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GHANA ARMED FORCES

CADET CORPS REGULATIONPROPOSAL ON
ORGANIZATIONAL
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10-May-13
By: Samuel Osei Asare (Cadet Officer)

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PART I: ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................................................1
SECTION I: FORMATION.................................................................................................................................1
FORMATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CADET CORPS .................................................................................1
APPENDIX 'A'...................................................................................................................................................4
CLOTHING SCALE ..............................................................................................................................................4
APPENDIX 'B'...................................................................................................................................................5
WEB EQUIPMENT SCALE ...................................................................................................................................5
SECTION III: GENERAL ADMINISTRATON...............................................................................................10
ARMOURIES........................................................................................................................................................10
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTS........................................................................................................................11
CLOTHING ..........................................................................................................................................................11
TRAINING EQUIPMENTS .................................................................................................................................11
PART II: TRAINING .....................................................................................................................................19
SECTION V- TRAINING SYLLABUS ............................................................................................................19
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING .................................................................................................................................20
LEADERSHIP TRAINING .................................................................................................................................20
SECTION VI CAMP........................................................................................................................................22
SECTION VII- CADET CORPS PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS .................................23
ELIGIBILITY ...................................................................................................................................................24
SYLLABUS ..........................................................................................................................................................24
EXAMINATION SUBJECTS...............................................................................................................................24
GHANA ARMED FORCES

CADET CORPS, ORGANIZATION (GAFCC)....................................................26

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................26
ORGANIZATION.................................................................................................................................................27
COMMAND AND CONTROL .................................................................................................................................27
VISION ..............................................................................................................................................................29
ROLE OF

GAFCC IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ...................................................................................31

GAFCC HONOUR CODE .....................................................................................................................................31

THE GAFCC LOGO ............................................................................................................................................33
OUR CORE VALUES ..........................................................................................................................................33

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GHANA ARMED FORCES

CADET CORPS REGULATION

PART I: ADMINISTRATION
SECTION I: FORMATION

Formation and Approval of the Cadet Corps

1.
The Ghana Armed Forces* as required will be
responsible for providing assistance in the
formation, administration and training of all
Cadet Corps in Ghana. Board of Governors or Heads of
educational institutions wishing to form a school
Cadet Corps will approach either:a. The Ministry of Defence.
b. Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* , (either through
the nearest military commander or direct)
c. Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces*
Cadet Corps (who
are not authorised to approve of the formation of the
corps, but will assist the schools on its formations)
2.

If, after consultation, it is agreed that

will be formed at a school, the authority for
its formation will be given and published in
the Ghana gazette.

Corps

Responsibilities of Ghana Armed Forces*

3.

When authority has been given for a Cadet Corps to

be
raised, a regular unit will be nominated by
Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* to act as the corps
parent unit. A Field Officer will be appointed by
the Parent Unit as Corps Liaison Officer and he
will arrange
any assistance the corps requires
either at cadet unit
level or cadet regional
headquarters level. The Officer
Commanding
the
Cadet Corps is responsible for the
administration and training of the officers and
cadets
but the Parent Unit will help as required
in any of the following ways.

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Administration
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

a. Training
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)

General advice on organization and administration

of the corps.
The issue of clothing and equipment.
Advice on (if necessary) the construction of an
armoury.
Help in the selection of a Permanent Staff
Instructor

Advice on planning and organization of training.

Loan of Non-Commissioned Officers Instructors
when possible.
Loan of training equipments.
Arranging for range shoots (e.g. .22 and .303
shoots)
Sponsoring an annual combined camp.

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NOTES:- (a)

Except TAMALE Secondary School Cadet Corps which will be issued with Hats Slouch in
lieu.

(b)

Officers dress rules are given in Appendix:- 'H'

(c)

Lanyards are not an issue, but may be purchased from Capitation Grant.

(d)

See section III Administration, Paras...32-36....regarding issues and exchanges.

(e)

The per capita Cost of this clothing (including 21% Departmental charges) is:Cadet Officers

8.

13.

0d

Permanent Staff Instructors

9.

16.

0d

Cadets

9.

3.

0d

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APPENDIX 'A'
CLOTHING SCALE
SERIAL ORD CAT NO.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

GC
CF
CF
CB
CC
CH
CF
CC
CC
CH
CC
CC
CD
CB

340-54
2290-306
0100-17
2881
1438-49
0439-49
2728-43
0464
0320
0400
0320
0709-15
0542
0099

ITEM

CADET
OFFICER
(b)
HAT SLOUOCH
1
HATS, JUNGLE
1
BERETS, KHAKI
BADGES CAP, RWAFF
1
SHIRTS FLANNEL or CELLULAR
2
SHORTS KD 41 PATTERN
PRS
2
TROUSSORS KD
PRS
1
NOSETOPS
PRS
1
PUTTEES ORDINARY
PRS
PUTTEES SHORTS
PRS
1
SOCKS
PRS
BOOTS ANKLE
PRS
1
LACES
PRS
2
BADGES ARM CROWN LARGE (GM) -

PERMANENT
STAFF
INSTRUCTORS
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1

CADETS

1
1(a)
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1

COST
for
ITEMS
8/6d
4/6d
6/3d
4d
19/3d
12/9d
20/6d
3/3d
12/4/1d
3/7d
38/3d
6d

REMARKS

(If
authorised
by
Officer
Commanding
the
Cadet
Corps under
Paras 11 &
13 or 23

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APPENDIX 'B'
WEB EQUIPMENT SCALE
SERIAL ORD CAT NO.S

ITEM

CADET
OFFICERS

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

POUCHES BASIC
BRACES
ATTECHMENTS BRACE
HAVERSACK
STRAP SHOULDER
WATER BOTTLE COMPLETE
WATER BOTTLE CARRIER
BELTS WAIST PERTTERN
'37

2
2
1
2
1
1
1

CI/AA 1494
"
0355
"
0019
"
1018
"
1711-12
"
0340
"
0576
"
0227

PERMANENT
STAFF
INSTRUCTORS
2
2
1
2
1
1
1

CADETS

COST
ITEM

FOR REMARKS

2
2
1
2
1
1
1

7/6d
2/4d
1/4d
11/6d
2/4d
4/2d
2/8d
4/11d

NOTES:- The per capita cost of this equipment ( incl. 21 Departmental charges) is:Cadet Officers:-

2.

