Australian Navy Cadets | |
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File:RAN cadets crest.gif Australian Navy Cadet Crest | |
Active | 1907 – present |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Navy |
Type | Volunteer Youth Organisation |
Size | 92 Units, 2,100 Cadets |
Part of | Australian Defence Force Cadets |
Headquarters | Directorate ANC, Russell Offices, Canberra |
Motto(s) | Integrity and Endeavour |
March | Royal Australian Navy |
Anniversaries | 1 July |
Vessels Operated | Corsair, Envy |
Website | www.navycadets.gov.au |
Commanders | |
Director General ANC | Commodore Geoff Geraghty AM, RANR |
Ceremonial chief | Captain John Gill ANC |
Director of Flotilla's | Commander Kerry Rayner ANC |
Chief of Staff | Commander Peter Pemberton RFD, ANC |
Notable commanders |
RADM Sir David Martin, KCMG, AO CAPT Gavin Reeves CAPT Eliot Fisher, ESM, OAM |
Insignia | |
Naval Ensign (2001–present) | File:ASeaCadetsFlag.png |
Former Ensign (1972–2001) | |
Former Ensign (1907–1972) |
The Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) is a voluntary youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Australian Navy. Together with the Australian Air Force Cadets and Australian Army Cadets, it forms the Australian Defence Force Cadets. It hosts over 91 units.
History[]
The organisation was founded in the early 1900s and officially recognised under the Naval Defence Act in 1910. Prior to 1973, the organisation was known as the Australian Sea Cadet Corps, and was jointly administered by the Royal Australian Navy and the Navy League of Australia. After 1973, the Navy assumed full responsibility for the Corps, which was renamed the Naval Reserve Cadets. The Australian Government review, 'Cadets The Future' recommended a final name change to Australian Navy Cadets in 2000.[1]
From 1942 until his death in 1952 HM King George VI was the Admiral of the Sea Cadet Corps. The Following is a list of names held by both the Naval League and Defence run/sponsored programs including the original 'Church of England – Boys Naval Brigade' from 1901 to 1911:[2]
- Boys Naval Brigades (Victoria) 1901–1911 (Run in conjunction with the 'Church of England')
- Australian Naval Cadet Corps ANCC 1907–1950 (Defence)
- Navy League Sea Cadet Corps NLSCC (1920–1950) (Navy League)
- RANR Cadets 1950–1973 (Defence)
- Australian Sea Cadet Corps ASCC (1950–1972) (Navy League)
- (1973– Navy League and Defence cadets merged into one unit, the NRC)
- Naval Reserve Cadets NRC (1972-31 March 2000) (Defence)
- Australian Navy Cadets ANC (1 April 2000 – Present) (Defence)
Aims[]
ANC training is nautical in nature and includes waterborne activities. Activities can include, but are not limited to, navigation, communications, first aid, drill, maritime history, firearms proficiency and adventurous training.[3] The ANC also aims to achieve the following with its training program:
- develop an interest in the Navy and its tradition;
- encourage cadets to continue military or community service;
- give cadets a foundation of military knowledge and discipline;
- develop the qualities of leadership, self-discipline, self-reliance and initiative; and
- provide training that may later assist in achieving competencies required during Navy induction training.
Organisation[]
There are 91 Training Ships (units) across Australia, with a total membership of over 400 staff and 2,200 cadets,[4] including several that have been formed in High Schools. However, 2012 reporting suggested membership has fallen drastically to about 1,600. The ANC adheres to a rank structure similar to the Royal Australian Navy, with cadets having the opportunity to progress from the rank of Cadet Recruit to Cadet Midshipman. Each unit has a complement which lays out how many cadets the unit is allowed to carry and how many are allowed at each rank. Training camps and examinations are held for promotion in rank. The structure and organisation of the Australian Navy Cadets is based on that of the Royal Australian Navy however additionally features a large community involvement component.
ANC Units and Flotillas[]
Units in the ANC that are fully recognised Training Ships (TS) are sometimes named after ships of the Royal Australian Navy or the location the unit is based. Units that are not fully recognised training ships are known as New Training Ships (NTS). There are also cadet places in school called Cadets In High School (CIHS) and are usually named after their suburb or school.
