224 Army Cadet Unit
Australian Army Cadets | HMAS Harman
Celebrating Dedication, Achievement, and Service
The Australian Army Cadets honours the commitment and accomplishments of our outstanding cadets and the dedicated adult volunteers who guide them. From awards recognizing exceptional service to milestones marking progression, we celebrate the journeys and achievements that shape our AAC community.
Recognising The Excellence Of Our People
The Australian Army Cadets celebrates the outstanding achievements of cadets and adult volunteers who demonstrate dedication, leadership, and a commitment to our values. From skill-based awards to those recognising service, these awards highlight our cadets’ exceptional efforts and contributions.
Adventure Training Award
This prestigious award recognises cadets who complete the demanding Adventure Training course. It’s a testament to their physical and mental resilience, teamwork, and mastery of outdoor skills.
Leadership Excellence Award
This award honours cadets who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities, initiative, and the ability to guide and motivate their peers. These cadets embody the AAC values and set an example for others.
Community Service Award
This award celebrates cadets who go above and beyond in serving their communities. It recognises their commitment to volunteering, civic engagement, and embodying the value of service.
Bronze Commendation
This is for high or noteworthy achievement. Nominations must demonstrate benefit or positive impact within a community or region.
Silver Commendation
This recognises excellent achievement in applying skills, judgement or devotion to duty. Nominations must demonstrate benefit or positive impact within AAC or a region.
Gold Commendation
This is for superior achievement or devotion in the application of skills, judgement or dedication to duty. Nominations must demonstrate benefit or positive impact to the AAC.
Honouring Our Dedicated Volunteers
The Australian Army Cadets wouldn’t be possible without the tireless efforts of our adult volunteers. From unit leaders to training instructors, these individuals shape the cadet experience, providing guidance, mentorship, and support. We recognise and celebrate their invaluable contributions.
Cadet Forces Service Medal
Awarding Our Adult Volunteers For Their Service
The Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal (ACFSM) was instituted in 1999 to replace the Cadet Forces Medal.
While it is not strictly a Defence long service award and is not available to ADF members, it is located with the long service awards given that the Australian Cadet Corps is actively sponsored by the ADF.
The ACFSM is eligible for Officers of Cadets who have completed 15 years of qualifying service on or after 14 February 1975. Clasps are awarded for additional 5-year periods of qualifying service.
While it is not strictly a Defence long service award and is not available to ADF members, it is located with the long service awards given that the Australian Cadet Corps is actively sponsored by the ADF.
The ACFSM is eligible for Officers of Cadets who have completed 15 years of qualifying service on or after 14 February 1975. Clasps are awarded for additional 5-year periods of qualifying service.
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