Army Cadet Force
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The Army Cadet Force (ACF), generally shortened to Army Cadets, is a national youth organisation sponsored by the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence and the British Army.[3] Along with the Sea Cadet Corps and the Air Training Corps, the ACF make up the Community Cadet Forces. It is a separate organisation from the Combined Cadet Force which provides similar training within principally private schools.
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Army Cadet Force (ACF) | |
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Founded | 1859[1] |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Volunteer Youth Organisation British Army |
Size | 38,180 cadets (as of 1st April 2023)[2] 8,020 Cadet Force Adult Volunteers[2] |
Headquarters | CTC Frimley Park |
Motto(s) | To Inspire to Achieve |
Website | Army Cadets |
Commanders | |
Colonel Commandant | Major General Jonathan |
Command Sergeant Major | David Lightfoot |
Colonel in Chief | Vacant |
National Honorary Colonel | Lorraine Kelly |
National Ambassador | Jordan Wylie |
Although sponsored by the Ministry of Defence, the ACF is not part of the British Army, and as such cadets are not subject to military 'call up'.[4] Some cadets do, however, go on to enlist in the armed forces later in life.
The Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) is a registered charity that acts in an advisory role to the Ministry of Defence and other Government bodies on matters connected with the ACF.[5][6]
As of 1 April 2023, there are 38,180 cadets, and 8,020 Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs).[7]