Australian Navy Cadets

Australian Navy Cadets
File:RAN cadets crest.gif Australian Navy Cadet Crest
Active	1907 – present
Country	Australia
Allegiance	HM Queen Elizabeth II
Branch	Navy
Type	Volunteer Youth Organisation
Size	92 Units, 2,200 Cadets
Part of	Australian Defence Force Cadets
Headquarters	Directorate ANC, Russell Offices, Canberra
Motto	Integrity and Endeavour
March	Royal Australian Navy
Anniversaries	1 July
Vessels Operated	Corsair, Envy
Website	www.navycadets.gov.au
Commanders
Director General ANC	Commodore Bruce Kafer, AM, CSC, RAN
National Commander ANC	Captain Eliot Fisher, ESM, OAM
Director of Flotilla's	Commander Kerry Rayner ANC
Chief of Staff	Commander Richard Trigg, ANC
Notable commanders	RADM Sir David Martin, KCMG, AO CAPT Gavin Reeves CAPT John Gill
Insignia
Australian Navy Cadets Ensign (2001–present)
Naval Reserve Cadets Ensign (1972–2001)
Australian Sea Cadet Corps Ensign (1956–1972)
Naval Ensign (1907–1956)

The Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) is a voluntary youth organisation owned and 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.

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:

• 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. 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, 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
TS Albatross	Wollongong, NSW	HMAS Albatross	2006, 2008
TS Armidale	Armidale, NSW	HMAS Armidale
TS Canberra	HMAS Harman, ACT	HMAS Canberra
TS Orion	Jindabyne, NSW	HMAS Orion
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	Rockdale, 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 (Joint Defence Facility), QLD	HMAS Carpentaria
TS Coral Sea	Townsville, QLD	Coral Sea	1989
NTS Magnetic Island	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
NTS Whitsunday	Airlie Beach, QLD	Whitsunday Islands, QLD
TS Bundaberg	Port Bundaberg, QLD	HMAS Bundaberg	1985, 1990, 2010
TS Centaur	Maleny, QLD	AHS Centaur
NTS Sheean	Tewantin, QLD	Edward Sheean
TS Gayundah	Brisbane, QLD	HMQS Gayundah	1961, 2014
TS Ipswich	Ipswich, QLD	HMAS Ipswich
TS Koopa	Sandstone Point (Bribie Island), QLD	HMAS Koopa
TS Krait	Hervey 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	S.S. Tyalgum?	1996, 1997, 2002
NTS Vengeance	Jindalee (School Unit), QLD	HMS Vengeance (R71)
TS Walrus	Eagleby (Gold Coast), QLD	S.S Walrus	2011
TS Darwin	Darwin, NT	City of Darwin
TS Melville Bay	Gove, NT	HMAS Melville
TS Adelaide	Port Adelaide, SA	HMAS Adelaide	1972
TS Noarlunga	Noarlunga, SA	Port Noarlunga, SA	2012
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, HMS Argonaut	2015
TS Derwent	Hobart, TAS	HMAS Derwent	1965
TS Emu	Burnie (Port of Burnie), TAS	HMAS Emu [3]	15/06/1951
TS Hobart	Hobart (Dedicated Band Unit), TAS	HMAS Hobart
TS Leven	Ulverstone (Show Grounds Ulverstone), TAS
TS Mersey	Devonport (Port of Devonport), 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 Bataan	Monash Barracks, VIC	HMAS Bataan
CIHS Norwood	Ringwood, VIC	Norwood, VIC
TS Voyager	Williamstown, VIC	HMAS Voyager	2007
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
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
NLTD Victory	Lavender Bay, NSW	HMS Victory
NLTD Australia	Gladesville, NSW	HMAS Australia (1911)
NLTD Canberra	Orange, NSW	HMAS Canberra (D33)
NLTD Endeavour	Manly, NSW	HMS Endeavour
TS Warrego	Woolwich, NSW	HMAS Warrego (D70)	1963	Moved to Spectacle Island then eventually absorbed into TS Sydney
NLTD Vendetta	Manly, NSW	HMAS Vendetta (D69)		Renamed TS Perth
TS Perth	Manly, NSW	HMAS Perth (D29)		Renamed TS Condamine in 1956
NLTD Beatty	Wollongong, 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 by Cyclone Tracy (Darwin, 1974) and not reformed

