Participate in classroom activities:

Much of the theory training that is undertaken by Cadets is undertaken in a classroom.  These may vary from high tech lecture rooms to temporary classrooms under canvas style tents.  The AAC employs a model of Activity Based Learning that is unique to the organisation.

Activity Based Learning will see the cadets solve a problem and have more ownership of their learning experience.

They will solve problems conduct projects and workshops to engage the junior and senior cadets as well as staff and parents in the process.

Live in the field in tent-age (for example: lower than normal access to shelter, food, hygiene facilities and refrigeration):

Cadets must be able to live in the field under tent-age or an individual shelter, often referred to in the ADF as a hootchie.

Whilst living in the field Cadets may be exposed to lower than normal access to shelter, food, hygiene facilities and refrigeration than they are normally used to.

Cadets at all times are supervised and monitored by qualified Army Cadet Staff.

Navigate across country by day:

Cadets learn the theory of how to navigate using map and compass through e-learning and practical instruction.  The cadets then put that experience into practice in a field environment.  Cadets navigate in a variety of vegetation and weather situations by day and by night.

Cadets are skilled in navigation by suitably qualified instructors and are guided through their practical application of knowledge by Army Cadet Staff.  Older cadets with a higher order of skill may be allowed to navigate across country leading other cadets with no Army Cadet Staff.  In saying that, no route is planned where cadets are not within striking distance should there be an issue that requires assistance.

Navigate across country by night:

As with navigation by day cadets are given the opportunity to experience navigation by night.

Navigation by night requires a sound level of skill however all cadets will have guidance and assistance from Army Cadet Staff until they are confident and well versed in the skill set required.

Participate in survival training:

The variety of activities such as navigation, living in the field and first aid that cadets participate in gives them the practical skills to survive in a field environment.

The skills that they learn are both theoretical and practical and conducted in a variety of field environments.

Survival activities are practical in nature and well supervised by suitably qualified Army Cadet Staff.  These activities are well subscribed by cadets of all ages.