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21.01.2022 Every year on at 11 am on the 11th Nov, we remember the end of The Great War and every conflict since. This year it is especially important as we recognise a centenary since that first Remembrance Day.We recognise those who gave their lives, those who returned injured and their families who were there to support them in their service and on their return. We are proud of our #austarmycadet family too for their continued support in commemorative services around Australia throughout this month. Thank you for being part of the community that again gathered in the streets to remember all those who have served and those who did not return.

19.01.2022 A great effort by the NSW cadets this past week at the Chief of Army Challenge. All received the bronze commendations ! Congratulations to WA AAC BDE on their first place position and to VIC AAC BDE on being awarded silver! We are very proud of all the cadets who have competed this last week! ... We wish a safe travel home to all cadets and especially to the international travellers who have a long journey home ! Congratulations again to the following cadets and Thankyou for giving up your school holidays to represent NSW: CUO Katherine Ford CDTWO2 Nicholas Isles CDTSGT Montanna Pytka CDTCPL Johnathan Al Dreiby CDTCPL Luke Farrugia CDTCPL Aidan Ryan CDTCPL Will Freeman CDTCPL Jade Hobbs CDTLCPL Patrick Comesky CDTLCPL Ashish Sharda

16.01.2022 Why should you join the Australian Army Cadets (AAC)? Well, there are lots of reasons! For a start, you get to go camping, abseiling, boating and learn to properly use firearms. Apart from getting involved in all kinds of action and adventures, you'll also make heaps of new friends. Joining the Army Cadets is your chance to experience a really awesome time by getting into some adventurous activities conducted in a military setting. There are more than 14,000 Army cadets base...d in 224 units around Australia, so there's sure to be a unit near you. As a cadet, you'll learn to be confident, self-sufficient and willing to 'have a go'. It's your opportunity to discover new challenges and have some unbelievable fun. You'll also learn to lead others and work as a member of a team. You'll be able to do things for yourself and help your friends learn too. Cadet life is physical but not risky - and you won't have to be a superwoman or superman. Qualified and experienced cadet officers will instruct you. Safety is always a top priority. Australian Army Cadets has strong links to the Australian Army, but cadets are not part of the Army. And there is absolutely no expectation for you to join the military or go to war. So if you want to experience things you don’t do in everyday life, then the Australian Army Cadets (AAC) is for you. Follow the link below for more information: https://www.armycadets.gov.au

16.01.2022 Over the weekend sixty cadets from 226 Army Cadet Unit - Normanhurst conducted Operation Quick Step, a tactical exercise at Ingleside training area. Three platoons and one reconnaissance team were deployed to remote locations. The cadets had no indication of the whereabouts or the number of other forces and were tasked with deploying patrols to locate the platoon locations to conduct their own reconnaissance to prepare and plan for future engagements creating a great atmosphe...re of suspense for the duration of the exercise. Operation Quick Step was a great success as the cadets were effective in their section and platoon level radio communications, detainee cadet retrieval, simulated injury treatment, field engineering, camouflage and concealment. The cadets of 226 are to be commended for their participation in this activity. Thank you to all offices involved! If this looks like something you would enjoy 226 ACU Normanhurst is recruiting now!! for more information or to find a unit closer to you follow the link below: https://www.armycadets.gov.au/ For more information on 226 ACU Normanhurst follow the link below: https://www.facebook.com/226ArmyCadetUnit/?ref=br_tf

13.01.2022 3 weeks ago, 201 ACU conducted Exercise Ralston. Ex Ralston was designed to push the cadets limits and to assess skills in survival and engineering. Over the weekend cadets were involved in the construction of a mud obstacle course, in which they all took part in at the end of the weekend. The Cadets also learned different survival techniques including fishing, cooking, traps and snares as well as camouflage and concealment. Overall the weekend was a success and a great time was had by all

08.01.2022 When cadets aren't in the bush they are in the snow! Mid-winter throwback to the many activities within the AAC which provide opportunities for Army, Navy, and Airforce cadets to come together to develop survival snow skills and have some fun on the slopes If you love the snow and want to get involved you can find more information at: https://www.armycadets.gov.au... Pictured is 226 ACU Normanhurst during their 2017 Snow Bivouac! for more info on 226 ACU head to: https://www.226acu.com.au

