New Zealand Cadet Forces

<!-- Deleted image removed: -->The New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF or Cadet Forces) is a voluntary military training organisation for youth. Run in a partnership between the Ministry of Defence, New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF / DF) and a number of appointed community organizations, it is composed of three Corps(similar to the New Zealand Defence Force): the Air Training Corps (ATC), the New Zealand Cadet Corps (NZCC) and the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC).

The NZCF is commanded by the Minister of Defence, Dr Wayne Mapp. It is directed by Lieutenant General Rhys Jones, Chief of Defence Force, and Commander Glen Stokes (RNZN), Commandant NZ Cadet Forces.

Introduction

The NZCF is a disciplined, uniformed organization which provides military-based leadership, personal development and operational training to persons aged between 13 and 20 years old. Through its three branches, the Cadet Forces provides personnel with a three-year, Defence Force-prepared training curriculum, while a number of unit, area and national courses provide further experience and qualifications in specific training areas.

Training is provided by Cadet Force officers and NCOs through 107 units nationwide, supported by three Training Support Units, composed of NZDF Regular Force (RF) personnel.NZCF PAM 1996, Annex...
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