New Zealand Cadet Forces
New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF) are a uniformed youth organization for youth between 13 and 18 years of age. Promoting the development of young people is the goal of the NZCF. To achieve this, the NZCF offer activities and leadership courses to build self-confidence and leadership skills. Participation is voluntary.
Organizational areas
NZCF
The youth organization is sometimes compared to the boy scouts , but has a more military structure. The NZCF and the New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF), which form the entirety of the three New Zealand Armed Forces) are in partnership. The NZCF are not a requirement for future military service and are not used to recruit officers and soldiers. However, if a career in the NZDF is sought, a background with the NZCF is useful.
NZDF
The NZDF consists of three armed forces: the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and the New Zealand Army . The New Zealand Armed Forces commander is the Chief of Defense Force (CDF), Lt. Gen. Timothy Keating. The NZCF is supported by him, on behalf of the New Zealand Minister of Defense .
Departments
Like the NZDF, the NZCF consists of three parts. These three parts are called corps. There is the Air Training Corps (ATC), the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC) and the New Zealand Cadet Corps (NZCC). The NZCF, consisting of these three parts, is supported by various organizations.
Air Training Corps (ATC)
There is a cooperation between the Air Training Corps and the RNZAF. The uniform worn by the ATC is the same as the RNZAF uniform. The main task of the ATC is flying. Aviation is taught and cadets have the opportunity to fly gliders and other small planes. Units of the ATC are called squadrons, e.g. B. 37th (Thames) season, 18th (Avon) season.
Sea Cadet Corps (SCC)
There is a partnership between the Sea Cadet Corps and the RNZN. The uniform worn by the SCC is the same as the RNZN uniform. One of the goals of the SCC is to develop nautical skills and basic knowledge of various types of watercraft such as motor boats, sailing boats, row boats and paddle boats. Units of the SCC are called Training Ships (TS), such as TS Leander, TS Bellona, TS Gambia or TS Rangiriri.
New Zealand Cadet Corps (NZCC)
There is a partnership between the NZCC and the New Zealand Army. The uniform worn by the NZCC is the same as that of the New Zealand Army. The NZCC does many outdoor activities such as shooting, survival training or camping.
In addition to the body-specific activities, each unit also does its own activities, such as hiking, shooting, camping, first aid training or survival training.
Hike in the forest
camping
Practice shooting in the shooting range
Mountaineering tour, Mt Ruapehu
hike
A bivouac in the forest
Ranks
As in the military, the NZCF ranks are divided into career groups and the rank groups of NCOs and officers ). Cadets are trained and used differently - after two or three years the first non-commissioned officer rank is achieved. The higher the rank, the more responsibility you have. In order to move up the ranks, you attend various leadership courses. The courses teach teaching skills and leadership skills. The organization is based on the idea that youth are led by youth.
Cadet / NCO ranks
- SCC: Cadet, Leading Hand, Able Cadet, Petty Officer, Chief Petty Officer, Warrant Officer
- NZCC: Cadet, Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, Warrant Officer (class II)
- ATC: Cadet, Leading Air Cadet, Corporal, Sergeant, Flight Sergeant, Warrant Officer
Officer ranks
- SCC: Under Officer, Ensign, Sublieutenant, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander
- NZCC: Under Officer, Second Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel
- ATC: Under Officer, Pilot Officer, Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander
Regional offices
For the organization of the NZCF, New Zealand is divided into three areas. Each area has a regional office. Their purpose is to train and support the units.
| office | place | Area of responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Area Cadet Forces Training and Support Unit (NACFTSU) | Auckland | the organization of the units in the upper half of the North Island (north of Tokoroa) |
| Central Area Cadet Forces Training and Support Unit (CACFTSU) l | Ohakea | the organization of the units in the lower half of the North Island (north of Wellington, south of Tokoroa) |
| Southern Area Cadet Forces Training and Support Unit (SACFTSU) | Christchurch | the organization of the units in the South Island |
In addition to the three regional offices, there is a national headquarters in Wellington known as HQNZCF (Headquarters New Zealand Cadet Forces). The task of the HQNZCF is the management and strategic management of the organization.
Structure of a unit
The commander is responsible for the whole unit. The main task is to look after the unit to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
An adjutant is an officer in a cadet unit who assists a senior officer. He is usually responsible for financial transactions and administrative tasks.
NCOs and officers are role models for the younger members and teach the cadets in areas such as bushcraft (e.g. how to behave in nature or what to have in your luggage for a hike), aviation, sailing techniques or NZCF knowledge ( e.g. history of the NZCF, ethos of the NZCF).
Mission and principles
The development of confident, independent young people who have responsibility in society can be encouraged with the help of challenging opportunities.
The NZCF has four core values or principles. They are personal traits that are considered fundamental to the development of young people:
- Discipline - one should always behave responsibly.
- Respect - one should have respect for oneself and for other people.
- Integrity - one should always behave honestly and trustworthily.
- Loyalty - one should be loyal to the unit and the corps.
target
The aim of the NZCF is to promote the development of effective leadership skills in today's youth so that they can assume responsibility in society. These leadership qualities are to be realized with leadership courses and practical experience.
history
In 1929, the first Sea Cadet Corps unit was established in Christchurch. A short time later, units were established in four other large cities. In 2015 there are 17 Sea Cadet Corps units in New Zealand.
The first Cadet Corps unit was established in 1864, and was based at Dunedin High School, (now Otago Boy's High School). From 1911 the NZCC was supported by the New Zealand Army, among other things, with uniforms, rifles and other equipment. In 2015 there were 37 of these units in New Zealand.
The ATC was established in 1941 with the purpose of training potential Air Force soldiers. The reason for this was the potential threat of a Japanese invasion during World War II. The ATC was viewed as a preparation for a career in the RNZAF and was used to recruit soldiers for the Air Force. The methods and procedures applicable in the RNZAF could be made aware of through training with the ATC. The ATC is the largest part of the NZCF with 48 units.
Web links
- Homepage . New Zealand Cadet Forces,accessed May 5, 2019.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c About . New Zealand Cadet Forces , accessed May 5, 2019 .
- ^ [1] 6th (City of North Shore) season ATC
- ↑ a b c [NZCF Policy and Administration Manual, 1996]
- ^ [2] 1st (Wellington) season ATC
- ↑ NZCF History . New Zealand Cadet Forces , accessed May 5, 2019 .
- ↑ NZCF manual 156 (NZCC)
- ↑ NZCF Manual 167 (General Service and Cadet Forces Knowledge)