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The Ministry of Defence annual figures on the number of cadets and adult volunteers in its Cadet Forces show differences in recruitment and retention between Community Cadets and Combined Cadet Forces.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruption to the Cadet Forces. In-line with government direction, normal cadet activity has been limited and Adult Volunteers have worked hard to deliver training virtually during periods of lockdown. When a relaxation of restrictions has been possible, the Cadet Forces have been making cautious but28/Jun/2021Read more here...

Independent report celebrates positive impact of Cadet Forces

Exciting new research into the UK Cadet Forces highlights the positive impacts on young peoples’ development, adult volunteers and wider society. The UK currently has 130,000 cadets and almost 30,000 adult volunteers supporting them. This follows the Cadet Expansion Programme launched by the UK Government in 2012 which saw the08/Jun/2021Read more here...