Australian Army Cadets
| Australian Army Cadets | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1866–present |
| Country | Australia |
| Allegiance | Australian Army |
| Role | Australian Government youth development program |
| Part of | Australian Defence Force Cadets |
| Mottos | A Rising Generation, Under A Rising Sun |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Brigadier David McCammon |
| Assistant Commander | LTCOL (AAC) Andrew Hayes |
| National Cadet Under Officer | NATCUO Peta Gibson |
| National Cadet Under Officer Adjutant | NATCUO Sebastian Hunt |
| National Training Cadet Under Officer | NATCUO Nick Thornley |
| National Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major | NATCDTWO George Hankcock |
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The Australian Army Cadets (AAC) is a national youth development program and organisation of the Australian Army, tasked with supporting young Australians from all backgrounds to contribute to society, developing interest and support for the Australian Defence Force. The program has more than 19,000 army cadets between the ages of 12 and 20 based in more than 250 units around Australia. The values of the AAC are "Service, Courage, Respect, Integrity and Excellence".
The cadet program has strong links to the Australian Army and is a part of the Australian Defence Force Cadets. However, its members are not members of the Australian Defence Force by virtue only of their membership of the AAC.
Activities of the AAC include but are not limited to drill and ceremonial parade, abseiling, seamanship, navigation, handling and use of Australian Defence Force weapons, field exercises and first aid.
The Australian Army Cadets are headquartered at Brindabella Business Park in Canberra. There are also regional headquarters which are directly in command of Army Cadet Brigades/Battalions.