[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/australian-navy-cadets-wikipedia\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/australian-navy-cadets-wikipedia\/","headline":"Australian Navy Cadets – Wikipedia","name":"Australian Navy Cadets – Wikipedia","description":"before-content-x4 Youth military organisation of the Royal Australian Navy Australian Navy Cadets after-content-x4 Australian Navy Cadet Crest Active 1907 \u2013","datePublished":"2014-02-05","dateModified":"2014-02-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/author\/lordneo\/#Person","name":"lordneo","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/author\/lordneo\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cd810e53c1408c38cc766bc14e7ce26a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cd810e53c1408c38cc766bc14e7ce26a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/wiki4\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/download.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/c\/c8\/RAN_cadets_crest.gif","url":"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/en\/c\/c8\/RAN_cadets_crest.gif","height":"203","width":"150"},"url":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/australian-navy-cadets-wikipedia\/","wordCount":5894,"articleBody":"     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});before-content-x4Youth military organisation of the Royal Australian NavyAustralian Navy Cadets       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Australian Navy Cadet CrestActive1907 \u2013 presentCountry AustraliaAllegianceKing Charles IIIBranchNavyTypeVolunteer youth organisationSize92 units, 2,200 cadetsPart\u00a0ofAustralian Defence Force CadetsHeadquartersDirectorate ANC, Brindabella Business Park, CanberraNickname(s)ANCMotto(s)Integrity and EndeavourMarchRoyal Australian NavyAnniversaries1 JulyVessels operatedCorsair, Envy, Various powerboats, RHIB, Scruffy, Bosun’s mate, Hobi CatamaranWebsitewww.navycadets.gov.auDirector General ANCCommodore David Greaves, RANNational Commander ANCCaptain Martin Blume, ANCChief of StaffVacantNotablecommandersSir David MartinAustralian Navy Cadets Ensign (2001\u2013present)Naval Reserve Cadets Ensign (1972\u20132001)Australian Sea Cadet Corps Ensign (1956\u20131972)Naval Ensign (1907\u20131956)Military unit       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4The Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) is a voluntary youth organisation owned and sponsored by the Royal Australian Navy. Together with the Australian Air Force Cadets and Australian Army Cadets, it forms the Australian Defence Force Cadets. It hosts over 91 units.Table of ContentsHistory[edit]Organisation[edit]Flotillas[edit]ANC ranks[edit]Staff ranks[edit]Cadet Ranks[edit]Volunteers[edit]National commanders and directors general[edit]Uniforms\/Awards[edit]Activities and Training[edit]Courses and Skills[edit]ANC and RAN Twinning Program[edit]International Exchanges[edit]ANC and Young Endeavour Youth Scheme[edit]Specialisations[edit]Weekend Postings[edit]Naval Ship Visits[edit]Membership[edit]Cadet[edit]Staff[edit]See also[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]History[edit]The organisation was founded in the early 1900s and officially recognised under the Naval Defence Act in 1910. Prior to 1973, the organisation was known as the Australian Sea Cadet Corps, and was jointly administered by the Royal Australian Navy and the Navy League of Australia. After 1973, the Navy assumed full responsibility for the Corps, which was renamed the Naval Reserve Cadets. The Australian Government review, ‘Cadets The Future’ recommended a final name change to Australian Navy Cadets in 2000.[1]       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Admiral of the CorpsBelow is a list of names held by both the Naval League and Defence run\/sponsored programs including the original ‘Church of England \u2013 Boys Naval Brigade’ from 1901 to 1911:[2]Boys Naval Brigades (Victoria) 1901\u20131911 (Run in conjunction with the Church of England)Australian Naval Cadet Corps ANCC 1907\u20131950 (Defence)Navy League Sea Cadet Corps NLSCC (1920\u20131950) (Navy League)RANR Cadets 1950\u20131973 (Defence)Australian Sea Cadet Corps ASCC (1950\u20131972) (Navy League)(1973\u2013 Navy League and Defence cadets merged into one unit, the NRC)Naval Reserve Cadets NRC (1972-31 March 2000) (Defence)Australian Navy Cadets ANC (1 April 2000 \u2013 present) (Defence)ANC training is nautical in nature and includes waterborne activities, which can include navigation, communications, first aid, drill, maritime history, firearms proficiency, and adventurous training.