History

Jamaica Combined Cadet Force History

Last Updated – December 2021

The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force is a youth movement with a difference. The difference is that we are a para-military organization based on discipline with a rank structure. Working within this para-military environment the youth are given a feeling of stability and purpose whilst engaging in fun-filled activities.

We have within our ranks over four thousand (4,000) secondary level students from across the island from one hundred and ten (110) Schools with over two hundred and fifty (250) Adult Volunteer Officers and Adult Other Ranks from all professions and fields.

OUR MOTTO
The motto of the Force in Latin is “Juncti Serviendo Ducemus” when translated in English means “To Unite, To Serve, To Lead”.

JCCF Timeline

The fifth anniversary was held at Knutsford Park, now New Kingston.

1948

The tenth anniversary was held at Up Park Camp.

1953

Received the Freedom of the City of Kingston.

1954

Annual camps were held at an international level.

1962–1972

Renamed the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force.

1967

Girls officially allowed to join cadet units.

1980