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07/10/2026

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PREPARE TO ADAPT.

EX FORTITUDE | 16–18 October 2026
Nominations are open now.

03/10/2026

🌟 CADET SPOTLIGHT 🌟

Meet CUO Grosert from 16 ACU Redcliffe! With just two months left as a cadet, we asked him about his favourite memories, what comes next and what the program means to him. 👇

💚 What’s your favourite thing about being a cadet?

“My favourite part of being a cadet is the family. The program has a sense of unwavering and real camaraderie that makes the work worth it. I’ve made some of my best friends in cadets because you share moments that bring people’s real personalities out. Every time I go to cadets, I feel like I belong and that I’m serving a purpose greater than myself.”

🏕️ What’s your best cadet memory so far?

“My best memory would have to be a recent one. On Marksmanship 2026, I was asked to take part as both a candidate and directing staff. It was very challenging balancing both roles, trying to get the job done while also earning my own qualifications.”

“At times, I thought I wasn’t doing a good enough job, but when I was awarded third place in the elective, the course banged their tables and chanted ‘Hawk, Hawk, Hawk!’ It was then I knew I had made some real friends and done my job well that week. It was a small but really nice gesture that I will remember for a long time.”

🎯 What’s one thing you want to achieve in cadets?

“I only have about two months left as a cadet, but I would like to finish by saying this next camp was my best camp. Leaving on a high note is my goal, and to do that, every cadet needs to have a good time.”

⚡ What’s a fun fact about you that your unit might not know?

“I’m currently in the process of joining the Australian Army as a General Service Officer (GSO). The reason I’m pursuing this is cadets. It showed me that a career in the military isn’t all about war and conflict, but also about camaraderie, spirit and a proud desire to serve my country.

“In January, I hope to be the first of many cadets from 16 ACU to go to the Royal Military College and fulfil my dream of a career in the Army.”

Thank you for sharing your story, CUO Grosert. We’re looking forward to making your final months as a cadet ones to remember! 💚

30/09/2026

Something is coming… 👀

This October, cadets from 16 ACU Redcliffe, 149 ACU Springfield and 127 ACU Ipswich will come together for EX FORTITUDE.

Three units. One weekend. A challenge waiting to unfold.

Keep an eye out for more hints and teasers about our next activity scenario!

20/09/2026

🚍 AND WE’RE OFF! | AFX 2026 🇦🇺

The wait is over — 16 ACU Redcliffe is officially on the road for AFX 2026!

Bags packed, bus loaded and our cadets have arrived ready for a massive week ahead.

Over the coming days, they’ll be putting their skills to the test, taking on new challenges, working alongside cadets from across the region and making plenty of memories along the way.

This is what all the training has been building towards.

AFX 2026 — let’s get into it! 💪

Keep an eye on the page throughout the week for updates from the team.

17/09/2026

TRI-SERVICE MARCH OUT | 2026

A pretty special day for 16 ACU Redcliffe!

Over the weekend, our cadets had the opportunity to stand alongside members of the Australian Air Force Cadets and Australian Navy Cadets for the Tri-Service March Out Parade.

There’s something pretty impressive about seeing all three cadet services formed up on the same parade ground — different uniforms, different traditions, but all there for the same reason.

We’re incredibly proud of the way our cadets represented 16 ACU, both on and off the parade ground.

And, of course, once the formalities were finished… we had to get a proper 16 ACU photo. 😂🇦🇺

Congratulations to everyone involved in the parade, and thank you to the staff, families and supporters who came along to celebrate the occasion.

Well done, Redcliffe!

06/09/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day from 16 ACU Redcliffe! 💙

Today we would like to wish a very Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, carers and father figures within our 16 ACU community.

Thank you for the early morning drop-offs, late afternoon pick-ups, weekends spent getting cadets to activities, encouragement from the sidelines, and all the support you provide behind the scenes.

Your support plays an important part in giving our cadets the opportunity to challenge themselves, build confidence, develop leadership skills and make some pretty incredible memories along the way.

We hope all of our 16 ACU dads and father figures have a fantastic Father’s Day! 🇦🇺

Happy Father’s Day from the staff and cadets of 16 ACU Redcliffe. 🫡

03/08/2026

What a fantastic weekend!

A big congratulations for all those who participated and we will be counting down the days until next year!

25/04/2026

Today, we pause to remember.

On this ANZAC Day, 16 ACU stands in reflection and gratitude for the courage, sacrifice, and service of all Australians and New Zealanders who have served—past and present.

Our cadets proudly honoured this legacy by taking part in commemorative services and marches, representing the values of respect, discipline, and mateship that define both the ANZAC spirit and our unit.

Lest we forget.

19/04/2026

Today, cadets from 16 ACU proudly represented our unit at the Flag a Poppy ceremony hosted by Redcliffe RSL.
A meaningful opportunity to honour and remember those who have served. Lest we forget

28/03/2026

Great to have leadership out visiting us in the field this weekend and seeing firsthand what our cadets are achieving.

From fieldcraft and navigation through to teamwork and living in the field, our cadets continue to step up and take on new challenges with a strong attitude.

Appreciate the time taken to come out and engage with the activity — always valuable for our cadets and staff.

Proud of how 16 ACU represented.

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Shapcott Base, Nathan Road
Rothwell, QLD
4019

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http://www.armycadets.gov.au/

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