Can I Join?

Are you excited about joining the Australian Army Cadets? 

To Join the Australian Army Cadets, usually referred to as the AAC you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Australia
• Be aged between 12½ and 17 years
• Provide a statement from your doctor confirming you are able to participate in Cadet activities
• Not be a member of any other Cadet organisation or the Australian Defence Force
• Be able to attend the activities of the unit you wish to join
• Agree to abide by the ADFC Code of Conduct
• Complete an application form and have your parent or guardian sign it
• Have your application accepted by a Unit Commander

You and your parents may wish to know what types of activities cadets do and what is involved.  To find out more about the activities cadets are involved in click here.

Having read the above information you will want to know where your nearest Cadet unit is located, to find this out just click here.  Make contact with the Unit and discuss any local requirements, parade times etc.  You can also download, complete and take these forms along.

ADFC001 - Cadet Enrolment Application

Cadet Code of Ethical Behaviour

Cadet Compliance Statement

Doctors Certificate and AMP

NOK and health med statement 2010

Parental Consent - Use of Firearms