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About cadets
What's it all about 

If you’re looking for the chance to do things you don’t do in normal life, then the Australian Defence Force Cadets is for you.

The Australian Defence Force Cadets is a community-based youth development organisation focused on Defence customs, traditions and values.

As a cadet you’ll learn leadership, team building and survival skills that will set you up for life.

The Australian Defence Force Cadets is made up of three organisations –

We’ve got 21,468 cadets and 2063 cadet staff in 461 units throughout Australia – so there’s bound to be one near you.

Note: Based on December 2007 data