Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Commander Major-General Mark Goina says his administration is looking to reintroduce the school military cadet programme. The PNGDF Military Cadet Programme Recruitment is now awaiting the approval of the PNG government.
If you are a non-school leaver wanting to apply to the PNGDF recruitment, click here to get more information about how to apply. You can also see the 2024 notice of application for PNG Fire Service here.
Here is a brief overview of the programme.
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History
The PNG Defence Force Commander said the PNGDF Military Cadet Programme existed in pre-Independence, in the 1960s and early 1970s, in schools.
The Marape Government was keen on reintroducing the programme.
Importance of PNGDF Cadet Programme
The PNGDF Military Cadet Programme is vital for instilling discipline and command and building good character among the younger generation.
“PNGDF will play a supporting role in this programme that would be headed by the reserve force legislation.” PNG Force (PNGDF) Commander Major-General Mark Goina.
PNGDF Military Cadet Programme
The PNGDF Cadet programme will come in three stages
- Reserve force,
- Youth programme and
- School cadet programme.
The youth programme had started, run by the PNGDF’s reserves, capability and development branch.
The intent is to allow the youths to go through a programme in collaboration with the National Youth Services and other government agencies and departments that deal with youths.
Awaiting PNG Government Approval
The PNG Defence Force made a submission to the PNG government and is awaiting approval from the National Executive Council (NEC).
PNGDF is hoping that the submission will go through Parliament and be enacted into law.
The PNGDF Reserve Force Branch is ready to roll out the PNGDF Cadet Programme when the government gives the approval.
PNGDF Recruitment - DHERST
The PNGDF will recruit new intakes next year in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST).
“Going in 2023 onwards, all applicants will come through the school leavers’ form, we have established a collaboration with the higher education department to assist and screen through our requirements.” PNG Force (PNGDF) Commander Major-General Mark Goina.
If the applicants are successful they will be recruiting with the PNG Defence Force as early as next year.
How to apply for PNGDF Military Cadet Programme Recruitment?
The RPNGC police recruitment has taken its 2022 recruitment online to ease the process of selection and recruitment.
what about the previous Grade 12 students dropouts and roaming around the streets doing nothing?
ReplyDeleteis there any options for them to enter PNGDF?
Great question. It is not clear yet, as the program details are yet to be released to the public. In the meantime, if the School Leavers apply through DHREST, the Non-school Leavers (including Grade 12 dropouts) may have to apply to the Defence Force Training Section for consideration as non-school leavers - this is the normal process at present.
ReplyDeleteThe selection through the DHERST's NOAS is the best way forward for PNGDF and country. For so long applicants with merit have being trying their very best to join The PNGDF, however they never had any chances. This will give opportunities to everyone upon their merit. I believe there would be fairness and no hiccups.
ReplyDeleteAwesome, for the love of our country.
Great News,Thats the way forward for PNG to have qualified disciplinary force in our beloved country.I have only one question how about the students who have done grade 12 previous years but now some of us are in colleges how can we apply?if the application is give only to current grade 12 school leavers???
ReplyDeleteThankyou your answer to this question is highly appreciated...interested person
Dennis Wandau
Holy Trinity Teachers College
I think this Programme is a significant and servs a purpose of developing good citizens of our great nation. however, by looking at the state of our government today due to economic issues of the country, this will take time. my question is, if there is a delay in the establishment of the 2024 requirement program, how will you manage to recruit the 2024 PNGDF Cadet Officers?
ReplyDeleteVery interested student.,
Im really admire this program and I wish to join in
ReplyDeleteGreat initiative forward PNGDF.
ReplyDeleteHow about the working class and Qualification holders who completed their studies years back?
Are we eligible to apply for PNGDF Officer Cadet Recruitment?
What took our government so long to approve this matter ,we have war coming up
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to apply for PNGDF Recruitment 2024 to 2025 thankyou
ReplyDeleteWell that's pretty cool because it reduces nepotism and bribery which can change the country PNG for real PNG as christian nation to pick up and complete what the founding father Sir Michael Thomas somare has already started.
ReplyDeleteThank you..
And yes I'm ready and prefer to protect and fight for my lovely country PAPUA NEW GUINEA 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬
ReplyDeleteWell am ready i prefer to protect and fight for my nation and give my best for Papua New Guinea
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ReplyDeleteIs the recruitment through the DHERST'S NOAS already confirmed for 2024 grade 12 students to apply.
ReplyDeleteInterested applicant here and your feedback would be much appreciated.
Thank you.