Cadet Forces

It’s National Volunteer Week 21-27 June. What a fantastic opportunity to recognise the nearly 400 volunteer officers who are the backbone of the Cadet Forces, NZ’s oldest youth development organisation. Our volunteer officers come from all walks of life, and share a commitme…

I am very pleased to announce that unit weekly parades can recommence from midday on Saturday 30 May 20! A list of restrictions and requirements that must be followed has been sent to all Unit Cdrs.

And a very Happy Birthday to our XO, SQNLDR Bruce Sinclair! He too hasn’t changed one little bit ........

We have introduced a new Cadet Forces ‘Unit Recognition Patch’. This patch will be worn by NZDF staff attached to Cadet Forces, and by Cadet Force staff not attached to a particular unit. The patches will be distributed through the Area Coordinators.

Happy Birthday to our very own Assistant Commandant, WG CDR Andrew Horst! He hasn’t changed one little bit .......

A day in the life of @comdtnzcf continued... And that’s all folks. I hope you’ve enjoyed the behind-the-scenes look into a very average @comdtnzcf day. Thanks for tuning in. Lastly, to finish off each day, and sticking with the wellness theme, I like to… instagram.com/p/B2ygcSAh1s2/

A day in the life of @comdtnzcf continued... How’s this for an in-tray? As with most days in the office, casework takes up most of the time. Promotions, transfers, commissions, appointments, discipline, and a whole lot more comes over my desk. Nearly 40… instagram.com/p/B2x-ZdQBk_M/

A day in the life of @comdtnzcf continued... Today, in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, I’m maintaining my wellness with lunchtime yoga. Am I flexible? Nope. Am I coordinated? Nope. Do I care what others think? Nope. #mentalhealthawareness #nzca… instagram.com/p/B2xqMNZhE4V/

A day in the life of @comdtnzcf continued... Completing the Dominion Post quiz as a team is a must for the staff of HQ NZCF each day. Considerable allowance is given for the correct answers, and some liberal interpretation occurs, but it’s more about te… instagram.com/p/B2xdSfthZVZ/

A day in the life of @comdtnzcf continued..... A sneak peek inside HQ NZCF at the COMDTs office. Note the standing desk to maintain good posture and the DPTA at the ready. You never know when some emergency rifle drill may be required! #nzcadetforces #… instagram.com/p/B2xMm-kh7vt/

So, by popular request, today’s posts are a behind-the-scenes look at an average @comdtnzcf day... First up, this is Nugget, at reveille this morning. He’s in training to join the #NZCF when he’s old enough. So far, he’s become really good at getting up … instagram.com/p/B2w-OxchiaW/

@comdtnzdf on patrol - Had a great night last night hanging out with No. 3 SQN ATC at their annual Dining In. Formal dinners are a great way to foster #comradeship and acknowledge tradition in a uniquely military way. (And an excuse for chocolate mud ca… instagram.com/p/B2r7y9Mhm0n/

So it’s been a little quiet on the @comdtnzcf instafeed for a while. Sorry about that team. Working on this bad boy is the reason. So standby #NZCF, here it comes! #nzcadetforces #strategy #shapedforthefuture instagram.com/p/B1C4WKIBaxw/

Great to spend the evening last night with the team from No 17 (City of Christchurch) Squadron at their annual formal dinner. Events like this help to break down barriers and grow #comradeship within the unit, whilst also providing an opportunity to be … instagram.com/p/BzglOEohmIc/

Look who I bumped in to today! The 2017 and 2018 Cadets of the Year, CDTWO1 Emily Atkinson and CDTWO2 Kiriahi McKee, spent the day shadowing the Warrant Officer of the Defence Force, WO1 Titch Mortiboy, DSD. As part of their Cadet of the Year award, sp… instagram.com/p/BzcSsszBsEK/

The end of a long journey for the #NZCF and our Youth Development Unit cousins.. Today the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Youth and the Associate Minister of Education jointly opened the brand new, purpose-built Youth Development Facility at RNZAF … instagram.com/p/By9D2WAB6P8/

@comdtnzcf in Auckland tonight so popped into No 30 (Hobsonville) Squadron ATC to check out what they were up to. Went away with some useful feedback and impressed by the best ATC unit in the country (they made me say that last bit). #nzcf #nzcadetforce… instagram.com/p/By7Q50zhUne/

It’s National Volunteer Week and a perfect opportunity to recognise all our volunteers in the #nzcadetforces . If that’s you, from me sincerely, thank you for all that you do. You are awesome. #nvw2019 #nzcf #awesomevolunteers instagram.com/p/ByzBfmah8FI/

Proud of the #NZCF ? Me too! So let’s get ourselves out there. Here’s a little bit of the new #nzcadetforces vehicle branding. Find out more at cadetforces.org.nz instagram.com/p/ByTudJChekE/