Name of unit | Location of unit | Unit named after | Navy League of Australia, Annual Cadet Efficiency Award Winners |
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TS Albatross | Wollongong, NSW | HMAS Albatross | 2006, 2008 |
TS Armidale | Armidale, NSW | HMAS Armidale | |
TS Canberra | Canberra, ACT | HMAS Canberra | |
TS Condamine | Mosman, NSW | HMAS Condamine | 1982 |
TS Culgoa | South West Rocks, NSW | HMAS Culgoa | |
TS Hawkesbury | Pt Clare (Gosford), NSW | HMAS Hawkesbury | 1979, 1999 |
TS Jervis Bay | HMAS Creswell, NSW | HMAS Jervis Bay | |
TS Kanimbla | Holsworthy Barracks, NSW | HMAS Kanimbla | |
TS Lismore | Ballina, NSW | HMAS Lismore | |
TS Manoora | Taree, NSW | HMAS Manoora | |
TS Nepean | Penrith, NSW | HMAS Nepean | |
TS Rushcutter | Port Macquarie, NSW | HMAS Rushcutter | |
TS Shoalhaven | HMAS Albatross, NSW | HMAS Shoalhaven | |
TS Shropshire | Grafton, NSW | HMAS Shropshire | |
TS Sirius | Kyeemagh, NSW | HMS Sirius | |
TS Sydney | Spectacle Island, NSW | HMAS Sydney | 2013 |
TS Tobruk | Newcastle, NSW | HMAS Tobruk | 1967 |
TS Vampire | Tweed Heads, NSW | HMAS Vampire | |
TS Vendetta | Coffs Harbour, NSW | HMAS Vendetta | 1993 |
TS Carpentaria | Thursday Island (Multi-User Depot), QLD | HMAS Carpentaria | |
TS Coral Sea | Townsville, QLD | Coral Sea | 1989 |
NTS Magnetic Island[5] | Magnetic Island, QLD | Magnetic Island, QLD | |
TS Endeavour | Cairns, QLD | HMS Endeavour | |
NTS Cooktown | Cooktown, QLD | Cooktown, QLD | |
TS Pioneer | Mackay, QLD | HMAS Pioneer | 2001 |
Whitsunday Division (TS Pioneer) | Airlie Beach, QLD | Whitsunday Islands, QLD | |
TS Bundaberg | Port Bundaberg, QLD | HMAS Bundaberg | 1985, 1990, 2010 |
TS Centaur | Maleny, QLD | AHS Centaur | |
NTS Noosa | Tewantin, QLD | Shire of Noosa | |
TS Gayundah | Brisbane, QLD | HMQS Gayundah | 1961 |
TS Ipswich | Ipswich, QLD | HMAS Ipswich | |
TS Koopa | Sandstone Point (Bribie Island), QLD | HMAS Koopa | |
TS Krait | Harvey Bay, QLD | MV Krait | |
TS Maryborough | Maryborough, QLD | HMAS Maryborough | |
TS Magnus | East Brisbane (School Unit), QLD | Saint Magnus | 1960, 1969 |
TS Morten Bay | Woody Point (Brisbane), QLD | HMAS Moreton | |
TS Norfolk | Wellington Point (Brisbane), QLD | Norfolk (sloop) | 1995 |
TS Diamantina | Redland Bay (Brisbane), QLD | HMAS Diamantina | |
TS Onslow | Caloundra, QLD | HMAS Onslow | |
NTS Gympie | Gympie, QLD | HMAS Gympie | |
TS Paluma | Shorncliffe, QLD | HMAS Paluma | 1966 |
TS Rockhampton | Rockhampton, QLD | HMAS Rockhampton | |
TS Gladstone | Gladstone, QLD | Gladstone, QLD | |
TS Southport | Southport (Gold Coast – School Unit), QLD | Southport, QLD | |
TS Success | Robina (Gold Coast – School Unit), QLD | HMAS Success | |
TS Toowoomba | Toowoomba, QLD | HMAS Toowoomba | 2008 |
TS Tyalgum | Main Beach (Gold Coast), QLD | Tyalgum, NSW? | 1996, 1997, 2002 |
TS Walrus | Eagleby (Gold Coast), QLD | S.S Walrus | 2011 |
TS Darwin | Darwin, NT | HMAS Darwin | |
TS Melville Bay | Gove, NT | HMAS Melville | |