07.01.2022 Goodluck to the cadets representing NSW in the annual national Chief of Army Challenge at Puckapunyal. Over the next week, the team of 10 will compete against other Australian states and international teams from the United Kingdom and New Zealand! In the coming week, the competition will see the cadets marked on their proficiency in: - Physical stamina, - Cognitive resilience, ... - Mental agility to solve complex problems, - Accurate field navigation through difficult topography, - Safe handling and degrees of weapon readiness for the EF88 (F88) Austeyr and F89 Minimi, - Radio Telephony, - First Aid. The highest scoring Australian team will be presented with the Chief of Army Trophy on Saturday! Additionally, the winning team will represent Australian Army Cadets internationally at the New Zealand Cadet Forces Chief of Army Military Skills Challenge later in 2018. So again, Goodluck NSW! Bring home the gold! The following cadets make up the 2018 COAC team: - CUO Katherine Ford - CDTWO2 Nicholas Isles - CDTSGT Montanna Pytka - CDTCPL Johnathan Al Dreiby - CDTCPL Luke Farrugia - CDTCPL Aidan Ryan - CDTCPL Will Freeman - CDTCPL Jade Hobbs - CDTLCPL Ashish Shard - CDTLCPL Patrick Comesky

06.01.2022 2018 marks a very special milestone for 226 ACU Normanhurst. This year 226 ACU celebrates its 60th year in service. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement and a huge thank you to all the members and cadets both past and present who have made 226 ACU what it is today. In celebration, the unit has now released its 60th anniversary logo (below). The Phoenix has a big significance within the unit, as, in the early stages of the units existence, Normanhurst and surrounding ...suburbs were devastated by large fires. The school which housed the Cadet unit suffered largely, losing buildings and equipment. However, with unity and strength the Normanhurst Boys High School and the Cadet unit, rose once again from the ashes to become one of the leading units in the area. The Phoenix was adopted as the illustration representing 226 ACU Normanhurst, as it is similar to the historical events of the unit, in the way that the Phoenix is known to begin from ashes and develops over time into a magnificent creature. For more information on 226 ACU Normanhurst visit their website: https://www.226acu.com.au/ OR Visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/226ArmyCadetUnit/

03.01.2022 A great turn out from the senior cadets and battalion representatives for the NSW AAC BDE development weekend. A Very productive Cadet Advisory Council was held as well as planning in preparation for AFX! Will see you all at NSW AAC BDE Annual Field Exercise 2018

03.01.2022 Chief of army challenge is finished and results will be finalised this evening and announced tomorrow! Whatever the score for our NSW team, they have done us proud !! Over the week the cadets have braved refreshing single digit temperatures whilst being assessed against teams of the best cadets from all other Australian states and the best from the UK and NZ. One of the most physically challenging activities for the cadets is always the obstacle course. This year’s obstacle... course has been a good test for the cadets’ personal resilience as well as their teamwork. Each team was timed and tested on their observation skills while under pressure. Pictured here are the NSW AAC BDE COAC team completing the course.

03.01.2022 Want to learn more? Send us a message or find more information at: https://www.armycadets.gov.au/

03.01.2022 Cadets are young people, like you, who usually meet once a week after school at their Army unit, or on weekends. You'll learn basic skills like bush survival, first aid and field craft, and heaps more. Check out the pictures below for more information on the activities we do as cadets! You could be undertaking tough adventure training and go bush, win marksmanship awards and qualify for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. As an Army cadet, you'll also get to visit Army activities and attend annual camps and participate in competitions during the school holidays.

01.01.2022 Congratulations to the cadets from New South Wales Brigade who attended the 2/2018 Victorian Cadet Brigade promotion courses. The cadets conducted their marching out parade at Puckapunyal. The parade was reviewed by the Victorian Deputy Commander LTCOL Michelle McCormack, and the signifies the culmination of a week of training and assessments, which aims to develop leadership, mentorship and survival techniques.