Values

These values are:

Service. The selflessness of character to place the security and interests of our nation and its people ahead of my own.

Courage. The strength of character to say and do the right thing, always, especially in the face of adversity.

Respect. The humanity of character to value others and treat them with dignity.

Integrity. The consistency of character to align my thoughts, words and actions to do what is right.

Excellence. The willingness of character to strive each day to be the best I can be, both professionally and personally

Honours & awards

Commendations

Australian Army Cadets (AAC) Commendations for Service provide a means of recognising superior or high achievement, meritorious service or specific acts of achievement. The awarding authority for each commendation is the Commander AAC or the AAC Honours and Awards Board. The bronze commendation may also be awarded by a Regional Commander.

	AAC Gold Commendation. This is for superior achievement or devotion in the application of skills, judgement or dedication to duty.  Nominations must demonstrate benefit or positive impact to the AAC.
	AAC Silver Commendation. This recognises excellent achievement in the application of skills, judgement or devotion to duty. Nominations must demonstrate benefit or positive impact within AAC or a region.
	AAC Bronze Commendation. This is for high or noteworthy achievement. Nominations must demonstrate benefit or positive impact within a community or region.

Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal

In 1999 the Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal (ACFSM) was instituted to replace the Cadet Forces Medal. While it is not strictly a Defence long service award and is not available to ADF members, it is located with the long service awards given that the Australian Cadet Corps is actively sponsored by the ADF.

The eligibility for the ACFSM is for Officers of Cadets who have, on or after 14 February 1975, completed 15 years qualifying service. Clasps are awarded for additional 5 year periods of qualifying service.

Both current and former Officers of Cadets are required to apply through their State Headquarters. Former members may submit their application directly to HQ AAC.

Any submissions sent directly to the Directorate of Honours and Awards will not be processed, please ensure that you complete form AC972 and submit to HQ AAC via aac.hq.pers.inbox@defence.gov.au.

Adventure Training Award

The Adventure Training Award is designed as the most physically challenging and demanding field activity Cadets can undertake during their years in the Australian Army Cadets. The reward for successful completion is the prized “boomerang and torch” Adventure Training Award badge.  Some of the challenges that faced by the cadets include; watermanship, roping, survival and navigating by day and night in the bush.

Further information

Participation is by selection, Cadets and Staff can obtain more information by contacting their relevant Regional Headquarters.