TS Adelaide | Port Adelaide, SA | HMAS Adelaide | 1972 |
TS Noarlunga | Noarlunga, SA | Port Noarlunga, SA | |
TS Stuart | Smithfield, SA | HMAS Stuart | |
TS Augusta | Pt Augusta, SA | Port Augusta, SA | |
TS Whyalla | Whyalla, SA | HMAS Whyalla | |
TS Flinders | Pt Flinders, SA | HMAS Flinders | 1964, 1986 |
TS Gambier | Mt Gambier, SA | Mount Gambier, SA | 1970 |
TS Sturt | Berri, SA | Charles Sturt | 1991 |
TS Argonaut | St Helens (East Coast), TAS | The Argonaut tin mine | |
TS Derwent | Hobart, TAS | HMAS Derwent | 1965 |
TS Emu | Burnie (Port of Devonport), TAS | HMAS Emu | |
TS Hobart | Hobart (Dedicated Band Unit), TAS | HMAS Hobart | |
TS Leven | Ulverstone (Port of Devonport/Burnie), TAS | Leven River, Tasmania | |
TS Mersey | Devonport (Port of Burnie), TAS | Mersey River (Tasmania) | 1998 |
TS Tamar | Launceston, TAS | Tamar River (Tasmania) | 1983 |
TS York | George Town (Port of Bell Bay/Beauty Point), TAS | HMS York | |
TS Albury | Bandiana, VIC | Albury, NSW | |
TS Barwon | Geelong, VIC | HMAS Barwon | 1959, 1980, 1981, 1987 |
TS Bendigo | Bendigo, VIC | HMAS Bendigo | 2003 |
TS Henty | Portland, VIC | Edward Henty | |
TS Latrobe | Newborough (Moe), VIC | HMAS Latrobe | |
TS Melbourne | Surrey Hills, VIC | HMAS Melbourne | 1968 |
TS Mildura | Mildura, VIC | HMAS Mildura | |
TS Tingira | HMAS Cerberus, VIC | HMAS Tingira | |
TS Voyager | Williamstown, VIC | HMAS Voyager | 1961, 1965, 1969, 1978, 1982, 1983, 1992, 1993, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
CIHS Hampton Park | Hampton Park, VIC | Hampton Park, VIC | |
CIHS Norwood | Ringwood, VIC | Norwood, VIC | |
TS Anzac | Rockingham, WA | HMAS Anzac | 1978, 2009 |
TS Broome | Broome, WA | HMAS Broome | |
TS Bunbury | Bunbury, WA | HMAS Bunbury | |
TS Canning | Wilson (Perth Metro), WA | Canning, WA | 1984 |
TS Challenger (Closed) | Guildford (Perth Metro), WA | HMS Challenger | |
TS Cockburn | Munster (Perth Metro), WA | Cockburn Sound, WA | |
TS Dampier | Dampier, WA | Dampier, WA | |
TS Gascoyne | Carnarvon, WA | HMAS Gascoyne | |
TS Kybra | Esprance, WA | HMAS Kybra | |
TS Mandurah | Mandurah, WA | Mandurah, WA | |
TS Marmion | Hillarys Marina (Perth Metro), WA | Marmion, WA | 1992, 1994 |
TS Morrow | Geraldton, WA | CDRE JC Morrow | |
TS Perth | East Fremantle, WA | HMAS Perth | 1971 |
TS Pilbara | Port Hedland, WA | Pilbara Region, WA | |
TS Vancouver | Albany, WA | George Vancouver | 1988 |
Former units of the NLSCC/ASCC/NRC/ANC;
Name of unit | Location of unit | Unit named after | Navy League of Australia' Annual Cadet Efficiency Award Winners |
Notes |
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TS Bedford | Kwinana, WA | Admiral Sir Frederick Bedford, GCB, GCVO, RN | 1962 | Renamed TS Anzac in 1975 |
TS Creswell | East Fremantle, WA | HMAS Creswell | Renamed TS Perth in 1965 | |
TS Australia | Lavender Bay, NSW | HMAS Australia (1911) | ||
TS Warrego | Woolwich, NSW | HMAS Warrego (D70) | 1963 | Moved to Spectacle Island then eventually absorbed into TS Sydney |
