St. Mary’s College Air Cadets Soar in their First Flight

Seven cadets from the St. Mary's College Cadet Unit (1TTCF), which is an Aviation Unit, took to flight last Sunday 11th June at the Piarco International Airport.

TTUTA: Retired Cadet Force Captain Sosa is an Icon

Mr Thomas Noel Sosa, a well-known retired Cadet Force Captain was recognized as the 2017 Tobago icon of the year by the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers' Association (TTUTA). The ceremony was held on the 15th of June 2017.

Even When You’re Down, You’re Not Out

Being out there (on parade) isn't easy. Even the strongest persons have their bad days. Sometimes, you may feel down, and sometimes you may be down. Even when you are down, you are not out. You can still get up and conquer the world.

University of Trinidad and Tobago Targets Cadet Force for Student Recruitment

Dr. Joseph Jacob, Manager of Student Recruitment at The University of Trinidad and Tobago presented to Unit Commanders at Day Three of the Unit Commanders' Course about opportunities available to our cadets for tertiary level study at the University. "I came because we would like to guide you to understand what is available for our …

Cadet Force Celebrates 107th Anniversary with Annual Inspection Parade [with Video]

The Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force celebrated its 107th anniversary with its Annual Inspection Parade which was held at the Larry Gomes Stadium in Arima. Four companies of cadets were inspected by His Excellency Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona O.R.T.T., S.C., President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Also present at the parade were Honourable Major …

Cadet Force Collaborates with Regiment to Host Unit Commanders’ Course

The Cadet Force is currently engaged in a collaborative project with the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment to train its adults to be efficient Unit Commanders. The Course is a 5 weekend course designed to assist Unit Commanders in the administration and management of their Units. Thirty-five adults are currently enrolled in the program under the direction …

ASJA Units Camp at Teteron Barracks for Easter

It's Easter vacation, and cadets from around the seven Battalions look forward to Easter Camp while they are away from school. This includes the units at the two (related) schools that do not belong to a Battalion - ASJA Girls' College and ASJA Boys' College. You may remember the ASJA Girls' College from its recent …

Seven Years in Battalion Structure

Today is the anniversary of the Cabinet approval of the current structure of the TTCF. According to Capt. Grantley Dick, Cadet Force Officer: Through Minute #830 of April 8th 2010 Piloted by Martin Joseph (deceased), Cabinet gave effect to the reorganisation of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force to facilitate its expansion from the unit-type …

Cadet Cooks Graduate from Recruit Training

The Cadet Force is not usually known for its cooks, bakers and stewards, but through the 'Messing Department', it has been in the business of training young people in the culinary arts for twenty-five odd years. On Saturday the 'Messing Department' held a parade to recognise the completion of recruit training for its newest members. These …

Ninety-Nine Officers Promoted/Appointed to Commissioned Ranks

His Excellency the President approved the promotion and commissioning of 99 adult officers of the Trinidad and Tobago Cadet Force. This incidentally is the largest single distribution of promotions of adults within the Cadet Force’s 106-year history. Commissioned Officers within the Cadet Force receive a special Commission from His Excellency the President, in keeping with …