New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps
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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
(NZDF) however some do choose to join the NZDF. The NZDF is partnered with the civilian Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand
(SCANZ).
, by the Canterbury
Navy League
. Units formed in the four main centres and were controlled nationally by the Canterbury branch of the League.
. At community level, The SCC are represented by the Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand
.
), 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 SCC units.
Cadets may in time be promoted to Non-commissioned officer
(NCO) ranks, which are based on the rank structure of the Royal New Zealand Navy
. New members are referred to by the rank of "New Entrant", before progressing to "Ordinary Cadet", then "Able Cadet", which are awarded following the completion of a test administered by the unit. Ranks above this (in order: "Leading Cadet", "Petty Officer", "Chief Petty Officer" and "Master Cadet") are only awarded after the completion of joint training courses held with other units of the Sea Cadets, as well as the Air Training Corps and New Zealand Cadet Corps. Cadet ranks are often abbreviated by omitting the "Cadet" suffix.
, with the post-nominal letters NZCF, at the rank of Ensign
, and can be promoted to Sub-Lieutenant
and Lieutenant
, after completing the necessary training and service. The highest rank attainable is Lieutenant Commander
, which is available only to Unit Commanders.
Civilian Instructors are civilians who help train cadets. They do not wear uniform, but they are generally treated similarly to officers by cadets.
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 the New Zealand Cadet Corps
New Zealand Cadet Corps
The New Zealand Cadet Corps , 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...
. Its members are civilians. Members have no obligation to join 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. The NZDF is partnered with the civilian Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand
Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand
The Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand traces its roots back to 1929 when the first open Sea Cadet unit was formed in Christchurch, by the Canterbury Navy League. Units formed in the four main centres and were controlled nationally by the Canterbury branch of the League...
(SCANZ).
History
The SCC traces its roots back to 1929 when the first open Sea Cadet unit was formed in ChristchurchChristchurch
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area after Auckland. It lies one third of the way down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of...
, by the Canterbury
Canterbury, New Zealand
The New Zealand region of Canterbury is mainly composed of the Canterbury Plains and the surrounding mountains. Its main city, Christchurch, hosts the main office of the Christchurch City Council, the Canterbury Regional Council - called Environment Canterbury - and the University of Canterbury.-...
Navy League
Navy League (disambiguation)
-The Leagues themselves:* Navy League of Great Britain refers to the original United Kingdom organisation responsible for the Sea Cadet Corps and later the Girls' Nautical Training CorpsAlso:* Navy League of Australia is the Navy League of Australia* Navy League of Canada is the...
. Units formed in the four main centres and were controlled nationally by the Canterbury branch of the League.
National
The SCC, as a component of the New Zealand Cadet Forces, is managed at a national level by the Commandant NZ Cadet Forces (usually a Regular Force Lieutenant-Colonel or equivalent), who is part of Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force staff in WellingtonWellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
. At community level, The SCC are represented by the Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand
Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand
The Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand traces its roots back to 1929 when the first open Sea Cadet unit was formed in Christchurch, by the Canterbury Navy League. Units formed in the four main centres and were controlled nationally by the Canterbury branch of the League...
.
Area
The country is divided up 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 SCC units.
Unit
Each unit is managed by the Cadet Unit Commander, and his/her officers. There are seventeen Sea Cadet Units (also known as Training ships) across New Zealand.North Island Sea Cadet Units
- NORTHLAND-TS Diomede (Whangarei)
- AUCKLAND-TS Bellona (Hobsonville, North Auckland)
- AUCKLAND-TS Leander (Devonport, Auckland)
- AUCKLAND-TS Achilles (Central City, Auckland)
- AUCKLAND-TS Gambia (Otahuhu, South Auckland)
- WAIKATO-TS Rangiriri (Hamilton)
- BAY OF PLENTY-TS Chatham (Tauranga)
- WANGANUI-TS Calliope
- OTAKI-TS Tutira (Levin)
- WELLINGTON-TS Taupo (Mana)
- WELLINGTON-TS Tamatoa (Petone)
- WELLINGTON-TS Amokura (Hataitai)
South Island Sea Cadet Units
- NELSON-TS Talisman (Port Nelson)
- CANTERBURY-TS Steadfast (Cass Bay, near Lyttelton, Christchurch)
- CANTERBURY-TS Cornwell (Redcliffs, Christchurch)
- OTAGO-TS Waireka (Dunedin)
- OTAGO-TS Nimrod (Port Chalmers)
Cadet Members
Cadets can join if they are between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. The units provide uniforms, but may hold bonds to ensure that they are returned. Unit fees are set by each unit annually, but are normally between NZ$10-$20 per term.Cadets may in time be promoted to Non-commissioned officer
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...
