Becoming an Army Cadet has heaps of benefits. The most obvious being that you get to take part in loads of exciting and challenging activities such as fieldcraft, adventure training, first aid, music, sports and shooting, to name but a few.
"I don’t think other youth organisations can really compare"
I can definitely say that being in the Army Cadets has benefitted me in more ways than one, making loads of new friends and being a member of the biggest family I know! Cadet Lilie-Maye Knight
I can definitely say that being in the Army Cadets has benefitted me in more ways than one, making loads of new friends and being a member of the biggest family I know!
Catch up with all the latest news from the Army Cadets
18 February 2024
With great sadness, Somerset Army Cadets announce the passing of former County Commandant, Col Rupert Elliott.
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24 March 2022
Cadets have the luxury of indoor shooting training to the highest standards
Honing and polishing shooting skills in cold and gusty conditions
Gibraltar Company takes expeditions to the hills
17 March 2022
•••- •••- Normandy Company Cadets Signal Their Winning Intentions
14 February 2022
Normandy Company cadets planted over 1000 trees on Valentine’s Day - thirteen years later…
4 February 2022
£130,000+ refurbishment complete as cadets get back to their platoon after a year away
25 January 2022
Cadets get out on to Dartmoor for first proper training of 2022
2 December 2021
Raising awareness for mental heath, supporting ABF The Soldiers’ Charity and Combat Stress
29 November 2021
Exciting weekend training in wintry conditions for S Coy
15 November 2021
Images from across the county
14 November 2021
Poppies for Haribos - a fair swap!
8 November 2021
Surprise for all at Tesco poppy stand