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![]() Adapt, Improvise and Overcome The Trinidad & Tobago Cadet Force (TTCF) was established on May 10th, 1910. The Cadet Force, then known as the Cadet Corps, comprised two units, one from Queen's Royal College and the other from St. Mary's College (CIC). Later, other units were formed at other schools across the country. The Fatima College Cadet Unit (TFCCU) came into being in 1947, a mere two years after the inception of the College. The Fatima College Cadet Unit became one of the core units within the TTCF. Some of the Unit's past commanders included Lt. W. Delavive, Capt. J.D. Andrews and Capt. P.I. Klinter Roach. The present commander is Lt. C. Sampson. Structure of the Cadet ForceThe units of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force are divided into five geographical locations: North One and North Two, which include Port Of Spain and environs; North East; South and Tobago. The Fatima Unit is in the North One region. When one joins the Cadet Force, he/she is called a recruit and undergoes three months of rigorous training. After an exam, he/she becomes a cadet. The highest rank obtainable by a 'school' boy is Company Sergeant Major (CSM) in a maximum of eight years. Any person can however, join the Cadet Force in the 'adult' ranks from the age of eighteen and progress to being a Warrant Officer or an Officer, of which the highest rank attainable is Lietenant-Colonel (Lt./Col.). The Commandant of the Cadet Force is Lt. Col. Zeno Crepin. Some of the Rules of The Cadet ForceBecause the Cadet Force is a paramilitary organisation, some military standards are expected of each cadet. Such as..
These rules, along with expected deportment of each cadet, is not to train him to be a soldier, but to teach him to have a high standard of himself of which he would be proud of, and which would be fully accepted in the adult world. The cadet is also expected to be present and punctual for all related activities, whether it is training, a parade, or a friendly football match. The senior ranks must always set the example for the junior cadets, in deeds and in manerisms. ActivitiesThe cadet is expected to be present for every training day, usually designated on Saturdays. This is the only way in which he can gain the training he needs to participate in the activities of the Force.
These are exams, written and practical, used to test the cadet in different subject areas, e.g. use of Map and Compass, Drill. The cadet raises a star level upon passing all of the exams of a given star, with one as the lowest and four as the highest. Achievements
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