316 Army Cadet Unit - Horsham

10/05/2026

Cadets and Staff from 316ACU put themselves through a tough gym session and completed the Army Swim Test this week.

Congratulations on putting in a great effort!!

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12/04/2026

Well done to 316ACU’s CDTSGT Josh Nuske in his successful completion of the Deputy Chief of Army Adventure Training Award for 2026 held this week in Tasmania.

Certificates, ATA patches and the coveted Golden Boomerang pin were presented by the activity’s Chief of Staff, Lieutenant Colonel (AAC) Leaman, alongside Deputy Commander, Colonel Patten-Richens.

This ATA has been described as one of the toughest in recent times — quite possibly ever. Every cadet should be immensely proud of what they have achieved.

Well done, Josh.

11/04/2026

10/04/2026

Are you up to the challenge?

10/04/2026

12/02/2026

316ACU Cadets - are you up to the challenge?

🇬🇧 UK ARMY CADET INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE (ACIE) 2026 🇦🇺

Expressions of Interest NOW OPEN

The Australian Army Cadets have been invited to send cadets to the United Kingdom for the 2026 International Cadet Exchange.

📅 25 June – 16 July 2026
📍 Wales | Scotland | London
🎯 Adventure training, military skills & cultural experiences
💰 All expenses covered

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✅ CADET REQUIREMENTS

• Aged 14–17 years (must not turn 18 before or during travel)
• Minimum 12 months service in the cadet program
• Hold or be able to obtain a passport (valid 6 months after travel)
• Meet UK foreign travel vaccination requirements
• Pass pre-selection fitness testing:
– Beep test 5.5 or higher
– 30m swim in AMCU with runners
– 2 minutes treading water
• Parent / guardian permission to apply

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📌 KEY DATES

🗓 Applications to Regional HQ by 25 Feb 2026
🗓 Successful candidates notified 18 Mar 2026

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✍️ HOW TO APPLY

Submit a written application (max half a page) to your Regional Commander.

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🌍 Represent Australia.
🎖 Challenge yourself.
✈ Experience the UK.

Speak to your chain of command for details.

15/08/2025

This week saw the appointment of 316ACU’s first CSM with the promotion of CDTSGT Rohan Richards to Warrant Officer Class 2.

CDTWO2 Richards was one of the initial members of 316 when the Horsham unit was established in 2023 and has worked diligently whilst displaying all the values of the AAC.

Service, Courage, Respect, Integrity, and Excellence

Congratulations CDTWO2 Richards.

04/08/2025

Australian Army Cadets has received the new design for the Corps Badge, aligning the crown with the monarch, His Majesty, King Charles III.

This change is in line with Defence’s conversion program beginning on the 1 August 2025, and replaces the previous Corps Badge, which wore the St Edwards Crown – the symbol of the Queen, to the Tudor Crown - the recognised symbol of the King.

Commander of the Australian Army Cadets, Brigadier David McCammon DSM and Bar said the adoption of the new Corps Badge is a significant milestone.

“Since the coronation of His Majesty, King Charles III, institutions have undergone a gradual transition of symbols in line with his Majesty’s wishes,” Brigadier McCammon said.

“We had recently transitioned from the old Corps Badge replacing the Rising Sun with the St Edwards Crown – an amendment that was approved in the last days of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.

“This revised Corps Badge with the Queen’s Crown was released during the transition period in honour of Her Majesty and will now be retired till the next reigning Queen.”

The new King’s variant will be rolled out across the Australian Army Cadets, beginning with official correspondence and social media through to hat badges and other uniform accoutrements.

21/07/2025

Are you up to the challenge?

Contact 316ACU Horsham to find out more.

We’ve got exciting news to share! As of today, all Australian Navy Cadets and Australian Army Cadet Units are officially invited to offer the Duke of Ed Framework following the signing of a joint National Licence Agreement.

Cadets know that learning doesn’t just happen in a classroom. The powerful life skills they develop through service, adventure and leadership can be recognised through the Duke of Ed Framework.

As the most recognised Framework for organising and accrediting non-formal education and learning, the Duke of Ed will help cadets gain formal recognition of their hard work, dedication, and personal growth.