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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.
About the ACF
Come and join us
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
HRH The Prince of Wales took the salute at the Cadet150 Royal Review on the Mall
Celebrating 150 years of the cadets
The Royal Review and garden party on 6th July formed the centrepiece of Cadet150 celebrations taking place throughout 2010, marking 150 years of Cadet Forces in the UK. Read more and watch a video clip
Cadets reach cloud nine
Cadets fly with the Red Arrows
Seven cadets were given the trip of a lifetime when they flew with the Red Arrows during the Cadet150 Royal Parade. Find out more
ACFA website
ACFA Charity Info
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
Latest News
All the latest from the Army Cadet Force.
Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth
Arrival at BRNC Dartmouth Read more »
Cadets March in Nijmegen Holland
Somerset Cadet Battalion (The Rifles) ACF and their Regimental Band join the Nijmegen 4-day march in Holland as part of the Cadet150 Celebrations. Read more »
Former Minister of State Visits ACF
On 9 Aug The Rt. Hon. Sir John Stanley MP for Tonbridge and Malling (and former Minister of State for the Armed Forces) visited local army cadets on parade. Read more »
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The ACF Annual Review 09/10
