Sea Cadet Corps
The New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF) is for both boys and girls aged 13 to 18. It comprise the Sea Cadet Corps, the New Zealand Cadet Corps and the Air Training Corps. It is a voluntary, disciplined, uniformed youth leadership training organisation.
The organisation is not part of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), but is directed by the Chief of Defence Force, on behalf of the Minister of Defence, and is supported in partnership by the NZDF and the community.
Our Vision
To be recognised as New Zealand's youth organisation of choice.
Our Mission
To develop confident, responsible young citizens who are valued within their community by providing them, within a military framework, safe, enjoyable and challenging opportunities.
Our Core Values
Respect - having self respect and showing respect for others.
Integrity - being honest, open and trustworthy in all that we do.
Loyalty - being reliable and committed to our Unit and Corps.
Discipline - always conducting ourselves in a responsible manner.
Our Aims
- To foster a spirit of adventure and teamwork, and to develop those qualities of mind and body essential for good citizens and leaders.
- To provide challenging and disciplined training activities, which will be useful in either Service or civilian life.
- To promote an awareness of the Armed Forces, and the role they play in the community.
Cadets become familiar with where the Royal New Zealand Navy has been deployed and where your unit comes from.
Cadets will also get the opportunity to learn much more, including;
Drill
Learn the team work and skills required to stand tall in public.
Dress and bearing
Become skilled in meeting exacting standards of personal presentation.
Boat work
Develop and maintain safe seamanship skills in power, sail, oar and paddle craft.
Rigging
Learn the correct way to utilise ropes and pulleys.
Survival skills
Gain the skills to survive on land and water.
First Aid
Know how to look after yourself and your team in the area of First Aid.
General Service Knowledge
Gain knowledge about the Royal New Zealand Navy, its ships and equipment, what it offers and how it assists New Zealanders.
Instructional techniques
Develop skills in passing on knowledge to other Cadets.
Navigation
Find you way around harbours and the open coast.
Firearms training and marksmanship
Become skilled in safe firearms handling and competition shooting.
Leadership
Develop the skills to lead others.
Radio procedures
Gain and practice correct military procedures when using radios.
Citizenship training
Acquire status from serving others.
Recreational training
Achieve skills in a wide range of recreational activities. These could include such activities as sailing, abseiling, canoeing, climbing and caving. Contact your Unit Officers for specific training opportunities.
Day Skipper
You get the opportunity to qualify on this Royal New Zealand Coast Guard qualification.
Boat Master
You get the opportunity to qualify on this RNZ Coast Guard advanced qualification.
Engine maintenance
Develop skills in maintaining inboard and outboard motors.
For more information head to: www.cadetforces.mil.nz
