New Zealand Cadet Corps
Encyclopedia
The New Zealand Cadet Corps (NZCC), is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces
, the other two being the Air Training Corps
, and Sea Cadet Corps
. There is no reference to the Army within the official title of the NZCC, but an army theme is used for the NZCC. All of its members, from the cadets themselves to the officers and the support committees are civilian
volunteers. Members have no obligation to head into the New Zealand Defence Force
(NZDF) however some do choose to join the NZDF.
/Commander
), and his/her Staff at Defence Force Headquarters in Wellington. (The current Commandant is Commander Glen Stokes RNZN)
), Central (Southern half of the North Island
) and Southern (entire South Island
).
Each area has a NZCF
Training and Support Unit, commanded by an Area Co-ordinator, with Advisors for New Zealand Cadet Corps units.
There are currently 38 New Zealand cadet Corps Units in New Zealand. They are:
Northern Area:
Central Area:
Southern Area:
, except that for all ranks, the lettering on the bottom of the rank insignia shoulder boards reads CADET FORCES rather than NEW ZEALAND to differentiate NZCC personnel from New Zealand Army
personnel. Furthermore, NZCC rank insignia are red, a colour no longer used by the New Zealand Army
for rank insignia. Officer Service Dress Uniforms have a shoulder flash reading NEW ZEALAND CADET FORCES, rather than NEW ZEALAND for the same reason. The cadets wear a NZCF cap badge (same as NZCC logo) on their beret
,
Cadets wear their achievements on a shoulder brassard
. Officers who were formerly cadets do not wear their cadet awards on the officer uniform..
Uniforms worn by the New Zealand Cadet Forces:
Cadets can join from the age of 13, and may serve as a Cadet or Cadet NCO until their 18th birthday. Under Officers may serve up until their 21st birthday. Units provide uniform, but may hold bonds to ensure that they are returned. Unit fees are set by each unit annually, but are normally between $10.00-$30.00 per term.
Cadets may in time be promoted to NCO
ranks. Cadet NCO ranks are based on the New Zealand Army Infantry ranks, and are
Cadets who have received the necessary training, and have the desire and committment to become an NZCF Officer can also serve as Under Officers. Under Officers are Oficers-in-training and are normally treated as Officers, but are however not entitled to salutes.
The exception is that Under Officer is not a rank in the NZ Army. The U/O rank slide is based upon the Air Force Officer cadet rank and a similar rank is used in the New Zealand army Officer cadet School. In the NZCC, NCO ranks are often abbreviated by omitting the "Cadet" prefix.
However, not all cadets become NCOs, but all get the chance to train and progress though the different levels of training, Basic, Corps (junior), and Advanced (senior) levels, by demonstrating knowledge of subjects in their training year.
, with the post-nominal letters NZCF, at the rank of Second Lieutenant
, and can be promoted to Lieutenant
, Captain or Major after completing the necessary training and service. To reach Major the officer must have served as the commanding officer of a cadet unit.
Officers are unpaid volunteers, therefore they receive no pay for routine parades and unit activities. They are paid when attending training course run by the New Zealand Defence Force.
Civilian Instructors are civilians who help train cadets. They do not wear uniform, but they are generally treated the similarly to officers by cadets.
Members of the NZDF are occasionally attached to cadet units to assist in conducting training. This is normally because they know a cadet/officer in that unit, or if they have a particular interest in cadet forces.
Most units conduct classroom training in bushcraft and survival skills, and hold regular Basic and Advanced bushcraft camps in the local area during weekends. There is a national bushcraft course held either at Dip Flat near RNZAF Base Woodbourne
or at the Waiouru
Army
Camp.
Also, senior Cadets and Officers may be selected to staff these courses (except for the shooting coaches course)
Also, Officers may be selected to staff these courses, except for the Range Safety Officer course.
New Zealand Cadet Forces
The New Zealand Cadet Forces is a voluntary military training organisation for youth. Run in a partnership between the Ministry of Defence, New Zealand Defence Force and a number of appointed community organizations, it is composed of three Corps: the Air Training Corps , the New Zealand Cadet...
, the other two being the Air Training Corps
New Zealand Air Training Corps
The Air Training Corps or ATC is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces, the other two being the New Zealand Cadet Corps and Sea Cadet Corps. It is funded in partnership between the RNZAF and communities, and its members are civilians. Members have no obligation to head into the...
