New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps
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The New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps (also known as Navy Cadets, SCC, and Sea Cadets) is one of the three corps in the New Zealand Cadet Forces, the other two being the Air Training Corps, and New Zealand Cadet Corps. It is a military-style training organisation for young people between the ages of 13 and 21. Activities include sailing, and boat work, ropework shooting and drill, amongst other activities, many of which involving the other branches of the NZCF. Cadets need to pass an annual swimming test to undertake water-based activities.[1]
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New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps | |
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Active | 1929–present |
Country | New Zealand |
Allegiance | HM The King |
Branch | Navy |
Type | Volunteer Youth Organisation |
Size | 16 Training Ships |
Part of | New Zealand Cadet Forces |
Headquarters | Trentham Military Camp |
Nickname(s) | Navy Cadets Squiddies |
Motto(s) | Ready, aye ready. |
Boats Operated | |
Website | www.cadetforces.org.nz |
Commanders | |
Minister of Defence | Hon Judith Collins |
Chief of Defence Force | Air Marshal Kevin Short |
Commandant NZCF | Wing Commander Bruce Creedy, RNZAF |
Executive Officer NZCF | Squadron Leader Bruce Sinclair, RNZAF |
Assistant Commandant | Wing Commander Shane Cole, NZBM QSM NZCF |
Warrant Officer Cadet Forces | Cadet Warrant Officer Jonathan Moore |
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