2.

0d

Cadets and Permanent Staff Instructors

2.

17.

0d

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APPENDIX 'C'
TRAINING EQUIPMENTS SCALE
SERIAL ORD CAT NO

ITEM

B1/PA 0578

2
3

4
5
6
7

B1/CR
NOT
WHATS
HERE
B1/AA
B1/BP
B2/BC
H1/HA

RIFLE .303 NO 1
(DP)
RIFLE - 22

OIL OK 52

H2/HB 5339

RAGS COTTON COLOURED

10

B2/BC 3491

FLANNELETTE

11
12
13

B2/BC 3001
B2/BC 3863
Q2/QB 0882

AIM CORRECTOR NO. 1 MK 2

RESTS AIMING NO. 1 MK 2
CHARGERS .303 CARTRIDGE MK 4

1 PER DRILL RIFLE

1 PER DRILL RIFLE
4 PER CADET CORPS
2 PINTS PER DRILL
RIFLE PER YEAR
2 PINTS PER DRILL
RIFLE PER YEAR
2
IBS
PER
DRILL
RIFLE PER YEAR
3 YDS PER DRILL
RIFLE PER YEAR
6 PER CADET PLATOON
6 PER CADET CORPS
1 PER DRILL RIFLE

14

Q2/QB 0690

CARTRIDGE SA DRILL .303 MK 6

5 PER

15
16

J1/JA 1301
-

SHEETS GROUND UNSERVICEABLE

LANDSCAPE TERGETS (WA)

6 PER
6 PER

36GA
CLEAR
WAS
0053
0520
3998
13671

SCALE
SCALE MK 3 OR 3 x 1 PER CADET
6 PER CADET CORPS

BOTTLES COIL
PULLATROUGHS
TOOL CLEANING (COMPLETE)
OIL BINSEED RAW

NOTE:- (a) Rifles .303 MK4 will be available for live firing

COST
.
S. D
13. 5. 0
16.

REMARKS
(a)

10 0

2. 0
4
1. 4
8 0 GAL
3

2 GAL
8 LB

3 2 DOZ
YD
1.
19. 6
3. 8. 0
4. 18. 9 PER
1000
FRILL RIFLE
32. 0 0 PER (WITH
CADET
1000
BULLETS)
CADET PLATOON
1. 3. 0
CADET CORPS
3. 6
FROM TARGETERY
STORES
on loan from parent units.

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APPENDIX 'D'
AMMUNITION SCALE

SERIAL
1

ORD CAT NO.

NOT CLEAR

ITEM
NOT CLEAR

SCALE
50 ROUNDS PER
CADET PER YEAR

01/QA 0120

CARTRIDGES REFIRE WITH LONGCASE . 22

REMARKS
HELD BY PARENT
UNITS AND ISSUED
AS REQUIRED FOR
RANGE WORK

100 ROUNDS PER

CADET PER YEAR
3
CARTRIDGES SA .303 BLANK
1248 ROUNDS PER
YEAR
4
THUNDERFLASHES
100 PER YEAR
Safety Precautions: The safety precautions which must be observed wherever ammunitions is issued are
given in Appendix:-'N'

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APPENDIX 'E'
TRAINING MANUAL SCALE

SERIAL
1

ORD. CAT. NO.

8510

8890

8903

8399

8593

6
7

8868
8716

ITEM
DRILL (ALL ARMS) 1951

SCALE
REMARKS
1 PER OFFICER AND
4 PER PL
INFANTRY TRAINING VOLUME 1 PAMPHLET 1 PER OFFICER AND
NO. 2 FIELDCRAFT 1948
4 PER PL
INFANTRY TRAINING VOLUME 1 PAMPHLET 1 PER OFFICER AND
NO. 3 RIFLE AND BAYONET 1955
4 PER PL
INFANTRY TRAINING VOLUME III NO. 31 1 PER PL
RANGE WORK
INFANTRY TRAINING VOLUME IV INFANTRY 1 PER OFFICER AND
SECTION LEADING
4 PER PL
MANUAL OF MAP READING 1955
1 PER PL
INFANTRY PLATOON IN BATTLE
1 PER OFFICER
SCALE OF MAPS

Cadet Corps may apply to G(Intelligence) Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* (through parent units)
for a small issue of the Military Maps of their area. The map sheets required must be correctly
named
and
it
should
be
borne
in
mind
that
maps
are
not
expendable.

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SECTION II: CADET CORPS OFFICER AND NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

14. (a) Members
of
the
school
staff
and
new
members
volunteering to become Officers of the school Cadet Corps or
GAFCC are required to complete (an appropriate data form) Army
Form B 2071. This will be forwarded by the parent unit to
headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* .
(b)

The officers who have had extensive volunteer history

in the Cadet Corps (Adult Volunteer Corps) will form
the officer and NCO corps of the Ghana Armed Forces*
cadet Corps,(GAFCC).

Officers previously commissioned or holding commission in one

of the Ghana Regular Armed Forces Reserve of Officers
15.(a)

It will be confirmed that the officer may be appointed

as an officer in the Cadet Corps and, if necessary,
permission will be obtained for release from the
Reserve. (It must understood, however, that an
officer's reserve liability will have priority over his
Cadet Force Obligation in the event of emergency)
(b) Gazetting action will then be taken up with the Ghana
Government. In due course an announcement will be
made in the Ghana Gazette and the officer will also
be informed by letter.

School Masters and New members not previously commissioned.

16.(a)

Authority will be given to the Corps Parent Unit to

convene a selection Board consisting of the
following:1.
2.
3.

Commanding Officer of the Parent Unit (or

representative)
Representative of the Ghana Education Service
Representative of the School concerned

his

And in the case of a new Cadet Corps officer, the board will
consist of the following:
1. Officer Commanding the Cadet Corps
2. Commanding Officer of the Parent Unit (or his
representative)
3. Chief Staff Officer of the Cadet Corps
(b)

The Boards duty will be to decide whether the

candidate is a fit and proper person to be appointed
as an officer or NCO in the Cadet Corps and, if so, to
recommend whether he/she should be required to do a
short training attachment to a regular unit before or
after appointment.

