Adventure, Friendship, and Skills Start Here

Becoming an Army Cadet has heaps of benefits.  You’ll make lifelong friends, take part in exciting experiences,  boost confidence, and build key leadership skills. Plus, you can earn qualifications like the āĻĄāĻŋāωāĻ• āĻ…āĻĢ āĻāĻĄāĻŋāύāĻŦāĻžāĻ°ā§āϗ⧇āϰ āĻĒ⧁āϰāĻˇā§āĻ•āĻžāϰ. 

Ready to take on new challenges, explore amazing places, and gain skills that will set you apart? 

Benefits of Joining the Army Cadets

Joining the Army Cadets means adventure, friendship, and skills that boost confidence, build leaders, and open doors to exciting opportunities.

When you join as a cadet, you’ll make plenty of new friends who may not share your background, culture, or heritage but will share your aspirations and drive. We believe camaraderie is one of the most valuable aspects of being a cadet, so our activities are designed to help you form strong connections with your peers. Building a sense of community is important in all areas of life, and with the Army Cadets, you can expect to make lifelong friends.

At the Army Cadets, you’ll have the opportunity to attend weekend and annual camps, where you will meet cadets from other detachments in your county, region or nationally. You may even get to go on expeditions to amazing places in the UK and sometimes even abroad! Army Cadets have been all over the world, from Italy to Antigua and from Belgium to Kenya. Here are some highlights: 

  • India: Army Cadets have participated in unforgettable exchange trips to India with India’s National Cadet Corps (NCC). During these experiences, they’ve explored iconic landmarks such as the Taj Mahal, the Red Fort, and the Amber Palace. In addition to sightseeing, they have had the opportunity to attend major national events like the Republic Day parade, where they showcased their marching skills. Cadets have also been honoured with formal dinners, visits to government officials’ residences, and audiences with key leaders, enriching their cultural understanding and building international friendships.
  • South Africa: Groups of cadets and adult volunteers have embarked on community engagement tours of South Africa. Cadets have camped in bush settings, encountered local wildlife, and visited orphanages and schools to engage with local communities. There have also been opportunities to take part in safari and battlefield tours of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift.
  • Norway: Cadets have had the opportunity to take part in exciting activities such as cross-country skiing, cold-weather survival training, and team-building challenges. They learned valuable outdoor skills, including downhill skiing, while also exploring historic sites like coastal fortifications, offering a mix of adventure and history.
  • Canada: Cadets and CFAVs have visited Canada for a four-week Rocky Mountain expedition course, combining leadership training, cultural visits, and outdoor adventures like hiking, biking, and paddling.

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The Army Cadet Syllabus will teach you leadership skills, discipline, and give you self-confidence you never thought possible. You will learn a wide range of transferable skills as a cadet, including, the ability to command tasks, make decisions under pressure, plan and organise tasks, and work effectively as an individual and a team player. These skills will set you up, giving you an edge when it comes to competing for college or university spots and job opportunities. 

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