(NCO) ranks, which are based on the rank structure of the Royal New Zealand Navy
Royal New Zealand Navy
The Royal New Zealand Navy is the maritime arm of the New Zealand Defence Force...
. New members are referred to by the rank of "New Entrant", before progressing to "Ordinary Cadet", then "Able Cadet", which are awarded following the completion of a test administered by the unit. Ranks above this (in order: "Leading Cadet", "Petty Officer", "Chief Petty Officer" and "Master Cadet") are only awarded after the completion of joint training courses held with other units of the Sea Cadets, as well as the Air Training Corps and New Zealand Cadet Corps. Cadet ranks are often abbreviated by omitting the "Cadet" suffix.
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 Ensign
Ensign (rank)
Ensign is a junior rank of a commissioned officer in the armed forces of some countries, normally in the infantry or navy. As the junior officer in an infantry regiment was traditionally the carrier of the ensign flag, the rank itself acquired the name....
, and can be promoted to Sub-Lieutenant
Sub-Lieutenant
Sub-lieutenant is a military rank. It is normally a junior officer rank.In many navies, a sub-lieutenant is a naval commissioned or subordinate officer, ranking below a lieutenant. In the Royal Navy the rank of sub-lieutenant is equivalent to the rank of lieutenant in the British Army and of...
and 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...
, after completing the necessary training and service. The highest rank attainable is Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander
Lieutenant Commander is a commissioned officer rank in many navies. The rank is superior to a lieutenant and subordinate to a commander...
, which is available only to Unit Commanders.
Civilian Instructors are civilians who help train cadets. They do not wear uniform, but they are generally treated similarly to officers by cadets.
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.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 TOETS (Test of Elementary Training Skills) before being allowed on the range. Each year the Smitt Trophy shooting competition is held between all the Sea Cadet Units in New Zealand.Boat work & Rigging
Develop and maintain safe seamanship skills in power, sail, oar, and paddle craft, and learn the correct way to utilise ropes and pulleys.Other Activities
- Drill
- History of RNZN
- Dress and bearing
- First Aid
- Navigation
- Radio procedures
Tri-Corps Courses
- Junior Leaders Course
- Senior Leaders Course
- Advanced Leaders Course
- Junior Outdoor Leaders Course
- Senior Outdoor Leaders Course
SCC Courses & Competitions
- Cadet Sailing Charge Course
- Area Sea Cadet Skills
- National Sea Cadet Skills
- Sea Time
National Efficiency Competition
Each year, the Sea Cadet Association of New Zealand (SCANZ) holds a competition for the most efficient unit in the country. Each area (Northern, Central and Southern) selects one unit. Then a naval officer inspects each of the three units chosen and selects a final winner. The winning unit keeps the trophy for a year, and earns a placement for one cadet aboard the sail training ship Spirit of New Zealand.Sea Cadets
- International Sea Cadet AssociationInternational Sea Cadet AssociationThe International Sea Cadet Association, referred to as "the ISCA", is a voluntary association of independent Sea Cadet Corps or corresponding organizations, committed to common concepts and goals, and wishing to share ideas and information, and, to the best of their ability, to engage in cadet...
- United Kingdom Sea Cadet CorpsSea Cadet Corps (United Kingdom)The Sea Cadet Corps is a UK national youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Navy and open to young people between the ages of 10-18 years old. The SCC is the UK's largest Naval Cadet Force with over 30,000 cadets and adult volunteers...
- Other nations' Sea Cadet Corps