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(c)

The appointment may finally be dependent, where the

candidate has seen service in one of the Armed Forces,
on the appropriate record Office confirming that there
is no objection.

PERMANENT STAFF INSTRUCTORS

17. Each School may employ on its staff a Cadet Corps
Permanent Staff Instructor (PSI) paid from the schools funds. In
addition to the needs of the Cadet Corps (i.e. drill
instruction, storekeeping, maintenance of equipments, clerical
work) he may if suitable combine these duties with school task
(e.g. physical training and other fitness instructions)
Selection
18. The Permanent Staff Instructor must be an ex Warrant
officer or Non-Commissioned Officer of the Ghana Armed Forces* .
In order to employ an Instructor the school authorities should
either:(a) Advertise in the National newspapers.
Or
(b)
Contact Headquarters,
through their parent units.

Ghana

Armed

Forces*

SECTION III: GENERAL ADMINISTRATON

ARMOURIES
30. Each Cadet Corps requires an Armoury to house its rifles
and other stores. A suitable building cost approx 1000 to erect
and each School can claim 1000 for this purpose from the
Military funds. See section IV Financial Instructions Paras 74 76. Any additional cost will have to be paid, however, by the
School Authorities themselves.
31. Ghana Armed Forces* will not be responsible for drawing up
the pans but advise will be given by the Works Services, Ghana
Engineers or Public Works Department on those submitted to them.
Arrangements can be made for School Authorities to see the plans
of the armouries built so far on application to Headquarters,
Ghana Armed Forces* . The building should be permanent, blending
with the existing School blocks and design so that the Cadets
will a pride in it as their Military centre. It should allow
for:a.

An Arm Kite Capable of holding up to 100

rifles,

b.

small store room,

c.

small office
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It may be possible to include a lecture room and to combine it

with the Permanent Staff Instructor's quarters.

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENTS

Clothing
32. Clothing and web equipment will be issued to the Cadet
Corps by the Parent Unit with the scales laid down in Appendices
'A' and 'B'.
33. Every Officer, permanent staff instructor and cadet
joining the Corps will be issued with a set of clothing.

on

34. Officers
also
given
an
outfit
allowance
on
first
commissioning in order to enable them to purchase certain items
not issued. Details are given in Section IV, financial
Instructions Paras 81 - 82.
35. Serviceable clothing that the Cadets out-grow should be
passed on, bit all unserviceable clothing and web equipments,
including that issued to the Cadet officer and permanent staff
instructor, will be replaced by the Parent Unit it is considered
due for condemnation.
36. Unserviceable clothing and web equipment will not be
withdrawn from the Cadet Corps for exchange but will be allowed
to waste out in their possession.
Training Equipments
37. Training equipments will be issued to the Cadet Corps by
the parent Unit in accordance with the scales laid down in
Appendix 'C' as soon as secure storage space is available.
38. Drill rifles may not be kept at the school until a armoury
has been built but, until then, the parent unit will hold and
issue drill rifles as required.
39. Service rifles and live .303 ammunition will always be held
by the Parents Units for issue as required.
40. Parent Units will exchange unserviceable training equipment
on a 'one-for- one' basis.

General Accounting Procedure

41. For accounting purposes the Cadet Corps will be considered
as a normal sub unit of the parent Unit except that once a
signature has been obtained from the Officer Commanding the
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Cadet Corps for clothing and equipment issued to him the

responsibility of the parent unit is finished, and it may be
struck off charge.
42. The internal distribution of clothing and equipment and
accounting for it is the responsibility of the Officer
Commanding the Cadet Corps, who should keep his own clothing and
equipment ledger.
43. Parent Units are authorised to hold a 10% stock of the
Cadet clothing scale, based on the strength of their affiliated
Cadet Corps, which will be in the small sizes normally required
for a cadet.
44. (a) All AFs G 982 E will be endorsed by Parent Units in
red ink:"..............................School/College Cadet Corps"
(b)

Parent Units will show in the 'Reason for Indent' box

of the AFs G 982 E whether the issue is an "Initial
Issue" or "Replacement". Both initial and replacement
issues are charged to the Cadet Corps vote. (Except as
in Para 45 below)

(c)

AFs G 982 will be costed by Ordinance Depot, Ghana

Ordinance Service and forwarded to Headquarters, Ghana
Armed Forces* for action by the allotment holder.

45. Special application must be made to headquarters, Ghana

Armed Forces* if items not authorized in Cadet Corps Scales are
required. If issued the corps will be required to pay for them
from its own funds. Detailed instructions will be given at the
time the issue is authorized.

CAMP EQUIPMENTS
46.

(a) Camp sponsor unit will be authorized by headquarters,

Ghana Armed Forces*
to draw up a loan voucher from
Ordinance Depot any of the items of camp equipment
listed at Appendix 'G'. No quantities are given in the
appendix as it is considered that no two camps are
likely to be of the same size.
(b)

A schedule of the items and quantities required must

Ghana Armed Forces*
for approval two months before
the camp begins.

47. Authority will be given for items not included in Appendix

'G' but held by the sponsor unit under column 4 of their LET to
be used for the camp if required.
48. Authority for Barrack Services
items may also be applied for.
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Return of Ordinance Camp Stores

49. The stores will be returned to Ordinance Depot as soon as
possible after the camp closes. They must be in good condition,
clean and serviceable before they can be accepted as they will
be required for re-issue.
50. Before being stuck tentage will be inspected at the camp
site by Ordinance representatives who will be responsible for
ensuring that right component parts are packed in each valise.
51. The sponsor unit will be required to raise debit vouchers
for any deficiency or breakage noted by Ordinance Depot. It is
essential, therefore, that a list of deficiencies and damages is
agreed with the Officer Commanding the Cadet Corps before
departure.

TRANSPORT AND RATIONS

52.

See section IV Financial Instructions Para 93-100

RECORDS
53.

Each Corps should keep the following records:a.

Roll books showing parade and camp attendances

b.

Capitation grant accounts

c.

Clothing and equipment ledgers

d.

Records of security checks on arms and valuable stores

OFFICERS IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

54.

Parent Units will supply Cadet Officers with AB 439.

CORRESPONDENCE
55. Except in emergency all correspondences concerning the
cadet corps will be passed through parent units. Corps should
avoid addressing Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* direct.

ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION
56. An Administrative Inspection will be carried out annually
between September-December either b the Officer commanding the
Parent Unit or by another Senior Officer nominated by
Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* .
57. The Officer Commanding
programme to include:-

the

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Corps

should

arrange

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a.

A ceremonial parade

b.

An opportunity to watch the corps training

c.

An inspection of armoury and equipment

d.
An inspection of the training records, with a view to
the payment of Capitation Grant. See Section IV Financial
Instructions {Paras 77- 80.

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SECTION IV- FINANCIAL INSTRUCTIONS

General
70. The relevant paragraphs of these regulation will be quoted
for all authorised charges against the Cadet Corps Vote (Head 4
Items 7 and 57).
71. Whenever the words "Imprest Account" are used they refer to
the Cadet Corps Parent Unit Imprest Account.
Allotment Holder
72. The allotment holder for Cadet Corps vote will be the GSO
II (Trg) Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* .
Endorsement
73.

a.

All debit vouchers, issue vouchers, claims, schedules

and bills will be endorsed by Parent Unit in red ink:".....................School/College Cadet Corps".

b.

When received at HQ GAF these vouchers will be

endorsed by the allotment holder in red ink:- "
Chargeable to Item............." and passed to CP &
FA. They will then be forwarded to GMFPO who
will recover the cost from the funds held in the Cadet
Corps suspense account.

Armouries
74. A payment not exceeding 1000 (one thousand pounds) may be
made to each school Authority towards the cost of an Armoury for
its Cadet Corps.
75. Before planning begins a letter of authority will be
obtained from Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* and before the
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building begins the plans will be agreed by Works Service Ghana

Engineers or Public Works Department.
76. When the building is completed the parent unit will convene
a Board of Officers to inspect it and to ensure that it is
suitable in every way for use as an Armoury. If in the opinion
of the Board the building is satisfactory an application for
payment will be submitted to Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces*
through the parent unit. The application will be supported by:a.

Reference to Ghana Armed Forces*

Letter of Authority

b.

Copy of the report of the Board of Officers

c.

A duplicate copy of the Contractor's bill

Capitation Grant
77. A Capitation Grant of 25/- (Twenty five shillings) per
Cadet certified efficient will be paid to each Corps Annually.
It is at the discretion of the Officer Commanding the Cadet
Corps how it is spent but it is designed to cover such expenses
as:a.

Provision of miscellaneous items,

b.

Alterations to clothing,

c.

Purchase of items of clothing not in or surplus to the

normal scale

d.

Recreational Transport,

78. This grant will be paid at the end of the school year in
December. On the formation of a new Unit special instructions
will be given by Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* .
79.

Payment will be made from Imprest supported by:-

A normal roll signed by the Commanding Officer of the

Parent Unit, certifying that the cadets for whom the grant was
paid were efficient.
80. For a cadet to be certified efficient, the Corps records
must show that he has attended a minimum of twenty parades and
five days camp during the year.

Officers Outfit Allowance

81. Fresh Officer who receives a commission for service in the
Cadet Corps will be paid an outfit allowance of 10 (Ten pounds)
to cover the cost of purchasing such items as SD cap, Sam
Browne, rank badges, officers type puttees, etc.
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82. A claim is not required. Payment will be made by cheque

direct to the Officer by Ghana Armed Forces*
Pay Office. on
authority from Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* .

Purchases from Officers Shop

83. Cadet Officers will be entitled to make purchases of the
items listed at Appendix 'J' for their own use in the Ghana
Ordinance Service Officer's Shop, ACCRA.
84.

The procedure will be:a.

Cadet Officers wishing to make purchase will not

go direct to the shop itself but will ask to see
the Officer Commanding the Ordinance Depot.

b.

He will arrange for the Cadet Officer to be

served and will warn the Cashier, Ghana
Forces Pay Office.

Armed

c.

The AWF 3225 account will be paid by the Officer

to the Cashier.

d.

The receipt will be returned to the Officers Shop

when the items purchased will be handed over.

85. The Officer's shop is opened between 1130hrs and 1315hrs

every Monday to Friday.
Purchases from parent Unit Quartermasters
86. Officers may purchase items for their own use from Parent
Unit Quartermaster in addition to those normally scaled for
issue.
87. Debit vouchers much be paid through the parent unit Imprest
account before the extra issue can be made.

Detention Allowance
88. Detention Allowance at the rate of 30/-per day may be
claimed by a cadet officer for the period of the annual camp or
as authorized by Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* .
89. Claims will be submitted on AFO 1771 endorsed by
Officer Commanding the Parent Unit and will be forwarded to
Ghana Armed Forces*
for pre-audit. Payment will be made
cheque from the Ghana Armed Forces*
Pay Office direct to
Cadet Officers concerned.

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HQ,
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Motor Mileage Allowance

90. Cadet Corps Officers may claim motor mileage allowance at
2d (Two-pence) a mile for the use of their private motor
vehicles to travel to and from and for duty journeys at annual
camp.
91. Prior authorization for the use of the vehicle must be
obtained from the Commanding Officer of Parent Unit.
92. Claims on AFO 1771 endorsed as in para. 73 a. should be
submitted not later than one month after return from camp to the
Parent Unit for countersignature by the Commanding Officer. They
will then be forwarded to Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* for
pre-audit. Payment will be made by cheque from the Ghana Armed
Forces* Pay Office direct to the Cadet Corps Officer concerned.
Road and Rail Travel
93. Road and Rail travel on military warrants is authorized for
the following journeys:a.

movement of a Cadet Corps to and from annual camp

b.

Visit to Military Displays, Ceremonial Parades or

Regular Units as authorized by Headquarters, Ghana
Armed forces.

94. The warrants will be prepared by the parents units and will
be endorsed as laid down in para. 73 a. above.

Military Transport
95. Military Transport must be made available during annual
camp and for journeys under para. 93 b. above without charge
provided prior authority is obtained from Headquarters, Ghana
Armed Forces* .
96. In the event of transport not being available, authorised
journey, the Parent Unit may apply to ST Headquarters, Ghana
Armed Forces* accompanied by AFP 1922 and endorsed as at para.
73 a. above.
Recreational Transport
97. Transport for recreational purpose may be supplied on
repayment. Debit vouchers raised by Composite Coy will be
forwarded to the Parent Unit for recovery from the Cadet Corps
concerned. The Cadet Corps will pay the bill from its own funds
(i.e. Capitation Grant) by cheque to Ghana Armed Forces*
"Cashier, Ghana Armed Forces* Pay Office".