, and Sea Cadet Corps
New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps
The Sea Cadet Corps or Sea Cadets, is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces, the other two being the Air Training Corps, and the New Zealand Cadet Corps. Its members are civilians. Members have no obligation to join the New Zealand Defence Force however some do choose to join...
. There is no reference to the Army within the official title of the NZCC, but an army theme is used for the NZCC. All of its members, from the cadets themselves to the officers and the support committees are civilian
Civilian
A civilian under international humanitarian law is a person who is not a member of his or her country's armed forces or other militia. Civilians are distinct from combatants. They are afforded a degree of legal protection from the effects of war and military occupation...
volunteers. Members have no obligation to head into the New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force consists of three services: the Royal New Zealand Navy; the New Zealand Army; and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The Commander-in-Chief of the NZDF is His Excellency Rt. Hon...
(NZDF) however some do choose to join the NZDF.
National
The NZCC is managed at a national level by the Commandant (usually a Regular Force Lieutenant-Colonel/Wing CommanderWing Commander (rank)
Wing commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries...
/Commander
Commander
Commander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
), and his/her Staff at Defence Force Headquarters in Wellington. (The current Commandant is Commander Glen Stokes RNZN)
Area
The country is broken into 3 areas, Northern (Northern half of the North IslandNorth Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
), Central (Southern half of the North Island
North Island
The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island is in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island...
) and Southern (entire South Island
South Island
The South Island is the larger of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the more populous North Island. It is bordered to the north by Cook Strait, to the west by the Tasman Sea, to the south and east by the Pacific Ocean...
).
Each area has a NZCF
New Zealand Cadet Forces
The New Zealand Cadet Forces is a voluntary military training organisation for youth. Run in a partnership between the Ministry of Defence, New Zealand Defence Force and a number of appointed community organizations, it is composed of three Corps: the Air Training Corps , the New Zealand Cadet...
Training and Support Unit, commanded by an Area Co-ordinator, with Advisors for New Zealand Cadet Corps units.
Unit
Each unit is led and managed by the Cadet Unit Commander, and his/her officers and staff.There are currently 38 New Zealand cadet Corps Units in New Zealand. They are:
Northern Area:
- Hamilton's Fraser High School Cadet Unit (HFHSCU)
- Opotiki College Cadet Unit (OCCU)
- Papakura Cadet Unit (PapCU)
- Rotorua District Cadet Unit (RDCU)
- City of Auckland Cadet Unit (CACU)
- Kerikeri Cadet Unit (KCU)
- Hamilton City Cadet Unit (HCCU)
- City of North Shore Cadet Unit (CNSCU)
- Maungarei Cadet Unit (MCU)
- Waitakare City Cadet Unit (WCCU)
- Te Awamutu Community Cadet Unit (TACCU)
- Kaipara Community Cadet Unit (KCCU)
- Western Bay of Plenty Cadet Unit (WBoPCU)
- Whangarei District Cadet Unit (WhanDCU)
- Southern Cross Cadet Unit (SCCU)
- Mangawhai Cadet Unit (MwiCU)
Central Area:
- Wellington City Cadet Unit (WelCCU)
- Gisborne Cadet Unit (GCU)
- City of Porirua Cadet Unit (CPorCU)
- City of Upper Hutt Cadet Unit (CUHCU)
- City of New Plymouth Cadet Unit (CNPCU)
- Taumaranui Cadet Unit (TCU)
- City of Lower Hutt Cadet Unit (CLHCU)
- Ruahine Cadet Unit (RCU)
- Wairoa District Cadet Unit (WDCU)
- Rangitikei Ruapehu Cadet Unit (RRCU)
- City of Napier Cadet Unit (CNapCU)
- Taupo Cadet Unit (TaupoCU)
- Palmerston North Cadet Unit (PNCU)
- Feilding Cadet Unit (FCU)
- Wanganui Cadet Unit (WCU)
Southern Area:
- Ashburton Cadet Unit (ACU)
- Nelson cadet Unit (NCU)
- City of Christchurch Cadet Unit (CCCU)
- City of Dunedin Cadet Unit (CDCU)
- Invercargill Cadet Unit (InverCU)
- Motueka Cadet Unit (MotCU)
Uniform and Insignia
The uniform worn by NZCC members is the same as that of the New Zealand ArmyNew Zealand Army
The New Zealand Army , is the land component of the New Zealand Defence Force and comprises around 4,500 Regular Force personnel, 2,000 Territorial Force personnel and 500 civilians. Formerly the New Zealand Military Forces, the current name was adopted around 1946...
