Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet
Role & Responsibilities
The Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet holds a significant role as the representative and aide for the cadet forces to both the British royal family and the Lord-Lieutenant in counties across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Annually, during the Spring Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards, at least one individual is chosen from the main cadet forces, namely the Army Cadet Force, Air Training Corps, and Sea Cadets (United Kingdom). Some counties have more than one, and, on occasion, a representative may be selected from the Combined Cadet Force.
The cadet’s responsibilities encompass bridging the gap between the armed forces and the local community. In addition, Lords-Lieutenant Cadets aid in cadet force recruitment, and support the county’s Reserve Forces and Cadets Association. The selection and appointment of these cadets is based on their outreach efforts and active involvement within their squadron, detachment, or unit. This esteemed role is one of the highest achievements in the Cadet Forces.
Selection Process
To become a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet, you must demonstrate exceptional qualities and receive nominations from your Detachment Commander and Company Commander. The selection process advances as the Regional Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) convenes a meeting attended by HM’s Lords-Lieutenant. The final selection of the cadet occurs after a thorough review of their citation.
The chosen Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet accompanies the Lord-Lieutenant during official duties. This includes events such as Remembrance Sunday and visits by members of the Royal Family to Northern Ireland.
Selection for this honour is a moment of immense pride not only for the cadets themselves but also for parents and adult staff who support and guide the cadet’s journey.
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