The New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF or Cadet Forces) is a voluntary military-style training organisation for New Zealand youth. Run in a partnership between the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and a number of locally appointed community organizations, it is composed of three Corps (similar to the New Zealand Defence Force): the Air Training Corps (ATC), the New Zealand Cadet Corps (NZCC) and the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC).
The NZCF is commanded by the Commandant NZCF, Commander Glen Stokes(RNZN) is the current Commandant of the NZ Cadet Forces. Overall it is directed by Lieutenant General Rhys Jones, Chief of Defence Force.
Read more about New Zealand Cadet Forces: Introduction, Vision, Mission, Values and Aims, Service Eligibility, Courses, Pay, Government Funding, Association Policy Control, Legal Standing
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