Australian Navy Cadets
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The Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) is a leading national youth development organisation, with the character and values of the Australian Navy, founded on a strong community partnership, fostering and supporting an ongoing interest in the Australian Navy.
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Australian Navy Cadets | |
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Active | 1907 – present |
Country | Australia |
Allegiance | King Charles III |
Branch | Navy |
Type | Volunteer youth organisation |
Size | 92 units, 2,200 cadets |
Part of | Australian Defence Force Cadets |
Headquarters | Directorate ANC, Brindabella Business Park, Canberra |
Nickname(s) | ANC |
Motto(s) | Integrity and Endeavour |
March | Royal Australian Navy |
Anniversaries | 1 July |
Vessels operated | Corsair, Envy, Various powerboats, Aquila RHIB, Scruffy, Bosun's mate, Hobi Catamaran, RS Quest |
Website | www |
Commanders | |
Director General ANC | Commodore David Greaves, RAN |
National Commander ANC | Captain Peter Alderson, ANC |
Chief of Staff | Vacant |
Notable commanders | Sir David Martin |
Insignia | |
Australian Navy Cadets Ensign (2001–present) | |
Naval Reserve Cadets Ensign (1972–2001) | |
Australian Sea Cadet Corps Ensign (1956–1972) | |
Naval Ensign (1907–1956) |
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Together with the Australian Air Force Cadets and Australian Army Cadets, it forms the Australian Defence Force Cadets. It hosts over 87 units.