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ABOUT US

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The Legion Cadet Corps. Australia Command was established in 1987 in Tea Tree Gully. Now operating from two different sites with its headquarters at Fort Nyangao (Fort Glanville), Semaphore, the Cadet Corp celebrated its 35th year of growth in 2022. The Legion is a self funded non-for profit Incorporated Organisation and raises 99% of its own funds.

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The aims of the Cadet Corp are to provide military, discipline, leadership, teamwork and life skills for children and teenagers aged between 9 to 18 years of age They also receive First Aid training training from qualified instructors throughout the year. Other activities include weekend camps, field exercises, bush survival skills, search and rescue techniques, radio communications, navigation, military history and rifle drill (for 11years and above).

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The Legion Cadet Corps. motto is 'Honour, Pride, Integrity'. The L.O.F motto from WW1 is 'God Guard Thee'.

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Our training is designed to help young people to learn about and respect our military past. They learn to Honour our ancestral heritage and all those who have fallen, including men and women who served and are still serving. Legion Cadets are invited and participate in a number of drill and catafalque parties for ex-serviceman's association, retirement villages and through government initiatives/community events throughout the year including RSL Youth Vigils on Anzac Eve. They learn about the value of Pride and in taking pride in themselves, their unit and its history, their work and their achievements, self respect and self worth.They are thought Integrity, its importance in society, moral excellence and honesty and to grow to be upstanding citizens of society. Most importantly every Legion Cadet member is thought that they are a 'Frontiersmen First'  - to look out for your mates as one of them is already looking out for you.

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Our officers and cadets maintain the tradition and comradeship of our ancestors and the Australian attitude of mateship that has long been associated with our history and important to our countries values.

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The Legion of Frontiersmen Australia Command has an Instructor Corps which includes not only Instructors but also Chaperones. The Adult members of the Legion come from various backgrounds which include ADF, SA Police, SA Ambulance, CFS, SES and other members with expertise from private and Commonwealth employment positions who are professionals within their own field. There are Instructors who currently serve within the ADF, have retired from ADF and others who successfully run their own businesses. With all of this life experience the Legion is proud to state that its adult members bring a well balanced mix of life experience to the instructor forum. The legion has certified instructors who have current levels of TAA and TAE qualifications also.

 

All adult members are interviewed by the Legion committee and are checked off by a points system to insure their suitability. Their histories are rigorously checked by National Police check requirements, these are continuously updated via State and Federal Law agencies. The Legion adheres to the Child Protection act and all requirements placed into that act. Laws are backed up by the Legion Rules Regulations and By-laws which are required by Government agencies to be in place. Current Work, Health and Safety requirements are in place and updated where and when required by law.

 

The Legion prides itself in maintaining vigilantly the requirements under all State and Federal laws. There is zero tolerance for any breaches of the Law or Legion Acts. This zero tolerance is placed into effect and covers all Legion members irrespective of positions held. The Commanding Officer ensures all of the requirements are placed into lawful operation and this flows through the entire membership at every level.