Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force

The Army Cadet Force (ACF), formed in 1860, is the Army's own voluntary youth organisation for boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 18 years and 9 months. In the main, the adults who staff the ACF are volunteers; officers all hold the Queen's Commission, the remaining adult instructors wear ranks ranging from Sergeant Instructor to Regimental Sergeant Major Instructor. They all do this valuable work in their spare time. AIM "The Army Cadet Force is a national voluntary youth organization. It is sponsored by the Army and provides challenging military, adventurous and community activities. Its aim is to inspire young people to achieve success in life and a spirit of service to The Queen, their Country and their local community, and to develop in them the qualities of a good citizen. This is achieved by: - Providing progressive cadet training, often of a challenging and exciting nature, to foster confidence, self-reliance, initiative, loyalty and a sense of service to other people. - Encouraging the development of personal powers of practical leadership and the ability to work successfully as a member of a team. - Stimulating an interest in the Army, its achievements, skills and values. - Advising and preparing those considering a career in the Services or with the Reserve Forces. Our motto is "TO INSPIRE TO ACHIEVE"