Hong Kong Adventure Corps
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| Hong Kong Adventure Corps Corps | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 3 September 1995 |
| Type | volunteer youth organization |
| Headquarters | Sai Kung |
| Location | Sai Kung, Hong Kong |
| Membership | 600+ |
| Official languages | Cantonese, English |
| Website | Hong Kong Adventure Corps |
The Hong Kong Adventure Corps is a voluntary uniformed group subsidised by the the Hong Kong government and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Created in 1995 with ties to the British Army' Combined Cadet Force. Patrons of the HKAC are Anson Chan and Tsang Yam Pui
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[edit] History
The HKAC replaced the Royal Hong Kong Regiment (The Volunteers)'s J Corps or Junior Leader Corps. The RHKR(V) J Corps was created in 1971 by then then colonial government and provided the same mission as the current HKAC. The J Corps had a maximum strength of 300 members was divided into two units, J1 Squadron and J2 Squadron. Unlike the HKAC, the RHKR J Corps accepted boys only. Girls are admitted as recruits in the HKAC.
[edit] Training
It is an army-orientated, disciplined youth organisation, which aims to promote qualities of responsibility, self-reliance, resourcefulness, endurance, perseverance and a sense of service to the community, and to develop their leadership and social awareness through the community. [1]
The Corps HQ is in High Island near Sai Kung and was given to the Corps by the HK government. The camp was formerly a corrections facility and detention centre for Vietnamese refugees.
Training activities at the camp include:
- General/Basic Training
- Drill & Parade
- Fitness & Adventure Training
They are divided into 4 wings:
- 1. Junior Leaders Wing consist of cadet squadrons:
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- A Squadron
- B Squadron
- C Squadron
- D Squadron
- E Squadron
- F Squadron
- Training Squadron
- 2. School Wings consists of the individual troop units
- 3. Central Training Wing provides the actual training and skill development training.
- 4. Special Project Wing
[edit] Qualifications
The qualifying age for joining HKAC is between 11 and 17 and given the rank of Recruit Cadet. As the cadet progress, they will become a basic Cadet. The final rank of First Class Cadet can qualify the holder with various ranks:
Like the Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps and Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps, HKAC's purpose is to serve the Hong Kong Community for their services. The HKACC symbol is based on two lines facing each other. The Bahunia above the two lines replaced the crown in 1997.
[edit] Customs and Courtesies
The HKAC custom is based in the values of the British Army, a tough, challenging, training with a distinctive military tone of discipline and esprit de corps.[2]
The main goals of the HKAC are:
- Challenge to stimulate potentials
- Discipline to cultivate autonomy
- Demand to initiate growth
HKAC members cannot wear uniform when:
- Engaging in a paid employment not associated with HKAC.
- Engaging in political activities.
- Participating in sports events (unless authorised by HKAC).
Cadet must wear the beret/headgear at anytime, except:
- Sitting
- Eating or Drinking
- At work and on board public transport
- In a hangar
[edit] Dress Code/Uniform
The HKAC has similar dress uniform with the British Army. They are very strict with standards, every "meeting", there is an "Open-Formation" where officers and instructors check the uniforms.
[edit] Uniform
- British Army uniform
- No.3: Warm weather ceremonial uniform (white jacket, black pants) - for cadets
- No.8: Temperate combat dress - camouflage - cadets
- berets or Garrison cap
- Disruptive Pattern Material 95 shirt Field Dress
- Khaki General Service Dress and Barrack dress
[edit] Organisation
- Commandant - Colonel Joseph Pau
- Deputy Commandant - Lieutenant Colonel Mattew Wong
- Chief Staff Officer - Lieutenant Colonel PC Keung
- Corps General Secretary
- Squadron Leader
- Officers
- Training Officers
- Cadets
- Recruits
Some Senior officers are former members of the RHKR.
[edit] Ranks
- Colonel - Commandant
- Lieutenant Colonel - Deputy Commandant, Chief Staff Officer, Corps General Secretary
- Major - Squadron Leader
- Captain
- Lieutenant
- 2nd Lieutenant
- Warrant Officer
- Warrant Officer 2
- Staff Sergeant
- Sergeant
- Corporal
- Cadet Staff Sergeant
- Cadet Sergeant
- Cadet Corporal
- Cadet Lance Corporal
- Recruit
[edit] Equipment
The Corps uses equipment handed down after the disbanding of the Royal Hong Kong Regiment in 1995:
- Land Rover Wolf
- Colt M16A2 rifle
- Colt M177 "Commando" assault carbine
A BTR-60 APC is located at the High Island training centre, but it was not handed down by the departing British Army.
[edit] Exchange Trips
The HKAC cadets are often visited by fellow army cadet corps from other countries and they in turn visit corps in other countries from time to time.
[edit] See also
| Cadet Corps | Type | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps | aviation |  Hong Kong |
| Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps | naval | Hong Kong |
| Sea Cadet Corps (United Kingdom) | naval |  United Kingdom |
| Army Cadet Force | army | United Kingdom |
| Royal Canadian Sea Cadets | naval |  Canada |
| Royal Canadian Air Cadets | avaiation | Canada |
| Royal Canadian Army Cadets | army | Canada |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
| Hong Kong Home Affairs Bureau Uniformed Non-governmental Organizations | |||
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| Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps | Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps | Hong Kong Adventure Corps | |||
| Scout Association of Hong Kong | Hong Kong Girl Guides Association | Hong Kong Red Cross | Hong Kong St. John Ambulance | The Boys' Brigade, Hong Kong | The Girls' Brigade, Hong Kong | Hong Kong Road Safety Association | Hong Kong Award for Young People | Agency for Volunteer Service | |||
