Aim of the Australian Air Force Cadets

The aim of the Australian Defence Force Cadets, which includes the AAFC, is “By predominantly voluntary effort, to better equip young people for community life by fostering initiatives, leadership, discipline and loyalty through training programs which are also designed to stimulate an interest in a particular arm of the Defence Force.”

From this, the following specific aims have been developed:

To give Cadets a foundation of Air Force knowledge and discipline
To develop the qualities of leadership, initiative and self-reliance
To develop good character and good citizenship in the widest sense
To develop an interest in the Royal Australian Air Force and aviation generally
To instil a knowledge of the history of aviation
To encourage Cadets to continue an active interest in aviation into their adult life

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