, except that for all ranks, the lettering on the bottom of the rank insignia shoulder boards reads CADET FORCES rather than NEW ZEALAND to differentiate NZCC personnel from New Zealand Army
New Zealand Army
The New Zealand Army , is the land component of the New Zealand Defence Force and comprises around 4,500 Regular Force personnel, 2,000 Territorial Force personnel and 500 civilians. Formerly the New Zealand Military Forces, the current name was adopted around 1946...
personnel. Furthermore, NZCC rank insignia are red, a colour no longer used by the New Zealand Army
New Zealand Army
The New Zealand Army , is the land component of the New Zealand Defence Force and comprises around 4,500 Regular Force personnel, 2,000 Territorial Force personnel and 500 civilians. Formerly the New Zealand Military Forces, the current name was adopted around 1946...
for rank insignia. Officer Service Dress Uniforms have a shoulder flash reading NEW ZEALAND CADET FORCES, rather than NEW ZEALAND for the same reason. The cadets wear a NZCF cap badge (same as NZCC logo) on their beret
Beret
A beret is a soft, round, flat-crowned hat, designated a "cap", usually of woven, hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, or wool felt, or acrylic fiber....
,
Cadets wear their achievements on a shoulder brassard
Brassard
A brassard or armlet is an armband or piece of cloth or other material worn around the upper arm, used as an item of military uniform to which rank badges may be attached instead of being stitched into the actual clothing...
. Officers who were formerly cadets do not wear their cadet awards on the officer uniform..
Uniforms worn by the New Zealand Cadet Forces:
- Service Dress All Ranks (SDAR)
- Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM)
Cadet Members
Cadets can join from the age of 13, and may serve as a Cadet or Cadet NCO until their 18th birthday. Under Officers may serve up until their 21st birthday. Units provide uniform, but may hold bonds to ensure that they are returned. Unit fees are set by each unit annually, but are normally between $10.00-$30.00 per term.
Cadets may in time be promoted to NCO
Non-commissioned officer
A non-commissioned officer , called a sub-officer in some countries, is a military officer who has not been given a commission...
ranks. Cadet NCO ranks are based on the New Zealand Army Infantry ranks, and are
- Cadet Lance CorporalLance CorporalLance corporal is a military rank, used by many armed forces worldwide, and also by some police forces and other uniformed organizations. It is below the rank of corporal, and is typically the lowest non-commissioned officer, usually equivalent to the NATO Rank Grade OR-3.- Etymology :The presumed...
(CDT LCPL), - Cadet CorporalCorporalCorporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4....
(CDT CPL), - Cadet SergeantSergeantSergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
(CDT SGT), - Cadet Staff SergeantStaff SergeantStaff sergeant is a rank of non-commissioned officer used in several countries.The origin of the name is that they were part of the staff of a British army regiment and paid at that level rather than as a member of a battalion or company.-Australia:...
(CDT SSGT), - Cadet Warrant Officer Class Two (CDT WO2), and
Cadets who have received the necessary training, and have the desire and committment to become an NZCF Officer can also serve as Under Officers. Under Officers are Oficers-in-training and are normally treated as Officers, but are however not entitled to salutes.
- Under OfficerUnder OfficerUnder Officer is an appointment held by senior cadets at some Commonwealth officer training establishments and in University Officers' Training Corps in the United Kingdom, and also a rank used in some Commonwealth cadet forces.-Australia:...
NZCC (U/O).
The exception is that Under Officer is not a rank in the NZ Army. The U/O rank slide is based upon the Air Force Officer cadet rank and a similar rank is used in the New Zealand army Officer cadet School. In the NZCC, NCO ranks are often abbreviated by omitting the "Cadet" prefix.
However, not all cadets become NCOs, but all get the chance to train and progress though the different levels of training, Basic, Corps (junior), and Advanced (senior) levels, by demonstrating knowledge of subjects in their training year.
