23 Battalion Australian Army Cadets

Good evening 23 BN. Looking forward to seeing you all on the range this weekend for AFX. Just a reminder to please make sure you get those consent forms uploaded on CadetNet before the weekend (both pages). Also just a reminder to bring a packed lunch and snacks with you on Saturday. Weather forecast for Singleton is currently looking good (high of 28 degrees and low of 11 degrees with no rain!) A lot of great activities planned by both NSW Brigade and our senior cadets so should be a great week. Regards, BN XO.

Well done 26 ACU.

Well done to one of our own being awarded Cumberland City Council's Local Young Citizen of the Year, CDTSGT Shinde.

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Senior cadets and staff from across 23 Battalion came together on the weekend for the first Battalion conference of the year. A range of topics were discussed including Battalion standards, how Battalion headquarters can support Army Cadet Units, training, diversity and preparing for AFX later this year. Thank you to all those who presented at the conference, including our guests LT COL Mitchell, DCOM NSW BDE, and APS John Hageman, XO NSW BDE. A big congratulations also to ACS Lyndelle Fleming who was promoted to CAPT(AAC) on the weekend by LT COL(AAC) Dean ACOM NSW BDE.

Congratulations to the Officer Commanding of 238 Army Cadet Unit - Shoalhaven, Capt (AAC) Neil Barrett, on being awarded the National Australia Day Achievement Award.

What a great honour to join with members of the Sussex Inlet RSL Sub-Branch and community to present the 2025 National Australia Day Achievement Award to Neil Andrew Barrett.

Neil has given exemplary commitment to ex-service veterans, their families, and the local community on behalf of the RSL of Australia (NSW) through service excellence over 10 years as President and Welfare Officer of the Sussex Inlet RSL sub-Branch, and in the establishment of 238 Army Cadet Unit.

Neil is an icon here in terms of his support to veterans and their families and the community in general. A very well deserved award.

Adult staff and senior cadets from HQ 23 Battalion met yesterday to start planning activities for the year and get the headquarters ready for the training ahead. LT COL Mitchell, Chief of Staff AAC NSW BDE, also visited the headquarters to discuss Brigade priorities for the year. Exciting times ahead for the Battalion!

Last week of parading for 2024.
Thank you to our volunteer Adult Cadet Staff members for making our youth development organisation a success.
Thank you to all cadets! It is always a privilege to be working with the next generation of leaders and being able to experience their accomplishments and success along side them.
Just a few photos from end of year dinners across 23 BN.
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Well done 23 BN, it has been a pleasure to spend a week with all 214 cadets and 36 staff that headed home today after our 2024 AFX.
We had over 1200 NSW 1st Brigade AAC members from across the state in the training area for 7 days engaging in a variety of activities supported by the ADF.
It was fantastic to have everyone be able to get to the MTR and the School of Infantry.
Having our entire Brigade formed on parade was certainly a sight to behold!
A special mention to our Wollongong CDTSGT who was awarded a Commanders bronze Commendation for exceptional leadership!
I want to thank each and every member, cadets and adult staff for the privilege of my first activity as Battalion Commander and I look forward to the final term of 2024.
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Well done to our 23BN cadets getting ready to graduate next week!

GRADUATED AND ELATED 🎓

Would you look at that—23 ex- have recently been recognised for their cadet service upon completion of their Officer training at the Royal Military College with a ✉️ from the Commander of the , Brigadier Benjamin Slaughter, and a voucher to procure a Sam Browne 😮‍💨

This is a small token of appreciation for their dedication to cadets, which has now culminated with the completion of their training.

We wish all recipients a prosperous career in their respective corps and continue to uphold the Australian Army Cadets values.