Our mission is to help people between the ages of 12 and 18 develop both personally and physically by providing a large range of fun, exciting, challenging and adventurous opportunities.
Aged 18 or over? Want to shape the future of young people? Want to help them achieve things they never thought possible? Want to find ut about being an adult volunteer in the Army Cadet Force?
Aged 12-18? In year 8 at school? When it comes to action, excitement and adventure, it's hard to find anything that beats the Army Cadets.
The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is one of the UK's oldest, largest and most successful youth organisations. With over 47,000 cadets in around 1,700 local detachments across the country. At the heart of the ACF are our 8,500 adult volunteers who inspire youngsters to achieve. Learn more
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The Cadet150 year of celebrations kicked off in style on 17 February 2010 when HM The Queen welcomed 26 specially-selected cadet ambassadors to an audience at Buckingham Palace. Read more
The Army Cadet Force Association (ACFA) is a registered charity dedicated to promoting the ideals and activities of the Army Cadet Force. Find out more
Launch of Cadet150 Read more »
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