between 6 and 15 July 2018. As of April 2021 the last Under Officer graduated from the NZCF Officer Commissioning Course. Vision, Mission, Values and Aims Vision: Preparing New Zealand's successful leaders of tomorrow. Mission: To develop and enable self-disciplined, confident and responsible young New Zealanders. Core Values: Courage – Confronting challenges both physical and moral, to over come any adversity. Commitment – Being reliable and loyal, serving and supporting the NZCF, local communities and NZ. Comradeship – Looking out for each other, having respect for all, and championing the benefits of friendships, teamwork and diversity. Integrity – Having discipline, always being honest, trustworthy and responsible. Aims: to foster a spirit of adventure and teamwork, and to develop those qualities of mind and body essential for good citizens and leaders. to provide challenging and disciplined training activities, which will be useful in either Service or civilian life. to promote an awareness of the Armed Forces, and the role they play in the community. The aim of drill: The aim of drill is to develop a cadet who is proud, alert, self-disciplined, obedient, and provides the basis of teamwork. Service eligibility Cadet Personnel Any person between the ages of 13 and 15 years may join the NZCF. The full consent of parents or guardians is required to apply, and while under the age of 18 parental consent is required for all training and exercises undertaken. A person younger than 13 may join if presently attending Year 9 at a New Zealand Secondary School. Cadets can stay on without being promoted to the age of 18. Senior Non-Commissioned Officers may serve until their 20th birthday at which time they must commit to serving as a commissioned officer, Supplementary Staff, or leave the unit. Other than black lace up shoes, all uniform is provided upon enrolment into a unit and completion of a training camp where wearing of the uniform is taught. Bonds are sometimes held to ensure that they are returned. NZCF personnel are not subject to the Armed Forces Discipline Act 1971, and hence cannot be deployed into active service. Fees Unit fees are set by each unit Parent Support Committee annually. Due to fluctuating operating costs, these vary from unit to unit dependent on the type of activities the unit has planned, although typically fees will be no more than $200 annually. Participating in unit exercises may incur extra charges,