Comber Army Cadet Force

18/10/2026

📢 COMBER DETACHMENT – RECRUITING NOW!📢

Looking for new challenges, new skills and great friendships? Join Comber Detachment and be part of the adventure! 💪

📩 Message us now to find out more information!

16/10/2026

Life saving skills taught in the ACF.

13/10/2026

Ever wondered what really happens in the Army Cadets?

Here’s a documentary showing you what it’s all about, from exciting activities and outdoor adventures to learning new skills, building confidence, making friends and working as a team.

There’s much more to Army Cadets than you might think. Come along and see what you can get up to!

Inside the Army Cadets takes you behind the scenes of one of the UK...

10/10/2026

💙 NATIONAL CADETS WEEK – WHAT A WEEK! 💙

What an amazing National Cadets Week! 🎉

From learning new skills and building confidence to making new friends, taking on challenges and creating unforgettable memories, being a cadet is about so much more than just turning up it’s about discovering what you’re capable of! 💪✨

👏 We’re proud of all our cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and the commitment, teamwork, enthusiasm and determination they show.

What can you get out of being a cadet and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers** ?**
✅ Learn new skills and try exciting activities
✅ Build confidence and leadership
✅ Make friends for life
✅ Challenge yourself and step outside your comfort zone
✅ Get involved in your community
✅ Have fun, make memories and be part of a team!

💥 THINKING ABOUT JOINING? THIS IS YOUR SIGN! 💥

You don’t need to have any experience just bring your enthusiasm, be willing to give things a go, and come ready for an adventure! 🙌

Whether you’re looking to learn something new, make friends, build confidence or try something completely different, there’s a place for you in the cadets.

📣 Come and be part of something amazing! Get in touch with your local cadet unit to find out more about joining.

👇 Tag someone who would make a great cadet or Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, or share this post to help spread the word!

Be part of the team. Take on the challenge. Discover your potential. 💙

09/10/2026

🎯 National Cadet Week Day 5 | Skills for Life 🎯

What a fantastic Day 5 of National Cadet Week! 💙

Today we’ve been celebrating the Skills for Life that cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers can develop through their experiences in the Army Cadet Force.

From Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards and first aid to leadership, teamwork, volunteering and challenging yourself, every opportunity can help build skills that go far beyond the Cadets.

🎓 University applications
💼 CVs & job applications
🗣️ Job interviews
🌱 Personal development
🚀 Future careers

The experiences you gain as a cadet can give you real examples to talk about showing future employers, colleges and universities not just what you’ve achieved, but what you’ve learned and what you can do.

And it’s not just cadets who develop. Our Cadet Force Adult Volunteers gain valuable leadership, communication, planning and mentoring skills while helping young people grow and achieve their potential.

💙 Skills for Life. Experiences for the future. Confidence to take your next step.

Happy National Cadet Week!

09/10/2026

🎓 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award | Skills That Go Further 💼

Did you know that completing your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) can give you more than an achievement to add to your CV?

It gives you real experiences and skills that you can talk about in university applications, job applications and interviews.

🌟 What can DofE help you develop?

🤝 Teamwork
💪 Resilience & perseverance
🧠 Problem-solving
🗣️ Communication
📋 Organisation & time management
❤️ Volunteering & community involvement
🎯 Commitment & responsibility
🌱 Confidence & independence

Whether you’re completing a challenging expedition, volunteering in your community or developing a new skill, you’re building experiences that can help demonstrate what you can actually do.

And when it comes to an interview, being able to say “I completed my DofE” is good but being able to explain what you did, what challenges you faced and what you learned is even more powerful.

💙 Skills aren’t just something you list on a CV. They’re something you build through experience.

09/10/2026

🤝 EMPLOYERS TAKE ACTION & SUPPORT SKILLS FOR LIFE 🤝

Your employees have valuable skills and experience to share. By giving them volunteering leave to support the Army Cadet Force, you can help develop young people while bringing new skills and experience back into your workplace.

Your staff can strengthen their:

⭐ Leadership
🗣️ Communication
🤝 Teamwork
🧠 Problem-solving
💪 Resilience
📋 Planning & organisation

And they’ll use those skills to develop, mentor and inspire the next generation.

💙 But we need employers to get behind them.

👉 Make the commitment. Support your staff. Support your local cadet unit.

Your support could help a young person discover their potential while helping your own workforce develop too.

🚨 Could your organisation be the next to make the pledge?

Give your employees the time to volunteer. Give young people the opportunity to thrive. Give your workplace skills that make a difference.

👉 Find out more today and make your commitment to supporting the Army Cadet Force.

09/10/2026

⭐ Skills for Life – Not Just for Cadets! ⭐

Did you know becoming a Cadet Force Adult Volunteer (CFAV) can help you develop skills that benefit you both personally and professionally?

As a CFAV, you can build:

🎯 Leadership & confidence
🗣️ Communication skills
🤝 Teamwork & mentoring
📋 Planning & organisation
🧠 Problem-solving & decision-making
💪 Resilience & adaptability
🩹 First aid & practical qualifications
📈 Experience that strengthens your CV

Most importantly, you’ll gain these skills while helping young people develop, grow and achieve their potential.

💙 Give your time. Grow your skills. Make a difference.

👉 Could you become our next Cadet Force Adult Volunteer?
Visit our website to find out more and take the first step today!

09/10/2026

🎯 ** Skills for Life** 🎯

What can being a cadet give you that employers are looking for?

Being an Army Cadet is about much more than wearing a uniform or learning drill. It’s about developing real-world skills, confidence and experience that can help you stand out when applying for jobs, apprenticeships, college or university.

As a cadet, you can develop:

🗣️ Communication – learning to communicate clearly and confidently with others.

👥 Teamwork – working with others to achieve a common goal.

⭐ Leadership – taking responsibility, leading others and making decisions.

💪 Resilience – facing challenges, learning from mistakes and not giving up.

🧠 Problem-solving – thinking for yourself and making decisions under pressure.

⏱️ Reliability & responsibility – committing to activities, turning up and taking responsibility for your role.

🩹 Practical skills & qualifications – from first aid to navigation and other specialist training.

The biggest advantage? You don’t just learn these skills you get opportunities to put them into practice.

When an employer asks, “Tell us about a time you showed leadership, teamwork or resilience,” you can give them real examples of what you have achieved.

🌟 Cadets today. Skills for life. A stronger CV for tomorrow.

🚨 Ready to invest in yourself?

Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you —go out and create them.

Your future starts with the opportunities you take. What are you waiting for?

💙 Find your local detachment. Get involved. Challenge yourself. Become a cadet.