Australian Navy Cadets

The Australian Navy Cadets (ANC) is a leading national youth development organisation, with the character and values of the Australian Navy, founded on a strong community partnership, fostering and supporting an ongoing interest in the Australian Navy.

Australian Navy Cadets
Australian Navy Cadet Crest
Active1907 – present
Country Australia
AllegianceKing Charles III
BranchNavy
TypeVolunteer youth organisation
Size92 units, 2,200 cadets
Part ofAustralian Defence Force Cadets
HeadquartersDirectorate ANC, Brindabella Business Park, Canberra
Nickname(s)ANC
Motto(s)Integrity and Endeavour
MarchRoyal Australian Navy
Anniversaries1 July
Vessels operatedCorsair, Envy, Various powerboats, Aquila RHIB, Scruffy, Bosun's mate, Hobi Catamaran, RS Quest
Websitewww.navycadets.gov.au
Commanders
Director General ANCCommodore David Greaves, RAN
National Commander ANCCaptain Peter Alderson, ANC
Chief of StaffVacant
Notable
commanders
Sir David Martin
Insignia
Australian Navy Cadets Ensign (2001–present)
Naval Reserve Cadets Ensign (1972–2001)
Australian Sea Cadet Corps Ensign (1956–1972)
Naval Ensign (1907–1956)


Together with the Australian Air Force Cadets and Australian Army Cadets, it forms the Australian Defence Force Cadets. It hosts over 87 units.

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