Training

As a unit within Australian Army Cadets, SHSCU provides training with a strong emphasis on teamwork,friendship, self-discipline and character development. This includes courses in:

  • Bushcraft and Survival
  • First Aid
  • Weapons Safety
  • Radio Communications
  • Ceremonial Drill
  • Navigation

Activities
Members of SHSCU have unique experiences. Each year they spend up to 2 weeks in the bush spread over several camps. They are also offered specialist or leadership courses, such as engineering. Most courses have a low charge. All our cadets enjoy the activities listed below:

  • Bivouac
  • AFX (cadet outdoor camp)
  • Shooting at a rifle range

AFX is usually held just before term 4 in the holidays while live shooting happens in the term 1 holidays. If a cadet, corporal or sergeant has enough experience, he is chosen to attend course which can result in a promotion to a higher rank.

Ranking

There are 7 types of ranks in cadets which are listed below:

  1. Cadet Recruit
  2. Cadet
  3. Lance Corporal
  4. Corporal
  5. Sergeant
  6. Warrant Officer Class 2
  7. Warrant Officer Class 1 (rarely)
  8. CUO (highest ranking officer in Cadets)