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Rations
98. Parent Units or Camp Parent Units will prepare separate
indents for rations from Cadet Corps units on authority from
Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* . These Indents will be
endorsed as in para. 73 a. above. The scale of rations for the
cadet Corps is laid down in Appendix 'F'.
99. The Unit issuing the rations will prepare a Schedule of
Rations issued and forward it to Headquarters, Ghana Armed
Forces* .
Ration Allowance
100. Cadet Officers attending Camp will claim ration allowance
at the current rates on AFO 1771. Their claim will be
countersigned by the Commanding Officer of the Parent Unit and
will be forwarded to Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* for preaudit. Payment will be made by cheque from the Ghana Armed
Forces* Pay Office direct to the Cadet Officer concerned.
Permanent Staff Instructors
101. A permanent Staff Instructors appointed to the school staff
can be paid up to 200 (Two hundred pounds) per annum from the
Cadet Vote, by the Parent Unit.
102. Payment will normally be made fortnightly through the
Imprest Account. Payment will be supported by a receipt on AB 57
or separate Voucher endorsed as in para. 73 a. above.
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PART II: TRAINING

SECTION V- TRAINING SYLLABUS
General
120. The detailed training programmes for each Cadet Corps will
be the responsibility of the Officer Commanding the Cadet Corps.
The aim will be to train all cadets up to standard whereby they
can pass the examination for the Ghana Armed Forces*
Cadet
Corps Proficiency certificate (CCPCE).
121. It is suggested that this will be done in thee clear cut
stages;a.

Recruit training leading to a recruit test,

devised by the Officer Commanding the corps

to

be

b.

Elementary individual training-leading to Ghana Armed

Forces* Cadet Corps Proficiency Certificate Part I.

c.

Leadership training- leading to the Ghana Armed

Forces* Cadet Corps Proficiency certificate Part II.

122. This system, will give a thorough all round elementary

military
training
and
lead
to
progressively
increased
responsibility. Cadets who pass the part II certificate will
either become the Corps senior NCOs and instructors themselves
or join specialist cadres run by parent units where signals or
heavier weapons cab learnt.
123. In planning the programme the Officer Commanding the Cadet
Corps will consider the many ways in which the parent unit can
help referred to in section I
Formation Para 3 b. And decide
which items of training can best be done at school and which
will be reserved for field days or camp.
124. The training Equipment, Ammunition, and manuals that may be
issued to each Corps are listed as under:Appendix 'C'
Appendix 'D'
Appendix 'E'

Training Equipment
Ammunition
Training Manuals

Recruit Training
125. The Officer Commanding the Corps should decide for himself
at what stage in this training the recruits should be entitled
to call themselves cadets. It is suggested that there should be
a recruits test which should be definite hurdle that every
cadet has to overcome before being accepted as a full member of
the corps.

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Individual Training
126. The aim during this stage of the Cadet Corps training will
be to produce a cadet who:a.

Drill smartly with or without a rifle,

b.

Handles a rifle correctly and is ready to go on the

open range,

c.

Understands the use of a map,

d.

Is good at elementary fieldcraft.

127. The cadet who comes up to this standard will be able to

pass the Ghana Armed Forces*
Cadet Corps Proficiency
Certificate examinations Part I which will be based on a
syllabus which will be approved by headquarters, Ghana Armed
Forces* and will include the following subjects:-

Subject
Field Craft
Drill
Map Reading
Weapon
Training

Aim
Simple fieldcraft to enable the cadet to take
his place in the section and platoon.
To train a cadet to be soldierly and steady on
parade.
To produce a cadet who understands what a map
is and its basic uses.
To train a cadet to look after and use a rifle
properly

Leadership Training
128. Leadership Training will be restricted to those cadets who
have obtained their Part I certificate. The aim will be to train
Officers and NCOs for the corps and it should be the most
interesting period of a Cadets training. Such subjects should be
included as:a.
b.
c.

Drill mutuals,
.303 shooting,
Section Leading,

129. The cadet will now be aiming for a certificate which may be
of considerable value to him after he leaves school, especially
if he chooses to join the Ghana Armed Forces* .
130. The examination for the Ghana Armed Forces*
Cadet Corps
Proficiency Certificate Part II will be based on a syllabus
given in Appendix 'L' and includes the following subjects:
para. 131-139 Spare
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PART II OUTLINE SYLLABUS

Subject
Field Craft

Drill

Map Reading

Weapon Training

NCOs Duties
Tactics

and

Aim
To train all cadets in the
duties and responsibilities of
the
Section
Commander
and
Second
in
Command
in
the
field.
To
increase
the
cadets
knowledge
of
the
drill
movement and to teach him to
handle
and
train
a
small
squad.
To ensure the cadet has a
sound knowledge of the simple
uses of the map.
To give the cadet practice in
firing the .303 rifle so that
he can become confident in his
ability t shoot well with it.
Elementary To
teach
the
cadets
the
principles
of
fire
and
movement and to increase his
knowledge of an NCOs duties
and of the organization of his
cadets corps.

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SECTION VI CAMP
General
140. Arrangement will be made through the parent unit for each
Corps to go to camp for seven to fourteen days every year.
Camp may be with either:a.
b.
c.
d.

The Parent Unit.

With another regular unit away from the schools
own location
At a Bush Camp with Parent Unit.
At a combined Corps Camp.

Sponsor Units
141. For each camp, a sponsor unit will be nominated. This unit,
together with the corps parent unit will be responsible for
arranging transport for the corps to and from the camp, for the
provision and erection of tentage, for cooking, hygiene and
sanitary arrangements, the security of arms and any other
administrative arrangements necessary.
Training Facility
142. Either the sponsor unit or parent unit
training item for the camp if requested and
planning the programme.

will
will

provide a
assist in

143. If the camp is arranged near a barracks, the following

facilities will normally be made available:a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Parade ground,
Miniature and open ranges,
Assault course,
Training and recreational films
Sports grounds,
Loan of unit equipments
A training area suitable for WT, minor tactical schemes
and map and compass work
h. Medical Facilities.
Accommodation
144. For a tented camp the following accommodation will
provided if required, by the Officer Commanding the Corps:a.

