THE TRAINING PROGRAMME INCLUDES:
History of NZ Army and the Cadet Unit
Become familiar with where the New Zealand Army has been deployed and where your unit comes from.
Drill
Learn the team work and skills required to stand tall in public.
Dress and bearing
Become skilled in meeting exacting standards of personal presentation.
Bush craft
Become skilled and comfortable in a bush environment.
Weather reading skills
Learn to read and appreciate the role weather plays in the outdoors.
Survival Skills
Develop skills to improve your survival in various outdoor environments.
First Aid
Know how to look after yourself and your team in the area of First Aid.
General Service Knowledge
Gain knowledge about the New Zealand Army, the equipment is uses, what it offers and how it assists New Zealanders.
Instructional techniques
Develop skills in passing on knowledge to other Cadets.
Navigation
Find you way in open and bush country.
Weapons training and marksmanship
Become skilled in safe weapons handling and competition shooting.
Leadership
Develop the skills to lead others.
Radio procedures
Gain and practice correct military procedures when using radios.
Citizenship training
Acquire status from serving others.
Recreational training
Achieve skills in a wide range of recreational activities. These could include such activities as tramping, abseiling, gliding, climbing, caving and four wheel driving. Contact your Unit Officers for specific training opportunities.
Physical Training
Gain and maintain the benefits of a good level of fitness.
Involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme
Become involved in an international leadership training scheme.