November 14, 2014
Following on from the news that Wondai’s Army Cadet Unit will stay open, it appears rumours have been spread the Nanango Unit is going to close.
Captain (AAC) Liane Kerr said 177ACU in Nanango remained open and would “continue to do so”.
“There are two Cadet Units in the South Burnett region which cater to young people from 13 to 18 years of age, male and female,” she said.
“This region is large enough to accommodate young people wanting to be involved with Army Cadets or any other youth organisations.
“It is up to the parents which Cadet Unit they want their son or daughter to be involved with. There are no restrictions on which Unit they attend, as long as they are prepared to drive their son or daughter to and from the individual unit.
“Army Cadets have a motto of ‘Courage, Initiative and Teamwork’ which applies to all facets of training.
“Both Cadet Units belong to different Battalions.
“Nanango is part of 10 Battalion which covers the suburbs of Caboolture, Clontarf, Murrumba Downs, St Paul’s School, Enoggera and Chermside, with an outer unit at Yandina.
“Every year our Unit takes part in Battalion activities comprising of two recruit camps, two leadership camps, a long weekend Battalion camp with over 200 cadets and concluding with the annual eight-day September camp at Greenbank, Enoggera or Canungra.
“Our unit is involved with various ceremonial events such as Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and Vietnam Veterans Day, where the cadets march or conduct an Honour Guard at Nanango War Memorial.
“This year, a Cadet Expo with 90 cadets attending from Brisbane units was held at Nanango State High School.
“In the afternoon, a number of activities for the public to watch and participate was held, with a Parade and Cadet dinner concluding the weekend.
“The Nanango Show is supported by our Unit where we clean and tidy the Food Pavilion and wood chop area. A clean-up and reinstatement of the showground is completed on Sunday.
“In October, drummers from 11ACU Logan supported our Cadets at the Nanango Funfest Parade.
“Army Cadets are taught many subjects including drill, with and without arms, and military history.
“Fieldcraft is comprised of living in the bush at various locations, erecting hutchies (tents) and cooking.
“Basic first aid, radio procedures, navigation and codes of behaviour for cadets and staff are taught.
“Also included are discipline, teamwork, and taking pride in their appearance, their behaviour and initiative.
“Other activities throughout the year include archery, rock wall climbing, canoeing and laser skirmish. We are also in the process of raising the necessary funds to take our Cadets to Canberra in 2015.
“Cadets are supplied with uniforms, a bush hat and slouch hat for ceremonial duties. For the bush phase, packs and webbing to carry their gear are also supplied.
“Cadets have theory and practical lessons and dependent on their learning ability, can attend courses throughout the year.
“Their aptitude and ability leads to promotion in their own unit or the Cadet community. This holds them in good stead in the local community as a foundation when they leave Army Cadets.”
For more information contact Capt (AAC) Kerr on 0448-840-751 or by email
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