Officer's Mess, Lines and Kitchen. +

b.

Cadets dining tents, lines and cookhouse

c.

Permanent Staff Instructors tent.

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d.

Guard room

e.

Store room

f.

Armoury

g.

Office

h.

Lecture rooms additional to dinning tent if required

Whenever

convenient,

Combined if necessary

Cadet

Officers

should

live

with

the

sponsor unit.
145. Sponsor units will also provide a full inventory of
accommodation stores (see section III General Administration
Paras 46-48) but Corps are expected to provide their own:a.
Blankets, sheets and pillow
b.
Knives, forks and spoons.
146-159 Spare

SECTION VII- CADET CORPS PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS

General
160. There are two Ghana Armed Forces* Cadet Corps proficiency
certificates which may be completed for by both cadets and cadet
officers, the Proficiency Certificate Part I and the Proficiency
Certificate Part II:a.
Part I will be a test of the cadet knowledge of basic
Infantry Training,
b.
Part II will be a more advanced test in military
training, Fieldcraft and infantry section leading
161. It will be the aim of every Cadet to pass the two
examinations and to be awarded both certificates. Besides
marking his/her progress in the Corps, both will be taken into
account if later the Cadet joins the Ghana Armed Forces* .
162. Both examinations will be practical and will be conducted
by a Board of Officers and NCOs who will be appointed by
Headquarters, Ghana Armed Forces* .
Arrangement may be made for the board to convene at any time and
the examinations may be held either at the school, at the parent
unit, at camp or as arranged with the Officer Commanding the
Cadet Corps.
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163. The Officer Commanding the Cadet Corps will notify the
Parent Unit when he wishes the examination to be held. Parent
Units
will
notify
Headquarters,
Ghana
Armed
Forces*
accordingly.
164. The Board appointed will normally consist of three Officers
and NCOs of the Parent Unit and one Cadet Officer from the Corps
itself.
165. The President of the Board will be:Part I
Not below the rank of Captain
Part II
Not below the rank of Major
Eligibility
166. Cadet Officers may take the examination at any time.
167. Cadets must have regularly attended parades for at least 6
months before they are eligible to take either part of the
examination. Whilst there is no age limit he/she is recommended
that cadet should be:a.
14 years of age or older before taking Part I
b.
16 years or older before taking Part II
168. Both Parts of the examination may be taken on the same day.
Syllabus
169. The President of the Examination Board will set questions
and award marks on the subjects laid down in the Ghana Armed
Forces*
Cadet Corp Proficiency Certificate Syllabus given in
Appendix 'K' and 'L'. To pass the Cadets will be required to
obtain half marks, i.e. 50% in each of the subjects listed i.e.
EXAMINATION SUBJECTS
PART I
Fieldcraft
Drill
Map Reading
Weapon Training

PART II
As for Part I
Tactics
NCOs Duties
Organization
of
Platoon and Company

Infantry

Results
170. The Officer Commanding the Cadet Corps will be informed of
the results of the examination by the President of the
Examination Board as soon as possible after the examination
ends.
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171. The President will also inform Headquarters, Ghana Armed

Forces* of the names of those cadets who have passed in order
that their Proficiency Certificates may be prepared and
forwarded to the Officer Commanding the Cadet Corps for
presentation.

172. A specimen Proficiency Certificate Part I is shown at the

following page.
173-179 Spare.
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GHANA ARMED FORCES CADET CORPS,

ORGANIZATION (GAFCC)
INTRODUCTION
In putting recourse to the Cadet Corps organization in Ghana
that will be unique.
We seek to build a Cadet Corps organization under a proposed
name GHANA ARMED FORCES*
CADET CORPS(GAFCC) which is likened
after what used to the GHANA MILITARY FORCES CADET CORPS and
primarily will be aimed at channelling the youthful and abundant
energies of the Cadets into useful and productive avenues of
life and to make them aware of the discipline and order of
respect for constituted authority which must be applied in all
aspects of lives and circumstances.
The role of the
GAFCC will be to inspire young people in Ghana
to achieve success by instilling in them through the Cadet
Corps multi-faceted programme which is physically and mentally
challenging and rewarding, the spirit of fidelity, service to
government, country and community as well as maintaining a vice
free youth..
We will be committed to remaining essentially a youth
organization with a training syllabus based on creating military
ready youth by the teaching, at the appropriate time and place,
military training which will be suitable for young people as
well as inculcating in them, such virtues of good citizenship,
good leadership and more importantly personal responsibility and
national awareness.
TARGET GROUP
Our target group will be the Cadet Corps of our educational
institutions who are ready and willing to be bound by the
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ORGANIZATION
COMMAND AND CONTROL
The
GAFCC will be voluntary, part-time force organised to
assist cadet corps units of schools which continue education
to 13 years of age and above. It will comprise Army, Navy and
Airforce Sections of the corps. Its broad function will be to
provide a disciplined organization through which boys and
girls may develop qualities of endurance, resourcefulness,
self-reliance, leadership and responsibility, as well as a
sense of public service and will be organised as follows:a. HEADQUARTERS GHANA ARMED FORCES* CADET CORSP (HQ- GAFCC)
b. PARENT (SPONSOR) UNITS
c. SECTOR HEADQUARTERS
d. REGIONAL HEADQUATERS
e. CADET CORPS UNITS
i. There will be an Officer Commanding the Cadet Corps (of
suitable rank) appointed by headquarters, Ghana Armed
Forces* , who will exercise executive command and control
of the entire Cadet Corps.
ii.
There will be liaison officers from all units of the
Ghana Armed Forces* also appointed by headquarters, Ghana
Armed Forces* , who will see to the administration and
training of Cadet Corps units affiliated to their units.
iii.
There will be a chief staff officer who will be a
Cadet Corps officer (volunteer) who will assist the Officer
Commanding the Cadet Corps in the exercise of executive
command and control of the corps.
iv.
There will be two sector coordinators who will be in
charge of the command and control of the two divisional
sectors (Northern and Southern) of the
GAFCC organization
v. There will be regional coordinators in all the ten (10)
geographical regions of Ghana who will be cadet officers
(volunteers) and will assist the chief staff officer in the
day to day administration and training of Cadet Corps units
in their respective regions
vi.
There will also be, for the discipline of the corps of
cadet, a Cadet Corps Sergeant Major who will be a cadet
warrant officer (volunteer) who will seek advice from
Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the various parent
units.