TS Perth | Manly, NSW | HMAS Perth (D29) | Renamed TS Condamine in 1956 | |
TS Beatty | Woolongong, NSW | Admiral of the Fleet The Earl Beatty, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO, RN | Renamed TS Albatross | |
TS Cerberus | Black Rock, VIC | HMVS Cerberus | Paid off 16 October 1952 | |
TS Lightning | Geelong, VIC | Lightning (clipper) | ||
TS Shropshire | Canterbury, NSW | HMAS Shropshire | Closed and reopened in Grafton, NSW in 1982 | |
TS Parramatta | Rydalmere, NSW | HMAS Parramatta (D55) | Disbanded due to lack of cadets in 1995 | |
TS Campbeltown | Ingleburn, NSW | HMS Campbeltown (I42) | Disbanded due to lack of cadets in 1997 | |
TS Avalon | Geelong Grammar School, VIC | Avalon Homestead | Disbanded due to lack of staff | |
TS Warramunga | Darwin, NT | Unit destroyed during Cyclone Tracy in 1974 and never reformed |
Navy League of Australia, Annual Cadet Efficiency Award results[2]
In late 2009 early 2010 the decision was made to stop using Area Commands such as; South Queensland HQ, North Queensland HQ, New South WalesHQ etc. In the place Area Commands, Flotilla Commands would take over, each Flotilla would have on average 5 units in its command area and would report directly to the newly appointed 'Director of Flotillas'.
Name of Flotilla | Flotilla named after | State Located in | Flotilla Commander |
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Brisbane Flotilla (BF) | Brisbane | Queensland | LCDR Philip Broxham, ANC |
Bass Flotilla (BF) | George Bass | Victoria | LCDR Lisa Foley, ANC |
Capricornia Flotilla (CF) | Tropic of Capricorn | Western Australia and Northern Territory | LCDR Gill McKay, ANC |
Daring Flotilla (DF) | Daring class destroyer | Queensland | LCDR Joyce Kennedy, ANC |
Defiance Flotilla (DF) | HMS Defiance[6] | New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory | LCDR Jake Radloff, ANC |
Flinders Flotilla (FF) | Matthew Flinders | Victoria | LCDR Val Bookless, ANC |
Gallipoli Flotilla (GF) | Gallipoli | Western Australia | LCDR Ray Cron, ANC |
Gold Coast Flotilla (GCF) | Gold Coast | Queensland | LCDR Colin Edgar, ANC |
Investigator Flotilla (IF) | HMS Investigator | New South Wales | LCDR Bill Hancock, ANC |
Kellatie Flotilla (KF) | Kellatie, means "deep water" for the local Aboriginal inhabitants | Tasmania | LCDR Alistair Barber, ANC |
Leeuwin Flotilla (LF) | HMAS Leeuwin | Western Australia | LCDR Mike Vasey, ANC |
North Queensland Flotilla (NQF) | North Queensland | Queensland | LCDR Paul Kelly, ANC |
Reliance Flotilla (RF) | HMS Reliance | New South Wales | LCDR Lois McKenny, ANC |
Sunshine Coast Flotilla (SCF) | Sunshine Coast | Queensland | LCDR Warren Blee, OAM, ANC |
Torrens Flotilla (TF) | HMAS Torrens | South Australia | LCDR Steve Plumb, ANC |
ANC Ranks[]
Ranks of the Australian Navy Cadets are divided into Staff ranks and Cadets Ranks. Volunteers do not become staff until appointed by the ANC.
