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413 RCU Pipes and Drums

Eligibility: Cadets can join at the age of 13 and must leave in the year that they turn 18. They can be male or female and must be fit enough to carry out required physical activities including playing in the band, drill, and other cadet activities.

Transferring from other Cadet Units: Cadets that are members of other Units may come and casually have a look at the operations of 413 RCU before deciding whether to join or not.

Cost: Cadets incur a fee of $25 per term. They may also be required to pay a minimal fee for bivouacs, camps and other exercises. Uniform, instruments and tutorage are free.

Parade nights: Parades are held every Tuesday night (parades during the holidays are not compulsory) from 7pm until 10pm. The unit is located in building 19 at the Keswick Barracks, Adelaide, South Australia.

Other parades etc: See the unit calendar for an example of the other parades, exercises and events that 413 RCU participates in.

Transport: Cadets may have to travel to an engagement over 100km from their home. So private transport is required at times.

Positions: Positions are currently open for pipers, side drummers, tenor drummers and bass drummers.

Promotion: Cadets may be selected for promotional courses. Promotion is based on successful completion of the course and other selection criteria. Selection for promotional courses is based on leadership potential, initiative, musical skills, military skills, and knowledge.

Training: Cadets are trained in Music & Band skills, Drill, Bushcraft, Survival skills and Leadership Skills.

Uniform & Equipment: Cadets are issued with all of the uniform and equipment that they require, including musical instruments, at no. The equipment issued to cadets is:

Ceremonial uniform including Kilt, polyester shirts and sweaters, Balmoral, belt, hose and flashes

Barracks/Bush dress including camouflage uniform, boots, slouch hat, khaki Balmoral, and bush hat

Field equipment including pack, webbing, hootchie (shelter individual), eating-cooking utensils and foam mattress

Instruments including bagpipes, practice chanters, drumsticks, drum pads and drums

Commitment: 413 RCU is a pipe and drum band. Due to this members are required to devote a large proportion of their free time (leave is available) to improving their music skills and performing. 30 minutes of practice per night is recommended. After a few months if a cadet has been practicing he/she may have attained enough skill that they can join the band. Band performances vary throughout the year from special events like Anzac Day, Christmas Pageants, Royal Show Massed Bands and many parades as support for other Cadet Units. 413 RCU also takes part in the Annual Field Exercise and an annual music skills camp. Both occur over one week during the school holidays. Interstate music camps also occurred in some school holidays such as a trip to the headquarters of the Australian Army Pipes and Drums Wing in Singleton N.S.W.

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