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The Ghana Armed Forces* Cadet Corps (GAFCC) will be a Ministry

of Defence sponsored youth organization in the Republic of
Ghana. Its aim is to "provide a disciplined organization in a
school so that pupils may develop powers of leadership by means
of training to promote the qualities of responsibility, self
reliance, resourcefulness, endurance and perseverance". It will
not a pre-service organization, although it acknowledges that
one of its objectives is "to encourage those who have an
interest in the services to become Officers of the Regular or
Reserve Forces", and a significant number of officers have
indeed had experience in the GAFCC.
While receiving a lot of training from the military, the Cadet
Corps will be run by Officer of the Ghana Armed Forces*
and
Adult Cadet Officers as well as permanent staff instructors
(PSI's) who may be retired or still on active duties. The Cadet
Corps will be essentially a youth organization with a training
syllabus with subjects that are aimed at Cadets who good
citizenship and personal development, whiles at the same time
linking the syllabus to military skills like drill, skill at
arms and shooting, field craft, expeditions first aid, fire
fighting, disaster management, etc.
Many of the skills gained in the Cadet Corps are invaluable in
the job's market place with a large number of cadets leaving
school with considerable leadership experience and knowledge.
The
GAFCC will offer a wide range of experiences for the
youngsters to achieve self-discipline and a sense of self-pride.
No matter what the way, from mastering foot drills to
parachuting. The
GAFCC will offer comradeship, weekend and
vacation camps and a host of other activities. The GAFCC will
also offer a wide range of sporting, adventure, military and
community training activities, We seek to provide young people
a chance to experience a taste of what life is like in the ARMED
FORCES. We are not a recruiting organization although a lot of
the men and women in the Armed Forces have had experience of the
Cadet Corps. We seek to help strengthen the close and healthy
link between the regular forces and the community.
Cadet Corps is modelled on the Armed Forces, but in a way that
is carefully modified to be appropriate for young people. The
base line of its aim is to provide developmental opportunities
to help young people fulfil their potentials as individuals
during the transition from youth to adult life. In particular,
cadets build strong and confident relationship with other young
people and experienced cadet leaders.
For the purpose of this regulation the following definitions
will apply:1. A Cadet will be a child or young person, under the age of
18, involved in the Cadet Corps activities, who is enrolled
in a fully accredited institution of learning.
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2. Cadet Officers will be adult members (that is someone over

the age of 18 years) either a volunteer within the Corps or
retired Armed Forces Personnel, or members of Parents,
Teachers & Supporters Associations.
VISION
To build a disciplined organization in schools with loyal,
knowledgeable,
responsible,
resourceful,
confident
and
persevering young citizens who are valued within their community
by providing them, within a military framework, safe, enjoyable
and challenging opportunities.
MISSION
1. To develop in the young Ghanaian, the Leadership spirit of
discipline, loyalty and patriotism
2. To strengthen the national character and build
relationship between community and the security services

on

the

3. To foster the spirit of adventure and develop good

leadership, self reliance and initiative leadership skills in
the nation
DIVISIONS
The GAFCC will be opened to all regular students of schools and
colleges on voluntary basis. The officers and cadets have no
liability for active military service. Cadet Corps units will be
hosted in all three major levels of education in Ghana. Basic,
Senior High and Tertiary schools in various sections, Army Navy
and Airforce and will operate under a joint Cadet Corps
headquarters in Accra under the Ministry of Defence.
The GAFCC will exists to ensure the growth of the Cadet Corps by
exposing them to a challenging environment which in turn imbibe
them with leadership qualities, strong character, civic, social
and moral values.
ARMY CADET CORPS
The army
a range
teamwork
develop
personal

Cadet Corps section of

GAFCC will provide training in
of skills. It will particularly focus on providing
activities and giving young people the opportunity to
their qualities of self-confidence, leadership and
responsibility.

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NAVAL CADET CORPS

Apart from teaching nautical skill (ship, sailing and boating)
the naval Cadet Corps section of
GAFCC will offer proficiency
in subjects as diverse as first aid and meteorology.
AIRFORCE CADET CORPS
The Air force Cadet Corps section of GAFCC will encourage its
members to take a practical interest in aviation (technology of
flying), with the opportunity to experience powered and glider
flying (small aircraft without engines that rely on wind current
for propulsion)
A wide range of activities will be available and designated to
develop the personal qualities and life of the cadets.
POLICE CADET CORPS
The police Cadet Corps section of GAFCC will provide training in
areas that will empower the Cadets to contribute in Nation
Building.
Apart from teaching cadets to adopt the police
tradition of high standards of performance, commitment, duty,
service and to seek to excel and face up to challenges,. The
police Cadet Corps also enlightens the Cadets on the role of the
Ghana Police Service as well as help to build a stronger bond of
friendship between the police cadets and the Ghana Police
Service as so lead to a safer place for all in the country.
FIRE CADET CORPS
The fire Cadet Corps section of
GAFCC will be taught the
rudiments of fire prevention and safety especially in the recent
fire outbreak in Ghana as well as first aid, disaster
management, search and rescue operations, while adopting the
high standards of performance of the Ghana National Fire Service
(GNFS).