[3] The ANC also aims to achieve the following with its training program:develop an interest in the Navy and its tradition;encourage cadets to continue military or community service;give cadets a foundation of military knowledge and discipline;provide the foundations of life skills;promote teamwork and critical-thinking;develop the qualities of leadership, self-discipline, self-reliance, and initiative; andprovide training that may later assist in achieving competencies required during Navy induction training.Organisation[edit]The 91 Training Ships (units) across Australia have a total membership around 400 staff and 2,200 cadets,[4] including several that have been formed in high schools. However, 2012 reporting suggested membership has fallen drastically to about 1,600. These Training Ships are split into 9 Flotillas throughout the country.The ANC adheres to a rank structure similar to the Royal Australian Navy, with cadets having the opportunity to progress from the rank of cadet recruit to cadet chief petty officer. Each unit has a complement which lays out how many cadets the unit is allowed to carry and how many are allowed at each rank. Training camps and examinations are held for promotion in rank. The structure and organisation of the ANC is based on that of the Royal Australian Navy, but additionally features a large community-involvement component.Flotillas[edit]There are currently[when?] 9 Flotillas in the Australian Navy Cadets. Each Flotilla has a Flotilla Commander (FLOTCOM) in charge who is the rank of Lieutenant Commander, ANC.Flotillas in the ANCFlotilla NameFlotilla CommanderMottoAttack FlotillaLCDR Damian Vandermeer, ANC“Force in the North”Daring FlotillaLCDR Chris Moyle, ANC“We Stand As One”Kellatie FlotillaLCDR Bill McKay, ANC“To Serve”Lonsdale FlotillaLCDR Loretta Coste, ANC“Wisdom Is Strength”Moreton FlotillaLCDR Taylor Duncan, ANC“Strong And Steady”Taipan FlotillaLCDR Debra Shaw, ANC“Swift And Sure”Torrens FlotillaLCDR Erin Ramage, ANC“Faith And Fortitude”Waratah FlotillaLCDR Tracey East, ANC“Advance Together”Westralia FlotillaLCDR Bob Hughes, ANC“Faithful And Bold”ANC ranks[edit]Ranks of the Australian Navy Cadets are divided into staff ranks and cadets ranks. Volunteers do not become staff until appointed by the ANC.Staff ranks[edit]From December 2021, all staff members hold Officer of Cadets (OOC) ranks, with Instructor of Cadets (IOC) ranks becoming inactive.Example of Use (officer); LCDR Joe Blogg, ANCExample of Use (Instructor); POANC Joe BloggCadet Ranks[edit][6]Example of Use; CDTPO Joe BloggsVolunteers[edit]Defence Approved Helper \u2013 DAHExample of Use; Mr Joe Bloggs \u2013 DAHNational commanders and directors general[edit]The basic naval reserve cadet (NRC) command structure prior to 2001 was:Director of Naval Reserves and Cadets (DNRC) was a RANR Officer in Canberra who had overall authority of the Naval Reserve Cadets. Each state had a Senior Officer Naval Reserve Cadets (SONRC) who answered to the LNA or Local Naval Authority usually the Commanding Officer (CO) of the establishment on which the NRCHQ of that state resided. A Cadet Liaison Officer (CLO), usually a RANR Officer, was situated in HMAS Cairns, HMAS Moreton, HMAS Watson, HMAS Lonsdale, HMAS Encounter, HMAS Huon and HMAS Leeuwin (all shore bases at the time). The CLO had responsibility for the liaising between the NRC and RAN in their state. There was no national HQ or national staff until the ANC was established in 2001.RankNamePost-nominalsBranchTenureDirector NRCCaptainDavid MartinRAN1973\u20131974CommanderAllan VidlerNRCCommanderChristine ReinksNRCNational Commander ANCCaptainGavin ReevesANCNovember 1999 \u2013 25 February 2007CommanderJohn GossAMRANR25 February 2007 \u2013 13 August 2008 (Acting)CaptainEliot FisherESMANC13 August 2008 \u2013 13 August 2011CaptainJohn GillANC13 August 2011 \u2013 30 June 2014CaptainEliot FisherESM, OAMANC13 August 2014 \u2013 1 January 2017CaptainKerry RaynerOAMANC1 January 2017 \u2013 1 January 2020CaptainMartin BlumeANC1 January 2020 \u2013 December 2022CaptainPeter AldersonANC1 January 2023 – PresentPrior to 2001 the ANC did not have the title or position ‘Director General ANC’, instead the overall Commander’s position was called ‘Director of Reserves Navy’ which was a RAN \u2013 RANR position.RankNamePost-NominalsBranchTenureDirector General ANCCommodoreNigel CoatesAMRAN2005\u20132007CommodoreKarel de LaatCSC, RFDRANR2007-2007CommodoreMichael SmithAMRANR2007\u2013?CommodoreGeoff GeraghtyAMRANR? \u2013 1 February 2014Director General Australian Navy Cadets and ReservesCommodoreGeoff GeraghtyAMRANR2 February 2014 \u2013 30 November 2014CommodoreBruce KaferAM, CSCRANR1 December 2014 \u2013 9 March 2017CommodoreMark HillCSCRAN10 March 2017 \u2013 May 2019CommodoreDavid GreavesRANRMay 2019 \u2013 4 March 2020CommodoreMark HillCSCRAN5 March 2020 \u2013 PresentUniforms\/Awards[edit]The uniforms of the Australian Navy Cadets are based on that of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), with only a few differences such as the shoulder flashes of the ANC reading “AUSTRALIAN NAVY CADETS” as opposed to the RAN’s “AUSTRALIA” flashes.AwardStaffCadetYears ServiceNotesPersonal Efficiency BadgeAll RanksAll Ranks (except RCT)completion of set qualification criteriapersonal readiness with 12 month renewalStaff (Silver Badges with Gold Wheel)Cadet (Silver Badge with Silver Wheel)ACT Completion CertificateN\/AAll Ranks eligibleCompletion of an ACT specialisationDiffers per flotillaLong Service & Good Conduct StripeN\/AAll Ranks (except WO & MIDN)Staff(1 for every 4 years of Service)(1 for 4 years service as a cadet)(1 for every 4 years service in the RAN or RANR)(maximum of 3 stripes)Cadet(1 stripe for every year of service)(maximum of 3 stripes)5 Year Service CertificateAll RanksN\/Acompletion of 5 years service10 Year Service CertificateAll RanksN\/Acompletion of 10 years serviceAustralian Cadet Forces Service MedalAll RanksN\/AFor 15 Years Long ServiceA bar is awarded for every five years thereafter.National Commander ANC CommendationAll RanksN\/Afor meritorious serviceIn Gold, Silver and Bronze.Director General ANC CommendationAll RanksN\/Afor extraordinary meritorious serviceIn Gold, Silver and Bronze.Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM)All RanksN\/AThe medal recognises commendable achievement or commitment to duty in a non-combative context. It is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force and certain other people for example, Defence Force chaplains.Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC)All RanksN\/AThe cross recognises exceptional dedication to duty or outstanding achievement in skills or judgement in a non-combative context. It is awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force and certain other people such as members of philanthropic organisations.Activities and Training[edit]  Australian Navy Cadets marching during Remembrance Day ceremony Kings Park, Western Australia, 11 November 2012.Courses and Skills[edit]Cadets learn teamwork and leadership skills, and put these into practice at regular weekly parades. Cadets also have the opportunity to attend training camps for the purpose of promotion in rank, standard training, or to gain additional qualifications.TS Hobart, a dedicated band unit, also offers musical activities as well as the normal cadet curriculum.ANC and RAN Twinning Program[edit]All ANC units can participate in sea rides on Royal Australian Navy ships, an initiative to provide a link between ANC units and RAN ships.