Government that works to facilitate good working relationships between NZDF Reservists, Cadet Force Officer's, and their civilian employers. The Council liaises with the Minister of Defence on matters related to Reserves and also NZDF youth programmes (the NZCF and Limited Service Volunteers). The focus of the DESC is for members to use their knowledge, networks and experience to: Engage with the employers of Reserve Force members and New Zealand Cadet Force officers; Open doors to civilian employment opportunities for members of the: Limited Service Volunteer programme; New Zealand Cadet Forces; and Regular Force members who are transitioning from the NZDF; and to Foster relationships with employers to identify potential NZDF opportunities where members with unique skills are needed by the NZDF NZCF Officers of all branches are encouraged to reach out to DESC for support with their civilian employer employer if they feel they need it. Occasionally the DESC also facilitate the recruitment of new NZCF Officers from retiring Defence Force personnel who still want to contribute to New Zealand. Each year the DESC hold an award ceremony to recognise and reward employers who ensure that Cadet Force Officers are able to not just meet their commitments, but provide the support needed for Officers to succeed and thrive. This can be by providing Officers with the leave they need to go on promotional course and attend unit activities, or by providing resources to help facilitate the operation of New Zealand Cadet Forces. Officers nominate their employer through the DESC website, and support the application with written testimony including examples of how their employer supports their position in the NZCF. Cadet Unit Support Committees Each individual unit has a Cadet Unit Support Committee. Made up of voluntary members of the community, often parents and relatives of cadets, the committees assist units with fundraising and the supply of voluntary labour and resources when required. Rank Structure Commissioned officers NZCF Active List NZCF Active Service is defined under Cadet Force Order 1 (CFO 1). Every NZCF Officer appointed to the strength of an NZCF Cadet Unit, to HQ NZCF or a CFTSU will be held on the Active List and has the option of taking Cadet Unit Commander's Leave or transferring either to the Non active List of that unit or to the NZCF Reserve or NZCF Standby Reserve as the regulations allow. NZCF Non-Active List The NZCF Non-Active List is for NZCF