities subject to Defence priorities. 0.11 Members of the NZCF are, by definition in the Defence Act 1990, ‘not members of the Armed Forces’ however, through historical connection and current direction, retain the uniforms and strong links to their respective Services. The NZCF provides training and support through courses and programmes similar to those used in NZDF so that Cadets may develop leadership skills for roles in their communities. 3 Charter of Support 0.12 The underlying philosophy of the scheme is that the Government contribution is to be made in partnership with recognised civilian support organisations that mainly comprise the Unit Support Committees of each Cadet Unit and their nationwide associations i.e., SCANZ for SCC Units, CCANZ for NZCC Units and ATCANZ for ATC Units. Maintaining the scheme requires significant tangible community support to complement the NZDF support. 0.13 The NZCF Charter of Support is the document that expresses the obligations of organisations, including NZDF, in providing that support. The NZDF assistance is confined to providing direction and some resources, conducting limited training support and assisting with the imparting of knowledge most suitably provided by NZDF. 0.14 The NZCF Charter of support is available on www.cadetforces.org.nz. Background 0.15 Prior to the implementation of the Defence Act 1971 the SCC, School Cadet Corps and the ATC were Corps related to and supported by the Navy, Army and Air Force respectively including the Navy and Air Leagues. When the Government announced that Government support to the Cadet Corps was to cease many public organisations responded by offering support to the NZDF to maintain the cadet scheme because of its social and community welfare value. A decision was accordingly made by Government and provided for under the Defence Act 1971 that: a. this youth development organisation would come under CDF direction but would be given an identity and standing, separate from that of the Armed Forces; and b. with the assurance of tangible support from local community resources the Government would permit CDF to provide limited and conditional support. 0.16 The Defence Act 1990 currently states that the Cadet Forces ‘shall be maintained under the direction of the Chief of Defence Force’ and that CDF may also provide limited and conditional assistance for expenses, clothing, stores, equipment, accommodation and training programmes. CDF may determine the terms and conditions of service of Cadet Forces’ Officers and other members of the NZCF. 0.17 Within HQNZDF the COMDT NZCF and staff administer the NZDF directed aspects and support within the limitations of the funds allocated by CDF annually. The Recognised Civilian Support Organisations 0.18 The Minister of Defence, in terms of the Defence Act 1990, may formally recognise any organisation which has as its objective or as one of its objectives the promotion of the functions and interests of any Cadet Unit or Corps of the NZCF. This recognition is for the purposes of permitting those organisations to assist a Cadet Corps or Cadet Unit to carry out its functions or activities. The organisations so far thus recognised are: a. the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA), 4 b. SCANZ; c. CCANZ; and d. ATCANZ. 5 CHAPTER 2 - Command SECTION 1 – Command of the NZCF Command of the NZCF 0.19 This Manual provides the rules and regulations of the NZCF on behalf of the Minister of Defence. Additionally the Charter of Support for the NZCF provides the basis of the support from and command of, the Recognised Unit and national support organisations. 0.20 The NZDF support is conditional upon: a. the maintenance by Cadet Units of a high degree of efficiency and self- sufficiency in regard to the conduct of its military affairs and observance of Service standards; b. the acceptance of support from Unit Support Committees particularly in regard to the conduct of any non-military affairs of Cadet Units; and c. continued satisfactory acceptance and adherence to the procedures and requirements of these Orders.