AIMS OF

GAFCC

a. To promote national consciousness

b. To promote, physical fitness.
c. To offer co-curricular activities that adds value to the
students upbringing and training
d. To promote good citizenship
e. To stimulate interest in the land, sea and air elements of
the country.
f. To promote patriotism.
g. To develop informed and responsible citizens
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i. Develop a high degree of personal honour, self- reliance,

individual discipline and leadership
j. Promotes an understanding of the basic elements and need
for national security
k. Provide information on the military services as a possible
career Promote community service
l. Promotes secondary school completion
ROLE OF
GAFCC IN NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Peace Time
1. Assist school authorities in the maintenance order and
discipline
2. Training to improve on physical fitness and military
knowledge
3. Provide assistance to the communities
a. clean up exercises.
b. Traffic control.
c. Donations to deprived persons.
d. community education e.g. HIV/AIDS etc programmes.
e. Farming/Gardening.
Disaster/Conflict Time
1. Provide security at camp for refugees and/or displaced
people.
2. Channel people to report centres.
3. Assist in protecting national assets/facilities.
4. Provide First Aid/medical Evacuation to the injured/wounded.
GAFCC HONOUR CODE
A CADET DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL OR TOLERATE ANY PERSON WHO
DOES SO."
1. A cadet will not knowingly make any false statements, written
or spoken.
2. A cadet will not impart or receive any assistance, either
outside or inside a classroom or places of instruction, which
would tend to give any student an unfair advantage.
3. A cadet will not unlawfully take or receive any property of
another person or persons, under any circumstances, without the
specific authority of that person or persons.
4. A cadet will not use evasive statements or technicalities to
shield guilt or defeat the ends of justice.
5. A cadet will report to a superior any known or suspected
honour violation by any cadet or cadets of which the cadet has
knowledge.
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GHANA ARMED FORCES

CADET CORPS OATH

"I, ____________________________ , DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR (OR AFFIRM)

THAT I WILL OBEY ALL SCHOOL REGULATIONS, THE STANDARD, AND THE
DIRECTIVES OF MY SUPERIOR OFFICERS; THAT I WILL BE DILIGENT IN
MY STUDIES; THAT I WILL HOLD MYSELF AND MY FELLOW CADETS TO THE
CADET CODE OF HONOUR; THAT I WILL REMEMBER THAT TO BE A MEMBER
OF THE CORPS OF CADETS IS A PRIVILEGE WHICH MUST BE EARNED EVERY
DAY BY MY HONOURABLE ACTIONS; AND THAT I WILL CONDUCT MYSELF IN
A MANNER THAT WILL REFLECT GREAT CREDIT ON THE SCHOOL, THE CORPS
OF CADETS, AND THE ARMED FORCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, SO
HELP ME GOD.
CADET CREED
I am a dependable cadet of the Republic of Ghana
Discipline is my watchword and loyalty is my bedrock
I am leader and ever ready to serve day and night
I fear no foe for I have Courage
Rely on me for I am a bold, disciplined and loyal cadet of the
Republic of Ghana.
GAFCC CORE VALUES
Our "Core Values" reflect what we hold to be important and guide
our daily lives, especially our relationships with others. It
shapes the environment in which we live, study, and develop our
leadership.
a. We are young men and women of character, honour, and
integrity who are committed to service to others.
b. We live by the Cadet Code of Honour.
c. We respect others and have regard for their dignity, worth,
individuality and the need to co-exist.
d. We strive for a quality education and are committed to
obtaining at least Senior High School Education
e. We value the Corps' structured way of life as a high road
to becoming a leader of character and a responsible
citizen.
f. We are committed to personal developmentmental, physical,
and spiritual.
g. We value personal courage, perseverance, and the ability to
overcome mental and physical challenges.
h. We value teamwork as the capacity to work together toward
accomplishing mutually agreed upon goals.
i. We value our Corps experiences as a basis for lifelong
friendships.
j. We are loyal to our Country, our family and friends, our
School, the Corps and our fellow Cadets.
k. We take pride in the Corps' tradition and heritage and in
the Corps' role as "building better citizens for Ghana".

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THE GAFCC LOGO

The Ghana Armed Forces*
Cadet Corps logo is a graphic
representation of the defining themes in Armed Forces Cadet
Corps. It will be a woven patch in gold on a white background

C O MBIN E D C A DE T FO RC E
GHANA

LEAD ER

SH I P

DISC IPLINE

LT Y
YA
LO

This design calls on the historical roots of Cadet Corps in the

Ghana Armed Forces*
with the sword and scabbard, the anchor,
the flying bird representing the Army, Navy and Airforce
respectively upon which Cadet Corps are modelled after in Ghana.
The Helmet and axe and the eagle represents the Fire and Police
Cadets respectively. The equilateral triangle symbolizes the
civilian. The interlaced annulets emphasize the interaction of
the military services with the civilian community and symbolize
continuity and cooperation. The wreath of laurel denotes honour
and achievement. The oak is a symbol of strength and potential.
The motto is LEADERSHIP, DISCIPLINE AND LOYALTY which expresses
the ultimate responsibility of the GAFCC in the discharge of its
moral responsibility to the nation.
Below will be the insignia
arms/sections of the GAFCC

of

the

various

independent

OUR CORE VALUES

Cadets will bear true faith and allegiance to the Ghanaian
Constitution, the Armed Forces, their Parent Unit, The GAFCC and
other cadets

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1. Duty
2. Respect
3. SelflessArmy, and
your own.
4. Honour
5. Integrity
6. Personal
(Physical

Fulfil your obligations

Treat people as they should be treated
Service Put the welfare of the nation,
your subordinates before
Live up to all the military values.
Do what's right, legally and morally.
Courage Face fear, danger, or
or Moral).

the

adversity

CADET CORPSUNIFORMS AND APPEARANCE

General
Although, the Cadet Corps, Ghana is not part of the Armed
Forces, it is often recognised as being such. It is important
therefore that the GAFCC maintain uniforms and appearance to a
high standard so as not to cause disrepute to the GAFCC or the
Armed Forces and other security services of the Republic of
Ghana. GAFCC orders of dress and standards will be consistent
with and closely aligned to those of the Armed Forces and other
Security Agencies.
The wearing of military uniforms by members of the GAFCC will be
restricted to the following occasions:
a. while proceeding to or from a place of parade, and/or
b. while attending training or an Armed Forces approved cadet
activity.
The GAFCC insignia will be worn at all times on all uniforms.
GAFCC dress regulation will be in accordance with that
authorised by the Ghana Armed Forces*
Dress Regulation for
Cadets and Cadet Officers.
Compiled and Proposed By

Samuel Osei Asare

Captain (volunteer corps)
Volunteer Staff Instructor
TUTOR (PHYSICS) T. I Ahmadiyya Girls Senior High School
mobile: 0242537367
e-mail: samuel_osei_asare@yahoo.com
20th September, 2012.

References
1. Ghana Military Forces Cadet Corps Regulation
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