Our Staff

CAPT (AAC) Anthony Keats

Officer Commanding (OC)

LT (AAC) Stephen Arbuckle

Unit Adjutant and Treasurer

LT (AAC) Alex Giofrelle

Training Officer

LT(AAC) Julia Palmer

Health Officer

2LT (AAC) Charlie Evans

Training Officer

2LT(AAC) Kevin Hendy

Quartermaster

How you can get involved

There are many ways for you to become involved with the Australian Army Cadets. Click on the three images below to learn more about the different entry methods into the Australian Army Cadets, and how you can join!

Volunteer your time!

Join as a Defence Approved Helper (DAH)

Defence Approved Helpderplay a vital role in assisting a unit to keep up to date with its processes and proceedures. Working under the instruction of the Officer Commanding (OC) of the Unit, DAH’ working closely with other staff members to help pick up extra work where required.

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Do you feel like a challenge?

Join as an Army Cadet

If you are between 12 1/2 and 17 years old, you can join the Australian Army Cadets as a Cadet member. Starting as a recruit you can learn all the skills required to attain the rank of Cadet Under Officer (CUO).

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Help develop youth potential!

Join as Army Cadet Staff (ACS)

Become an Instructor of Cadets (IOC) or Officer of Cadets (OOC) and play a vital role in the youth development in the Australian Army Cadets. Many IOC and OOC members have served in the Australian Defence Force, and therefore provide essential knowledge in areas such as Drill, Fieldcraft, RATEL and Navigation.

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