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The New Zealand Cadet
Forces comprises of the Sea Cadet Corps, the New Zealand Cadet Corps and
the Air Training Corps. It is a voluntary,
disciplined, uniformed training organisation for youth.
The organisation is not part
of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) but is controlled by the NZDF and
is supported in partnership by the government, through 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.
Training programmes
emphasis personnel development. The organisation
offers a quality, nationally coordinated training programme, which aims
to:
§ 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.
Success is measured by the
number of cadets who graduate from the New Zealand Cadet Forces training
programmes having met predetermined performance criteria.
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