How will I benefit?
You will gain from the
effort you put in.
Cadets are treated as young
adults and as such are expected to take responsibility for their actions. If a Cadet does not work within the rules of the
Unit and New Zealand Cadet Forces then they may face disciplinary
actions, likewise, initiative and co-operation are equally rewarded. As in all things in life the more effort you put in
the more satisfaction and recognition you will receive.
Activities you may
participate in:
- Sailing
and Power Boats (Day Skipper/Boatmaster).
- Sea
and Bush Survival.
- Bushcraft
and Abseiling.
- Firearms
Safety.
- Sea
and Land Navigation.
- Leadership
and Team Building.
- First
Aid.
- Engineering.
Plus many more
activities....
National
& Regional Activities
Cadets are eligible to
attend NZCF Promotional, Bushcraft and Sailing
Courses held at NZDF Bases throughout New Zealand during the school
holidays free of charge. Occasionally
opportunities arise for cadets to participate in NZDF lead activities,
these can range from going to sea on board RNZN vessels to taking part in
Local and Overseas Military parades recognising the part New Zealand
Service Personnel have played in past conflicts.
Attendance
TS Gambia parades Thursdays
during the school terms, from 6.30 pm (1830 hours) to 9.15 pm (2115
hours). Cadets must attend 90% of all
unit-training parades to qualify for further promotion.
Weekend boating and training activities are optional; these
weekends are either held at the Unit Headquarters or other locations
determined by the Unit Officers. Leave, if you
know in advance that you need time off for family or school activities
etc you may apply for leave.
Basic
Training
Upon joining you will be
accepted initially as a Basic Common Trainee (BCT). This
is a trial training and introductory period for you to be assessed for
acceptability and also for you to decide if you wish to carry on and
become a member of the Ships Company. This BCT
period ends with a weekend promotional camp at the Cadet Unit and an
Introduction to Boating camp the following term.
Uniform
Upon payment of the joining
fee you will be issued with the working dress (AWD’s).
This on loan to you for as long as you are a parading member of TS
Gambia.
Cost
Joining Fee $40.
$20 per term or $70 per
year.
Camps and activities are additional, they range from $25 to $100.
 
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