Joining – Taupo Army Cadet Unit

Joining as a Cadet is very easy, and we recommend the following steps to visit your local unit and see what we do first hand!

  • Check you are the right age – You must be 13 – 15 years old or 12 years old and in Year 9 at High School.
  • Make Contact – Choose the unit you would like to have a closer look at and make contact to arrange a time to visit.
  • Come say hello – With your parents/guardians, visit the unit on their Parade Night and meet the Unit staff. Parade Night Thursday Nights at 6pm.
  • Learn a bit more – The Unit staff will show you around the unit, talk to you about Cadets and invite you to attend a couple of their Parade Nights to get a feel for what we do.
  • Make the decision – When you have made the decision that Cadet Forces is for you, the Unit staff will give you an enrolment form to fill in and ask your parent/guardian to sign.
  • Enjoy the experience!

Now that you have joined, it is up to you how much you want to experience. We will do our best to provide you with as many opportunities as possible.


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