Being a Royal Marines Cadet is about much more than wearing a uniform. It is about showing pride, discipline, respect and dedication to the Royal Marines, the King and the Armed Forces.
We wear our uniforms with pride to show that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. We also wear them to remember and honour the brave soldiers who have lost their lives in previous wars, fighting for the freedom we enjoy today. It is important that we never forget their sacrifices.
On Wednesday 11th November 2026, for Remembrance Day, Royal Marines Cadets wore their uniforms to school to show our respect and pride for the fallen soldiers and veterans. We took part in the two-minute silence, standing to attention as a mark of respect for everyone who has served and sacrificed their lives for our country.
The Sunday before Remembrance Day, all the cadet forces in Jersey came together to take part in a parade. We marched from the Cenotaph to the Royal Square in St Helier, showing our respect and remembering those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Being a Royal Marines Cadet also gives us the opportunity to take part in many exciting and educational activities. We learn important skills, including safe and responsible firearm handling, discipline, teamwork, respect, dedication and motivation. These skills help us develop confidence and become better individuals.
We are also taught to look after our uniforms carefully and wear them correctly. Our uniform represents the King, the Royal Marines and everything we stand for, so we treat it with the pride and respect it deserves.
Becoming a Royal Marines Cadet takes commitment and hard work. We earn the privilege of wearing our uniform through a year of learning, training and demonstrating the values expected of us.
Being a Royal Marines Cadet is not just about the uniform we wear; it is about the respect we show, the values we learn and the people we remember. We wear our uniforms with pride, and we will never forget those who fought for our freedom.
By Rodrigo (Kempt), Salt (Seymour) & James (Fliquet)
