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Royal Naval Volunteer Cadet Corps (RNVCC)

HMS Collingwood RNVCC
Region: South
HMS Collingwood, Newgate Lane, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 1AS.

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HMS Excellent RNVCC
Region: South
Alamein Block, HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8ER.

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HMS Sultan RNVCC
Region: South
Fort Grange Keep, HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BY.

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Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps (RMVCC)

Arbroath Division RMVCC
Region: North
Royal Marines Condor, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 3SJ

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Chivenor Division RMVCC
Region: West
Bdg 634, RMB Chivenor, Braunton, Barnstaple. Devon. EX31 4AZ.

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Gosport Division RMVCC
Region: South
Fort Grange Keep, HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BY.

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Lympstone Division RMVCC
Region: West
Commando Training Centre RM, Exmouth Road, Lympstone, Devon, EX8 5AR

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Plymouth Division RMVCC
Region: West
RMB Stonehouse, Durnford St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3QS

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Portsmouth Division RMVCC
Region: South
160 Bldg, HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8ER.

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Band of the Royal Marines Volunteer Cadet Corps (Bands RMVCC)

Band of the RMVCC Plymouth
Region: West
RMB Stonehouse, Durnford St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3QS

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Band of the RMVCC Gosport
Region: South
Rutherford Bldg, HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BY.

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Band of the RMVCC Scotland
Region: North
HMS Caledonia, Rosyth, United Kingdom, KY11 2BG

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Challenge Yourself. Make Lifelong Friends. Become a Cadet.

Joining the Volunteer Cadet Corps is the beginning of an unforgettable journey. Open to young people aged 9 to 18, our cadets train alongside the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, gaining new skills, building confidence, and having unforgettable experiences.

You’ll take part in activities like:

Adventure training and fieldcraft
Ceremonial parades and public events
Leadership development and teamwork
Sports, music, and much more

No military experience is required – just enthusiasm, commitment, and a sense of adventure!

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Royal Naval Cadets

Train alongside the Royal Navy, embracing seamanship, leadership, and naval traditions.

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Royal Marines Cadets

Develop resilience and fieldcraft skills through rigorous training with the Royal Marines.

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Bands of the RMVCC

Experience musical excellence and ceremonial precision as part of our cadet bands.

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Fees

Our joining fee is just £90 (payable on induction night or within the first four weeks, bursaries available – please contact unit for details).

Our membership fee (or subs) is just £120 per year, which can be paid in one instalment or monthly by standing order (£10 per month).

The joining fee covers the initial administration of signing up a child, all recruit training and activities, identification passes and a contribution to the supply of uniform. The joining fee also covers the cost of the very first training weekend which includes all transport, food and accommodation.

Cadets must attend this weekend to enable them to Pass Out on their final parade from recruit training.

Other fees may be charged for some events (for example, annual summer camp) although we do our best to keep these costs to a minimum.