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The Dominica Cadet Corps (DCC) is taking steps to strengthen its operations and expand its presence across the island.
Among the planned changes are the establishment of new departments, including an Engineering Corps, and the reintroduction of the Sea Cadet Company.
The DCC has also embarked on a recruitment drive aimed at establishing cadet units in all secondary schools across Dominica.
As part of these efforts, the Corps recently recruited new officers and enrolled several new cadets, with the goal of increasing membership and moving towards a company structure.
Meanwhile, for the first time in its history, the Dominica Cadet Corps fielded an all-female platoon, including a female platoon commander and deputy, during the November 3 Independence Parade marking Dominica’s 48th Anniversary of Independence.
Several of the cadets who participated in the parade were newly enrolled privates.
The Corps also received support from the family of the late Major Lyndon Earle Johnson, a former Commandant of the Dominica Cadet Corps.
Through the Earle Johnson Foundation, his wife, Heather, presented a donation of uniforms, a parade flag and poles, harnesses, cap badges, berets and other items in honour of Major Johnson’s outstanding service and commitment to the youth of Dominica.
The DCC also expressed appreciation to Mr. Kenneth Green of FreeStyle Inc. and CEO Denny Titre for sponsoring uniforms that outfitted approximately 40 female cadets for the Independence Parade.
During the current academic year, the Dominica Cadet Corps will continue its programme of activities aimed at developing discipline, leadership and practical skills among its members.
These activities include structured drills, field exercises, summer camps, community service and disaster response training.
The Dominica Cadet Corps was established in 1910, formally constituted in 1971 and re-enacted under Act 2 of 2001.
