New Zealand Cadet Forces - Parental Commitment

As a parent of a potential cadet you will have certain commitments to the organisation. These are similar to the commitments you would have to any community organisation your child might join.

You will be expected to:

1. Support your Unit through active involvement in the Unit Support Committee.
2. To the best of your ability meet all financial requirements that the Unit Support Committee may set.
3. Maintain in good order NZ Defence Force uniform items and other Unit equipment issued to your child and return the same to the Unit on completion of your child's involvement with that Unit.
4. Support your child's involvement by ensuring their regular, uniformed attendance.
5. To the best of your ability support your Unit during weekend activities. This includes transporting cadets to weekend activities.

Unit Support Committee

Each unit has a Unit Support Committee which is a branch of a National Support organisation. It is the community part of the partnership with the government through the New Zealand Defence Force.

Unit Support Committees are comprised of interested parents, ex-cadets, members of the local community and anyone else who has the interest of NZ Cadet Forces at heart.

The Unit Support Committee is responsible for:

• Liaising with the local community and publicizing the activities and achievements of the unit.
• Provide and administer funds for the maintenance and training requirements of the unit.
• Assist the Unit Commander in preparing the annual activity program of the unit.
• Assist the Unit Commander in recruiting new cadets and officers.
• Assist the Unit Commander to support and supervise local activities when required.

Unit Support Committees meet whenever there is a requirement to make decisions and plans on providing support for the unit, usually once a month. Meetings follow the normal meeting format and are generally relaxed. Everyone is encouraged to contribute their knowledge and expertise.

Members of the committee are not required to attend weekly parade nights; their role is to provide support which is not provided by NZ Cadet Forces or the unit officers.

The committee meets the first Thursday of every month at 6 Hauraki Army Hall