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Jamaica Combined Cadet Force Overview

Last Updated - December 2021

Who We Are

The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force is a youth movement with a difference. The difference is that we are a para-military organization based on discipline with a rank structure. Working within this para-military environment the youth are given a feeling of stability and purpose whilst engaging in fun-filled activities.

We have within our ranks over four thousand (4,000) secondary level students from across the island from one hundred and ten (110) Schools with over two hundred and fifty (250) Adult Volunteer Officers and Adult Other Ranks from all professions and fields.

OUR MOTTO
The motto of the Force in Latin is “Juncti Serviendo Ducemus” when translated in English means “To Unite, To Serve, To Lead”.

What We Do

The JCCF is a training organization that is based upon para-military skills. The aim of this type of training is not to produce a highly trained soldier but to appeal to the imagination of the youngsters, challenge them and channel their energies into developing a well-rounded world-class citizen, equipped with leadership, discipline, citizenship and life skills...all of which makes a model citizen.

The leadership of the Cadet Force takes pride in being part of a voluntary organization, which plays a pivotal role in nation-building by assisting young Jamaicans to achieve their full potential in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Mission & Objectives

Mission

The Cadet Force is a voluntary Youth Organization, sponsored by the Government, and seeks to utilize both Military and Community activities to achieve the objectives. Its purpose is to develop among members the qualities of:

a. Leadership
b. Discipline
c. Good Citizenship, better community relations and the spirit of service to God and Country.

The objectives of Cadet Training are:-

a. To give mental, moral and physical training to youth and so form the character of each as to enable him or her to make a good start in life.

b. To instil in him the idea of service to his fellows, his school, his firm and his country.

c. To fit him in the event of a National Emergency to take his place, if he so desires, in the defense of his home and country.

d. To fit him to make the service a career if he so desires.

e. To provide technical training in Medical, Signal, Engineering and other subjects as in the various branches of the service.

f. To qualify Cadets for Commissions in the National Reserve should they so volunteer.

Training Activities

Cadet Training embraces programmes to develop discipline, leadership and community service. Some components of military discipline are utilized in the methodology of training.


Drill: This facilitates the development of sharp and meaningful responses to orders and underscores respect for authority, co-operation, unity of purpose and co-ordination of effort.



Map Reading: Knowing and being able to identify terrains and physical features of the environment with the use of map and compass is an important skill learnt by Cadets.



Section Leading: To enhance the leadership and tactical capabilities of the Cadet. An example is carrying out a Reconnaissance which can be a very useful component in Neighbourhood Watch activities. This aids the Cadet in employing the appropriate strategy in providing leadership for a group of workers on a project.



Sea Training: A useful pre-requisite for those who would wish to make navigation a career. Additionally, Cadets are trained in swimming, ditching and basic boat handling.


Aeronatics Training: This is a useful pre-requisite for Cadets who aspire to become an Aircraft Pilot, Aircraft Crew Member or Aircraft Technician. Cadets are given the opportunity to achieve their basic Pilot's Licence whilst in school.




Band/Drum Corps: Learning to play a musical instrument and read music provides the Cadet the opportunity of building a foundation for a musical career. Musicians within the Cadet Force gives service in providing musical rendition at civic and private functions. Additionally, Cadets receive certifications through the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music.


Skill Training: To provide the youngsters with marketable skills which can be pursued into a lifelong career goal. These skills include but are not limited to carpentry,electrical, welding and plumbing.





Mess Etiquette Training: Dinning skills are very important as the Cadet enter into new social and formal settings. This will allow the Cadet to dine with confidence as they master the basic rule of table etiquette and understanding the correct placement of dishes, utensils and glassware.


Medical Training: Cadets are trained to be first responders in sustaining life after serious injuries. Cadets are taught how to assess a situation, make an area safe, apply the necessary basic treatments, get help and report to the medical practitioners.




Weapon Training: To develop an appreciation for weapons such as rifles and pistols, safety precautions and the laws governing their use. Cadets must understand the dangers resulting from safety breach and unauthorized use. Competitive shoot prepares the Cadet to represent the force at the local and international level.