Adult Members
Adult Members can serve in two capacities: Commissioned Officers or Civilian Instructors. Officers are commissioned into the New Zealand Cadet ForcesNew Zealand Cadet Forces
The New Zealand Cadet Forces is a voluntary military training organisation for youth. Run in a partnership between the Ministry of Defence, New Zealand Defence Force and a number of appointed community organizations, it is composed of three Corps: the Air Training Corps , the New Zealand Cadet...
, with the post-nominal letters NZCF, at the rank of Second Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Second lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer military rank in many armed forces.- United Kingdom and Commonwealth :The rank second lieutenant was introduced throughout the British Army in 1871 to replace the rank of ensign , although it had long been used in the Royal Artillery, Royal...
, and can be promoted to Lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
, Captain or Major after completing the necessary training and service. To reach Major the officer must have served as the commanding officer of a cadet unit.
Officers are unpaid volunteers, therefore they receive no pay for routine parades and unit activities. They are paid when attending training course run by the New Zealand Defence Force.
Civilian Instructors are civilians who help train cadets. They do not wear uniform, but they are generally treated the similarly to officers by cadets.
Members of the NZDF are occasionally attached to cadet units to assist in conducting training. This is normally because they know a cadet/officer in that unit, or if they have a particular interest in cadet forces.
Parade Nights
Every unit holds Parade Nights around 2-3 hours long weekly during School Terms. Each parade night usually begins and ends with a parade. The starting parade is used to inspect uniforms, and to inform the cadets on the parade night's activities. The final parade to inform the cadets on upcoming events in the unit. Between the parades, the cadets undergo classroom, or practical instruction.Bushcraft
RNZAF Base Woodbourne
RNZAF Base Woodbourne is a base of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, located 8 km west of Blenheim.Woodbourne was established in 1939 as the base for No. 2 Service Flying Training School . Also located nearby during WWII were the ground training camps of the Delta. In 1942-43, Nos 16 and 18...
or at the Waiouru
Waiouru
Waiouru is a small town in the centre of the North Island of New Zealand. It is on the North Island Volcanic Plateau, 25 kilometres south-east of Mount Ruapehu, and in the Ruapehu District....
Army
New Zealand Army
The New Zealand Army , is the land component of the New Zealand Defence Force and comprises around 4,500 Regular Force personnel, 2,000 Territorial Force personnel and 500 civilians. Formerly the New Zealand Military Forces, the current name was adopted around 1946...
Camp.
Shooting
Units conduct regular range training with smallbore rifles. Some units have their own armouries and ranges at their parade hall. Cadets must pass a TOET (Test of Elementary Training) before being allowed on the range. The rifle used at present is the Norinco JW-15A.Other Activities
- Adventure Training
- Assault Courses
- Drill
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award SchemeThe Young New Zealanders' ChallengeThe Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award or more commonly known as just the The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, is an award for personal achievement that can be obtained by anyone aged from 14 to 25....
- First Aid/Search & Rescue/Casualty evacuation (CASEVAC)
- General Service Knowledge/Cadet Force Knowledge
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Fieldcraft
- Navigation
- Observation
- Radio procedures
- Survival
- Team Work
- Watermanship
- Weather reading skills
Tri-Corps Courses
- Junior NCO Course
- Senior NCO Course
- Warrant Officers' Course
- Under Officers' Course
- Cadet Outdoor Leaders Course
- Cadet Shooting Coaches Course
Also, senior Cadets and Officers may be selected to staff these courses (except for the shooting coaches course)
Officer Courses
- Officers' Commissioning Course
- Instructional Technique & Management Course
- Officers' Outdoor Leaders Course
- Range Safety Officer Course
- NZCF Command Course
Also, Officers may be selected to staff these courses, except for the Range Safety Officer course.
NZCC Competitions
- Area Cadet Skills Competition
- Fennell Cup Shooting Trophy (Commonwealth Award)2006 Commonwealth Games Closing CeremonyThe Closing Ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 26 March 2006 to mark the closing of the 18th Commonwealth Games.-Performances:The ceremony began with a fireworks show...
- Gunson Cup Shooting Trophy
- National Cadet Skills Competition
External links
- New Zealand Cadet Forces Web Site
- City of Christchurch Cadet Unit Website
- City of Auckland Cadet Unit Website
- City of North Shore Cadet Unit Website
- City of Upper Hutt Cadet Unit Website