[7]In January 2019, 30 cadets from NSW experienced a sea ride aboard the MV Sycamore for 6 days, in which they became familiar with life on board. They experienced the different sections of the ship, from getting hands-on doing scullery in the galley to coiling lines with the bosuns to visiting engineering and getting a tour of the engine room . They all experienced standing 1-2 two hour watches per day, with each cadet having the opportunity to do lookout duty and take the helm of the vessel, learning hands-on how to control a ship.International Exchanges[edit]As the ANC is part of the International Sea Cadet Association, the opportunity is present for members to go on exchange programs with overseas cadet groups.ANC and Young Endeavour Youth Scheme[edit]The ANC\/Young Endeavour Voyage Scheme is a sailing program for Australian Navy Cadets aged 16 and over, focused on building leadership, teamwork and communication skills through sail training. This scheme is being sponsored by the RAN and extends to 24 Australian Navy Cadets and three ANC staff members the chance to participate in two dedicated voyages on STS Young Endeavour. Sponsorship covers all voyage fees, airfares and accommodation. Nominations are sought from cadets over the age of 16 years and placement is offered to the top 24 cadets who can demonstrate outstanding personal and leadership qualities and who have made a valuable contribution to their local community during the past 12 months.Over the course of the voyage, 24 Navy Cadets and three ANC staff members learn aspects of sailing a 44-metre, square rigged tall ship on the open sea including climbing the two 30\u00a0metre masts, setting sails, navigating, keeping watch, taking the helm and helping in the galley. ANC crew are trained by a professional Royal Australian Navy crew who are there to ensure the highest standards of safety and care.The YEYS staff lead and run the Ship’s usual training, games\/sport and activity programs, with all ANC staff and cadets coming under the direction and supervision of the Ship’s crew. This is not a military program. ANC staff do not have a leadership role while embarked in STS Young Endeavour and fully participate in the ship’s youth development program on an equal footing with the cadets whom they would usually lead. The focus of the voyage is on self-development, the atmosphere is informal and all ship’s company and youth crew are addressed on a first name basis.Specialisations[edit]When Cadets complete their basic training, and reach the required rank, they have the opportunity to go and do a specialisation course. Having a specialisation is not necessary to get promoted, but some flotillas will require Able Seamen to do a Leadership And Management course before they can be promoted. Cadets are allowed to have more than one specialisation or category but each cadet will have a primary specialisation. Specialist courses are run on ACTs (as well as GT) which usually happen once a year. The awarding of categories mirrors that of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) even though sailors in the RAN can only gain one rate at any one time. The specialisations are available to cadets from any rank.The specialisations available in the Australian Navy Cadets are:Seamanship Development Course (SMNS)Marine Technician (MT)Ceremonial and weapons safety (CWS)Cook (CK)Communications (COM)Musician (MUSN)Stores (STR)Hydrographic Surveyor (HS)Writer (WTR)Promotional Specialisations:Leadership and Management (L&M, required to become a Leading Seaman)Seamanship Development Course (not required to become a Seaman)General Training Instructor\/Petty Officer Qualifications (PO Quals, required to become a Petty Officer)Whole Ships Coordinator\/Chief Petty Officer Qualifications (CPO Quals, required to become a Chief Petty Officer)Former specialisations:Physical Training Instructor (PTI)Cadet Safety Representative (CSR)Naval Airman (NA)Cadets can also attend an advanced course on most of the above specialisations.Cuff Rates:CSA (Cadet Special Award) are completed at cadets, camps and ACT (Annual Continuous Training). Cuff rates is a badge you get after completing the course and it is worn on ceremonial uniforms, with a maximum of three to be worn. Cuff rate include:SailingPower boatingCanoeingPullingSailboardingDrum CorpBugle CorpDuke of Edinburgh AwardAdventurous TrainingDivingWeapons SafetyMarksmanshipParachutistFirst AidSolo Flightthe Adventurous Training Award is run by the Australian Army Cadets and is worn above the readiness badge.Weekend Postings[edit]Cadets also have the opportunity to attend Weekend