Navy League of Australia, Annual Cadet Efficiency Award results

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
Brisbane Flotilla (BF)	Brisbane	Queensland	LCDR Penny Gardner, ANC
Bass Flotilla (BF)	George Bass	Victoria	LCDR Roger Cram, 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	New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory	LCDR Mike Hardwick, ANC
Flinders Flotilla (FF)	Matthew Flinders	Victoria	LCDR Jeffrey Paull, ANC
Gallipoli Flotilla (GF)	Gallipoli	Western Australia	LCDR Robert Hughes, ANC
Gold Coast Flotilla (GCF)	Gold Coast	Queensland	LCDR Colin Edgar, ANC
Investigator Flotilla (IF)	HMS Investigator	New South Wales	LCDR Debra Shaw, 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 Robert Hughes, ANC
North Queensland Flotilla (NQF)	North Queensland	Queensland	LCDR Richard Mingramm, 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 Gill McKay, ANC (Acting)

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

Officer of Cadets (OOC) Ranks

Insignia	50px	50px	50px	50px	50px
Rank	Sub Lieutenant ANC	Lieutenant ANC	Lieutenant Commander ANC	Commander ANC	Captain ANC
Abbreviation	SBLT, ANC	LEUT, ANC	LCDR, ANC	CMDR, ANC	CAPT, ANC

Instructor of Cadets (IOC) Ranks

Insignia	50px	50px	50px	50px	50px
Rank	Able Seaman ANC (Inactive rank)	Leading Seaman ANC (Inactive rank)	Petty Officer ANC	Chief Petty Officer ANC	Warrant Officer ANC (Inactive rank)
Abbreviation	ABANC	LSANC	POANC	CPOANC	WOANC

Example of Use (officer); LCDR Joe Blogg, ANC
Example of Use (Instructor); POANC Joe Blogg

Cadet Ranks

Insignia	File:Rankslide - Blank.jpg	50px	50px	50px	50px	50px	50px	50px
Rank	Cadet Recruit	Cadet Seaman	Cadet Able Seaman	Cadet Leading Seaman	Cadet Petty Officer	Cadet Chief Petty Officer	Cadet Warrant Officer	Midshipman ANC
Abbreviation	CDTRCT	CDTSMN	CDTAB	CDTLS	CDTPO	CDTCPO	CDTWO	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 liaising 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
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	2000–25 February 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	25 February 2007 – 13 August 2008	(Acting)
Captain	Eliot Fisher	ESM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,	ANC	13 August 2008 – 13 August 2011	Former member of TS Bunbury. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to youth through the Australian Navy Cadets, and to the community through a range of emergency service and local government organisations in the 2013 Queen's Birthday Honours.
Captain	John Gill		ANC	13 August 2011 – 30 June 2014
Captain	Eliot Fisher	ESM, OAM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,	ANC	13 August 2014

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
Director General ANC
Commodore	Nigel Coates	AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,	RAN	2005–2007	Later known as Rear Admiral Nigel Coates AM RAN
Commodore	Karel de Laat		RANR	2007-2007	Later known as Rear Admiral Karel de Laat CSC RFD RANR
Commodore	Michael Smith	AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,	RANR	2007-?
Commodore	Geoff Geraghty	AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,	RANR	? – 1 February 2014
Director General Australian Navy Cadets and Reserves
Commodore	Geoff Geraghty	AM, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,	RANR	2 February 2014 – 30 November 2014
Commodore	Bruce Kafer	AM, CSC, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,	RANR	1 December 2014 – 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
Personal Readiness Badge	All Ranks	All Ranks (except RCT)	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) (1 for every 4 years service in the RAN or RANR) (maximum of 3 stripes) Cadet (1 stripe for every year of service) (maximum of 3 stripes)
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

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Australian Navy Cadets marching during Remembrance Day ceremony Kings Park, Western Australia, 11 November 2012.

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.

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 once 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

File:US Navy 110707-N-CQ687-002 Sea Cadets from Australia and the United Kingdom operate a console of the rigid-hull inflatable boat.jpg

Australian Navy Cadet and a Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Petty Officer First Class during an international training activity

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.

Cadet

The age period of membership as a cadet is twelve turning thirteen on the year of entry, to the day before turning twenty. After turning twenty years of age, it is no longer possible to be a member of the ANC as a cadet. 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

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.

The current National Command Authority are;

• Commodore Bruce Kafer, AM, CSC, RANR – Director General ANCR
• Captain Eliot Fisher, ESM, OAM, ANC – National Commander
• Commander Kerry Rayner, ANC – Director of Flotillas
• Commander Lisa Foley, ANC – Director Training
• Commander Martin Blume, ANC - Director Communications and Coordination
• A/Commander Helen Trigg, ANC – Chairman of the ANC Dispute Resolution Agency

See also

• International Sea Cadet Association
• Other Sea Cadet organisations
• Australian Army Cadets
• Australian Air Force Cadets
• Australian Defence Force Cadets

References

• ABR 5128 (AL2) — Policy and Operating Instructions Manual for the Australian Navy Cadets

External links

• International Sea Cadet Association
• Navy League of Australia Federal Council report
• Australian Defence Force Cadets – Cadetnet
• Royal Australian Navy
• Cadets WA