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A cadet is an officer trainee or candidate. The term is frequently used to refer to those training to become an officer in the military, often a person who is a junior trainee. Its meaning may vary between countries which can include youths in voluntary youth organisations.

Usage by country

Antigua and Barbuda

The Antigua and Barbuda Cadet Corps consists of students between the ages of 12 and 19. It Is a voluntary youth organization, sponsored by the government and people of Antigua & Barbuda that acquires its membership from the Secondary School. The main objective is to provide training and personal development to the youths through paramilitary activities and also embrace community activities. The training is geared to inspire young men and woman to become model citizens. Emphasis during training is often based on discipline, loyalty, leadership and good citizenry.

Presently, the cadet corps has 200 active members and falls under the direct command of Colonel Glyne V. Dunnah, a regular officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force (ABDF), and is a part of the ABDF. There are two categories in the Cadet Corps: Sea Cadets and Infantry Cadets. Ranks start from Recruit—WNCO.

Australia

In Australia, a cadet is an officer in training. The official rank is Officer Cadet (OCDT for members of the Australian Regular Army and OFFCDT for members of the Royal Australian Air Force), however OCDTs in the Royal Military College—Duntroon are referred to as ''staff cadet'' (Scdt) for historical reasons. A "cadet" can be a person aged between 12.5 and 19 who is a member of the Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC). The ADFC is composed of the Australian Army Cadets (AAC), Australian Navy Cadets (ANC), and Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), which are funded by the Australian Government via the Department of Defence.

Other cadet movements include the St John Ambulance Cadets, and the South Australian Country Fire Service Cadets. The longest running cadet corps in Australia is The King's School Cadet Corps.

Austria-Hungary

In Austria-Hungary, the cadets of the Austro-Hungarian Army (1867–1918) wore the Feldwebel rank insignia on the gorget patch.

The characteristic of the cadet ranks was the so-called distinction-galloon on the sleeve ends. It was similar to the feldwebel-galloon, however, from gold colour instead of emperor-yellow. The particular rank was added as well.

Bangladesh

The recruits of the Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force are called Gentleman Cadets (GC). The students of Bangladesh Marine Academy are also called Engineering Cadets. Students of Cadet Colleges and MCSK (Military Collegiate School Khulna) as well as those volunteering in Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) are called cadets. There are 12 Cadet Colleges in Bangladesh, nine for men and three for women, first of which the with Faujdarhat Cadet College was established in 1958. BNCC, under the dual administration of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Ministry of Education (MoE), promotes youth development movement in Bangladesh.

During the Bangladesh Liberation War, cadets of this organisation played an important role as freedom fighters, with a number of casualties.

Canada

In Canada, the term "cadet" may refer to participants of the Canadian Cadet Organizations youth programs, or an officer-in-training with the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Canadian Cadets Organization is made up of three youth groups, the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, and the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, and is administered by the Department of National Defence (DND). The program is sponsored by the Canadian Forces and funded through the DND in partnership with the Army Cadet, Air Cadet, and Navy Leagues of Canada. The Canadian Cadets Organization is the largest youth organization in Canada and the largest Cadet group in the world. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police maintains a similar youth program in partnership with Scouts Canada called the RCMP Rovers and Ventures.

Officer Cadets in the Canadian Armed Forces are subordinate officer, who are typically undergoing post-secondary schooling at Royal Military College of Canada, Royal Military College Saint-Jean, or another Canadian post-secondary institution.

Finland

The National Defence University Finland educates all officers in Finnish military. All students serve as cadets under the Cadet School for the first year and then either in Navy Academy, Air Academy or one of Army Academy's schools as cadets or holding an upper cadet rank (i.e. sergeant cadet).

Germany

In Germany, the rank ''cadet'' (german: Seekadett) only exists in the German Navy for officers in training. In the Army and the Luftwaffe, officers in training usually have the rank of a ''Fahnenjunker'' or ensign (German: ''Fähnrich'') before they are promoted into the rank of a lieutenant.

Ghana

The National Cadet Corps (Ghana) (NCCG) of Ghana is an amalgamation of Army (GA), Navy (GN), Air Force (GHF), Police (GPS) and the Fire (GNFRS) Cadets in Ghana. It came into establishment in 2002 under the ministry of education, presently Ministry of Youth and Sports.

Hong Kong

Cadet corps are linked to Hong Kong colonial past include the Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps, Hong Kong Adventure Corps, Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps and Hong Kong Army Cadets Association Limited. They are now funded by the Hong Kong government and has no ties to either the British Forces or the PLA.

India

In India, the National Cadet Corps is a voluntary cadet organization for motivating college students to pursue a career in the Indian Armed Forces. It aims to develop qualities of character, discipline, teamwork, leadership and adventure in the students. The corps organizes outdoor activities, such as camping, trekking, mountain climbing, etc. besides providing small arms training to cadets. Cadets have no commitment for serving in the armed forces, but are given a preference by the Services Selection Board when applying for officer commissions in the military services.

''Cadet'' is also used as a rank for those enrolled in military academies of India, such as the National Defence Academy, Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Coast Guard Academy or Armed Forces Medical College (India). These cadets are commissioned as officers in the respective service upon graduation, and make a commitment to serve. The term Gentleman Cadet is used to refer to Indian Military Academy trainees.

Indonesia

In the