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17.05.2013
cadets
The Cadet Forces in the East Midlands offer young people the opportunity to become involved in exciting training in a disciplined environment. The Cadet Forces are not part of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force but are National voluntary youth organisations sponsored by the MOD. There is no requirement to deploy on operations nor is there any compulsion to join the Services.
Find your nearest Cadet detatchment
To find your local Cadet detachment you can use the search options below. We have provided you with several options to help you with your search. There is a ‘view all’ option for every Cadet detachment in the East Midlands or you could opt for a more advanced seach by using the filtered options with the drop down menus and postcode search.
Cadet Adult Volunteers – Take the Challenge
Adults over 18 years old can become Cadet Leaders. Prior military training is not essential as they will be trained to instruct the Cadets in the subjects and skills that the Cadet Syllabus contains. They will help to instill in the youngsters a sense of discipline, self esteem and achievement that comes from working as part of a successful team. Whilst the Cadet Forces are a voluntary youth movement the adults can also receive a number of days pay and, where appropriate, out of pocket expenses.
Adult instructors must hold a Criminal Record Bureau (Enhanced) disclosure. They have to be committed enough to give up one or two evenings a week, a weekend every month or so and attend a two weeks annual camp in the summer. They have to be prepared to learn new skills and achieve qualifications which can lead to many different awards, all of which will enhance their CVs.
Cadet in the East Midlands
Overall there are 16 Combined Cadet Force contingents, 15 Sea Cadet Corps units, 140 Army Cadet Force detachments and 56 Air Training Corps squadrons operating from over 225 locations in the Region.
There are approximately 6000 cadets supported by 1000 adult volunteer take part in military training, adventurous training, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and various community projects. To join you have to be between 12 years (and in Year 8) and 18 years and 9 months old. Most detachments meet up 1 to 2 nights per week.
