The Organisation & Structure of HM Royal Marines Cadets
There are many branches of Royal Marines Cadets. They are either part of the Sea Cadet Corps, the Voluntary Cadet Corps, the Independent Cadet Corps, or Detachments of the Combined Cadet Force. Each operate separately, but we all form part of the wider Royal Marines family, and follow the Commando Ethos.
Royal Marines Cadets wear the uniform of the Royal Marines except Commando qualification badges, and wear cadet-specific insignia. We follow a predominantly land-based training programme, with an emphasis on subjects such as Weapons Handling, Military Map Reading, Fieldcraft, and basic-level military tactics. However, we strongly encourage training in the principles of Seamanship.
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We look to the regular Corps of Royal Marines for our styles and standards of dress, drill, and training. As such, we form a large part of the wider Royal Marines family.
Cadets and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) wear the Royal Marines blue beret, with red tombstone patch behind the cap badge. RMC CFAVs who have completed either Royal Marines Commando training or the All Arms Commando Course at CTCRM Lympstone, are entitled to wear the Commando Green Beret. Few Detachments are Male only due to staffing limitations, however, the majority also take female Royal Marines Cadets who make up 30% of the total complement of numbers.
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The Royal Marines Cadets of the SCC, VCC, and CCF are overseen by the Royal Marines Cadet Council which meet every six months. The RMC Council is led by the Colonel Commandant Royal Marines Cadets. Many 'flavours' of RM Cadets (SCC/CCF/VCC) are represented along with the RM Corps Secretariat, RM Corps Colonel, RMA, RMBS, Corps RSM, RMR RSM and the CGRM. The ICC are, by definition, independent and not affiliated to any of the other cadet organisations, but we all make the oath of alegiance to our King and Country.
His Majesty King Charles III, Captain General Royal Marines.
It is the greatest possible pleasure to assume the role of your Captain General. I am exceptionally proud to follow in the footsteps of so many members of my family over the last three and a half centuries, all of whom held the role with a deep sense of admiration.
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The Royal Marines have a distinguished and unparalleled history, both on land and at sea. I draw immense inspiration from your courage, determination, self-discipline and a remarkable capacity to endure in the most extreme environments.
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I feel greatly honoured to become part of the Corps Family and very much look forward to meeting many of you in the near future. In the meantime, this comes with my heartfelt and special wishes for a very happy 358th birthday.
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Per Mare, Per Terram.