Staff Ranks[]
Insignia | File:Sub Lieutenant - Australian Navy Cadets.png | File:Lieutenant - Australian Navy Cadets.png | File:Lieutenant Commander - Australian Navy Cadets.png | File:Commander - Australian Navy Cadets.png | File:Captain - Australian Navy Cadets.png |
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Rank | Sub Lieutenant ANC | Lieutenant ANC | Lieutenant Commander ANC | Commander ANC | Captain ANC |
Abbreviation | SBLT, ANC | LEUT, ANC | LCDR, ANC | CMDR, ANC | CAPT, ANC |
Insignia | File:SRI PO ANC.png | |
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Rank | Petty Officer ANC | Chief Petty Officer ANC |
Abbreviation | POANC | CPOANC |
Example of Use (officer); LCDR Joe Blogg, ANC
Example of Use (Instructor); POANC Joe Blogg
Cadet Ranks[]
Insignia | File:SRI SMN ANC.png | File:SRI AB ANC.png | File:SRI LS ANC.png | File:SRI PO ANC.png | ||||
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Rank | Cadet Recruit | Cadet Seaman | Cadet Able Seaman | Cadet Leading Seaman | Cadet Petty Officer | Cadet Chief Petty Officer | Cadet Warrant Officer | Midshipman ANC |
Abbreviation | CDT RCT | CDT SMN | CDT AB | CDT LS | CDT PO | CDT CPO | CDT WO | MIDN, ANC |
Example of Use; CDTPO Joe Bloggs
Volunteers[]
- Unit Support Volunteer – USV
Example of Use; USV Joe Bloggs
Former National Commanders & Director's General[]
The basic Naval Reserve Cadet (NRC) command structure prior to 2001 was as follows;
Director of Naval Reserves and Cadets (DNRC) was a RANR Officer in Canberra who had overall authority of the Naval Reserve Cadets. Each state had a Senior Officer Naval Reserve Cadets (SONRC) who answered to the LNA or Local Naval Authority usually the Commanding Officer (CO) of the establishment on which the NRCHQ of that state resided. A Cadet Liaison Officer (CLO), usually a RANR Officer, was situated in HMAS Cairns, HMAS Moreton, HMAS Watson, HMAS Lonsdale, HMAS Encounter, HMAS Huon and HMAS Leeuwin (all shore bases at the time). The CLO had responsibility for the liasing between the NRC and RAN in their state. There was no national HQ or national staff until the ANC was established in 2001.
Rank | Name | Post- Nominals |
Service Branch | Years as National Commander (NCANC) Director (DNRC) |
Notes |
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Director NRC | |||||
Captain | David Martin | RAN | 1973–1974 | Later known as Rear Admiral Sir David Martin KCMG AO RAN – 34th Governor of New South Wales | |
Commander | Allan Vidler | NRC | |||
Commander | Christine Reinks | NRC | |||
National Commander ANC | |||||
Captain | Gavin Reeves | ANC | 2000–2007 | CAPT Reeves was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001 for services to the ANC, NRC and the Australian Sea Cadet Corps. | |
Commander | John Goss | AM | RANR | 2007–2008 | (Acting) |
Captain | Eliot Fisher | ESM | ANC | 2008–2011 | Former member of TS Bunbury |
Captain | John Gill | ANC | 2011 – present |
Prior to 2001 the ANC did not have the title or position 'Director General ANC', instead the overall Commander's position was called 'Director of Reserves Navy' which was a RAN – RANR position.
Rank | Name | Post- Nominals |
Service Branch | Years as Director General (DGANC) Director of Reserves Navy (DRN) |
Notes |
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Director General ANC | |||||
Commodore | Nigel Coates | AM | RAN | 2005–? | Later known as Rear Admiral Nigel Coates AM RAN |
Commodore||Karel de Laat|| ||RANR||?||Later known as Rear Admiral Karel de Laat CSC RFD RANR | |||||
Commodore | Michael Smith | AM | RANR | ? | |
Commodore | Geoff Geraghty | AM | RANR | ? – Present |
Uniforms/Awards[]
The uniforms of the Australian Navy Cadets are based on that of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), with only a few differences such as the shoulder flashes of the ANC reading "AUSTRALIAN NAVY CADETS" as opposed to the RAN's "AUSTRALIA" flashes.
