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Army Cadets learn responsibility, leadership and self-confidence through activities such as sport, adventurous training, music, first aid, military skills and community activities.

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Aged 12-18? Discover how the ACF can open up a world of excitement and adventure.

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About the ACF

The ACF is one of the UK's oldest, largest and most successful national youth organisations. We have 44,000 cadets aged 12-18 and 8000 volunteers in over 1700 Cadet Centres spread across the UK. Army Learn more

Annual Review

Annual Review 2008/09

Looking back on another successful year

This review demonstrates the remarkable opportunities the ACF provides for young people.

ACF Annual Review 

Cadet150

Past, present and future

In 2010 the Cadet Forces will celebrate 150 years of history and achievement. Her Majesty The Queen has graciously agreed to be the patron of Cadet150 event. More 

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