About the JCCF

To Unite, To Serve, To Lead

History of the JCCF

History of the JCCF

• The Force was founded by Col. Michael Ralph deCordova on 1st November 1943.

• The Force was then named Army and Air Cadet Force (AACF)

The JCCF – History

1954 Cadet Force received the Key to the city of Kingston

1967 Cadet Force name was changed to the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF).

• 1975 The Force received a Cessna 150 aircraft reg.# 6Y JJK from Air Jamaica.

1980 On July 12 Girls were permitted to join the Force.

1985 Cadet Force received a yacht (S/V China) to conduct sea training.

1993 Cadet Force received the Key to the city of Montego Bay

The Cadet Force Motto

“Juncti Serviendo Ducemus”

English

“To Unite, To Serve, To Lead”

Latin

Cadet Force Motto

“Juncti Serviendo Ducemus”

“To Unite, To Serve, To Lead”

The Geographic Layout of the JCCF

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Geographical Layout - JCCF

Training in the JCCF

Drill

Adventure Training

Adventure Training

National Events

• Cadets play a role in National events such as Royal Visits, National Remembrance days , Independence celebrations and national disaster management

Watermanship

• Through this training, Cadets learn water navigation, safe movement across waterways and basic survival techniques when in contact with bodies of water

Rappelling

• At least once per year, Cadets get to experience the thrill of jumping from the roof of buildings or mountain sides, after going through hours of safety Instructions

Weapons Appreciation

• Handling weapons require tremendous discipline and skill• The Cadet Force teaches responsible weapons appreciation,

management, keep and care

Music

• Some of the best trained young people between the ages of 13 and 19 are members of the JCCF Band.

Marine Training

• Marine Cadets of the JCCF spend up to 1 month each summer training under the watchful eye of members of the JDF Coast Guard

Community Service

• The JCCF is always involved in community service• Each Battalion in the JCCF completes at least two

community projects per year– One on the Annual Training Camp– Another on Labour Day