Award | Staff | Cadet | Years Service | Notes |
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Personal Readiness Badge | All Ranks | All Ranks | completion of set qualification criteria personal readiness with 12 month renewal |
Staff (Silver Badges with Gold Wheel) Cadet (Silver Badge with Silver Wheel) |
Long Service & Good Conduct Stripe | POANC | All Ranks (except WO & MIDN) | Staff (1 for every 4 years of Service) (1 for 4 years service as a cadet) (maximum of 3 stripes) Cadet (1 stripe for every year of service) (maximum of 3 stripes) |
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5 Year Service Certificate | All Ranks | N/A | completion of 5 years service | |
10 Year Service Certificate | All Ranks | N/A | completion of 10 years service | |
Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal | All Ranks | N/A | For 15 Years Long Service | A bar is awarded for every five years thereafter. |
National Commander ANC Commendation | All Ranks | N/A | for meritorious service | In Gold, Silver and Bronze. |
Director General ANC Commendation | All Ranks | N/A | for extraordinary meritorious service | In Gold, Silver and Bronze. |
Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) | All Ranks | N/A | The medal recognises commendable achievement or commitment to duty in a non-combative context. It is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force and certain other people for example, Defence Force chaplains. | |
Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) | All Ranks | N/A | The cross recognises exceptional dedication to duty or outstanding achievement in skills or judgement in a non-combative context. It is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force and certain other people such as members of philanthropic organisations. |
Activities and Training[]
Courses and Skills[]
Cadets learn teamwork and leadership skills, and put these into practice at regular weekly parades. Cadets also have the opportunity to attend training camps for the purpose of promotion in rank, standard training, or to gain additional qualifications.
TS Hobart, a dedicated band unit, also offers musical activities as well as the normal cadet curriculum.
ANC and RAN Twinning Program[]
All ANC units can participate in sea rides on Royal Australian Navy ships as part of the "Twinning" program, an initiative to provide a link between ANC units and RAN ships.[7]
International Exchanges[]
As the ANC is part of the International Sea Cadet Association, the opportunity is present for members to go on exchange programs with overseas cadet groups.
ANC and Young Endeavour Youth Scheme[]
The ANC/Young Endeavour Voyage Scheme is a sailing program for Australian Navy Cadets aged 16 and over, focused on building leadership, teamwork and communication skills through sail training. This scheme is being sponsored by the RAN and extends to 24 Australian Navy Cadets and three ANC staff members the chance to participate in two dedicated voyages on STS Young Endeavour. Sponsorship covers all voyage fees, airfares and accommodation. Nominations are sought from cadets over the age of 16 years and placement is offered to the top 24 cadets who can demonstrate outstanding personal and leadership qualities and who have made a valuable contribution to their local community during the past 12 months.
Over the course of the voyage, 24 Navy Cadets and three ANC staff members learn aspects of sailing a 44-metre, square rigged tall ship on the open sea including climbing the 30 metre mast, setting sails, navigating, keeping watch, taking the helm and helping in the galley. ANC crew are trained by a professional Royal Australian Navy crew who are there to ensure the highest standards of safety and care.
The YEYS staff lead and run the Ship’s usual training, games/sport and activity programs, with all ANC staff and cadets coming under the direction and supervision of the Ship’s crew. This is not a military program. ANC staff do not have a leadership role while embarked in STS Young Endeavour and fully participate in the ship’s youth development program on an equal footing with the cadets whom they would usually lead. The focus of the voyage is on self-development, the atmosphere is informal and all ship’s company and youth crew are addressed on a first name basis.
Specialisations[]
When Cadets complete the Initial General Training Course (GT), they have the opportunity to go and do a specialisation course. Having a specialisation is not necessary to get promoted to Leading Seamen but having done at least one Annual Continuous Training (ACT) is. Cadets are allowed to have more than one specialisation or category but each cadet will have a primary specialisation. Specialist courses are run on ACTs (as well as GT) which usually happen twice a year. The awarding of categories mirrors that of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) even though sailors in the RAN can only gain one rate at any one time. The specialisations are available to cadets from the rank of Able Seaman.