Postings (WEP’s), which occur over a period of Friday night to Sunday afternoon. WEP’s are opportunities to get extra time to get activities done, and can be useful to run shortened versions of some ACT courses, some of which require to be conducted over two or more WEP’s. However, they are most frequently used as opportunities to get on the water in the ANC’s watercraft, and can take the form of sailing, powerboating, paddleboarding\/canoeing\/kayaking.WEP’s are normally conducted with multiple units, with one unit hosting and the others travelling to that unit. Usually, one senior cadet from the host unit is chosen to be the Whole Ships Coordinator (WSC) and they will coordinate the staff and cadets of other units, and are often involved in the planning and preparation stages of the WEP. However, a senior cadet from another unit may sometimes be the WSC, normally if the host unit is lacking senior cadets.Naval Ship Visits[edit]Cadets are sometimes given a chance to visit Australian Navy Vessels depending on location of the unit and where the ship is stationed or moored.[1] Whilst on board, cadets will learn about the systems and operation of the vessel.[4]Membership[edit]  Australian Navy Cadet Leading Seaman and a Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Petty Officer First Class during an international training activityAll cadets and staff in the ANC are workers of the ADF (Australian Defence Force) in accordance to the workplace health and safety act classifying them as workers but are not required to undertake military service.[8]Cadet[edit]The age period of membership as a cadet is twelve and a half, turning thirteen on the year of entry, to 31 December in the year the cadet turns eighteen.[citation needed] There is no specific recruitment time, applicants are encouraged to join at any time.At most Training Ships, a trial period of four weeks is employed. During this trial period, a cadet (ranked as a recruit) is either not issued uniforms, or issued old working rig. They are free to leave at any point of the day but cannot participate in trans-unit activities such as WEP’s or ACT’s. At the end of this period they are officially appointed as cadets and are issued their correct uniforms.Staff[edit]All cadet units are staffed by paid officers and instructors (on a training allowance scheme), although some units may also have volunteer instructors. Adult staff involved in the organisation come from a variety of backgrounds and professions including:TeachersMembers of community organisationsEx-cadetsParents and community membersEx-servicemen and womenOccupational health and safety consultantsSpecialist personnel such as HR, change or occupational health and safety managers, administrators or finance officersPeople who provide support on a continuing or as required basis[9]Some Cadet Staff are appointed for their professional expertise in instruction or administration. Cadets may apply to become Staff after 1 year after aging out.The current[when?] National Command Authority are;Captain M. Slattery, RAN \u2013 Director General ANC (Acting)Captain Martin Blume, ANC \u2013 National CommanderCommander Richard Trigg, ANC \u2013 Director of Flotillas[10]Commander Lisa Foley, ANC \u2013 Director TrainingCommander Martin Blume, ANC -Deputy Director Information Systems[11]Commander Jared O’Connor, ANC \u2013 Director People and Culture.[11]See also[edit]References[edit]ANP 3700 \u2013 Policy and Operating Instructions for the Australian Navy CadetsExternal links[edit]CommandOrganisationShips andEquipmentCurrent Fleet (Anzac-class frigate, Adelaide-class frigate, Collins-class submarine, Canberra-class landing helicopter dock, Bay-class landing ship, Armidale class patrol boat, Huon-class minehunter, HMAS Sirius (O 266), Leeuwin-class survey vessel, Paluma-class motor launch, STS Young Endeavour, Cape-class patrol boat)All ShipsAircraftNaval Procurement ProgrammeEquipmentCraft of Opportunity ProgramInstallationsPersonnelCurrentOperationsHistoryOtherFormerEntities     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/australian-navy-cadets-wikipedia\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Australian Navy Cadets – Wikipedia"}}]}]