Australian Defence Force Cadet Insignia Changes Between 2019 To 2026 1129/25/26 – Documents

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This FOI disclosure released Australian Defence Force cadet insignia and rank structure documentation covering the Australian Army Cadets (AAC) program. The documents detail standing orders for AAC ranks from 2019 to 2026, establishing the cadet rank hierarchy from National Cadet Under Officer down to basic Cadet, and officer/instructor ranks from Colonel to lower grades. The material clarifies that AAC ranks hold no legal equivalence to actual Army ranks despite similar insignia, and that cadets never out-rank officers or active ADF members regardless of badge worn. The documentation confirms rank purposes include youth development, performance recognition, and hierarchical structure experience. No costs, procurement details, or operational sensitivities are evident in the released excerpts, which appear administrative in nature.