How much does Australian Air Force Cadets cost?

Because the Australian Air Force Cadets is supported by the Royal Australian Air Force, your uniforms and equipment are all provided at no cost to you, and usually so are your meals and accommodation while you’re attending a camp or course on a Defence establishment.

How do I join the Australian Air Force Cadets?

How to Join

be at least 12 years of age and turning 13 or older in the year of Acceptance;
be enrolled in Higher School education (minimum year 7) in the year of acceptance.
not attained the age of 16 years;
have parental or guardian permission to volunteer as a Cadet in the AAFC;

Do Australian Airforce Cadets get paid?

Daily amount and payments for volunteers in the ADF Cadets Each part day is paid at half the daily rate. Less than two hours of support on any day does not receive a daily or part day amount.

What age can you join Air Force cadets?

To enter ADFA, you must be at least 17 years of age and have satisfied entry requirements for a relevant degree at the University of New South Wales or equivalent.

How do I quit the Air Force cadets?

Ways to request leave from cadets

Email from parent/guardian. An email from the cadet’s parent/guardian can be sent to the unit.
Phone call. In outstanding circumstances, the cadet’s parent/guardian may call the unit phone number to verbally request for leave.
Leave Form.

Do Australian soldiers salute the Prime Minister?

It includes an Australian Defence Force (ADF) full guard of honour (100 military persons), national anthems, a 21 gun salute and an official welcoming party. The Ceremonial Welcome for a Head of Government is hosted by the Prime Minister and is usually held at Parliament House.

How often do Air Force cadets meet?

Most squadrons meet weekly for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, and offer special activities on the weekends and during the summer.

Can you join cadets at any time?

Saying that, you may join at anytime during the cadet training year (September to May-June), however, if you are interested in attending summer camp or want to progress to the next proficiency level/star/phase the following year – you will need to have joined NO LATER THAN March 31.

Do you get weekends off at RMC?

While you will be entitled to some short periods of leave, most of your weekends will be filled with training and other activities.

Do cadets go home?

Often, many cadets have the opportunity to go home over long weekends as well. During the summer, cadets take required leadership programs, which are held at the Academy or other installations. Either before or after a leadership program, most cadets in the upper three classes have approximately three weeks of leave.