The specialisations available in the Australian Navy Cadets are;
- Seamanship (SMNS)
- Marine Technician (MT)
- Ceremonial and weapons safety (CWS)
- Cook (CK)
- Communications (COM)
- Musician (MUSN)
- Writer (WTR)
- Stores (STR)
Former specialisations;
- Hydrographic Surveyor (HS)
- Physical Training Instructor (PTI)
- Cadet Safety Representative (CSR)
- Naval Airman (NA)
Cadets can also attend an advanced course on most of the above specialisations
Cuff Rates;
CSA (Cadet Special Award) are completed at cadets, camps and ACT (Annual Continuous Training). Cuff rates is a badge you get after completing the course and it is worn on ceremonial uniforms, with a maximum of three to be worn. Cuff rate include;
- Sailing
- Power boating
- Canoeing
- Pulling
- Drum Corp
- Bugle Corp
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Diving
- Weapons Safety
- Marksmanship
- Parachutist
- First Aid
- Solo Flight
the Adventurous Training Award is run by the Australian Army Cadets and is worn above the readiness badge.
Membership[]
All cadets and staff in the ANC are workers of the ADF (Australian Defence Force)in accordance to the workplace health and safety act classifying them as workers but are not required to undertake military service.[8]
Cadet[]
Membership of the ANC is open to all young people aged 13 to 17 to join.[9] There is no specific recruitment time.
Staff[]
All cadet units are staffed by paid officers and instructors, although some units may also have volunteer instructors. Adult staff involved in the organisation come from a variety of backgrounds and professions including:
- Teachers
- Members of community organisations
- Ex-cadets
- Parents and community members
- Ex-servicemen and women
- Occupational health and safety consultants
- Specialist personnel such as HR, change or occupational health and safety managers, administrators or finance officers
- People who provide support on a continuing or as required basis[10]
Some Cadet Staff are appointed for their professional expertise in instruction or administration. Cadets may apply to become Officers or Instructors when they leave the Cadet program.[10]
The current National Command Authority are;
- Commodore Geoff Geraghty, AM, RANR – Director General ANC
- Captain John Gill, ANC – National Commander
- Captain Eliot Fisher, ESM, OAM, ANC – Chairman of the ANC Dispute Resolution Agency
- Commander Kerry Rayne, ANC – Director of Flotilla's
- Commander Peter Pemberton, RFD, ANC – Chief of Staff
- Commander Viv Russell, ANC – Director of Training
See also[]
- International Sea Cadet Association
- Other Sea Cadet organisations
- Australian Army Cadets
- Australian Air Force Cadets
- Australian Defence Force Cadets
Notes[]
- ↑ History – Australian Navy Cadets (ANC Official Website) [1]. Retrieved 18 September 2008.
- ↑ ABR5128 (AL2) Chapter 16
- ↑ Official ANC Website Australian Navy Cadets – ANC. Retrieved 8 March 2008. Archived 24 January 2011 at WebCite
- ↑ a Sub-Unit of the Townsville ANC Unit TS CORAL SEA
- ↑ The probable association is based on the 'United Irishmen' mutiny which begun aboard the Defiance, during which the Catholic Irish members of the Ship's Company were reported to had intended delivering to the French after murdering the Protestants in the crew. Eleven of the mutineers were hung, and ten mutineers were "transported for life" to New South Wales. The United service magazine, England's Wooden Walls: HMS DEFIANCE, London, 1844, p.100
- ↑ "Navy and cadets to bond through twinning initiative" (PDF). Sea Talk. Royal Australian Navy. Summer 2006. p. 29. Archived from the original on 2011-01-24. http://www.webcitation.org/5vyuVvOPA. Retrieved 2008-08-21.
- ↑ ABR5128 (AL2) – Chapter 7
- ↑ CadetNet – Become a cadet CadetNet – Become a cadet. Retrieved 27 October 2008. Archived 24 January 2011 at WebCite
References[]
- ABR 5128 (AL2) — Policy and Operating Instructions Manual for the Australian Navy Cadets
External links[]
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