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The Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC) is a community-based, youth development organisation of approximately 22,000 cadets and 2,200 cadet staff in 464 units and squadrons across Australia.

The ADFC are comprised of three Cadet organisations:

Coordination of the Australian Defence Force Cadets is via the Cadet Policy Branch (part of the Department of Defence
Department of Defence (Australia)

The Australian Department of Defence is an Government of Australia Department. It forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation along with the Australian Defence Force....
).

The ADFC is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Defence, in partnership with the community.

t Units/Squadrons/Training Ships (Squadrons are Air Force Cadet Units and Training Ships are Navy Cadet Units, whilst Army Cadet Units are recognised as just Units) are located in a variety of accommodations.






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The Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC) is a community-based, youth development organisation of approximately 22,000 cadets and 2,200 cadet staff in 464 units and squadrons across Australia.

The ADFC are comprised of three Cadet organisations:
  • Australian Navy Cadets (ANC)
    Australian Navy Cadets

    The Australian Navy Cadets is a voluntary youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Australian Navy. Together with the Australian Air Force Cadets and Australian Army Cadets, it forms the Australian Defence Force Cadets....
    .
  • Australian Army Cadets (AAC)
    Australian Army Cadets

    The Australian Army Cadets is a youth organisation that is involved with progressive training of youths in military and adventurous activities....
    .
  • Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC)
    Australian Air Force Cadets

    The Australian Air Force Cadets , known as the Air Training Corps until 2000, is a Federal Government funded youth organisation. They have recently recruited Michael J Caboose, and have since lost four staff members under suspicious circumstances....
    .


Coordination of the Australian Defence Force Cadets is via the Cadet Policy Branch (part of the Department of Defence
Department of Defence (Australia)

The Australian Department of Defence is an Government of Australia Department. It forms part of the Australian Defence Organisation along with the Australian Defence Force....
).

The ADFC is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Defence, in partnership with the community.

Cadet Units

Cadet Units/Squadrons/Training Ships (Squadrons are Air Force Cadet Units and Training Ships are Navy Cadet Units, whilst Army Cadet Units are recognised as just Units) are located in a variety of accommodations. Units may be based on Defence premises; in community accommodation (for example Scout
Scouting

Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, so that they may play constructive roles in society....
 halls or facilities shared with sporting clubs); or based at a school. A typical Cadet unit includes a parade ground, classroom facilities, a Q Store, and amenities. There are some differences between Cadet Services: ANC units often have dormitory-style accommodation, a galley (kitchen), and a boat shed. Each unit is furnished according to Service, with posters, memorabilia, etc.

History

The Australian Defence Force Cadets have been a large part of the Australian Community since the 1800s. The three services (Army, Navy, Air Force) were once under just one name; Australian Defence Force Cadets, until they were separated into three different services.

See also

  • National Cadet Advisory Council
    National Cadet Advisory Council

    The National Cadet Advisory Council is the link between cadets and officers in the Australian Army Cadets, system. The NCAC, as it is commonly known, endeavours in improve cadets and the standard of cadets any way it can....


External links

http://www.cadetnet.gov.au